With Jon Jones out of UFC 200 and Daniel Cormier in need of a payday, the UFC is fielding ideas for potential opponents. Two key names have thrown their names in the mix on less […]
In a special edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen react to the shocking news regarding Jon Jones’ potential violation of the USADA drug testing policy. With Jones […]
“To hear something like this is very sad from a competitive and financial standpoint. I don’t know exactly to explain how I’m feeling right now. I’m just very disappointed. I’ve worked really hard to prepare […]
The following are the MMATorch staff rankings as of July 6, 2016. POUND FOR POUND 1 Jon Jones 2 Demetrious Johnson 3 Dominick Cruz 4 Rafael dos Anjos 5 T.J. Dillashaw 6 Conor McGregor 7 […]
The UFC has issued a statement on Jon Jones’ potential anti-doping violation under the USADA policy, and with the main event change for UFC 200 coming days before the event, ticket refunds will be available […]
Jon Jones has been flagged for a potential USADA violation from an out of competition drug test on June 16, and he’s out of Saturday’s UFC 200 main event. The shocking announcement came down on […]
“I took this fight because the UFC called me up and asked me if I would fight and I said yes. It’s as simple as that. There was no mention of any other names… Ronda […]
Which undercard fights stand out the most to you from the week, and why? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST Trick question. If there are 100 fantastic undercard fights that stick out, how can you tell that […]
The UFC has adopted early weigh-ins for events, and have convinced several other commissions to follow the lead set by the California State Athletic Commission in the process. As such, while the weigh-in event for […]
Brock Lesnar was enjoying himself on Wednesday afternoon at the UFC 200 pre-fight press conference in Las Vegas, fielding questions and delivering several entertaining responses to those he didn’t feel like taking seriously. One such […]
The UFC 200 pre-fight press conference kicks off at 3PM ET this afternoon. Watch along in the embedded video below: Attention iPhone/iPad and Android users, if you’ve enjoyed our app in the past and followed […]
Nate Diaz blew up the UFC’s plans when he beat Conor McGregor at UFC 196, and he’s ready to blow up their entire structure with a win in the rematch at UFC 202. In an […]
“The devil’s in the details in the language; it’s not complicated when you have the right people who understand your contracts and understand your life. That really boils down to it. Vince [McMahon] giving me […]
After a tumultuous 2015, Jon Jones is trying to redeem himself in the eyes of fans and his fellow fighters. Set to headline UFC 200 this Saturday night in Las Vegas, the 28-year-old believes things […]
Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]
Which of this week’s UFC title fights are most intriguing, and why? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST For me the clear answer is Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar, despite the fact that nobody could blame either […]
Frank Mir’s under a two-year sanction from USADA following an out of competition drug test, and the former UFC Heavyweight Champion and 15-year UFC vet is now asking for his release from the organization. Mir […]
“There has to be a win. This is do or die for me. This is the ultimate in competitiveness. This is the ultimate top dog. This is it. This is the big one. I can’t […]
Eddie Alvarez gets his first shot at the UFC Lightweight Championship on Thursday night, facing Rafael dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Fight Night 90 in Las Vegas. Alvarez made an appearance on […]
“I’m going to say no, he never fights there again. Every time it comes down to me, he finds a way to avoid me. Don’t get me wrong: he is the champ and that’s why […]
Next week’s Bellator 158 event in London has gotten a late change to the main card, as an injury to Linton Vassell has taken him off the event. England’s Vassell was slated to face UFC […]
Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, and Mark Hunt join the “Embedded” fray for UFC 200 in episode two, with each celebrating a holiday weekend with friends as they prep for Saturday’s event. Jon Jones and Daniel […]
Conor McGregor is appearing in this year’s annual “Body Issue” from ESPN The Magazine, and in an interview surrounding the magazine spot, the Irishman blamed a change in his eating habits with the late notice […]
Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]
The discussion over best pound for pound MMA fighter in 2016 has surrounded two names: Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson. The two longest reigning current champs (pushing aside Jones getting stripped of the belt), both […]
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