HYDEN BLOG: Thoughts on Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
Thoughts on Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone There were no big events this past week so I’ll just touch upon some news. The UFC and ESPN debuted an ad for Conor McGregor’s return to the […]
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A fight of the year for every year of the 2010s
The decade is over! While it is tempting to definitively declare a fight of the decade, we decided to pick several fights from the 2010s. MMAtorch.com’s Michael Hiscoe, Frank Hyden and Dylan Thompson submitted a […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 237
Bellator 237 was this past weekend and it featured a matchup between two legends. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 237 GOOD/BAD- Michael “Venom” Page stops Shinsho Anzai Page was clearly the better fighter and […]
Rizin and Bellator continue Japanese year-end tradition while UFC makes way for football
The end of the calendar year is a busy time for combat sports in Japan. Going back to the days of Pride and K-1, New Year’s Eve events with MMA, boxing, kickboxing, and professional wrestling, […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 235, Bellator 236, and UFC Busan
Bellator 235, Bellator 236, and UFC Busan were all this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 235, Bellator 236, and UFC Busan Bellator […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from UFC 245
UFC 245 was this past weekend and it featured three big title fights. Let’s get right to the rundown. GOOD – Petr Yan stops Urijah Faber Yan kept laying into Faber with big punches. He […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC DC
UFC DC was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC DC GOOD- Ricky Simon vs. Rob Font These guys traded takedowns and strikes through all three rounds. Font got the advantage more […]
3 U.K fighters who deserve the nod for UFC London
The UFC does not come to London until March, but Dylan Thompson already has an early list of 3 U.K fighters who deserve a spot on the card. 3 U.K Fighters who deserve the nod […]
HYDEN BLOG: Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone, and Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov
No events this week so I’ll touch upon some big news in the MMA world. HYDEN BLOG: Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone, and Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone Conor McGregor […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator London, and Ben Askren retires
Bellator London was this past weekend. I’ll also touch upon the retiring of Ben Askren. Let’s get to it. HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator London, and Ben Askren retires […]
Bellator London preview and predictions
Bellator London preview and predictions Nathan Rose vs Harry Hardwick (Undercard) Nathan “The Black” Rose will be looking to bounce back from his unanimous decision defeat at Bellator 223 when he faces off against Harry […]
HISCOE: Is UFC broadcast pacing really better since moving to ESPN?
UFC’s relationship with ESPN appears to have worked out very well for the promotion. Just a few months into their initial five-year deal, UFC and ESPN extended their partnership by an additional two years. Both […]
3 UK prospects to watch in 2020
3 UK prospects to watch in 2020 3 UK prospects to watch in 2020 In this article I will be discussing 3 MMA fighters hailing from the United Kingdom who you should keep an eye […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 234 and UFC Sao Paulo
Bellator 234 and UFC Sao Paulo were both this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 234 and UFC Sao Paulo Bellator 234 […]
Top 5 up-and-coming UK MMA fighters
In this article I will be discussing my own personal opinion on the Top 5 up-and-coming MMA fighters from within the United Kingdom. Even though this is my own personal opinion, I will back these […]
HISCOE: What’s happening with Bellator’s tanking TV ratings?
A few weeks ago in this space, we discussed the need for a strong competitor to light a fire under UFC. Currently, UFC’s most potent competitor is the Viacom owned Bellator promotion lead by former […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 233 and UFC Moscow
Bellator 233 and UFC Moscow were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 233 and UFC Moscow Bellator 233 GOOD- Tyrell Fortune stops […]
HISCOE: Weighing the options for who’s next for Jon Jones
Weighing the options for who’s next for Jon Jones Jon Jones has found himself on a bit of an island as UFC light heavyweight champion. Once UFC’s marquee division, 205 pounds finds itself depleted of […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 244
UFC 244 was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 244 UFC 244 GOOD- Kevin Lee stops Gregor Gillespie They exchanged strikes […]
One sentence prediction: UFC 244 w/updated odds
UFC 244 is one of the most anticipated MMA cards of the year. Here instead of a deep dive into every fight, here is a one sentence prediction for every bout. One sentence prediction: UFC […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 231, Bellator 232, and UFC Singapore
Bellator 231, Bellator 232, and UFC Singapore were all this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 231, Bellator 232, and UFC Singapore Bellator 231 […]
HISCOE: Conor McGregor shouldn’t be fighting anywhere, but definitely not NYC
Nate Diaz has apparently given his notice that he will not be fighting Jorge Masvidal at UFC 244 next week. In a tweet captioned “Your [sic] all on steroids not me,” Diaz informed his followers […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Boston
UFC Boston was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC Boston The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Boston GOOD- Deron Winn vs. Darren Stewart Winn landed a lot of […]
Conor McGregor and other MMA topics that could get the 30 for 30 treatment
Recently ESPN released the latest installment of their 30 for 30 documentary series, chronicling the rivalry between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. Here are some additional MMA topics that ESPN could dive into. Conor McGregor […]
HISCOE: Soaring TV rights fees and Saudi blood money may see the tables turn in WWE’s favor in talent battle
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez’s recent signing with WWE may signal a turning of the tables in a battle for talent that UFC has been winning for the past decade-plus. In the late 90s […]