UFC 219 “Cyborg vs. Holm” Live Report
Early Prelims (#11) Tim Elliott(15-8-1) vs. Mark De La Rosa (9-0) bantamweight 135 lbs. Round 1: Elliott comes out early with a couple of side kicks, and attempts a takedown that de la Rosa counters with […]
2017
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Carlos Condit and Neil Magny?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Carlos Condit takes on Neil Magny. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Condit takes this by TKO late in the third round. Magny is tough so he […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Cynthia Calvillo and Carla Esparza?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Cynthia Calvillo takes on Carla Esparza. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Esparza by decision. A stoppage or submission is possible, but they’re both really tough so […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Edson Barboza?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Khabib Nurmagomedov takes on Edson Barboza. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Nurmagomedov wins with his usual tactics of taking a guy down and trying to control […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Holly Holm challenges Cris “Cyborg” Justino for the women’s featherweight title. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist Holm definitely has a good chance to win here, but I’m […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: A gaze into UFC’s 2018 crystal ball
2017 has been knocked out and is about to hit the canvas with a thud. For the UFC, its been a tumultuous year with high highs and low lows. The company and the sport of […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/26: Marlon Moraes rejects 145 pound fight with Jimmie Rivera at UFC 219 (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Jimmie Rivera just can’t seem to get a fight at UFC 219. News broke over the weekend that Rivera’s scheduled opponent on the card, John Lineker, had bowed out of the fight due to a […]
HYDEN BLOG: UFC 219 Preview and Predictions
UFC 219 is right around the corner, here is a look ahead at the card. UFC 219 closes out 2017 this weekend with a show I’m really excited for. The main attraction is UFC women’s […]
ROUNDTABLE: Will 2018 be a successful year for the UFC?
After a lackluster 2017, the UFC looks to reboot in 2018. Will 2018 be a successful year for the UFC? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think so. It’s all relative, but I think it’ll be an […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who will be the fighter to watch in 2018?
With 2018 right around the corner, it is time to look ahead to the year in MMA. Who will be the fighter to watch in 2018? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist He’s already a known name, […]
ROUNDTABLE: What was the biggest MMA disappointment in 2017?
2017 was year with many highs and lows in the MMA world. What was the biggest MMA disappointment of 2017? (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an audio review of 2017 in […]
ROUNDTABLE: What was biggest MMA surprise of 2017?
2017 was an unpredictable year in MMA. What was the biggest surprise? (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an audio review of 2017 in MMA, check out the Dec. 25, edition of […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who was the Fighter of the Year in 2017?
With 2017 nearly behind us, it is time to look back at notable names in MMA. Who was the Fighter of the Year in 2017? (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an […]
ROUNDTABLE: What was the Fight of the Year in 2017?
With 2017 nearly in the books, our staff takes a look back at the best fights of 2017. (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an audio review of 2017 in MMA, check […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/22: Stephen Thompson calls out Rafael dos Anjos for number one contender spot (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Even with two recent losing efforts in UFC welterweight championship fights, Stephen Thompson still believes he’s the next man up to face Tyron Woodley. Shortly after Rafael dos Anjos dismantled Robbie Lawler this past Saturday […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: The 5 fights Floyd Mayweather should take if he has to come to the UFC
Let’s get this out of the way as quickly as possible. Unless Floyd Mayweather is a paying UFC customer, he has absolutely no business being anywhere near an MMA octagon. That’s the bottom line. He’s […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/20: Khabib Nurmagomedov says his weight is “perfect” heading in to UFC 219 (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Sure, Khabib. We believe you (wink, wink). At the UFC 219 media lunch, Khabib Nurmagomedov worked to convince skeptics that his weight cut for UFC 219 was on pace and going well. At the lunch, […]
Dana White confirms ongoing negotiations to bring Floyd Mayweather into the UFC (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
So much for nonsensical speculation. Dana White confirmed to ESPN this morning that negotiations are taking place to bring Floyd Mayweather into the UFC. To ESPN, White said, “We’re talking to Floyd about doing a UFC […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26
Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26 were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 190 GOOD- Carlos Miranda vs. Mihail Nica Miranda completely dominated this fight. He controlled things and […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST: GSP’s coach says he’ll return for “epic” and “most interesting” fight (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Georges St. Pierre may not be the UFC middleweight title holder any longer, but he continues to make news. In an interview over the weekend on TSN, GSP’s coach, Firas Zahabi, revealed what the next […]
KOULA’s UFC ON FOX 26 TWITTER DIARY
With UFC on Fox taking place on Dec. 26, from Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Canada; MMATorch’s Dave Koula was able to attend in a fan capacity. Here is a running Twitter diary of Koula’s experience over […]
UFC ON FOX 26: Lawler vs Dos Anjo Results
UFC on Fox 26 takes place tonight in Winnepeg, Canada. The main card is absolutely stacked with the main event being a possible welterweight #1 contender match between former champ Robbie Lawler and former lightweight […]
BELLATOR 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Results
Bellator 191 took place live Friday December 15th 2018 from the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. The main event featured Michael McDonald against Peter Ligier in a bantamweight bout. The fight became a 138 pound catchweight […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Glover Teixeira and Misha Cirkunov?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Glover Teixeira takes on Misha Cirkunov. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Teixiera wins a close decision. I think it’s a tightly contested fight […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Mike Perry?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Santiago Ponzinibbio takes on Mike Perry. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Perry by knockout in the 1st round. I think he’ll be […]