MMA Torch Rankings – January 2016
The following are the MMATorch staff rankings as of January 1, 2016. POUND FOR POUND 1 Jon Jones 2 Demetrious Johnson 3 Conor McGregor 4 Jose Aldo 5 T.J. Dillashaw 6 Luke Rockhold 7 Frankie […]
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GSP’s trainer Firas Zahabi believes former champ is “going to make a splash soon”
“Georges is in Montreal right now. He’s getting his body in shape and we’re going to explore options in the near future. I don’t put any pressure on Georges. I don’t ask him if he […]
THIS DAY IN MMA HISTORY (1/1): Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard go to war in UFC 125 draw in 2011
The turn of the new year has been a fantastic time for MMA for over a decade now. Pride started the tradition of ending the year with a bang by instituting the Shockwave shows to […]
Carlos Condit “all in” on UFC 195 title bid, but feels he’s towards end of his career
Carlos Condit fights for the 39th time in his professional career on Saturday night, fighting for the UFC Welterweight Championship for the first time in over three years. The almost 14-year vet is concentrating all […]
Video – Check out episode four of “UFC 195 Embedded”
In the fourth episode of “UFC 195 Embedded,” Stipe Miocic struggles to get to Las Vegas, and we get cameras on Robbie Lawler, Carlos Condit, Dustin Poirier, and more. Check it out below: Attention iPhone/iPad […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC 195 “Lawler vs. Condit”
After a week’s absence due to the Christmas season, the UFC makes a violent return this weekend as Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit collide in what promises to be a fan-friendly affair. The co-main event […]
UFC 195 challenger Carlos Condit thinks Robbie Lawler more dangerous than Georges St-Pierre
“Georges, he wasn’t as dangerous but he did have his aura about him. He had this mystique. Robbie not so much, but he’s the more dangerous fighter… They’re going to lock us in the cage […]
Penick’s 2015 MMA Awards: “Submission of the Year” – Ronda Rousey’s inverted armbar over Cat Zingano at UFC 184
2015 was a somewhat resurgent year for submissions in MMA, with a number of highly interesting holds bringing ends to fights, and a few classics coming back in a big way with improved technique making […]
Jimi Manuwa injury scraps Nikita Krylov bout for UFC Fight Night 83 in London
A planned fight between Jimi Manuwa and Nikita Krylov has been scrapped due to an injury to Manuwa, the UFC announced on Thursday. The fight had been scheduled for the UFC Fight Night 83 event […]
Rizin FF Results: Random thoughts on Spike’s “Breakfast with Fedor” broadcast
The two-event Rizin Fighting Federation debut is being condensed into a tape-delayed three hour broadcast on Spike this morning dubbed “Breakfast with Fedor.” We’ll be bringing some random thoughts throughout the broadcast, so make sure […]
Video – “UFC 195 Embedded” episode three brings fighters to Las Vegas; Poirier and Duffy get in the mix
“UFC 195 Embedded” continues today with episode three, as Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit pack up at home to head to Las Vegas. Dustin Poirier and Joseph Duffy get themselves into the Embedded mix as […]
Rizin FF Day 2 Results: Spoiler results for Fedor Emelianenko’s return and more from New Year’s Eve event in Japan
Day 2 of Rizin Fighting Federation’s debut took place overnight in Japan, with Fedor Emelianenko and Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal providing some highlights among a wide swath of quality in the clear spectacle-over-sport event. Emelianenko […]
Penick’s 2015 MMA Awards: “KO of the Year” – Holly Holm’s head kick over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193
Yesterday I kicked off my year-end awards for 2015 with the clear choice for “Fight of the Year,” but when it comes to the top KO of the year, there were tons of options available. […]
Anderson Silva says his “conscience is clear,” plans to make title run upon return at UFC Fight Night 83
“Inside the Octagon, there’s no way to really lie. I’ve been fighting my whole career and never tested positive. My conscience is clear. I’ve never purposefully taken any banned substance. I made an error in […]
ROUNDTABLE: Which fighters deserve consideration as 2015’s “Fighter of the Year”?
Which fighters deserve consideration for “Fighter of the Year” in 2015, and why? Who would your top pick be? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The funny thing about giving an award for best anything is that […]
Donald Cerrone “looking to dust off the saddle” after title fight loss, says new fight announcement coming soon
Donald Cerrone’s quick and decisive loss to UFC Lightweight Champ Rafael dos Anjos won’t keep him down for long, as “Cowboy” said this week he’s got a fight lined up and an announcement pending. Cerrone […]
NORMAN: On the Glorious Violence of 2015’s Fight of the Year, Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald
Robbie Lawler versus Rory MacDonald is the Fight of the Year for 2015. There isn’t any other fight in consideration, and honestly what candidates could possibly be in the running for this glorious distinction? Cormier […]
HYDEN BLOG: A Quick Look at the 2016 Title Picture in Each Division of the UFC
2015 was a huge year in the UFC, and 2016 looks to be big as well. We’ve got big matchups coming for most of the reigning champions in the UFC. Let’s take a look at […]
UFC Champ Fabricio Werdum not thinking about retirement, wants to be considered best heavyweight in history
“Now that I’m getting rich, why would I retire? No way! I want to make history. I want to be considered the best heavyweight fighter in history by the fans. I started beating Fedor [Emelianenko], […]
Video – Jon Jones “spars” with Carlos Condit’s son on “UFC 195 Embedded” episode two
In episode two of “UFC 195 Embedded,” the cameras spend some time at the Jackson-Winkeljohn camp, where Carlos Condit’s son gets in some time with returning former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Andrei Arlovski […]
Penick’s 2015 MMA Awards: “Fight of the Year” – Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald II at UFC 189
Due to some family circumstances this week, I’m getting a late start on my year-end awards, but over the next several days I’ll be running down my picks for 2015’s best in the realm of […]
UFC’s White, Shelby, rail against media following Silva comments on UFC 197 not happening in Brazil
Anderson Silva said on Tuesday that the UFC had aborted plans to run UFC 197 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 5, but the UFC is now saying that’s not the case. UFC matchmaker […]
Michael Bisping goes hard on Anderson Silva, PEDs ahead of UFC Fight Night 83: “I’m blown away by his arrogance”
“I just want to say something. Yeah, we’re all chasing a dream. All fighters have a dream, a dream of being the champion. You gotta do it through hard work and determination. The fact of […]
MMATorch Roundtable: Contributor Picks for Top Five Favorite Finishes in MMA in 2015
What were your five favorite finishes in 2015 (KO or submission) and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR 5. Uriah Hall goes highlight reel on Gegard Mousasi – Hall finished Gegard Mousasi with a jumping spinning […]
Anderson Silva says UFC canceled planned UFC 197 event in Brazil due to economic crisis
UFC 197 had been slated for March 5 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, but it appears the city won’t be hosting that event afterall, as Anderson Silva stated on Tuesday that the […]