MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/13: Top MMA Stories of the Week
Welcome to MMATorch’s new 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 […]
Articles by Jamie Penick
UFC 198 CONTESTS: Prediction and Betting Games Are Live!
UFC 198 might’ve flown under the radar but it’s a stacked card with great match-ups from top to bottom. UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum puts his title on the line as he faces #3 ranked […]
UFC releases statement on Anderson Silva’s UFC 198 removal, expects him to recover in four to six weeks
The UFC released a statement this week regarding Anderson Silva’s UFC 198 removal, and they believe he’ll be ready to return to action this summer. “Earlier this week, medical personnel determined that Anderson Silva was […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC 198’s Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza vs. Vitor Belfort co-main event
Who wins the Jacare Souza vs. Vitor Belfort co-main event at UFC 198, and how? Should the winner get the next Middleweight Title fight? Why or why not? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Even without the […]
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza moving forward past “contested” loss to Yoel Romero, expects to be future UFC Champ
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza’s split decision loss to Yoel Romero sits as a sore spot for the former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, and he’s hoping a win over Vitor Belfort at UFC 198 moves him right back […]
Jon Jones says Daniel Cormier won’t win at UFC 200 “because he consistently fails when he’s up against greatness”
Jon Jones took another shot at Daniel Cormier on Twitter on Wednesday, responding to a question posed by the UFC’s Twitter account. That account asked followers whether or not Cormier would hear “And still…” at […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC 198 “Werdum vs. Miocic”
We almost made it to the card without any major injuries… and then Anderson Silva has to have his gallbladder act up. Bummer. Then again, I don’t know why I’m lamenting that on a preview […]
Leslie Smith on UFC 198: “After this fight, people are going to know me as the woman who destroyed Cyborg”
Leslie Smith welcomes Cris “Cyborg” Justino to the Octagon on Saturday night at UFC 198, and she’s relishing her role as the underdog into the matchup. In the weeks since the fight was announced, there’s […]
Vitor Belfort thinks UFC 198 opponent Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza the “toughest fighter in the division”
“I have my eyes on ‘Jacare’ only. I’m only thinking about him. We have a lot of alligators next to my house in Florida, and I’m only thinking about ‘Jacare.’ To me, this is a […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/12: Top MMA Quotes of the Week
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 […]
TUF 23 REPORT 5/11: Penick’s thoughts on episode four of “Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia” season
Tonight’s fourth episode of The Ultimate Fighter 23 brings a fight between Andrew Sanchez and Myron Dennis, as Claudia Gadelha’s team looks to go 3-0 on the season. On to the latest episode run down […]
Benavidez and Cejudo to coach flyweights on TUF 24; tourney winner confirmed to face Champ Johnson at finale
The UFC has apparently come to an agreement with UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson about waiting until December for his next fight, as it was announced on Wednesday’s UFC Tonight program on Fox Sports 1 […]
B.J. Penn now meets Cole Miller at UFC 199 “Rockhold vs. Weidman II” next month
The UFC has been looking at different options for B.J. Penn’s return at UFC 199 following the injury removal of Dennis Siver, and it was officially announced on UFC Tonight on Fox Sports 1 Wednesday […]
Anderson Silva undergoes two hour gallbladder surgery on Wednesday, Dana White says he was “violently ill”
Anderson Silva underwent gallbladder surgery on Wednesday after getting struck down Tuesday afternoon in what UFC President Dana White described as violent illness. “So what’s crazy is, we have a show called UFC Embedded, and […]
ROUNDTABLE: Most anticipated undercard fights on stacked UFC 198 card from Brazil
UFC 198 is absolutely stacked. What are your three or four most anticipated undercard bouts on Saturday’s lineup from Brazil, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR If you think this card looks stacked, imagine what […]
Dana White says UFC’s relationship with Conor McGregor is “great,” plan to put “little speed bump” behind them
The next move for Conor McGregor and the UFC may be determined by next week, as UFC President Dana White said on Wednesday that the organization plans to sit down in person with the Featherweight […]
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Raphael Assuncao rematch officially booked for UFC 200 on July 9
A rematch between T.J. Dillashaw and Raphael Assuncao is now official for UFC 200, the organization announced on Wednesday. Dillashaw lost the UFC Bantamweight Championship to Dominick Cruz in January by a razor-thin split decision. […]
ESPN’s Darren Rovell, UFC President Dana White comment on report of UFC sale talks on Dan Patrick Show
The potential sale of the UFC was the main topic this morning on The Dan Patrick Show on NBCSN, with ESPN reporter Darren Rovell defending a Tuesday report that the UFC’s owners were in “advanced […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 87
UFC Fight Night 87 was this past weekend from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 87 GOOD: Heather Jo Clark vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz This was a fun striking affair. Clark […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/11: Top Replacement Opponents to Face B.J. Penn at UFC 199
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 […]
Dennis Siver injury leaves B.J. Penn in need of return opponent at UFC 199 next month
An injury to Dennis Siver has taken him out of a planned fight with B.J. Penn at UFC 199, and the UFC is seeking a replacement for the UFC Hall of Famer’s return to the […]
Potential gall bladder surgery takes Anderson Silva out of UFC 198
In some unfortunate news regarding Saturday’s UFC 198 event, Anderson Silva has been scratched from a bout with Uriah Hall due to a gallon bladder issue which may require surgery. “Anderson developed abdominal discomfort [Monday […]
UFC owners reportedly in “advanced” talks to sell promotion for up to $4 billion (UPDATED)
There have been rumors over the last couple of years that the Zuffa, headed by Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, are looking to sell the UFC, and according to a report from ESPN.com they may be […]
WSOF 32 on July 30 now to be headlined by Bantamweight Title rematch between Marlon Moraes and Josh Hill
The World Series of Fighting has announced a new main event for their July 30 event in Everett, Wash., as Marlon Moraes and Josh Hill will square off for a second time for the WSOF […]
UFC vet Dufresne steps in against Coenen in Bellator 155’s inaugural Women’s Featherweight Title bout
An injury to Julia Budd has taken her out of the Inaugural Bellator Women’s Featherweight Championship bout next week at Bellator 155 in Boise, Idaho. The organization announced on Tuesday that Budd will be replaced […]