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 […]
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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 […]
BELLATOR 195 PREDICTIONS 3/2: Grocke’s predictions for every fight
Bellator MMA makes its way to back to the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma for Bellator 195. The main event takes place in the bantamweight division where Darrion Caldwell defends his title […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/27: Bisping would like ‘Motherf**ker’ Luke Rockhold for retirement fight
Michael Bisping has tried twice to find an opponent worthy to send him off into retirement, but has yet to land one. But there is still one fighter “The Count” won’t count out: Luke Rockhold in […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC on FOX 28
UFC on FOX 28 was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. GOOD- Mike Perry vs. Max Griffin Man, Mike Perry has fallen and he can’t seem to get up. After getting dominated […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC on Fox 28 edition
With UFC on Fox 28 in the books, it is time to look at what could be on the horizon for every fighter in the card. Jeremy Stephens def. Josh Emmett via TKO (Elbows and Punches) […]
UFC on Fox 28 Report
Manny Bermudez def. Albert Morales via submission (Guillotine) Round 2, 2:33 Alex Perez def. Eric Shelton via Unanimous Decision Rani Yahya vs. Russell Doane (Bantamweight/135) Round 1: Rani Yahya gets a quick takedown. Daniel Cormier is […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: If Brock Lesnar’s UFC return is on the horizon, this is who he should fight
Paul Heyman doesn’t say things just to say them. Sure, he’s been known to lie, stretch truths, and tell grandiose stories, but he does so in order to serve an agenda. These days, whether it’s […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/22: White clarifies, Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson is for ‘the’ lightweight title
Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says that Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson are fighting for the “title” at UFC 223. But White never said that current champion Conor McGregor has been stripped of the […]
MMATorch Rankings- Feb 2018
The following are the MMATorch Rankings as of Feb. 11, 2018 taking into account all events through UFC 221. These rankings are a composite of MMATorch contributors’ rankings in each division. Thanks to MMATorch contributor Michael […]