CYRBORG SAYS SHE CAN’T MAKE 145 WITH EIGHT WEEKS NOTICE After refusing to cut weight to fight Ronda Rousey or anyone else at 145 and after a difficult weight cut to 140 pounds earlier this year, […]
The Importance of two UFC post-fight promos The announcement of the formation of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association (MMAAA) has inadvertently made UFC 206 a much more intriguing card. Sure, the fight lineup is […]
QUESTION: Anthony Pettis gets a chance to join an elite club by winning another UFC belt in a second weight division with the Interim Featherweight Title on the line against Max Holloway at UFC 206. […]
The following installment of Ask MMATorch was published five years ago today. Current MMATorch columnist Jason Amadi helmed the Ask MMATorch column at the time and here are four wide-ranging questions, some timeless, and some […]
What change do you hope Mick Maynard brings to UFC’s match-making now that he’s been hired to replace Joe Silva? Or what main piece of advice would give you to him? MICHAEL HISCOE, MMATorch contributor […]
Jorge Masvidal defeated Jake Ellenberger via TKO in a controversial end to the bout Saturday night at UFC’s Ultimate Fighter Finale. During the fight, Ellenburger appeared to get his foot caught in the cage and […]
QUESTION: Valérie Létourneau is coming off the back of two losses, including a loss to Joanna Jędrzejczyk in a title bout. She hopes to get back to winning ways in her home country of Canada […]
Five years ago today, Bellator Fighting Championships announced they would be moving their events to Friday nights after complaints from fans. Bjorn Rebney, now involved MMA Athletes Association announced last week, explained the rationale for […]
QUESTION: Max Holloway faces Anthony Pettis this weekend in the new main event of UFC 206 for the Interim Featherweight Title. Holloway hopes to make it ten straight wins and to capture his first UFC title. […]
Tim Elliott may have been a few seconds and/or inches from becoming UFC Flyweight Champion Saturday night, but his future may end up being at bantamweight. Elliott was candid at the post-fight press conference regarding […]
What specific fight didn’t happen so far this year that you most wish would have that realistically was possible but didn’t happen due to injury, contract impasse, or someone else be chosen as an opponent […]
A NIGHT OF LIGHTER WEIGHT WRESTLERS, A NEW STAR MADE A night of fights focused on UFC’s smallest male fighters saw a dominant champion retain, but with a new star made in the process, and […]
This week’s edition of the Sunday Supplement takes an in depth look at the formation of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association and the reaction to the big announcement. Five Top Fighters Along With Bellator […]
QUESTION: Tim Elliott put in a good performance this past weekend during the TUF Finale against the longtime UFC Flyweight Champion, Demetrious Johnson. Despite defeat, this fight sees Elliott’s reintroduction into the UFC. During his first […]
Joseph Benavidez defeated Henry Cejudo via split decision in closely contested bout. When asked about the prospect of a third title shot against Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson, Benavidez said it was the only fight he’d […]
What specific fight didn’t happen so far this year that you most wish would have that realistically was possible but didn’t happen due to injury, contract impasse, or someone else chosen as an opponent instead? […]
Ten years ago this week, MMATorch senior columnist Shawn Ennis asserted that MMA could become as big as American’s top team sports leagues, but a few things stood in the way. Since this column was […]
BELLATOR 167 LIVE REPORT DECEMBER 3, 2016 THACKERVILLE, OKLAHOMA AT THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT LIVE ON BELLATOR.COM AND SPIKE Michael Grocke here with you to take you through Bellator 167. Tonight’s main event […]
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER – A TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS FINALE DECEMBER 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FROM THE PALMS LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS (7:00 PM ET) AND FOX SPORTS 1 (8:00 PM ET) Good evening […]
A PIONEER AND LEGEND, ORTIZ, SETS RETIREMENT DATE Tito Ortiz has announced he will retire following his bout with Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170. The former longtime UFC Light Heavyweight Champion made the announcement via […]
Are you happy with the Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez rematch at UFC 207 or would you rather either of them faced someone else instead first? ROBERT VALLEJOS, MMATorch contributor Not only am I happy […]
JONES IS READY TO PROVE HE HAS CORRECT HIS COURSE Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones commented this week on his life outside the octagon and his hopes for the future. The embattled fighter […]
BELLATOR 166 LIVE REPORT DECEMBER 2, 2016 THACKERVILLE, OKLAHOMA AT THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT LIVE ON BELLATOR.COM AND SPIKE Michael Grocke here with you to take you through Bellator 166. Eduardo Dantas defends […]
QUESTION: Sara McMann faces Alexis Davis this weekend at the TUF Finale. McMann is one of the original women of the Women’s Bantamweight Division. She was the third-ever female to win in the UFC, defeating […]
Are you happy with the Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez rematch at UFC 207 or would you rather either of them faced someone else instead first? MICHAEL HISCOE, MMATorch contributor While a rematch of a […]
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