MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/1: 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 Rankings – April 2016
The following are the MMATorch staff rankings as of April 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 Podcast 3/31/16: Penick solo audio on Jon Jones, UFC 200, Cyborg, more
With Torch columnist Shawn Ennis out for the week, Torch editor Jamie Penick is back with a solo audio podcast to break down the latest in the world of MMA. This week brings a rundown […]
Nate Diaz on Conor McGregor rematch at UFC 200: “I swear to god, the UFC thinks it was an accident”
Nate Diaz doesn’t feel he’s gotten his just due in the wake of his upset win over Conor McGregor earlier this month at UFC 196, and now that the rematch is set for UFC 200 […]
Aljamain Sterling vs. Bryan Caraway added to UFC Fight Night 88 card in Las Vegas on May 29
The May 29 UFC Fight Night 88 event will be headlined by a major bantamweight fight between Thomas Almeida and Cody Garbrandt, and on Thursday the UFC added another highly significant matchup in the 135 […]
Frankie Edgar’s manager says he’s happy about UFC 200 rematch with Jose Aldo, “will kill two birds with one stone”
“Frankie Edgar is happy about this fight. Frankie will avenge his loss to Aldo and will kill two birds with one stone… After that, Conor will have nowhere to go. He’ll be trapped. He won’t […]
ROUNDTABLE: Reactions to UFC booking Cris “Cyborg” Justino against Leslie Smith at UFC 198
What’s your reaction to the UFC booking Cris Cyborg in a catchweight fight against Leslie Smith at UFC 198? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The UFC has always tried to straddle a fine line between promoting […]
Undefeated newcomer Alberto Uda steps in for Keith Berish against Jake Collier at UFC Fight Night 88
Keith Berish is out of a fight with Jake Collier at UFC Fight Night 88 in Las Vegas this May, opening the door to undefeated newcomer Alberto Uda, according to a report from MMAFighting.com. Uda […]
UFC “disappointed” with Jon Jones arrest, but confirms UFC 197 bout with Daniel Cormier still on
The UFC has released a statement on Jon Jones’ arrest this week over last week’s traffic stop, confirming that his UFC 197 fight with Daniel Cormier will go on as planned following his Thursday release. […]
Conor McGregor’s coach John Cavanagh believes improvements will be evident in UFC 200 rematch with Nate Diaz
Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh has penned a new column for Irish site The42.ie in the wake of the official announcement of McGregor’s rematch with Nate Diaz for UFC 200. Kavanagh says it was McGregor […]
Sage Northcutt returns at UFC 200 against “TUF: Latin America 2” runner-up Enrique Marin
Sage Northcutt is returning at UFC 200. The hyped up 20-year-old suffered his first career loss in January at UFC on Fox 18, getting submitted by late replacement Bryan Barberena. It was his third fight […]
Jon Jones to be released from jail Thursday with new terms set for probation, clear to fight at UFC 197
Jon Jones will be released from jail today, and will be clear to fight at UFC 197. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion appeared before Judge Michael E. Martinez on Thursday morning in New Mexico […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/31: 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 […]
Jon Jones reportedly faces added curfew, driving course, anger management to probation, likely clear for UFC 197
Jon Jones could be facing some further restrictions on his freedoms under parole in order to be released on Thursday. According to a report from MMAFighting.com, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office is going to […]
UFC returns to Chicago for fifth straight year on July 23 for UFC on Fox 20
For the fifth straight year, Chicago, Ill., will host a UFC on Fox card. The UFC announced on Wednesday that UFC on Fox 20 will emanate from the United Center on July 23, almost exactly […]
Quick Pics: UFC 200 promotional images for Diaz, McGregor, Aldo, and Edgar
The UFC has made Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II official for the main event of UFC 200, and they’ve released some new posters and artwork for the event. Above you see the main image […]
Dana White: Conor McGregor was “obsessed” with Nate Diaz rematch at 170 lbs; will fight Aldo-Edgar winner after
“After the fight, Lorenzo [Fertitta] and I went up to Conor’s house that he was renting here in Las Vegas and started talking about, ‘what are you thinking, what’s next?’ And he was obsessed. Obsessed […]
Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz II official as UFC 200 headliner at 170 lbs.; Aldo-Edgar II set for Interim Title bout
The UFC has made official it’s first set of fights for the July 9 UFC 200 event, with Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz at 170 lbs. for the main event, Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar […]
ROUNDTABLE: UFC 197’s Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones II and the most anticipated MMA fights in April
Which fights on the April schedule are you most anticipating, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Thankfully, I’ll be two months removed from the MMA high that was Gracie vs. Shamrock 3 and Kimbo Slice/Dada […]
Jared Rosholt released from UFC after February loss to Roy Nelson despite 6-2 UFC run
Top 15 ranked heavyweight Jared Rosholt has been released from the UFC after a loss to Roy Nelson at UFC Fight Night 82 in February. Multiple reports confirmed Rosholt’s release after it was noticed by […]
Cris “Cyborg” Justino says Conor McGregor’s weight jumping “opened the door” for her UFC debut in May
“I think [Conor] McGregor opened the door for this. He’s fighting at different weights. I think he opened the door to make this fight happen. There you go. I’m really happy for the opportunity and […]
Leon Edwards replaces injured Peter Sobotta against Dominic Waters at UFC Fight Night 87
Peter Sobotta has been forced out of a fight with Dominic Waters at UFC Fight Night 87, and Leon Edwards has stepped in to replace him. The UFC announced the change on Wednesday morning. The […]
Dutch bantamweight Germaine de Randamie returns in Rotterdam, meets Anna Elmose at UFC Fight Night 87
Germaine de Randamie had a 17 month gap in between her last two matchups, and she’s been out another year since her win over Larissa Pacheco at UFC 185. Now, “The Iron Lady” will return […]
Jon Jones remains in New Mexico jail awaiting Thursday bail hearing over potential probation violation
Jon Jones remains in a county jail in New Mexico on Wednesday, and will remain there until a Thursday morning bail hearing. According to multiple reports citing the courthouse, Jones is on the docket for […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/30: Top MMA fights coming in April 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 […]