Dana White on BJ Penn: He won’t fight again
According to UFC President Dana White, the UFC will no longer book BJ Penn. In an interview with ESPN, White stated the UFC has informed Penn that they would no longer give Penn fights. While […]
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POLL! Who wins between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier?
Who wins between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier? On Saturday, at UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier will face off in a lightweight title unification bout. Who will win? Who wins between Khabib Nurmagomedov […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Shenzhen
UFC Shenzhen was this past weekend and featured a bigtime title victory. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC Shenzhen GOOD- Mizuki Inoue vs. Wu Yanan Lots of striking in this one, with Inoue getting […]
Cris Cyborg signs with Bellator
Bellator has won the Cris Cyborg sweepstakes. Bellator president Scott Coker announced via Twitter that Cyborg has signed the biggest contract in the history of women’s MMA. I am proud to announce that @BellatorMMA has […]
MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans – Robert Vallejos talks title victory of Zhang Weili, previews UFC 242 and Bellator 226
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos gives his thoughts on the historic title victory of Zhang Weili. Robert also previews UFC 242 and Bellator 226. The show […]
UFC 242 Free Fights: Watch Nurmagomedov vs. Iaquinta, Poirier vs. Gaethje more
UFC 241 is right around the corner. The main event will be a lightweight title unification bout between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Dustin Poirier. If you are fortunate enough to have some time […]
UFC Shenzhen results
UFC Shenzhen August 31, 2019 Shenzhen Universade Sports Centre Arena, Shenzhen, China ESPN, ESPN+ UFC Shenzhen prelims (ESPN) Women’s bantamweight: Karolline Rosa Cavedo def. Lara Fritzen Procópio Decision (split) (28-29, 30-27, 29-28) Men’s bantamweight: Heili […]
Who wins between Jessica Andrade and Weili Zhang?
At UFC Shenzhen, Jessica Andrade and Weili Zhang will fight for the strawweight title. Who wins? Jessica Andrade and Weili Zhang predictions. Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist I’ll take Andrade to win by decision. I think […]
UFC SHENZHEN PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 8/31: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
UFC Shenzhen preview The UFC starts its international tour with a stop at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The main event takes place in the women’s strawweight division where Jessica Andrade […]
TAKE-ING IT BACK: A look back at our takes before and after Jessica Andrade’s KO of Rose Namajunas
At UFC Shenzhen, women’s flyweight champion Jessica Andrade will defend her title against challenger Weili Zhang. However, it was only a few months ago, that Andrade captured the title by slamming then-champion Rose Namajunas. The […]
Is Conor McGregor showing contrition, or is he doing PR?
Conor McGregor’s recent interview with ESPN struck an apologetic tone. Is he showing contrition for past behavior, or is he doing PR? Responses to the Conor McGregor apology. Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist It’s PR, no […]
Dana White’s Contender Series, S 3, Ep 10, LIVE REPORT
Dana White’s Contender Series, S 3, Ep 10, live on ESPN+ TJ Brown vs. Dylan Lockard (Featherweight) Round 1: Lockard catches Brown with a big Lockard scrambles to his feet and lands a flurry of […]
MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans – Vallejos and Monsey preview Jessica Andrade vs. Weili Zhang, review Bellator 225, more
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview the strawweight title fight between Jessica Andrade and Weili Zhang. They review Bellator 225, and discuss the overall […]
Darren Till to face Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244
Darren Till will debut at middleweight against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244. Darren Till’s move up to middlewweight will start with former interim title challenger Kelvin Gastelum. According to ESPN, Till will fight Gastelum at […]
Bellator 225 LIVE REPORT: Real-time results and analysis of Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2
Bellator 225: Mitrione vs Kharitonov After over a month away, Bellator returns with the Main Event pitting former UFC Heavyweight fighter Matt Mitrione against Russian Heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov, in a rematch from a fight earlier […]
BELLATOR 225 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 8/24: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
Bellator MMA returns to action at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut for Bellator 225. The main event of Bellator 225 takes place in the heavyweight division where Matt Mitrione takes on Sergei Kharitonov […]
HISCOE: Filling out the Nate Diaz Baddest M-F’er Division
Follow @mikehiscoe Nate Diaz returned to the cage last weekend at UFC 241 and he looked as good as he ever has. Diaz thoroughly outstruck and outclassed a game Anthony Pettis to take a unanimous […]
Bowks Talks Bouts: Bowker talks to Khonry Gracie and Mike Kimbel
MMATorch.com contributor Dylan Bowker sat down with Khonry Gracie and Mike Kimbel prior to their fights at Bellator 225. Topics discussed with Gracie: -His thoughts on Vera as an opponent -The generations that came before […]
MMATorch Cast (8/22) Breaking down Conor McGregor’s apologetic interview
On the (8/22) edition of the MMATorch cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos breaks down Conor McGregor’s interview with ESPN. He breaks down McGregor’s apolpgetic tone, his future possible opponents, and why McGregor is doing […]
MMATorch Cast (8/22) White wants Cejudo to defend at flyweight, Bowker talks to Javy Ayala
On the 8/21 edition of the MMATorch Cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos talks Dana White wanting Henry Cejudo to defend his flyweight title or vacate. MMATorch.com contributor Dylan Bowker interviews Bellator heavyweight Javy Ayala. […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 241
UFC 241 was this past weekend, and it featured some really big fights. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC 241, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly GOOD- Ian Heinsisch vs. Derek Brunson This fight […]
MMATorch Cast (8/20) Comparing Diaz vs. Masvidal to every other potential title fight
On the 8/20 edition of the MMATorch Cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos compares a potential Nate Diaz Jorge Masvidal fight to every other potential title fight in the UFC. Should Diaz-Masvidal receive top-billing over […]
Dana White’s Contender Series, S 3, EP 9 LIVE REPORT
Ricky Steele vs. Phil Caracappa (Bantamweight) Steele controlled most of the first and second round. Caracappa had a tough time in the clinch, which also seemed to be where he wanted the fight to take […]
MMATorch Cast (8/19) DC issues statement, video of Jon Jones’ accuser, Jones v Lesnar, CCC
On the 8/19 edition of the MMATorch Cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Roberts Vallejos discusses Daniel Cormier recent Instagram statement, talks the latest in the Jon Jones’ battery case, the possibility of Jon Jones vs. Brock […]
MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: UFC 241 fallout, future of Heavyweight Title, potential Nate Diaz match-ups, NXT on USA
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 241. They examine the future of the UFC Heavyweight Title situation, potential matchups for Nate Diaz, […]