MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/3: 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 6/2/16: Hansen & Ennis on UFC Fight Night 88, UFC 199, much more
The inmates are running the asylum in a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast tonight, as Torch writers Rich Hansen and Shawn Ennis bring an hour long conversation on the past week in MMA. […]
Kevin Lee steps in for injured Stevie Ray against Jake Matthews at TUF 23 Finale [UPDATED]
Australia’s Jake Matthews has a new opponent for The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale next month, as his home country’s Daily Telegraph reports – with confirmation from the UFC – that Kevin Lee has stepped in […]
Champ Luke Rockhold says he’s been battling torn MCL in camp heading into UFC 199
Luke Rockhold is coming into Saturday’s UFC 199 event at less than 100%, revealing at the post-fight press conference on Thursday that he’s been battling a knee injury. “I’ve been dealing with a knee injury […]
UFC 199 CONTESTS: Prediction And Betting Games Are Live!
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Michael Bisping in the 10 years he’s been with the UFC, but he will finally get the chance to fight for the UFC Middleweight Title on Saturday night when […]
Dana White says they’re “running out of time” to make Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz happen at UFC 202
Conor McGregor may not get his chance at vengeance against Nate Diaz afterall, as UFC President Dana White says they’re in jeopardy of that fight not coming together if they can’t get Diaz to sign […]
Anderson Silva reportedly cleared to return to “light training,” but unlikely to fight at UFC 200
After gallbladder surgery took him out of UFC 198 last month, Anderson Silva was hoping to make a quick return to fight at UFC 200 on July 9. Unfortunately, that’s unlikely to come to fruition. […]
Dana White says Ronda Rousey underwent minor surgery, won’t return until December or January at earliest
Ronda Rousey may miss the entirety of the UFC’s 2016 schedule, with UFC President Dana White telling ESPN on Thursday that the former Women’s Bantamweight Champion underwent minor knee surgery this week. According to White, […]
Luke Rockhold says he “took the life” out of Chris Weidman, “humiliated” Michael Bisping in respective first bouts
“I believe I took the life out of Weidman. I beat him down and I broke him. With Bisping, I humiliated Bisping. I beat him like he’s never been beat in his whole career. Some […]
MMATorch Rankings – June 2016
The following are the MMATorch staff rankings as of June 1, 2016. POUND FOR POUND 1 Jon Jones 2 Demetrious Johnson 3 Dominick Cruz 4 Luke Rockhold 5 Rafael dos Anjos 6 T.J. Dillashaw 7 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/2: 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 6/1: Penick’s thoughts on episode seven of “Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia” season
Another Wednesday night means it’s time for another episode of The Ultimate Fighter on Fox Sports 1. Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s team has yet to score a victory thus far, and they’re hoping Jamie Moyle’s got it […]
Former UFC owner, co-founder Bob Meyrowitz to be inducted in 2016 UFC Hall of Fame next month
Bob Meyrowitz, one of the co-founders of the original Ultimate Fighting Championship via his company Semaphore Entertainment Group (SEG), will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame next month during International Fight Week. The […]
Video – “UFC 199 Embedded” episode three continues following Rockhold, Bisping, Cruz, and Faber on fight week
The UFC’s Embedded cameras continue to follow UFC 199’s competitors this week as they prep for Saturday’s event in California. In episode three, Dominick Cruz goes car shopping, Michael Bisping gets in some late tape […]
Darrion Caldwell vs. Joe Taimanglo headlines Bellator 159; David Rickels vs. Melvin Guillard also set
Bellator 159 is set for July 22 at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas, and will be headlined by a bantamweight bout between Darrion Caldwell and Joe Taimanglo. Bellator officials announced the new event […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 88 “Almeida vs. Garbrandt”
UFC Fight Night 88 was this past Sunday and it featured some good fights. Let’s get right to it. UFC Fight Night 88 BAD: Josh Burkman vs. Paul Felder I wasn’t into this fight at […]
Luke Rockhold predicts “one-of-a-kind knockout” over Michael Bisping at UFC 199
“They’re gonna see a one-of-a-kind knockout. Something they’ve never seen before. I’m gonna put on a clinic… People do not like confidence. People hate people that tell them what they’re gonna do. People hate that. […]
Jones responds to Cormier putting his face on punching bag: “It’s obvious I’m balls deep in your head right now”
Daniel Cormier decided to plaster Jon Jones’ visage over a punching bag in his gym this week, leading to an expected response from Jones on Instagram. Check it: It’s good to see you enjoying your […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/1: Top MMA Fights Coming in June 2016
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 […]
Cody Garbrandt calls for bantamweight contender bout with Bryan Caraway at UFC 203 in Cleveland
Cody Garbrandt looked fantastic at UFC Fight Night 88 on Sunday, knocking out Thomas Almeida in the main event. Now, the Ohio native wants on the UFC 2o3 card in his home state of Ohio […]
UFC exec says Dublin stadium show still on their agenda, could happen within 18 months
The UFC has run two events in Dublin, Ireland, over the last two years, and they want to eventually bring a massive card to the city with UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor. There have been […]
Luke Rockhold thinks Chris Weidman rematch “might have been easier” than Michael Bisping bout at UFC 199
“I think [Weidman] might have been easier, in my opinion. Bisping is just a little bit funner. It’s more tactical. I’m gonna enjoy it more. It’s gonna be funner for the fans. Weidman kind of […]
UFC Fight Night 88 Payroll: Jeremy Stephens tops disclosed earnings with $100K payday, Cody Garbrandt earns $48K
The Nevada Athletic Commission has released the disclosed payroll figures for last Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 88 event from the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Co-main event victor Jeremy Stephens topped the night’s earnings with the […]
Video – Watch episode two of “UFC 199 Embedded” with Rockhold, Bisping, Cruz, and Faber
UFC 199’s top fighters get a little bit of downtime before the hectic fight week schedule in episode two of “UFC 199 Embedded.” Check it out below: Attention iPhone/iPad and Android users, if you’ve enjoyed […]
Conor McGregor thinks first eight minutes of Nate Diaz fight were easy: “I slapped the head off him”
“What kind of fighter would I be, if I said, ‘Hey, I didn’t get you at 170 [lbs], let me try to get you at 155 [lbs].’ I’ll make my adjustments. I ate up to […]