FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC on Fox 27 edition
With UFC on Fox 27 in the books, its time to look ahead to the next fight for every competitor. Here is a fresh fight for everyone on the card. Jacare Souza def. Derek Brunson […]
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HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 193 and UFC on FOX 27
Bellator 193 and UFC on FOX 27 were this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 193 GOOD- Jake Smith stops Steve Kozola Smith caught Kozola early with a powerful right hand that […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Jacaré Souza and Derek Brunson
Who wins between Jacaré Souza and Derek Brunson at UFC on FOX 27. Michael Hiscoe MMATorch Contributor Brunson’s last two wins have come against aging fighters. Jacare Souza is 38 years old but it’s yet to […]
ROUNDTABLE: Are you interested in Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic?
With the announcement that UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will defend his title against light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, anticipation is will build over the next several months. Here is glimpse into how our contributors […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC 220 edition
With two champions retaining their belts at UFC 220, it is time for the UFC to look to the future. Here are the next fights to make, for every competitor at UFC 220. Stipe Miocic […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Dana White shows weakness and hurts the UFC in his handling of Conor McGregor
Fight promoters by unofficial definition are greedy, money hungry, and ruthless individuals. Their goal is to make money by any means necessary. In the end, personal relationships, friendships, and lasting memories are disposable bi-products of […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 220 and Bellator 192
UFC 220 and Bellator 192 went head to head this past weekend, running shows on the same day. Both cards featured interesting matchups. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 192 GOOD- Henry Corrales vs. Georgi […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Daniel Cormier and Volkan Oezdemir?
Daniel Cormier will look to defend his light heavyweight title against Volkan Oezdemir, at UFC 220. Who will win? JOSHUA GARCIA, MMATorch Contributor Daniel Cormier has the edge in experience and I think that will play […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou?
Stipe Miocic looks to make heavyweight history, when he takes on Francis Ngannou at UFC 200. Who will win? JOSHUA GARCIA, MMATorch Contributor I think this should be a really good fight, but Ngannou just […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: Post UFC Fight Night 124-Choi-Stephens-VanZant more
With UFC Fight Night 124 in the books, here is a look at who every fighter should face next. Main Card (Fox Sports 1) Jeremy Stephens def. Doo Ho Choi Jeremy Stephens has been […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: UFC 220 is primed to lay the foundation for UFC’s 2018 success
Fight week and fight weekend are always exciting times for fight fans and the UFC brass. Sure, those pesky weigh-ins undoubtedly cause sleepless nights for Dana White, but outside of that and come fight weekend, […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 124 and why I hate interim titles
UFC Fight Night 124 was this past weekend. It lost a few fights, including Vitor Belfort’s possible retirement fight, but hopefully it was still a good show. Let’s get to the rundown before I talk […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Kamaru Usman and Emil Meek?
Kamaru Usman takes on Emil Meek at UFC Fight Night 124. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Usman wins by decision in a pretty close fight. Both guys are looking to climb […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Paige VanZant and Jessica-Rose Clark?
Paige VanZant takes on Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC 124. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think VanZant comes through with the decision win. Rose-Clark is tough, but so is VanZant. I also think she’s […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Jeremy Stephens and Doo Ho Choi?
At UFC Fight Night 124, Jeremy Stephens takes on Doo Ho Choi. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I expect your typical Stephens fight (which is good), a dirty brawl with lots of heart […]
ROUNDTABLE: Has the MMA community soured on Conor McGregor?
After a year of MMA inactivity, outlandish cageside behavior, and a plethora of unique social media posts; has the MMA community soured on Conor McGregor? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist Yes, some of them have. Some […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who Should Cris Cyborg face next?
After dispatching Holly Holm at UFC 219, who should Cris Cyborg face next? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist She should fight anyone who’s willing to fight her. That’s a vague and partly lame answer, but it’s […]
HYDEN BLOG: New Year’s Resolutions for the MMA world
It’s the second week of January but it’s not too late to make some New Year’s Resolutions. Here are some resolutions I’d like to see for the MMA world in 2018. For the UFC– Quit […]
MMA War of the Worlds part 1. A look at the aesthetics of the inaugural UFC and Pride events.
In this special multi-part series, Raffael Iglesias takes a look back at the early days of both the UFC and Pride Fighting Championship. Stay tuned for part 2. A couple of months back was the […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: What is Conor McGregor waiting for?
Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC is the gargantuan sized elephant in the room that resides front and center inside Dana White’s office. The large elephant also shows at various UFC events, press conferences, and […]
TOP FIVE LIST: Top Five Most Disappointing Fighters of 2017
Nothing personal, just business. These fighters failed to prove their worth and let a lot of people down with their shortcomings, these deficiencies reach back to a few years, but they fared so poorly that […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 219
UFC 219 was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC 219 GOOD- Neil Magny vs. Carlos Condit I do not who that was in the cage, but he did not look […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT – POST-UFC 219: Cyborg, Holm, Nurmagomedov, Barboza, more
UFC 219 closed out 2017 with some definitive victories and devastating defeats. Here is a look at who should be next for all of the UFC 219 competitors. Cris Cyborg def. Holly Holm Cris Cyborg […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Carlos Condit and Neil Magny?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Carlos Condit takes on Neil Magny. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Condit takes this by TKO late in the third round. Magny is tough so he […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Cynthia Calvillo and Carla Esparza?
At UFC 219, on Dec. 30, Cynthia Calvillo takes on Carla Esparza. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Esparza by decision. A stoppage or submission is possible, but they’re both really tough so […]