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Who is the “bigger star,” Ronda Rousey or Conor McGregor? And “by far” or not “by far”? JASON AMADI, MMATorch contributor Conor McGregor is the bigger star, but not by a whole lot. A lot […]
10 years ago today at MMATorch.com, we continued to analyze the impact of the Ken Shamrock vs. Tito Ortiz 3 that aired live on Spike TV. The following is Randy Rowles’ column diving into […]
RONDA ROUSEY RETURN After more than a year away from fighting, Ronda Rousey looks to be close to returning by year’s end. According to a Tweet sent Tuesday night by MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani, the […]
In a pertinent contrast to today’s new “Media & Business” column discussing the declining TV ratings for UFC on cable and broadcast TV, ten years ago today UFC and Spike TV were celebrating a ratings […]
THE UFC TELEVISION PARADOX While it is hardly surprising that a UFC Fight Night card headlined by John Lineker and John Dodson drew the worst primetime UFC television rating of 2016, it may serve as a […]
UFC 204 was this past weekend and it was the final fight in the long career of Dan Henderson. Let’s get to the rundown. GOOD: Mirsad Bektic submits Russell Doane Bektic got Doane down and […]
DOMINIC CRUZ CALLS OUT MCGREGOR Even though Conor McGregor has his hands full at UFC 205 next month, and he fights at least one weight class below him, that’s not stopping Dominick Cruz from adding […]
On a 1-10 scale, how much do you sympathize with Jose Aldo’s frustration with his inability to secure a rematch against Conor McGregor, and why? The following is the first batch of responses from the […]
It is 00.45 in the morning, I am still at work. I have just read Frank Gonzales’s piece on Josh Samman, which I found to be particularly poignant. Much like a lot of writing, you […]
MCGREGOR PUNISHED BY COMMISSION OVER WATER BOTTLES Conor McGregor had to face the music in front of the Nevada Athletic Commission today and, while it could have been worse, he is still facing a rather hefty […]
Ten years ago tonight was a heavily hyped UFC Fight Night headlined by long-time rivals Ken Shamrock and Tito Ortiz, which aired live on Spike TV. The following is the report I published at MMATorch.com that night. KELLER’S […]
On a 1-10 scale, how much do you sympathize with Jose Aldo’s frustration with his inability to secure a rematch against Conor McGregor, and why? The following is the first batch of responses from the […]
QUESTION: Jimi Manuwa defeated Ovince Saint Preux last night at UFC 204. That was Manuwa’s third win in the last five fights. One of those two losses won a Fight Of The Night award, Manuwa’s first […]
Dan Henderson fought his last bout last night and lost a close and highly controversial decision to Michael Bisping last night. After the fight, reporters asked Henderson about what he thought about the decision and […]
Gegard Mousasi defeated Vitor Belfort via TKO in the second round last night at UFC 204. He hopes this victory the means of victory over a legendary contender and former champion will finally get him […]
A NIGHT OF HARD AND FAST FINISHES ON UNDERCARD Last night’s UFC 204 from Manchester, England had the main card fighters fighting like they had to get somewhere (bed perhaps?), with four finishes in five […]
VITOR TO RETIRE BloodyElbow has reported that Brazilian journalist Breno Massena posted a tweet that stated Belfort would retire after tonight’s event. The tweet, translated from Portuguese, says “According to sources, Vitor Belfort retires today […]
GROCKE’S UFC 204 LIVE EVENT REPORT OCTOBER 8, 2016 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND LIVE ON FIGHT PASS, FS1 AND PAY-PER-VIEW Michael Grocke here to take you through UFC 204. Michael Bisping defends his Middleweight Title against Dan Henderson […]
I didn’t know Josh Samman. And I don’t know what happened the night he was found with his friend in Florida, or any of the events leading up to it. But I know I’m saddened […]
QUESTION: Ovince Saint Preux faces Jimi Manuwa at UFC 204, looking for a win after last losing to Jon Jones in a match for the interim UFC Light Heavyweight Title last year. Back in 2011, Saint […]
UFC 204 comes to Manchester, England as their hometown hero Michael Bisping comes home to take on Dan Henderson in the main event. Bisping will look to avenge the knockout he suffered to Henderson at […]
ANDERSON SILVA UPSET WITH UFC COMMUNICATION Former long time Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva is not pleased with how the UFC has treated him since UFC 200. As reported by MMAJunkie, Silva confessed that he has […]
Brain For my next trick, I will theorize and discuss an upcoming Dan Henderson fight without using the following phrases: punching power, one punch knockout ability, and the ever so wittily named “H-Bomb.” Dan Henderson’s […]
UFC 11: PROVING GROUND SEPTEMBER 20, 1996 AUGUSTA, GA. AT THE COLISEUM UFC said the odds were 10,000 to 1 that three fighters would go down with injury leaving Mark Coleman a walkover win in […]
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