UFC Fight Night 124 “Stephens vs. Choi” Full Report
UFC Fight Night 124, “Stephens vs. Choi” starts at 6:30 p.m. EST on UFC Fight PASS. The prelims get underway at 8:00 pm EST on FS1 while the main card is also airing on FS1, […]
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UFC Fight Night 124 Full Updated Card
UFC Fight Night 124, “Stephens vs. Choi” starts at 6:30 p.m. EST on UFC Fight PASS. The prelims get underway at 8:00 pm EST on FS1 while the main card is also airing on FS1, […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Kamaru Usman and Emil Meek?
Kamaru Usman takes on Emil Meek at UFC Fight Night 124. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Usman wins by decision in a pretty close fight. Both guys are looking to climb […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Paige VanZant and Jessica-Rose Clark?
Paige VanZant takes on Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC 124. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think VanZant comes through with the decision win. Rose-Clark is tough, but so is VanZant. I also think she’s […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Jeremy Stephens and Doo Ho Choi?
At UFC Fight Night 124, Jeremy Stephens takes on Doo Ho Choi. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I expect your typical Stephens fight (which is good), a dirty brawl with lots of heart […]
Invicta FC 27 “Kianzad vs. Kaufman” Full Results
Invicta FC 27 comes your way from the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City, Missouri, and is available for streaming at UFC Fight Pass. Results: Helen Peralta def. Jade Ripley TKO (punches) 2:22 of round […]
ROUNDTABLE: Has the MMA community soured on Conor McGregor?
After a year of MMA inactivity, outlandish cageside behavior, and a plethora of unique social media posts; has the MMA community soured on Conor McGregor? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist Yes, some of them have. Some […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who Should Cris Cyborg face next?
After dispatching Holly Holm at UFC 219, who should Cris Cyborg face next? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist She should fight anyone who’s willing to fight her. That’s a vague and partly lame answer, but it’s […]
MMATORCH INTERVIEW: Aaron Pico talks preparation, expectations, and boxing aspirations
On Jan. 20, touted MMA prospect Aaron Pico will take on veteran fighter Shane Kruchten at Bellator 192. Our own Robert Vallejos conducted a phone interview with Pico prior his fight against Kruchten. Pico discusses his […]
Bellator announces John McCarthy’s move to the broadcasting booth (With Vallejos’ analysis)
Bellator MMA has announced that iconic MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy will be joining the broadcast booth; effectively ending his officiating career. In what could signify the end of an era, Bellator MMA has announced […]
HYDEN BLOG: New Year’s Resolutions for the MMA world
It’s the second week of January but it’s not too late to make some New Year’s Resolutions. Here are some resolutions I’d like to see for the MMA world in 2018. For the UFC– Quit […]
MMATorch Rankings – January 2018
The following are the MMATorch Rankings as of Jan. 8, 2018 taking into account all events through UFC 219. These rankings are a composite of MMATorch contributors’ rankings in each division. Thanks to MMATorch contributor Michael […]
MMA War of the Worlds part 1. A look at the aesthetics of the inaugural UFC and Pride events.
In this special multi-part series, Raffael Iglesias takes a look back at the early days of both the UFC and Pride Fighting Championship. Stay tuned for part 2. A couple of months back was the […]
TOP FIVE LIST: Top Five Most Disappointing Fighters of 2017
Nothing personal, just business. These fighters failed to prove their worth and let a lot of people down with their shortcomings, these deficiencies reach back to a few years, but they fared so poorly that […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 219
UFC 219 was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC 219 GOOD- Neil Magny vs. Carlos Condit I do not who that was in the cage, but he did not look […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT – POST-UFC 219: Cyborg, Holm, Nurmagomedov, Barboza, more
UFC 219 closed out 2017 with some definitive victories and devastating defeats. Here is a look at who should be next for all of the UFC 219 competitors. Cris Cyborg def. Holly Holm Cris Cyborg […]
UFC 219 “Cyborg vs. Holm” Live Report
Early Prelims (#11) Tim Elliott(15-8-1) vs. Mark De La Rosa (9-0) bantamweight 135 lbs. Round 1: Elliott comes out early with a couple of side kicks, and attempts a takedown that de la Rosa counters with […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Carlos Condit and Neil Magny?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Carlos Condit takes on Neil Magny. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Condit takes this by TKO late in the third round. Magny is tough so he […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Cynthia Calvillo and Carla Esparza?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Cynthia Calvillo takes on Carla Esparza. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Esparza by decision. A stoppage or submission is possible, but they’re both really tough so […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Edson Barboza?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Khabib Nurmagomedov takes on Edson Barboza. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Nurmagomedov wins with his usual tactics of taking a guy down and trying to control […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Holly Holm challenges Cris “Cyborg” Justino for the women’s featherweight title. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist Holm definitely has a good chance to win here, but I’m […]
HYDEN BLOG: UFC 219 Preview and Predictions
UFC 219 is right around the corner, here is a look ahead at the card. UFC 219 closes out 2017 this weekend with a show I’m really excited for. The main attraction is UFC women’s […]
ROUNDTABLE: Will 2018 be a successful year for the UFC?
After a lackluster 2017, the UFC looks to reboot in 2018. Will 2018 be a successful year for the UFC? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think so. It’s all relative, but I think it’ll be an […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who will be the fighter to watch in 2018?
With 2018 right around the corner, it is time to look ahead to the year in MMA. Who will be the fighter to watch in 2018? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist He’s already a known name, […]
ROUNDTABLE: What was the biggest MMA disappointment in 2017?
2017 was year with many highs and lows in the MMA world. What was the biggest MMA disappointment of 2017? (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an audio review of 2017 in […]