UFC 205 CONTESTS: Prediction And Betting Games Are Live!
After a short hiatus, we’re back for UFC 205 and what an event to return for! It’s been a 20 year battle, but the UFC finally makes it’s long awaited return to New York this […]
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Dana White says he hasn’t talked to Jon Jones since his suspension, won’t until he gets his life in order (w/Keller’s Analysis)
Jon Jones’s suspension has been issued through next June, but that hasn’t led to Dana White reaching out to Jones to make future plans. “I haven’t talked to Jon,” he told TMZ. “Jon’s got a […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1 of 2): Predict how Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor will play out at UFC 205
Predict how Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor will play out on Saturday night at UFC 205… CHRISTOPHER KING, MMATorch contributor If Eddie Alvarez is smart, he should attack like a wild dog from the opening […]
TOP FIVE LIST: Top Five Moments from UFC 205 Fighters including Woodley, McGregor, Jedrzejczyk, Alvarez
The following at the Top Five Moments from UFC 205 Fighters… 5. Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard 2 I’m biased here and I won’t try to hide it. This is my favorite fight of all […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/10: UFC 205 hype ramps up with open workouts at MSG in NYC including six fighters in title fights (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
UFC 205 HYPE TRAIN IS IN FULL MOTION… The UFC 205 hype train is in full motion. With the promotion’s New York City debut three days away and the United States election being complete, the […]
THURSDAY TRIVIA: Against whom did Stephen Thompson earn his Fight of the Night bonuses?
QUESTION: Stephen Thompson gets his chance at glory when he challenges Tyron Woodley for the UFC Welterweight Title at UFC 205. Thompson is known for his great kickboxing and unique striking style which has led him […]
UFC 205 POLL: Predict the outcome of Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor
Predict the outcome of Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor at UFC 205 Alvarez via KO early Alvarez via KO late Alvarez via tapout early Alvarez via tapout late Alvarez via judges’ decision McGregor via judges’ […]
UFC 205 PRIMER – Ecochard’s Preview & Predictions: Alvarez vs. McGregor, Woodley vs. Thompson, Weidman vs. Romero, plus all prelims
One of the biggest cards ever is here with some serious historical importance. Three title fights stacked with some intense preliminary bouts, all for the first time in Madison Square Garden in New York City […]
5 YRS AGO QUOTES: JDS picks a winner between Lesnar and Overeem, Thiago Alves on his rough stretch, Chris Leben on brutal weight cut, Dana on Paul Daley
The following are newsworthy quotes from the MMA world five years ago this week with some analysis from Jamie Penick… Though the Heavyweight Championship bout between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos is rightfully getting […]
BELLATOR 164 PREVIEW: Grocke’s fight-by-fight preview and predictions including McGeary vs. Davis, Awad vs. Ward
Bellator 164 makes its way to the Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel this Thursday. The event will air in the United States at 8:00 p.m. CT on Friday night. Welterweight Champion Andrey Koreshkov goes […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 2): Outside of the UFC 205 main event, what fight are you most looking forward to at UFC 205 and why?
Outside of the UFC 205 main event, what fight are you most looking forward to at UFC 205 and why? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch columnist I’m most looking forward to UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk […]
WEDNESDAY TRIVIA: Tyron Woodley almost took a different career path on which season of The Ultimate Fighter?
QUESTION: Tyron Woodley defends his newly won UFC Welterweight Championship this weekend at UFC 205 against Stephen Thompson. Woodley made his name in Strikeforce debuting for the company in 2009. However, as an amateur he […]
EXCLUSIVE: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin says whether he’s more looking forward to McGregor-Alvarez or Rousey-Nunes
WWE Superstar “Stone Cold” Steve Austin says he’s looking forward to both Conor McGregor’s next fight and Ronda Rousey’s next fight. He’s concerned about Rousey and whether the sport has passed her by, but also […]
UFC 205 PREVIEW: Peterson’s fight-by-fight preview of Saturday’s show headlined by Alvarez vs. McGregor, Woodley vs. Thompson
It is finally upon us. It’s the biggest card that the UFC has ever put on and that includes UFC 100 and 200. This card is more stacked than any other card ever and you […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/9: Rashad Evans reacts and Kennedy wants new UFC 205 opponent, plus Notebook (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
RASHAD EVANS OUT, KENNEDY WANTS NEW OPPONENT This Saturday’s UFC 205, one of the most loaded lineups in company history, has been fortunate to not have any major changes to the card since it was announced. […]
Rashad Evans off UFC 205, Tim Kennedy left without an opponent on Saturday’s big card (w/Keller’s Analysis)
UFC 205’s loaded line-up took a hit today as Dana White has confirmed an ESPN report that Rashad Evans is off the UFC 205 card. He was scheduled to face Tim Kennedy. Kennedy responded on […]
MMATorch Presidential Poll: Did you vote? Who did you vote for? Trump or Clinton or Other?
MMATorch Presidential Poll I voted for Donald Trump I voted for Hillary Clinton I voted for another candidate I am not eligible to vote due to age I am not a United States citizen I […]
TUESDAY UFC 205 TRIVIA: Which other promotion did Eddie Alvarez hold a title in besides UFC?
QUESTION: Eddie Alvarez faces perhaps the biggest challenge of his career this weekend at UFC 205 against Conor McGregor in New York. Alvarez goes in as the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion. Used to being a champion […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1): Outside of the UFC 205 main event, what fight are you most looking forward to at UFC 205 and why?
Outside of the UFC 205 main event, what fight are you most looking forward to at UFC 205 and why? ADAM TINDAL, MMATorch contributor Outside of the main event, I’m most looking forward to the […]
HYDEN: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 163 and UFC Fight Night 98 – Ferguson shows he deserves the next Lightweight Title shot
Bellator 163 and UFC Fight Night 98 were this past week. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 163 GOOD – Javy Ayala stops Sergei Kharitonov: This was over in about fifteen seconds. Most everyone would have […]
TUESDAY NEWS SUPPLEMENT 11/8: Jones says he thought he was taking Cialis and it ended up being a tainted version of another drug (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
DETAILS ON JONES’S DEFENSE AGAINST BANNED SUBSTANCE SUSPENSION Jon Jones looked for answers, and spent considerable time and money in arbitration, but in the end he still received the maximum penalty for his drug test […]
AMADI: Beating the best fellow contenders in fight after fight doesn’t necessarily earn you a title shot in UFC, and it’s a growing problem
It’s no secret that MMA’s focus has shifted a bit over the last few years. Fans have voted with their television viewership and pay-per-view dollars and promotions have changed course in response. Bellator went from […]
MONDAY TRIVIA: Conor McGregor has already held two title belts in one organization, but in what year was that?
QUESTION: Conor McGregor attempts to make history this weekend in New York at UFC 205, looking to defeat Eddie Alvarez and become the first two weight champion in UFC history? He previously did the exact […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1): Which top fighter from a previous UFC era would you most like to see in their prime against a top star in today’s scene?
Which top fighter from a previous UFC era would you most like to see in their prime against a top star in today’s scene, and who do you think would win? Michael Grocke, MMATorch contributor […]
MEDIA & BUSINESS: Why the UFC should embrace debate with the controversial sports commentator Skip Bayless
Why the UFC should embrace debate with Skip Bayless On the two days prior to the UFC’s historic debut at Madison Square Garden, the UFC’s television partner will also present its newest show “Undisputed” from […]