GROCKE’S BELLATOR 168 LIVE RESULTS 12/10: Sakara vs. Beltran, Lins vs. Silva, Salter vs. Annicchiarico, Yamauchi vs. Mircea, Ruth vs. Palombi
BELLATOR 168 LIVE REPORT DECEMBER 10, 2016 […]
NEWS & RESULTS
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/9: Anthony Pettis fails to make weight, his shot at winning Featherweight Title extinguished for now (w/Cervantes Analysis)
Anthony Pettis has failed to make weight for his Featherweight Title bout with Max Holloway. Multiple sources reported that Pettis was struggling a few hours before weigh-ins and he ultimately weighed in at 148, making […]
THURSDAY NEWS UPDATE 12/8: GSP says UFC reached out to him night of MMAAA press conference, but no progress (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
GSP WAS TRAINING TO FIGHT UNTIL A COUPLE WEEKS AGO While it may be sometime until the MMA Athletes Association gets everything they have been asking for, it didn’t take long for the group to […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/7: Dana White says he has big fight plans for Roger Whitaker, who is on short list? (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
DANA WHITE HAS PLANS FOR ROGER WHITTAKER Robert Whittaker is set to see a step up in competition and profile for his next fight. Dana White told Fox Sports that he expects Whittaker’s next fight […]
MMAAA issues “urgent” statement in response to a “cease and desist” letter from a group of lawyers representing a few fighters
The MMAAA has issued what it characterizes as an “Urgent” press release to MMATorch this afternoon. It’s a statement from attorneys, Jim Quinn and Eric Hochstadt, outside counsel for the Mixed Martial Arts Association. MMAAA Statement […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/6: Cris Cyborg frustrates Dana White after turning down two title matches (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
CYRBORG SAYS SHE CAN’T MAKE 145 WITH EIGHT WEEKS NOTICE After refusing to cut weight to fight Ronda Rousey or anyone else at 145 and after a difficult weight cut to 140 pounds earlier this year, […]
Masvidal reacts to winning by stoppage because his opponent’s toe got caught in the cage (w/Cervantes Analysis)
Jorge Masvidal defeated Jake Ellenberger via TKO in a controversial end to the bout Saturday night at UFC’s Ultimate Fighter Finale. During the fight, Ellenburger appeared to get his foot caught in the cage and […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/5: Tim Elliot came close to becoming Flyweight Champion, but is not likely to stay in the division + Notebook (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Tim Elliott may have been a few seconds and/or inches from becoming UFC Flyweight Champion Saturday night, but his future may end up being at bantamweight. Elliott was candid at the post-fight press conference regarding […]
SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/4: Demetrious beats Elliott but now what, plus Benavidez vs. Cejudo razor close (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
A NIGHT OF LIGHTER WEIGHT WRESTLERS, A NEW STAR MADE A night of fights focused on UFC’s smallest male fighters saw a dominant champion retain, but with a new star made in the process, and […]
Benavidez solely focused on rematch against Demietrious Johnson after last night’s victory, but what’s his case to get it? (w/Cervantes Analysis)
Joseph Benavidez defeated Henry Cejudo via split decision in closely contested bout. When asked about the prospect of a third title shot against Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson, Benavidez said it was the only fight he’d […]
GROCKE’S BELLATOR 167 LIVE RESULTS 12/3: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo, Lawrence vs. Teixeira, Macfarlane vs. Ducote, Njokuani vs. Fialho
BELLATOR 167 LIVE REPORT DECEMBER 3, 2016 THACKERVILLE, OKLAHOMA AT THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT LIVE ON BELLATOR.COM AND SPIKE Michael Grocke here with you to take you through Bellator 167. Tonight’s main event […]
HISCOE’S LIVE THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER – A TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS FINALE REPORT: Real-Time Results & Analysis of Jonson-Elliott, Benavidez-Cejudo
THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER – A TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS FINALE DECEMBER 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FROM THE PALMS LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS (7:00 PM ET) AND FOX SPORTS 1 (8:00 PM ET) Good evening […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/3: Tito Ortiz announced he’ll retire after his fight against Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170 next month (w/Cervantes Analysis)
A PIONEER AND LEGEND, ORTIZ, SETS RETIREMENT DATE Tito Ortiz has announced he will retire following his bout with Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170. The former longtime UFC Light Heavyweight Champion made the announcement via […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/2: Jon Jones claims he is a new man who sees error of his ways and is ready to rebuild his career and reputation (w/Cervantes Analysis)
JONES IS READY TO PROVE HE HAS CORRECT HIS COURSE Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones commented this week on his life outside the octagon and his hopes for the future. The embattled fighter […]
GROCKE’S BELLATOR 166 LIVE RESULTS 12/2: Eduardo Dantas vs. Joe Warren, A.J. McKee vs. Ray Wood, Marcos Galvao vs. L.C. Davis, Chris Honeycutt vs. Ben Reiter
BELLATOR 166 LIVE REPORT DECEMBER 2, 2016 THACKERVILLE, OKLAHOMA AT THE WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT LIVE ON BELLATOR.COM AND SPIKE Michael Grocke here with you to take you through Bellator 166. Eduardo Dantas defends […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/1: George St. Pierre hedges a little on free agent status, Dana responds to MMAFA announcement (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
WHERE DOES GSP-UFC RELATIONSHIP STAND? Yesterday’s announcement of the official launch of the MMA Athletes Association left a lot of talking points coming out of the two-hour conference call. One major talking point that has […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/30: Kelvin Gastelum to fight at UFC 206 after suspension replaced with fine (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
After a couple starts and stops, it appears that Kelvin Gastelum has been cleared to fight at UFC 206 on Dec. 10. Ariel Helwani at MMA Fighting reports that Gastelum has been approved for his fight […]
Major Press Conference Live Coverage – GSP, Tim Kennedy, Cain, Cerrone, Bjorn announce launch of Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association, seeking collective bargaining agreement with UFC
Five major name fighters – George St. Pierre, Cain Velasquez, Tim Kennedy, Donald Cerrone, T.J. Dillashaw, flanked by former Bellator promoter Bjorn Rebney – have come together to form a Mixed Martial Arts Association, whose […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/29: McGregor’s coach speaks out against idea that Conor “relinquished” Featherweight Title (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
DEFINING “RELINQUISHED” While Conor McGregor may have “relinquished” his Featherweight Championship according to the UFC, his coach feels that McGregor had very little to do with the decision and isn’t thrilled with it. In an […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 7/28: Mysterious conference call scheduled for Wednesday with George St. Pierre, Cain Velasquez, Cerrone, others (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
A curious conference call is occurring Wednesday for an announcement with potential for ramifications across the entire sport of MMA. A press release was sent out Monday proclaiming an “industry re-defining” announcement would be made […]
Bellator announces two changes to Spike TV double-header line-up this weekend due to injuries
The following press release was issued to MMATorch by Bellator MMA announcing two changes to this weekend’s line-ups (they have events scheduled Friday night, Dec. 2 and Saturday night, Dec. 3, both on Spike TV… […]
SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/27: McGregor “relinquishes” his Featherweight Title, what’s next for the division (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
WELL, THAT DIDN’T LAST LONG… Conor McGregor’s Featherweight Championship reign was officially put to an end on a show viewed by a small fraction of the viewers that saw him win it and was done […]
Conor McGregor officially relinquishes Featherweight Title, Jose Aldo becomes sole title holder in division (w/Cervantes Analysis)
Conor McGregor has officially relinquished his Featherweight Title. Multiple sources reported Saturday that the UFC was expected to strip McGregor of the title in order to create an interim title fight for the Featherweight Title […]
HISCOE’S LIVE UFC FIGHT NIGHT MELBOURNE REPORT: Real Time Results & Analysis of Whittaker-Brunson, Matthews-Holbrook
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: MELBOURNE NOVEMBER 26, 2016 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA FROM ROD LAVER ARENA LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS (6:30 PM ET) AND FOX SPORTS 1 (8:00 PM ET) Good evening fight fans. We will have […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/26: Conor McGregor reportedly will be stripped of a title, GSP, Fedor, Miesha, Overeem (w/Cervantes Analysis)
MCGREGOR EXPECTED TO BE STRIPPED OF FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE Conor McGregor is expected to be stripped of his Featherweight Title. MMAFighting.com is reporting that the UFC is seeking to promote Jose Aldo to Undisputed Featherweight Champion […]