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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC Fight Night 126 edition
With UFC Fight Night 126 in the books, it is time to look at what could be next for every fighter on the card. (Writer note: I attended this event, so I am going to […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: Bellator 194 edition
With Bellator 194 in the books, it is time to look ahead at what could be next for the fighters’ on the main card. Matt Mitrione def. Roy Nelson via Majority Decision Matt Mitrione avenged […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 194 and UFC Fight Night 126
Bellator 194 and UFC Fight Night 126 were both this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 194 GOOD- Tywan Claxton stops Jose Perez Claxton landed some big shots in the first rounds, but […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/19: After spat with Dana White, Woodley turns focus on himself
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is done fighting—at least with his boss Dana White. After being caught up in a public dispute with the brash-talking UFC president about, one in which Woodley was said to […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Derrick Lewis and Marcin Tybura?
AARON CRIDER, MMATorch Contributor Lewis is pure, unadulterated power but he sorely lacks technique and endurance. Tybura is a more well-rounded fighter, and has strength both in his arms and legs. Not to mention he […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Donald Cerrone and Yancy Medeiros?
AARON CRIDER, MMATorch Contributor I’m going to favor Cerrone in this. Yancy is a guy that isn’t afraid to stand up and trade shots with Cerrone, but “Cowboy” has a lot of experience and time […]
HISCOE’S TAKE: Floyd Mayweather can solve UFC’s CM Punk problem
CM Punk fighting Floyd Mayweather in the UFC may sound absurd, but it might just be the perfect fight for the UFC in 2018. The prospect of a Floyd Mayweather-CM Punk mixed martial arts fight, […]
ROUNDTABLE: Where does the UFC middleweight division go from here?
AARON CRIDER, MMATorch Contributor Not much really changes as far as rankings go. Yoel Romero still stays at No.1 with his win over Luke Rockhold, even though he missed weight and that may or may […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 221
UFC 221 was this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC 221 GOOD- Tyson Pedro submits Saparbek Safarov Pedro had a little difficulty defending the wrestling of Safarov, but he made him pay when […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC 221 edition
With UFC 221 in the books, it is time to look ahead at what could be next for every fighter on the card. Main Card Yoel Romero def. Luke Rockhold I can’t help but feel […]
UFC 221 Live Report
Early Prelims (UFC Fight Pass) Welterweight Luke Jumeau(12-4) vs. Daichi Abe(6-0) Round 1 The odds are close tonight, but Abe is a slight favorite in what will be his second UFC appearance. Jumeau is entering the […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Mark Hunt and Curtis Blaydes?
FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Mark Hunt wins by KO in the second round. I just don’t know if Curtis Blaydes is ready for what Hunt will bring to the fight. I think they […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero
FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Luke Rockhold here. Yoel Romero is a physical specimen, but I think Rockhold will be able to do just enough to get the win. I think the fight […]