MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/27: Top MMA Fights Coming in May 2016
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Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh thinks UFC keeping McGregor off New York debut would be “going too far”
Conor McGregor has been taken off UFC 200, and according to Dana White he’s going to remain off the card. While it’s not a great situation for McGregor and his team, what could be worse […]
UFC 197 Medical Suspensions: Jon Jones, Ovince Saint Preux, several others out up to six months pending clearance
If Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones are going to fight at UFC 200, it’s not just Cormier who needs to get medical clearance. The Nevada Athletic Commission released to MMATorch on Tuesday the list of […]
Bellator’s Scott Coker says they’re interested in Rory MacDonald, wants other UFC fighters to test free agency
“We’re not going to interfere in anybody’s contract, because they have a contract with them. But I will say this – if you’re a free agent, you should fight your fights out, because we’re here […]
ROUNDTABLE: Reactions to Jon Jones’ UFC 197 performance and look ahead to Daniel Cormier rematch
What were your thoughts on Jon Jones’ performance against Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197? How do you think his rematch with Daniel Cormier will play out? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST Somewhere between “Meh” and […]
Rashad Evans not retiring after UFC on Fox 19 loss, considering possible drop to 185 lbs
“I felt like I was physically strong and my timing was good and I really have no excuse. I can’t think of one thing to say ‘this is an area to look at that I […]
Willie Gates now meets Yuta Sasaki at UFC Fight Night 87 after Paddy Holohan’s retirement
When Patrick “Paddy” Holohan was forced to retire this week, it took him out of a fight with Willie Gates at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam in less than two weeks. Gates now has […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/26: Top Individual Performances From April 2016’s MMA Schedule
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Dana White reiterates that Conor McGregor is still off UFC 200, Nate Diaz says he’s going on vacation
Dana White has not budged on Conor McGregor’s UFC 200 status, and Nate Diaz appears to be following up on his comments Friday that he won’t fight on the card without that fight. “He’ll fight […]
Jones on mindset during OSP fight: “Whether you look like crap right now or not, the goal is to get back to DC”
“A part of me was just like, ‘you gotta fight DC, Jon. You gotta fight DC.’ Like, do what you’ve got to do to win this fight. The goal is to get back to DC. […]
Jake Matthews vs. Stevie Ray booked for The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale on July 8
A lightweight bout between Jake Matthews and Stevie Ray is headed to Las Vegas during the UFC’s International Fight Week, as the UFC announced Monday that the fight will take place on the Ultimate Fighter […]
UFC 197 Payroll: Jon Jones takes home disclosed $500K in return, Demetrious Johnson earns $195K in victory
The Nevada Athletic Commission has released payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 197 event from Las Vegas, and as expected headliner Jon Jones topped the night’s disclosed earnings. The commission emailed the figures to MMATorch on […]
Conor McGregor’s coach explains why they couldn’t go to Las Vegas yet, “51% optimistic” McGregor remains on UFC 200
Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh continues to address the UFC 200 situation, both in a column penned at Irish site The42.ie, and an interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. For starters, Kavanagh explained […]
Irish UFC flyweight Patrick “Paddy” Holohan forced to retire over rare blood condition
27-year-old Irish UFC flyweight Patrick “Paddy” Holohan has announced his retirement after a rare genetic blood disorder came to light. Holohan hadn’t disclosed the condition until after his most recent fight, and with doctors recommending […]
UFC Reebok uniforms getting color injection starting at UFC 200, “revolution” coming in 2017
The simple black and white color scheme to the UFC’s current deal with Reebok has led to very little variety inside the cage. Some minor changes are coming, with the Sports Business Journal revealing the […]
Dana White says Conor McGregor’s tweet about being back on UFC 200 “not true”
Whatever the motivation behind Conor McGregor’s tweet overnight that he’s back on UFC 200, that’s not the case according to UFC President Dana White. White shot it down quickly Monday morning in comments made to […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/25: Top Takeaways From UFC 197 “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
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 […]
Conor McGregor tweets that he’s back on UFC 200; UFC yet to confirm or deny
The UFC has made no official confirmation, but Conor McGregor decided to send out an overnight Sunday/Monday morning in Ireland tweet that says he’s back on UFC 200. Happy to announce that I am BACK […]
UFC 197 CONTESTS: Prediction and Betting Game Results
Some impressive scoring last night from many players. I’ll ignore the fact many favourites won and put it down to the intelligence of you, the players! Demetrious Johnson made it eight consecutive title defences last […]
UFC 197 Video: Highlights of Jon Jones’ return win over Ovince Saint Preux
Jon Jones got back into the cage on Saturday at UFC 197 for the first time in 15 months, defeating Ovince Saint Preux in a clean sweep decision to capture the Interim UFC Light Heavyweight […]
UFC 197 Video: Highlights of Champ Demetrious Johnson’s first round finish over Henry Cejudo
Demetrious Johnson had perhaps his most impressive title defense on Saturday night at UFC 197, taking out Henry Cejudo with a brutal series of knees in the first round. If you missed the event live, […]
UFC 197 Video: Highlights of Edson Barboza’s upset win over Anthony Pettis
Edson Barboza picked up one of his best UFC wins to date on Saturday night at UFC 197, handing former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis a third straight loss. If you missed the event live, […]
UFC 197 Video: Highlights of Yair Rodriguez’s jump kick KO over Andre Fili
Yair Rodriguez pulled off one hell of a highlight reel finish to open Saturday’s UFC 197 card, cracking Andre Fili with a jumping head kick in the second round. If you missed the event live, […]
Jon Jones says “slight frustration” over UFC 197 performance will be fuel for next fight
Jon Jones is staying positive after a return performance at UFC 197 saw him at less than his best, and he thinks it’s only going to drive him further into his rematch with Daniel Cormier […]
Champ Demetrious Johnson wants to break Anderson Silva’s title defense record, open to any flyweight challengers next
Demetrious Johnson scored his eighth straight title defense on Saturday night, taking out Henry Cejudo in the first round at UFC 197. The UFC Flyweight Champion has definitely cleared out his division, and though the […]