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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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… […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WHAT’S NEXT FOR CONOR? After becoming the first dual champion in UFC history, many fans wonder which fight Conor McGregor will take next. McGregor’s longtime striking coach Owen Roddy weighed in on potential options for the […]
With just over two weeks to go, UFC 206 in Toronto is need of a new main event. Daniel Cormier has withdrawn from his Light Heavyweight Title defense against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson due to an […]
Gegard Mousasi earned his revenge against Uriah Hall Saturday night in a first round TKO victory at UFC Fight Night. Mousasi said he was glad Hall granted him the rematch after losing their first bout. “First […]
Ryan Bader defeated Antonio Rogerio Nogueira via TKO at UFC Fight 100 in a rematch from six years ago, and he thinks it moves him into title contention. During the post-fight press conference, Bader discussed […]
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