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MMATORCH APP TODAY - WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION 4/23: Cormier-Henderson official, as is Bader-Feijao; Jones says he was 80% against Gustafsson; Barboza wants rematch, more
Apr 23, 2014 - 6:00:45 PM MMATORCH APP TODAY - WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION 4/23: Cormier-Henderson official, as is Bader-Feijao; Jones says he was 80% against Gustafsson; Barboza wants rematch, more

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WEDNESDAY 4/23 AFTERNOON NEWS UPDATE

-Good afternoon, Torch readers! It's been a newsworthy afternoon in the world of MMA, and you can catch the full listing with complete articles at MMATorch.com in your mobile browser, which has been specially designed for iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and Android tablets! Our tech team has been working on even more tweaks based on your feedback, and are working on optimizing the site for each browser and platform. Keep sending your thoughts in to mmatorch@gmail.com so we can make the mobile site the best experience for you! Bookmark the site for quick access from your phone or tablet home screen to keep up with everything as it goes live.

-Dana White confirmed a bout reported several weeks ago for the UFC 173 main event, as Daniel Cormier will indeed take on Dan Henderson in Las Vegas on May 24. Full report with thoughts on Henderson fighting in Las Vegas off TRT in the main listing.

-With that fight finally confirmed, the UFC also announced a previously reported fight between Ryan Bader and Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante. That bout is set for UFC 174 in Vancouver, with the two light heavyweights trying to win a pair of fights in a row. Comments on the bout in the main listing at MMATorch.com in your mobile browser.

-We've got a new roundtable up this afternoon reacting to the overnight numbers from UFC on Fox 11 last weekend, with our crew wondering what can be done to address the ratings decline. The over-saturation of events on the schedule seems to be a real issue, and our UK Columnist Dan Moore had a key comment getting to one of the biggest issues for fans right now. Excerpt: “It's delusional methodology, and sooner rather than later, it's all going to backfire on them. Most fans don't know whether they're coming or going anymore. Cards are frequently changed and it's always on a different channel. No wonder fans get confused. Is it on FOX Sports 1? Is it on FOX? Is it on pay-per-view? Is it on Fight Pass? I always imagine casual fans thinking, 'What the heck, I can't be bothered to find the UFC, I'll do something else.'” Get the full roundtable discussion at the main site now!

-UFC Champ Jon Jones was on Jim Rome's radio show on Wednesday, and said that he was only fighting at 80% in his bout with Alexander Gustafsson last September. Whether you want to believe him or not, it seemed even at the time that he wasn't at his best, so I'm inclined to think it's quite possible he'd be stronger in a rematch. His quote with further analysis in the main listing.

-Edson Barboza thinks Donald Cerrone got “lucky” with that jab he landed at UFC on Fox 11, and wants a rematch to prove he's the better fighter. His quotes and commentary in the main listing now!

-Finally, UK contributor Tom Strong has an update this afternoon regarding Cage Warriors welcoming back Joseph Duffy, a 10-1 MMA fighter who took a few years off from MMA to box. He also happens to be the last man to defeat current UFC featherweight Conor McGregor. Head to the mobile site now to catch video of his win over McGregor and more.

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