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 […]
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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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Booking out UFC’s Middleweight Title picture after Luke Rockhold’s UFC 194 win over Chris Weidman
Who should be next for Luke Rockhold after he captured the UFC Middleweight Championship on Saturday, and why? Does Yoel Romero deserve that shot? Should it be Vitor Belfort right away? Is there another option […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 80, TUF 22 Finale, and UFC 194
The UFC had a tremendous stretch of events over three days last week, culminating in perhaps the greatest event in UFC history. Let’s get right to it. UFC Fight Night 80 GOOD: Elias Theodorou […]
ROUNDTABLE: Against whom should Conor McGregor’s next fight come after 13 second KO over Jose Aldo?
Who should Conor McGregor fight next given the options opened up in the lightweight division, and why? Who do you think ultimately gets that next fight with him? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Wow. Just, wow. […]
MOORE: Fights to make for top winners and losers at UFC 194 “Aldo vs. McGregor”
Here’s what I think will be next for the significant winners and losers from last Saturday night’s UFC 194 event. WHAT’S NEXT FOR UFC 194’S KEY WINNERS Conor McGregor I’m not usually lost for words […]
UFC 194 Roundtable: MMATorch team rate and review “Aldo vs. McGregor” event
Conor McGregor and Luke Rockhold dethroned Jose Aldo and Chris Weidman, respectively, at UFC 194, and the card itself lived mostly up to the hype. In this roundtable, some on the MMATorch team rate and […]
D. FOX: Post-fight reactions to UFC 194 “Aldo vs. McGregor”
How can you not be in shock? I’m not necessarily surprised that Conor McGregor ended the long reign of Jose Aldo UFC 194 as much as I am in the manner in which it happened. […]
THIS DAY IN MMA HISTORY (12/12): B.J. Penn scores vintage victory over Diego Sanchez in 2009
Can you believe that we’ve made it this far? When the meat and potatoes for UFC 194 was announced, the majority of MMA fans didn’t believe that the card would make it all the way […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC 194’s Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor main event
Who wins the Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor main event at UFC 194, and how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A division gets cleaned out by a champion […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC 194’s Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold co-main event
Who wins the Chris Weidman-Luke Rockhold bout for the UFC Middleweight Title at UFC 194, and how? Which undercard fights on Saturday’s event are you most anticipating? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR This is my fight […]
UFC 194 PREVIEW: Penick’s main card thoughts and fight picks for “Aldo vs. McGregor” event
It’s finally here. They’ve weighed in. They’ve squared off. The talking is all done. Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor fight tonight at UFC 194, capping off a run of three events in three nights and […]