D. FOX: Post-fight reactions to UFC 197 “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
Jon Jones’ return to the Octagon at UFC 197 didn’t come with a thundering finish or a slick submission. It didn’t come with any type of submission. But there is no doubt that it was […]
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UFC 197 PREVIEW: Penick’s main card thoughts and predictions for “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
The wait is over. After nearly 16 months out of the cage, Jon Jones returns tonight against late replacement Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197, attempting to redeem himself and get back to what he […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC 197 “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
While we’ve all been rocked by the saga of Conor McGregor this week, we should all remember that there is a pay-per-view this weekend in UFC 197, featuring the greatest mixed martial artist we’ve ever […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC on Fox 19 “Teixeira vs. Evans”
UFC on Fox 19 was this past weekend. I had low expectations going in, but I thought this was a pretty good event. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC on Fox 19 GOOD: Cub Swanson […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/20: Top Fights UFC Can Book to Save UFC 200
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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/19: Top Realistic Fights For UFC’s Madison Square Garden Debut in November
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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/18: Top takeaways from Saturday’s UFC on Fox 19 event
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 […]
D. FOX: Post-fight reactions to UFC on Fox 19 “Teixeira vs. Evans”
I have to think that the UFC is a bit disappointed with the way Saturday night played out at UFC on Fox 19. They are always hoping to have some of the best action bouts […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC on Fox 19 “Evans vs. Teixeira”
While I feel this is one of the weakest Fox cards in recent memory (though I will admit injury is playing a big part in that), the preliminary portion of the card isn’t to blame. […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 86 “Rothwell vs. Dos Santos”
UFC Fight Night 86 was this past weekend. Let’s get straight to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 86 BAD/GOOD: Maryna Moroz vs. Cristina Stanciu This just wasn’t all that exciting. It was decent, it was […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/13: Top seasons of The Ultimate Fighter
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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/12: Top MMA finishes of 2016’s first quarter
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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/11: Top takeaways from Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 86 “Rothwell vs. Dos Santos” event
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 […]
D. FOX: Rapid-fire reactions to UFC Fight Night 86 “Rothwell vs. Dos Santos”
I fully admit that I was on the Ben Rothwell bandwagon. The dude was such a goofball with his dance after disposing of Alistair Overeem, and in his post-fight interview after choking out Matt Mitrione. […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC Fight Night 86 “Rothwell vs. Dos Santos”
Let’s be honest: there are a lot of fighters on this UFC Fight Night 86 card that you’ve never heard of. And I’m not just referring to the preliminary card. Names like Francis Ngannou and […]
Guest Editorial: Why UFC 200 needs GSP (and why GSP doesn’t need UFC 200)
The following editorial was sent in by MMATorch reader Dan Cooper. When the first wave of fight announcements rolled in last week for the much-heralded UFC 200 event, it didn’t quite feel right. Something was […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from WSOF 30; thoughts on Cormier injury shaking up UFC 197
WSOF 30 was this past weekend, and there’s also some big MMA news to discuss. Let’s get right to it. WSOF 30 GOOD: Abu Azaitar vs. Danny Davis Jr. It might be a little strong […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/6: Top Preliminary Card Fights For April 2016
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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/5: Top Fighter Feuds in UFC 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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/4: Top future fights for Conor McGregor
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 […]
HYDEN BLOG:Thoughts on UFC 200 and the featherweight division, Daniel Cormier-Jon Jones, and MMA in New York
There were no big events this week, so I’ll just hit upon some of the news of the week this time around. It’s now official that UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor will fight Nate Diaz […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/1: Top MMA Stories of the Week
Welcome to MMATorch’s new 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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/30: Top MMA fights coming in April 2016
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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/29: Top MMA fights from March 2016
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 […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 85 “Hunt vs. Mir”
UFC Fight Night 85 took place last weekend from Australia. Let’s get right to it. UFC Fight Night 85 BAD/GOOD: Bec Rawlings vs. Seohee Ham This was a solid enough fight, but I just wasn’t […]