MMATorch Daily Top Five 7/1: Top MMA Stories of the Week
Welcome to MMATorch’s new 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 […]
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MMATorch Podcast 6/30: Penick, Ennis, and Hansen on UFC’s International Fight Week cards, recent bookings, more
In a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen to break down and preview the UFC’s International Fight […]
Cody Garbrandt vs. Takeya Mitzugaki now official for UFC 202 “Diaz vs. McGregor II” in August
The previously reported bantamweight bout between Cody Garbrandt and Takeya Mizugaki is now official for UFC 202 in Las Vegas this August, with the organization announcing the bout on Thursday. It’s the latest addition to […]
Brock Lesnar says initial UFC talks were for November return in NYC, wanted to fight “before it’s too late”
Brock Lesnar was on his first UFC conference call in more than four years on Thursday, and he touched on a number of topics as he overtook the call that also included his opponent Mark […]
Video – Watch “UFC 200: The Animated Short” from Mike Judge and John Kricfalusi
The UFC partnered up with Mike Judge and Ren & Stimpy animator John Kricfalusi this month to bring a UFC 200 animated short to Adult Swim. The one minute short aired this week, with “Hank […]
UFC Champ Michael Bisping, Chris Weidman trade verbal shots after PED accusations
Michael Bisping and Chris Weidman had another back and forth on social media this week, leading to Weidman alleging PED use by Bisping, while Bisping fired back on UFC Tonight. It began, as it often […]
Tim Means returns from suspension against Sean Strickland at UFC 202 in August
Tim Means is set to return after a reduced six month USADA suspension, as the ABQ Journal reports that he’ll take on Sean Strickland at UFC 202 in Las Vegas this August. Means was slated […]
Jon Jones says he won’t believe his own hype like Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor: “I know how much I don’t know”
“I know that I can be beat and I think that’s why I haven’t been beat, where some of these guys really start to believe their hype. Ronda Rousey, they were saying she’s the best […]
Chris Weidman feels “100 percent healed already” after neck surgery, can train fully by six weeks out
Chris Weidman’s gotten a positive prognosis after neck surgery, and it’s looking like he’ll be clear to fight at UFC 205 in New York as planned. In an appearance on UFC Tonight on Fox Sports […]
“Jacare” Souza rips “chicken” GSP for Michael Bisping call out: “If he wants to move up… I will break his neck”
“St-Pierre never fought at middleweight. I don’t know what he’s doing here. To me, he’s a chicken. If I get him, I’ll break him in half. He’s retired and wants to fight for the title […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/30: Top MMA Quotes of the Week
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 […]
TUF 23 REPORT 6/29: Rough weight-cut dominates episode eleven of “Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia” season
There are only two episodes left on the 23rd season of The Ultimate Fighter, with three finalists yet to be determined for next Friday’s finale event in Las Vegas. Tonight we get the first strawweight […]
Erik Koch reportedly set to meet Drew Dober at UFC 203 in Cleveland
Erik Koch had an impressive return to the Octagon last month after two years out of the cage, and he’s already got his next assignment. According to a report from Cleveland.com, Koch is set to […]
Two suspects arrested in hit and run death of UFC vet Ryan Jimmo; one charged with second-degree murder
Police in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada have arrested and charged two suspects in the death of UFC vet Ryan Jimmo following a fatal hit and run early Sunday morning. The police department announced on Tuesday that […]
Jose Aldo vows to be more aggressive at UFC 200, motivated to regain UFC Featherweight Title
“I changed, tried to mix a bit and train like I used to before. A lot of striking and grappling… I tried to mix those things. I stopped and looked back at what brought me […]
“Jacare” Souza says he’ll fight Michael Bisping for UFC Title in England, US, Brazil, or the moon
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is getting a little tired of hearing other fighters calling for the title fight he feels should be his, and he’s now making his push to fight Michael Bisping for that UFC […]
Top ten welterweights Neil Magny and Dong Hyun Kim set to square off at UFC 202
Another highly intriguing fight has been added to the UFC 202 card in Las Vegas this August, as the organization announced this week that Neil Magny will face Dong Hyun Kim. The fight pits two […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 157 “Dynamite 2”
Bellator 157 “Dynamite 2” was this past week. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 157 GOOD/BAD: Matt Mitrione stops Carl Seumanutafa Seumanutafa dropped Mitrione with a power right almost immediately. The ref let Mitrione […]
Dillashaw on Faber’s loss to Cruz at UFC 199: “I knew that Cruz was going to pick him apart”
The UFC Bantamweight Title picture in 2016 has thus far been about three men: Dominick Cruz, T.J. Dillashaw, and Urijah Faber. The interconnected story between the three men has been a source of drama throughout […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/29: Best Non-Title UFC Fights on July 2016 Schedule
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 […]
Mark Hunt questions WWE drug testing, says plan for Brock Lesnar bout at UFC 200 is “to knock his face off”
“At the end of the day, everyone should be on a level playing field. I’ve been fighting cheaters my whole career. The thing is, when you are caught cheating, so to speak, that means you […]
Police find vehicle suspected in fatal hit and run of UFC vet Ryan Jimmo; autopsy determines cause of death
Police in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada have located a vehicle they suspect was used in the fatal hit and run of longtime MMA vet Ryan Jimmo over the weekend. Homicide detectives announced on Tuesday that the […]
Tony Ferguson now gets newcomer Landon Vannata at UFC Fight Night 91; McDonald vs. Lineker moved to main event slot
Tony Ferguson has a new opponent for next month’s UFC Fight Night 91 event following the injury removal of Michael Chiesa, but it’s knocked him out of the main event slot. The UFC announced on […]
CM Punk ready to prove doubters wrong, thinks it’s “not super far-fetched” for him to get eventual title shot
“What’s wrong with doing it just two or three fights? That’s a lot of money… I know people think this is a publicity stunt, I’m never going to set foot in the Octagon. I look […]
Carlos Condit decides against retirement, returns to face Demian Maia at UFC 202 this August
After a split decision loss to UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler in January, Carlos Condit was actively considering retirement. The longtime veteran has been thinking ahead on his future health, and didn’t want to keep […]