MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/22: 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 […]
OPINION
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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Should Khabib Nurmagomedov get UFC Title shot against Rafael dos Anjos-Eddie Alvarez winner?
Should Khabib Nurmagomedov need to win another fight before getting the winner of Rafael dos Anjos vs. Eddie Alvarez, or should he be the next in line given his past win over dos Anjos? Why? […]
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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Where is Glover Teixeira in UFC’s Light Heavyweight Title picture after KO over Rashad Evans?
Where does Glover Teixeira’s KO win over Rashad Evans put him in the UFC Light Heavyweight Title picture? Should the UFC book him against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson next? Why or why not? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/19: Top Realistic Fights For UFC’s Madison Square Garden Debut in November
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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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Main card predictions for UFC on Fox 19 “Evans vs. Teixeira”
Predict the outcomes for UFC on Fox 19’s main card fights MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR It’s been four years since a 17-1-1 Rashad Evans took on former teammate Jon Jones in a Light Heavyweight Championship […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/15/16: 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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Most anticipated fights on Saturday’s UFC on Fox 19 “Evans vs. Teixeira” card
Which UFC on Fox 19 fights are you most anticipating, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The unfortunate loss of the main event due to injury drops this card a notch, but there’s still some […]
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. […]
ROUNDTABLE: Mapping out UFC’s Heavyweight Title picture after Ben Rothwell’s loss to Junior dos Santos
With Ben Rothwell out as a title contender in 2016, map out the next year in the Heavyweight Title picture given currently scheduled fights in the top end (Overeem-Arlovski, Werdum-Miocic, Velasquez-Browne). Who’s getting the next […]
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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Is a title fight in Junior dos Santos’ future after UFC Fight Night 86 performance?
Given his performance at UFC Fight Night 86, do you see Junior dos Santos fighting for the UFC Heavyweight Title again anytime in the future? Why or why not? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Junior dos […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/12: Top MMA finishes of 2016’s first quarter
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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. […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC Fight Night 86’s Ben Rothwell vs. Junior dos Santos main event
Who wins the Ben Rothwell vs. Junior dos Santos main event at UFC Fight Night 86, and how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR In September of 2011 Ben Rothwell was a middling heavyweight who was in […]
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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Stand out undercard fights from Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 86 “Rothwell vs. Dos Santos” event
Which undercard fights stand out to you on the UFC Fight Night 86 card in Croatia this weekend, and why? DAYNE FOX, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR There are a lot of unknowns on this week’s fight card, […]
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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Will the Nate Diaz-Conor McGregor rematch at UFC 200 play out any differently than UFC 196?
Do you expect the Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rematch at UFC 200 to play out any differently than the short notice UFC 196 matchup? Why, and/or how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Say what you will about […]