MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/31: Top MMA Quotes of the Week
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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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: On UFC 196’s Diaz vs. McGregor and other favorite fights from March
What were your favorite fights from the month of March? DAYNE FOX, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Though they are the obvious choices, the main and co-main event from UFC 196 were hands down my favorite fights of […]
Diego Sanchez vs. Joe Lauzon reportedly headed to UFC 200 in Las Vegas this July
Ross Pearson won’t be getting his desired rematch against Diego Sanchez, as MMAFighting.com reports that the UFC is targeting Sanchez for a fight against Joe Lauzon at UFC 200. Sanchez, the original winner of The […]
CM Punk was relieved by reaction from Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta on back injury, but admits “the timing sucked”
CM Punk attended UFC Fight Night 82 in February to watch Mickey Gall, who was going to become his debut opponent with a win over Mike Jackson. Less than a week later, he underwent back […]
Former UFC Champ Carla Esparza steps in on short notice to face Juliana Lima at UFC 197
Carla Esparza’s UFC return is now set, as ESPN.com reports that she’ll step in for the injured Jessica Aguilar next month against Juliana Lima at UFC 197. Esparza became the UFC’s first ever Women’s Strawweight […]
Jon Jones’ team confident, but taking potential probation violation “very seriously,” UFC releases statement
Despite currently being under arrest on a probation violation, Jon Jones and his team expect UFC 197 to go on as planned, and the UFC for their part seems to be willing to go ahead […]
Bosse-O’Connell, McCrory-Jotko, Theodorou-Alvey among seven new fights confirmed for UFC Fight Night 89
Seven new fights have been made official for the UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada this June, with the organization announcing the slate Tuesday in a ticket on-sale release. In addition to […]
Breaking: Jon Jones turns himself in on arrest warrant in Albuquerque for probation violation after traffic stop
Just over three weeks out from his fight with Daniel Cormier at UFC 197, Jon Jones has been booked at the Albuquerque police department on a parole violation stemming from a traffic stop for drag […]
Nate Diaz’s boxing coach thinks UFC should have given Diaz even more money for UFC 196 bout with Conor McGregor
“They should have offered him a million like they did [Dos Anjos]. They should have given him a million because it was two weeks’ notice. But they didn’t do it. They thought he was gonna […]
Johny Hendricks vs. Kelvin Gastelum reportedly headed to UFC 200 in July
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Johny Hendricks will be getting back into action this summer, as MMAFighting.com reports that the UFC is targeting him for a fight with Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 200. Hendricks was working […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/29: Top MMA fights from March 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 […]
Ontario’s Jason Saggo reportedly meets Leandro Silva at UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa
The third fight for the UFC’s debut in Ottawa, Ontario, appears to be set, as Combate in Brazil reported over the weekend that Jason Saggo will take on Leandro Silva on the card. Saggo is […]
Renzo Gracie says GSP is “coming back for sure,” thinks he should fight UFC Welterweight Champ in return
“[GSP is] coming back for sure. That boy, the best thing he does in life is fighting. Look for how long he’s been a champion. He overcame so many obstacles. Many people don’t know Georges […]