MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/22: 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 4/21/16: Penick and Hansen on McGregor and UFC 200, UFC on Fox 19, and UFC 197
In an all new addition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen break down the latest on the Conor McGregor situation surrounding UFC 200, including McGregor’s latest updates on […]
Conor McGregor to the UFC: “I’ve got my bills paid… your move”
As of Thursday morning the UFC was reportedly standing firm on pulling Conor McGregor from UFC 200 over a refusal to comply with all media obligations they were trying to book this week, and though […]
Josh Samman vs. Tim Boetsch, Ben Nguyen vs. Louis Smolka among first four additions to UFC Fight Night 91 in Sioux Falls
The first several fights for the UFC’s debut event in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, have been announced, as Josh Samman vs. Tim Boetsch, Ben Nguyen vs. Louis Smolka, Kyle Noke vs. Keita Nakamura, and Cody […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC 197 “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
While we’ve all been rocked by the saga of Conor McGregor this week, we should all remember that there is a pay-per-view this weekend in UFC 197, featuring the greatest mixed martial artist we’ve ever […]
Illinois’ Felice Herrig meets Kailin Curran at UFC on Fox 20 in Chicago
Illinois strawweight Felice Herrig has been added to the UFC on Fox 20 event in Chicago this July, 15 months after her last appearance in the Octagon. According to a report from Red Eye Chicago, […]
Randa Markos vs. Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger added to UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa
UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa has gotten another Canadian fighter added to the card, as the UFC announced on Thursday that Iranian born Canadian Randa Markos will take on Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger on June 18. […]
Report: McGregor still off UFC 200, will have to fight Aldo-Edgar winner – not Diaz – in return
Conor McGregor’s statement on Facebook Thursday morning suggests there’s a middle ground to be reached with the UFC to keep his main event with Nate Diaz at UFC 200 intact. But that would presume a […]
Conor McGregor not retired, asked for leeway on UFC 200 promotion to train: “I can not dance for you this time.”
Conor McGregor on Thursday made his first lengthy comments since his retirement Tweet on Tuesday, and after the UFC pulled him from UFC 200 for not fulfilling media duties for the event. McGregor gives his […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/21: 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 4/20: Penick’s random thoughts report for episode one of “Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia”
The Ultimate Fighter is back, with Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Claudia Gadelha serving as this season’s coaches. We’ll be recapping this season’s episodes with random musings, descriptions, and fight thoughts every week, starting with tonight’s two-hour […]
UFC Fight Pass streaming service acquires Shooto Japan library, to air live events as well
UFC Fight Pass has picked up a significant amount of content for their fight library, announcing on Wednesday the addition of Shooto Japan. With its first event in 1989 and its beginnings as a “real” […]
Max Holloway vs. Ricardo Lamas added to UFC 199; Dan Henderson vs. Hector Lombard made official as well
Dan Henderson vs. Hector Lombard is now official for UFC 199 in June, and a featherweight bout between Max Holloway and Ricardo Lamas has been announced for the event as well. The Henderson-Lombard matchup had […]
Jon Jones on Conor McGregor: “Hats off to him for standing up for what he believes is right”
“Hats off to him for standing up for what he believes is right. At the end of the day, business is business and the guy obviously has respect for himself and his talent and fights […]
ROUNDTABLE: Should Khabib Nurmagomedov get UFC Title shot against Rafael dos Anjos-Eddie Alvarez winner?
Should Khabib Nurmagomedov need to win another fight before getting the winner of Rafael dos Anjos vs. Eddie Alvarez, or should he be the next in line given his past win over dos Anjos? Why? […]
Georges St-Pierre says title belts just “a material thing,” wants to fight the “biggest name”
“I’m gonna tell you something. The belt is the title and maybe I shouldn’t say that. Maybe my manager will be angry. Yes, the belt means a lot. I would rather be known as the […]
Video – “UFC 197 Embedded” episode two continues to follow top fighters into Saturday’s PPV
The UFC Embedded cameras continue following Jon Jones, Ovince Saint Preux, Demetrious Johnson, and Henry Cejudo into Saturday’s UFC 197 event, with episode two going live on Wednesday. Check it out below: [Jon Jones art […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC on Fox 19 “Teixeira vs. Evans”
UFC on Fox 19 was this past weekend. I had low expectations going in, but I thought this was a pretty good event. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC on Fox 19 GOOD: Cub Swanson […]
Dana White: Conor McGregor’s UFC 200 removal solely due to refusal to show up for media events, not money demands
Dana White says Conor McGregor’s removal from UFC 200 had nothing to do with money demands, and was solely due to McGregor’s refusal to show up this week for media obligations. In an interview with […]
Fedor Emelianenko says the “probability is very high” that he’ll fight in the UFC
Fedor Emelianenko’s next fight takes place under the Fight Nights banner in Russia on June 17, where he will take on UFC vet Fabio Maldonado. After that fight, Emelianenko believes the UFC may be next. […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/20: Top Fights UFC Can Book to Save UFC 200
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 officially out of UFC 200, fighting future still unclear
Conor McGregor is officially out of UFC 200. UFC President Dana White announced on ESPN’s Sportcenter Tuesday night that they have pulled McGregor from the event after he refused to fly out to Las Vegas […]
ROUNDTABLE: Where is Glover Teixeira in UFC’s Light Heavyweight Title picture after KO over Rashad Evans?
Where does Glover Teixeira’s KO win over Rashad Evans put him in the UFC Light Heavyweight Title picture? Should the UFC book him against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson next? Why or why not? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH […]
Whether retired or not, Conor McGregor reportedly out of UFC 200 main event
Conor McGregor’s retirement tweet may very well be exactly what it seems like on the surface, and there are now reports that the UFC Featherweight Champion will no longer be headlining UFC 200 on July […]
Gilbert Melendez out for redemption in summer UFC return, wants previously scheduled Al Iaquinta matchup
Gilbert Melendez has been out of action since last June’s UFC 188 event, serving a year-long suspension due to exogenous testosterone in his system out of a post-fight drug test after his loss to Eddie […]