Running Twitter timeline of McGregor melee
April 5, 2018 will live in infamy as the day that Conor McGregor threw a dolly at a bus transportation UFC fighters. In the ensuing hours three fights scheduled for UFC 223 have been cancelled; […]
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BREAKING: Conor McGregor causes choas at UFC 223 media day
Conor McGregor got himself noticed at UFC 223 after all. According to multiple witnesses, McGregor confronted a van full of fighters leaving the media event. Ariel Helwani of mmafighting.com reported to UFC lightweight fighter Michael […]
MMA NERD FIGHT: Max Holloway vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov edition
In this new specialist column to MMATorch, Rick Monsey and Dante Morgan compete for ultimate MMA bragging rights. For the inaugural MMA Nerd Fight, Rick and Dante pick the UFC lightweight title fight between Max Holloway […]
Nightly MMA News Tap 4/4/2018: White clarifies the lightweight title situation, Conor McGregor’s status and Brock Lesnar’s return. Dillashaw-Garbrandt targeted for UFC 227(W/video analysis)
4/4/18 Nightly MMA News Tap: Dana White talks lightweight title, Conor McGregor’s status and Brock Lesnar’s return. Dillashaw-Garbrandt reportedly targeted for UFC 227(W/video analysis) Dana White clarifies the lightweight title situation, Conor McGregor’s status and […]
Nightly MMA News Tap 4/3/2016: Covington-RDA, Ferguson Responds, More. (W/video analysis)
-After two weeks of speculation and analysis, the interim welterweight title fight between Colby Covington and former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is scheduled for UFC 224 on May 12 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. […]
FREE PODCAST 4/2 – Monday Livecast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos and Monsey react to Tony Ferguson withdrawing from UFC 223 and Max Holloway being named his replacement, preview the remainder of the UFC 223 card, preview the main matches at WrestleMania 34, more (122 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey react to the breaking news of Tony Ferguson withdrawing from UFC 223, and Max Holloway being named as […]
HYDEN BLOG: Previewing UFC 223, including the new main event
UFC 223 looked great on paper. The main event changed, but the card can still make for a fun Saturday night. UFC 223 is this coming Saturday and it’s undergone a dramatic change. Tony Ferguson […]
ROUNDTABLE: Will the UFC have a successful Summer?
FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Contributor Yeah, I think they’ll have a good Summer. It’s all relative, though. You can’t compare it to past periods because they just don’t have the big names they did in the […]
ROB M V’s VLOG: Why Rousey brought this on herself
Did Ronda Rousey cause herself undue scrutiny over the past few days? Robert Vallejos explains how this all could have been avoided years ago. Ronda Rousey sure knows how to rile up the fan base […]
HYDEN BLOG: Frankie Edgar fighting too soon? Why Floyd Mayweather won’t come to the UFC
Frankie fighting too soon! Frankie Edgar is slated to fight Cub Swanson on April 21 at UFC Fight Night 128. This comes seven weeks after his first round TKO loss to Brian Ortega on March 3 at […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 3/27/18: Things get weird in ESPN interview with Ronda Rousey
Just because Ronda Rousey’s getting ready to make her WWE debut at WrestleMania 34, don’t expect her to say that she’s for sure retired from MMA. The former UFC women’s bantamweight champion quickly went to […]
ROUNDTABLE: Will Floyd Mayweather fight in MMA?
FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Contributor No, I don’t think he will. I don’t see why a guy who would care so much about retiring undefeated as a boxer would willingly jump into a situation where he […]
ONE: Iron Will and Galvanizing A Champion’s Spirit
ONE Championship: Iron Will goes at Impact Arena in Bangkok and offers several compelling event elements. MMATorch’s Dylan Bowker conducted a Q&A with two main event fighters. One of the most decorated bantamweights in MMA […]
ROUNDTABLE: What dream fights (that can actually happen) are left in MMA?
FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Contributor Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson feels like a dream fight. Or perhaps more accurately, a nightmare because it’s a fight I’ve gotten my hopes up for three times before only to […]
Full XFFC 17 Recap with Video
Xcessive Force Fighting Championship returned to the Entrec Centre in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada for the promotion’s 17th event. In addition to the raucous live crowd, the Fite TV audience at home was also […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 127
UFC Fight Night 127 was this past weekend, and it had some exciting moments. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 127 GOOD- Leon Edwards stops Peter Sobotta Edwards got repeated takedowns and was […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC Fight Night 127 edition
With UFC Fight Night 127 in the books, it time to look ahead at what could be next for every fighter on the card. Alexander Volkov def. Fabricio Werdum via KO (Punches) Alexander Volkov picked […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 127 PREDICTIONS 3/17: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
The UFC begins their international tour with a stop at the O2 Arena in London, England for UFC Fight Night 127. The main event takes place in the heavyweight division where Fabricio Werdum takes on […]
HYDEN BLOG: Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg on hold? Mirko Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson and Georges St. Pierre, Conor McGregor, and Nate Diaz play the waiting game
HYDEN BLOG: Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg on hold? Mirko Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson and Georges St. Pierre, Conor McGregor, and Nate Diaz play the waiting game. Cyborg vs. Nunes…Not so fast! UFC Women’s […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 195 and UFC 222
Bellator 195 and UFC 222 were both this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 195 GOOD/BAD- Juan Archuleta vs. William Joplin This was an okay fight. Archuleta won the decision and he controlled […]
Combat Clairvoyants: Visions of Victory from ONE Championship athletes
ONE Championship will host Visions of Victory on March 9, Dylan Bowker captured exclusive comments from several of the top fighters on the card. Kuala Lumpur plays host to ONE: Visions of Victory and they […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC 222 edition
With UFC 222 in the books, its time to look ahead at what is next for every fighter on the card. (Main Card) Cris Cyborg def. Yana Kunitskaya via TKO (Punches) Cris Cyborg did what […]
UFC 222 Live Report
UFC Fight Pass Prelims Light heavyweight Jordan Johnson(8-0) vs. Adam Milstead(8-1) Round 1: They’re exchanging early and both men are finding some success. Milstead seems to have the advantage on the feet at least half […]
UFC 222 PREDICTIONS 3/3: Grocke’s updated odds and predictions for every fight
The UFC is back home at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 222 on Saturday night. The main event takes place in the women’s featherweight division and features Cris Cyborg as she […]
HISCOE’S TAKE: Jon Jones could learn a little from Miesha Tate
Jon Jones might take offense to criticism from Miesha Tate, but maybe he should listen to her. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time for Jon Jones to keep his mouth shut. As if his Shaggy defense […]