HYDEN BLOG: UFC 219 Preview and Predictions
UFC 219 is right around the corner, here is a look ahead at the card. UFC 219 closes out 2017 this weekend with a show I’m really excited for. The main attraction is UFC women’s […]
OPINION
ROUNDTABLE: Will 2018 be a successful year for the UFC?
After a lackluster 2017, the UFC looks to reboot in 2018. Will 2018 be a successful year for the UFC? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think so. It’s all relative, but I think it’ll be an […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who will be the fighter to watch in 2018?
With 2018 right around the corner, it is time to look ahead to the year in MMA. Who will be the fighter to watch in 2018? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist He’s already a known name, […]
ROUNDTABLE: What was the biggest MMA disappointment in 2017?
2017 was year with many highs and lows in the MMA world. What was the biggest MMA disappointment of 2017? (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an audio review of 2017 in […]
ROUNDTABLE: What was biggest MMA surprise of 2017?
2017 was an unpredictable year in MMA. What was the biggest surprise? (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an audio review of 2017 in MMA, check out the Dec. 25, edition of […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who was the Fighter of the Year in 2017?
With 2017 nearly behind us, it is time to look back at notable names in MMA. Who was the Fighter of the Year in 2017? (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an […]
ROUNDTABLE: What was the Fight of the Year in 2017?
With 2017 nearly in the books, our staff takes a look back at the best fights of 2017. (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an audio review of 2017 in MMA, check […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: The 5 fights Floyd Mayweather should take if he has to come to the UFC
Let’s get this out of the way as quickly as possible. Unless Floyd Mayweather is a paying UFC customer, he has absolutely no business being anywhere near an MMA octagon. That’s the bottom line. He’s […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26
Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26 were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 190 GOOD- Carlos Miranda vs. Mihail Nica Miranda completely dominated this fight. He controlled things and […]
KOULA’s UFC ON FOX 26 TWITTER DIARY
With UFC on Fox taking place on Dec. 26, from Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Canada; MMATorch’s Dave Koula was able to attend in a fan capacity. Here is a running Twitter diary of Koula’s experience over […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Glover Teixeira and Misha Cirkunov?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Glover Teixeira takes on Misha Cirkunov. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Teixiera wins a close decision. I think it’s a tightly contested fight […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Mike Perry?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Santiago Ponzinibbio takes on Mike Perry. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Perry by knockout in the 1st round. I think he’ll be […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Ricardo Lamas and Josh Emmett?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Ricardo Lamas takes on Josh Emmett. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Lamas. Nothing against Emmett, but I can’t see Lamas losing to […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Robbie Lawler and Rafael dos Anjos?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Robbie Lawler takes on Rafael dos Anjos. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think we see a war here and Lawler comes out on top […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Staying in the boxing world diminishes Conor McGregor’s marketability as a worldwide star
Conor McGregor likes to play with fire. It’s a habit that’s gotten him to where he is, but one that could also burn his reputation. That is life for McGregor as a boxer. Since McGregor […]
ROUNDTABLE: Will the UFC regret clearing Mark Hunt?
After being pulled from a headlining spot at UFC Fight Night 121 due to concerns over CTE. The UFC has reinstated Mark Hunt. Will the UFC regret this decision?
ROUNDTABLE: Is it inevitable that Conor McGregor’s next fight will be in a boxing ring?
With Manny Pacquiao revealing that he has reached out to Conor McGregor about a potential boxing match. Is it inevitable that McGregor’s next fight will occur in a boxing ring? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think […]
ROUNDTABLE: With GSP quickly vacating the UFC middleweight title, who looks worse: The UFC or GSP?
A month after defeating Michael Bisping for the UFC middleweight title; Georges St-Pierre(GSP) was forced to vacate the championship due to health issues. Who looks worse in this situation: the UFC or GSP? FRANK HYDEN, […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 123, and the vacant UFC middleweight title
UFC Fight Night 123 was this past week. Let’s get to the rundown, and then I’ll talk about Georges St. Pierre vacating the UFC Middleweight Title. UFC Fight Night 123 GOOD- Benito Lopez vs. Alberto […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Cub Swanson vs. Brian Ortega fight?
Cub Swanson and Brian Ortega face off tonight at UFC Fight Night 123; who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Cub Swanson wins and sends a message to the rest of the division […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: The UFC hit a grand slam in quickly strapping their rocket to Francis Ngannou
At the 102 second mark of his fight at UFC 218, Francis Ngannou’s left fist poetically decimated the skull of Alistair Overeem. At that moment, as Overeem’s eyes rolled back into his head, dollar signs […]
HYDEN’S TAKE: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 189, TUF 26 Finale, and UFC 218
Bellator 189, The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale, and UFC 218 were all this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 189 GOOD – David Rickels vs. Adam Piccolotti: This fight was fine. It was […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Diaz vs. Woodley would be worth all the annoying and painful drama
The conflicting news surrounding the possibility of Nate Diaz vs. Tyron Woodley has more drama within it than a bad Lindsay Lohan movie. On Tuesday while answering questions during a media lunch, Dana White addressed the […]
HYDEN’S TAKE: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 122, Plus The Bellator Heavyweight Brackets Are Set
The Bellator Heavyweight Tournament brackets have been revealed, but first, UFC Fight Night 122 was this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 122 GOOD- Alex Garcia submits Muslim Salikhov Garcia […]
BOWKER’S TAKE: At ONE: Immortal Pursuit, several warriors will fervently pursue their own version of immortality
For Shinya Aoki, that comes in the form of adding the first loss to the pro MMA record of Ben Askren. Shinya is motivated to win another ONE championship title and also to redeem himself […]