The MMA Tonight crew returned to the 102.5 FM (Nashville) radio airwaves Wednesday night with guest, top UFC middleweight contender Chris Weidman, who will be battling longtime reigning champion Anderson Silva at UFC 162 in July. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionMMA Tonight: Daniel Cormier talks UFC debut, Frank Mir, wrestling and more
A guest on Wednesday's episode of MMA Tonight (102.5 FM Nashville), Daniel Cormier discussed his upcoming co-main event fight with Frank Mir taking place this Saturday at UFC on Fox 7. A 2004 Olympian, Cormier also shared his thoughts on wrestling being in danger of being dropped from the Olympics and how the UFC may be able to help. Hosts Darren McFarland and Chris Pappas also discussed the upcoming UFC 159 card and much more. Read More »
MMA Tonight: Discussing the Fallon Fox issue, GSP’s UFC 158 performance and more
The MMA Tonight crew from 102.5 FM The Game is back this week to talk all things mixed martial arts. The guys start off by discussing transgender MMA fighter Fallon Fox and recent controversial comments made by UFC color commentator Joe Rogan about her. In addition, the guys talk about Georges St-Pierre's UFC 158 performance and win over Nick Diaz and the "Organized Chaos" event taking place April 6 in Franklin, Tenn. Read More »
MMA Tonight: Johny Hendricks interview, UFC’s growth potential, rise of Rousey
MMA Tonight returned Wednesday evening on the 102.5 FM The Game radio airwaves in Nashville. This week's guest was UFC 158 co-headliner and top welterweight contender Johny Hendricks, who came on to discuss his bout with Carlos Condit which takes place Saturday LIVE on Pay-Per-View. Read More »
MMA Tonight with guests Ben Henderson and Jay Glazer
UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson came on MMA Tonight Radio this week to discuss his upcoming title bout with former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez scheduled for UFC on Fox 7 in April. Read More »
MMA Tonight: Interview with UFC on FOX 6′s Shawn Jordan
Former LSU fullback Shawn Jordan (13-4) was one of the Strikeforce heavyweights who made the the transition to the UFC last year. Since competing inside the Octagon, the 28-year-old Jordan has gone 1-1, knocking out Oli Thompson at UFC on FX 2, and most recently, dropping a decision to Cheick Kongo at UFC 149. Jordan will return to action on Saturday when he faces Chicago lawman Mike Russow on the UFC on FOX 6 preliminary card live on FX. Jordan was a guest on MMA Tonight on 102.5 FM The Game this week with Darren McFarland and the boys and discussed the upcoming fight and how he thinks it's going to play out. Read More »
MMA Tonight: Nate Marquardt interview, Strikeforce final card preview
The MMA Tonight (102.5 FM) crew was joined this week by Strikeforce welterweight champion Nate “The Great” Marquardt as he gets ready to face no. 1 contender Tarec Saffiedine on the final Strikeforce card Saturday night live on Showtime. As someone ... Read More »
MMA Tonight: C.B. Dollaway talks upcoming bout with Daniel Sarafian
C.B. Dollaway talks about his upcoming fight at UFC on FX 7. ProMMAnow.com's Jack Bratcher discusses Ronda Rousey as a pay-per-view draw, and the guys take calls and discuss current MMA news. Read More »
MMA Tonight: Pat Barry talks upcoming bout with Shane del Rosario at TUF 16 Finale
UFC heavyweight Pat Barry talks with MMA Tonight ahead of his upcoming bout with Shane del Rosario which takes place Saturday at the TUF 16 Finale in Las Vegas. Read More »
MMA Tonight with guest Clay Guida
Clay Guida was a guest Wednesday evening on MMA Tonight with hosts Darren McFarland, Chris Pappas and Ed Clay. Guida discussed his drop to featherweight and his upcoming fight against Hatsu Hioki. Read More »
1st Quarter Radio: Ronda Rousey talks Kaufman, Tate, Cyborg and more
Olympic medalist and Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey (5-0) was a guest this morning on 102.5 The Game's 1st Quarter MMA segment. Ronda discussed a number of topics including her upcoming title defense against Sarah Kaufman (15-1) on Aug. 18 in San Diego. Read More »
1st Quarter Radio: XFC President John Prisco talks XFC 18
Xtreme Fighting Championships President and Founder John Prisco was a guest Friday morning on 102.5 FM's 1st Quarter MMA segment to discuss next week's "XFC 18: Music City Mayhem" fight card which takes place at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville and airs live on HDNet. Read More »
Undefeated UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic talks UFC 146 win and future in the division
Undefeated UFC rising heavyweight Stipe Miocic (9-0) was a guest this past week on 102.5 FM The Game's (Nashville Sports Radio) 1st Quarter morning show to talk about his big win over Shane Del Rosario at UFC 146 and his future in the UFC heavyweight division. Read More »
Interview: Frank Shamrock on ‘Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier’ and life after fighting
As always, MMA legend Frank Shamrock will be performing commentating duties this weekend on Showtime when Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier put a bow on the Strikeforce heavyweight tournament. In an interview with 1st Quarter radio on Thursday, Frank shared his thoughts on the tournament final between Barnett and Cormier, as well as the Strikeforce lightweight title fight between Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson. He also discussed his life after fighting and the long-term dangers for MMA fighters. Read More »
1st Quarter Radio: Carlos Condit talks rematch with Nick Diaz and GSP title fight
Check out this interview with UFC welterweight interim champion Carlos Condit who was a guest on Thursday's episode of the 1st Quarter radio show on 102.5 FM The Game (Nasvhille Sports Radio). Read More »
Interview: Glenn Robinson of Authentic Sports Management on proper role of a manager
Glenn Robinson of Authentic Sports Management, explains his role as manager and why those MMA fighters who feel they don't need a manager have likely never received the services of a good one. Read More »
Jon Anik discusses his move from MMA Live host on ESPN to UFC commentator role
UFC commentator Jon Anik talks about making the move from ESPN to the UFC, working alongside Kenny Florian, Rampage Jackson's criticism of Joe Rogan and more in this 102.5 FM interview. Read More »
Dave Herman hopes to show improved striking against Stefan Struve in Fuel TV co-main event
UFC heavyweight Dave Herman talked about his upcoming UFC on Fuel TV co main-event fight with Stefan Struve Thursday on 102.5 FM's 1st Quarter radio show. Read More »
Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping square off two days early in this dual radio interview
Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping squared off two days early when they took part in a dual interview Thursday on 102.5 FM to talk about their upcoming co-main event on Fox. Read More »
Pat Barry talks UFC fighter pay and says most fights are won in the staredown
Pat Barry discussed his upcoming bout at UFC on FX 1, the war of the staredown, UFC fighter pay and much more during Thursday's 1st Quarter show on 102.5 FM in Nashville. Read More »
Interview: Frank Mir talks win over Nogueira, predicts Lesnar win over Overeem
UFC heavyweight Frank Mir discusses his arm-snapping submission of Big Nog at UFC 140 and explains why he feels Brock Lesnar will run over Alistair Overeem in Friday's UFC 141 main event. Read More »
Round One MMA Radio – UFC 137 breakdown
The longest running mixed martial arts celestial radio show in the world returned to the air waves Thursday to breakdown "UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz" which takes place this Saturday in Vegas. Read More »