At last night’s press conference after UFC 202 in Las Vegas, Nev., Nate Diaz said he was surprised when the decision was announced. “I didn’t think for a second I lost at the end of […]
Although dollar signs and machismo led to both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz calling each other out for a rematch (although not without a stipulation by Conor for it to be at 155 next time), […]
Here are some key quotes from FS1’s UFC 202 post-game show conducted by host Megan Olivi along with my added analysis… Rashad Evans: “Conor was calm and composed. That was the biggest key to his victory tonight.” (Keller’s Reax: Conor […]
HISCOE’S UFC 202 LIVE EVENT REPORT AUGUST 20, 2016 LAS VEGAS, NEV. LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW Fight Pass Prelims (1) Alberto Uda vs. Marvin Vettori (Middleweight 185 lbs.) ROUND ONE: Vettori got a takedown a little more […]
UFC 202 AUGUST 20, 2016 LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz square off for a second time tonight from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlining a UFC 202 card featuring […]
How do you expect the Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rematch to play out at UFC 202? Will McGregor avenge his UFC 196 loss? Will Diaz emerge victorious again? How does it play out? MIKE HISCOE, MMATORCH […]
How do you expect the Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rematch to play out at UFC 202? Will McGregor avenge his UFC 196 loss? Will Diaz emerge victorious again? How does it play out? DAN MOORE, MMATORCH […]
What’s next for Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor after UFC 202? Likely a feud with the UFC about media responsibilities and money, followed by some public bickering and juvenile tweets, followed by a truckload of […]
Well that escalated quickly. Nate Diaz may not have been surprised by the outcome of his UFC 196 fight with Conor McGregor, but even he must have been shocked at how Wednesday’s UFC 202 pre-fight […]
Outside of the main event, what else are you anticipating on the UFC 202 card next Saturday night? MIKE HISCOE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR I think everyone is anticipating Anthony Johnson vs. Glover Teixeira as it is […]
Outside of the main event, what else are you anticipating on the UFC 202 card next Saturday night? DAN MOORE, MMATORCH UK COLUMNIST The top three fights on the card are excellent. Those three fights […]
What’s next for Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz win or lose at UFC 202? MIKE HISCOE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Let’s start with McGregor. Win or lose, he has to go back down and defend his Featherweight […]
What’s next for Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz win or lose at UFC 202? Plot out their next fights for either scenario. RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST If Nate wins, he’s fighting Eddie Alvarez for the […]
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 […]
Who should Nick Diaz face in his return from suspension, and why? MIKE HISCOE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Speaking of Diaz, he has options for his return as he can make and be competitive at both 170 […]
Who should Nick Diaz face in his return from suspension, and why? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST Robbie Lawler is the only answer to this question that I will accept. If anyone else on this page […]
Given how their first fight went, it does not appear too many fans were clamoring for a rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. However, just because something is unnecessary does not mean it is […]
Tyron Woodley wants a big money fight rather than fighting No. 1 contender Stephen Thompson. If Georges St-Pierre is available and willing, should that fight happen over the Thompson bout? Why or why not. MIKE […]
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 […]
Tyron Woodley wants a big money fight rather than fighting No. 1 contender Stephen Thompson. If Georges St-Pierre is available and willing, should that fight happen over the Thompson bout? Why or why not. MICHAEL […]
Do you ever find your fight predictions coming down to an internal battle between who you hope will win and who you think will really win, even if you don’t fully admit it to yourself until […]
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 […]
An optimistic Jon Jones emerged on Sunday night with a video update on his now-private Instagram account, expressing confidence that he’ll be back in much less time than the two years he’s facing after his […]
Eight years ago I was given an unexpected opportunity to take over MMATorch. PWTorch founder and MMATorch Supervising Editor Wade Keller saw potential in a 22-year-old contributor leaving college to head up a revitalized effort […]
The UFC has grown from fledgling bare knuckle pay-per-view spectacle to a major league TV staple running just about every Saturday night on cable and broadcast television. Throughout this journey, the company has often found […]