D. FOX: Post-fight reactions to UFC 195 “Lawler vs. Condit”
It’s rare when you have a main event live up to the hype when the hype is set at such a high level. UFC 195 was one of those times in which it did. Robbie […]
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ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC 195’s Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit main event
Who wins the Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit fight at UFC 195 for the UFC Welterweight Championship, and how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR It was 1999 when Eminem dropped the line “Hi kids? Do you […]
UFC 195 PREVIEW: Penick’s main card preview and fight picks for “Lawler vs. Condit” event
UFC 195 kicks off the 2016 schedule on Saturday night, and after the massive year that was 2015 we’re starting off right with the main event between Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit. This fight brings […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC 195’s Andrei Arlovski vs. Stipe Miocic co-main event
Who wins the Stipe Miocic vs. Andrei Arlovski co-main event at UFC 195, and how? Is the winner in line for a title fight yet? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR My heart says Arlovski, but my […]
THIS DAY IN MMA HISTORY (1/1): Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard go to war in UFC 125 draw in 2011
The turn of the new year has been a fantastic time for MMA for over a decade now. Pride started the tradition of ending the year with a bang by instituting the Shockwave shows to […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC 195 “Lawler vs. Condit”
After a week’s absence due to the Christmas season, the UFC makes a violent return this weekend as Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit collide in what promises to be a fan-friendly affair. The co-main event […]
Penick’s 2015 MMA Awards: “Submission of the Year” – Ronda Rousey’s inverted armbar over Cat Zingano at UFC 184
2015 was a somewhat resurgent year for submissions in MMA, with a number of highly interesting holds bringing ends to fights, and a few classics coming back in a big way with improved technique making […]
Penick’s 2015 MMA Awards: “KO of the Year” – Holly Holm’s head kick over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193
Yesterday I kicked off my year-end awards for 2015 with the clear choice for “Fight of the Year,” but when it comes to the top KO of the year, there were tons of options available. […]
ROUNDTABLE: Which fighters deserve consideration as 2015’s “Fighter of the Year”?
Which fighters deserve consideration for “Fighter of the Year” in 2015, and why? Who would your top pick be? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The funny thing about giving an award for best anything is that […]
NORMAN: On the Glorious Violence of 2015’s Fight of the Year, Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald
Robbie Lawler versus Rory MacDonald is the Fight of the Year for 2015. There isn’t any other fight in consideration, and honestly what candidates could possibly be in the running for this glorious distinction? Cormier […]
HYDEN BLOG: A Quick Look at the 2016 Title Picture in Each Division of the UFC
2015 was a huge year in the UFC, and 2016 looks to be big as well. We’ve got big matchups coming for most of the reigning champions in the UFC. Let’s take a look at […]
Penick’s 2015 MMA Awards: “Fight of the Year” – Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald II at UFC 189
Due to some family circumstances this week, I’m getting a late start on my year-end awards, but over the next several days I’ll be running down my picks for 2015’s best in the realm of […]
MMATorch Roundtable: Contributor Picks for Top Five Favorite Finishes in MMA in 2015
What were your five favorite finishes in 2015 (KO or submission) and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR 5. Uriah Hall goes highlight reel on Gegard Mousasi – Hall finished Gegard Mousasi with a jumping spinning […]
MMATorch Roundtable: Contributor Picks for Top Five Favorite Fights in 2015
What were your five favorite fights in 2015, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR 2015 was a banner year for MMA, due mostly to the amazing fights that the UFC brought. The second half of […]
D. FOX: An alternative idea for UFC to replace overdone Ultimate Fighter
I’ve got to give the UFC credit. They haven’t given up on the The Ultimate Fighter, and are constantly trying to shake things up to keep it interesting. The problem is they’ve been trying for […]
ROUNDTABLE: With Alistair Overeem finishing UFC deal, where and against whom will his next fight come?
Where and against whom will Alistair Overeem’s next fight come now that he’s finished his current UFC deal with a TKO win over JDS? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST Scott Coker, and God to a lesser […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC on Fox 17
UFC on FOX 17 was this past weekend, and it ended the year for the UFC with a bang. Let’s get right to it. UFC on FOX 17 GOOD: Randa Markos vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz Kowalkiewicz […]
ROUNDTABLE: If not McGregor, who gets the next shot at Rafael dos Anjos and the UFC Lightweight Championship?
If it’s not McGregor, who should get the next shot at dos Anjos for that UFC Lightweight Title? Given his win over Cerrone, do you think that next challenger will be able to take the […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who will Conor McGregor face next with Rafael dos Anjos retaining UFC Lightweight Title?
Now that Rafael dos Anjos decimated Donald Cerrone to retain the UFC Lightweight Championship, who will Conor McGregor fight next and why? Will he move up for that fight, would the UFC book the Nate […]
D. FOX: Rapid-fire reactions to UFC on Fox 17 “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II”
What the hell is with these quick finishes in title fights as of late? The last two title defenses in the UFC have gone a combined 79 seconds in what were expected to be competitive […]
THIS DAY IN MMA HISTORY (12/19): Smith upsets Le, Melendez beats Thomson in rematch at Strikeforce Evolution in 2009
I’m not going to lie: I’ve been in a bit of a hangover state from all of the MMA action last weekend, in addition to having a heavy workload this week (not referencing the writing). […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC on Fox 17’s Rafael dos Anjos vs. Donald Cerrone main event
Who wins the Rafael dos Anjos vs. Donald Cerrone title bout in UFC on Fox 17’s main event, and how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The traveling MMA Columnist says: Donald Cerrone shockingly knocks out Rafael […]
UFC ON FOX 17 PREVIEW: Penick’s quick thoughts and fight picks for “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II” main card
UFC on Fox 17 caps off a great 2015 for the UFC, and the four-fight main card brings a few highly intriguing fights to network television. The final main card of the year brings us […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC on Fox 17’s Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem co-main event
Who wins the Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem co-main event at UFC on Fox 17, and how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The traveling MMA Columnist says: JDS overcomes some brutal shots from Ubereem […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC on Fox 17 “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II”
Are you ready for some more fights? You damn well better be, since they are coming whether you like it or not after a whirlwind three days last weekend, the likes of which may never […]