HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 202
UFC 202 was this past weekend, and it was a great show. Let’s get to the rundown of the good, the bad, and the ugly once again… or in this cage, the good and the […]
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WHAT’S NEXT – UFC 202 AFTERMATH: Who should Diaz, McGregor, Cerrone, Teixeira, Johnson, the rest fight next?
Hello everyone, Robert Staaf here to break down What’s Next. I’m here because watching great MMA action is one thing, but when those fights have reason and real or implied implications, it makes the bouts […]
MMATorch Daily Top 5: My Top Five Takeaways from UFC 202 – Diaz-McGregor decision, Garbrandt, Larkin, Cerrone,
With UFC 202 in the books here are my five most notable things I took away from the event. (5) Donald Cerrone is a beast Donald Cerrone became the fist man to stop Rick Story by strikes. […]
COLUMN: In a perfect world, here are the five fighters I’d most like to see Dana White sign to UFC
Here are five fighters, Michael ‘Venom’ Page: Michael ‘Venom’ Page (MVP) Went Viral after his last fight against Cyborg Santos, a brutal flying knee knockout which caused one of the most talked about injuries in MMA… […]
HEART VS. BRAIN – UFC 202 (pt. 5): Tim Means vs. Sabah Homasi – Breaking down emotional and rationale reasons to predict outcome
Do you ever find your fight predictions coming down to an internal battle between who you hope will win and who you think will really win, even if you don’t fully admit it to yourself until […]
BANE: Win or lose, where do Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz go next after UFC 202?
What’s next for Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor after UFC 202? Likely a feud with the UFC about media responsibilities and money, followed by some public bickering and juvenile tweets, followed by a truckload of […]
MEDIA & BUSINESS: Can Conor McGregor Cash In Again? Deconstructing Diaz, FS1 series on C.M. Punk, TKO MMA
Can Conor McGregor Cash In Again? On Aug. 20, 2016, Conor McGregor will attempt to not only avenge his sole UFC loss to Nate Diaz, but he will also look to reclaim his crown as […]
HISCOE: Recent history indicates Nate Diaz will defeat Conor McGregor at UFC 202
Saturday night brings us what is likely the biggest rematch in UFC history. Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor will square off for the second time in less than six months in a fight that should […]
HEART VS. BRAIN – UFC 202 (pt. 4): Hyun Gyu Lim vs. Mike Perry – Breaking down emotional and rationale reasons to predict outcome
Do you ever find your fight predictions coming down to an internal battle between who you hope will win and who you think will really win, even if you don’t fully admit it to yourself until […]
HYDEN BLOG: The stakes of Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz 2 at UFC 202
This will be different than my usual column this week. For one, there are no events to recap or rundown, but that’s alright, there are plenty of other sporting events to watch. The Olympics are […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/17: Best Undercard Fights on Saturday’s UFC 202 Card
Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]
CONSANTINO: C.M. Punk’s debut is right around the corner, so expect criticism to rev up again as UFC 203 approaches
With much of the recent hype surrounding part two of the Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz saga for this Saturday’s UFC 202 event, the promotional team absolutely has to be gearing up for the next […]
GONZALES: Unions, the UFC, and Strikeforce – Workers get screwed unless they stick up for themselves
AS I SEE IT… In the spring of 1992, I was a freshman at UCLA when Professor J. Cole told a story about three umpires and how they call pitches. The first umpire says, “Some pitches […]
TOP TEN LIST: Conor McGregor’s Top Ten UFC Moments
Given how their first fight went, it does not appear too many fans were clamoring for a rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. However, just because something is unnecessary does not mean it is […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/16: Penick’s Favorite Fighters to Watch in MMA History
Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]
HEART VS. BRAIN – UFC 202 (pt. 3): Rick Story vs. Donald Cerrone – Breaking down emotional and rationale reasons to predict outcome
Do you ever find your fight predictions coming down to an internal battle between who you hope will win and who you think will really win, even if you don’t fully admit it to yourself until […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/15: Most Memorable Fights I’ve Seen in Person
Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]
PENICK: An Open Letter to MMATorch Readers
Eight years ago I was given an unexpected opportunity to take over MMATorch. PWTorch founder and MMATorch Supervising Editor Wade Keller saw potential in a 22-year-old contributor leaving college to head up a revitalized effort […]
HEART VS. BRAIN – UFC 202 (pt. 2): Anthony Johnson vs. Glover Teixeira – Breaking down emotional and rationale reasons to predict who will win
Do you ever find your fight predictions coming down to an internal battle between who you hope will win and who you think will really win, even if you don’t fully admit it to yourself until […]
HEART VS. BRAIN – UFC 202 (pt. 1): Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor – Breaking down emotional and rationale reasons to predict who will win
Do you ever find your fight predictions coming down to an internal battle between who you hope will win and who you think will really win, even if you don’t fully admit it to yourself until […]
MMATorch Daily Top FIve 8/13: Chris Hunt’s “Top Five Annoying Things About Today’s MMA”
MMA is full of fantastic moments, jaw-dropping action, intriguing background stories, and amazing highlights. But it is far from a sport without controversy, or the finished article. It is a relatively new sport, but one […]
5 YRS AGO: Details on Alistair Overeem’s management team negotiating demands with UFC, wants top three heavyweights
Golden Glory manager Bas Boon released a statement on Thursday regarding the releases of Golden Glory fighters Alistair Overeem, Marloes Coenen, Valentijn Overeem and Jon Olav Einemo, shifting some of the blame to Strikeforce CEO […]
HISCOE: From “Just Bleed” to “Just Do It”: The maturation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
The UFC has grown from fledgling bare knuckle pay-per-view spectacle to a major league TV staple running just about every Saturday night on cable and broadcast television. Throughout this journey, the company has often found […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 92 “Caceres vs. Rodriguez”
UFC Fight Night 92 took place last weekend from Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s get right to it! UFC Fight Night 92 UGLY: Maryna Moroz vs. Danielle Taylor This fight sucked and both fighters should […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/12: Top Fights to Make in UFC’s Strawweight Division
Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]