MMATorch Daily Top Five 7/6: Best Knockouts of 2016 (Thus Far)
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ROUNDTABLE: On International Fight Week’s Most Intriguing UFC Title Fights
Which of this week’s UFC title fights are most intriguing, and why? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST For me the clear answer is Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar, despite the fact that nobody could blame either […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 7/5: Best Submissions of 2016 (Thus Far)
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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 7/4: Best UFC Fights of 2016 (Thus Far)
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 […]
MMATorch Podcast 6/30: Penick, Ennis, and Hansen on UFC’s International Fight Week cards, recent bookings, more
In a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen to break down and preview the UFC’s International Fight […]
Two suspects arrested in hit and run death of UFC vet Ryan Jimmo; one charged with second-degree murder
Police in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada have arrested and charged two suspects in the death of UFC vet Ryan Jimmo following a fatal hit and run early Sunday morning. The police department announced on Tuesday that […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/29: Best Non-Title UFC Fights on July 2016 Schedule
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Tony Ferguson now gets newcomer Landon Vannata at UFC Fight Night 91; McDonald vs. Lineker moved to main event slot
Tony Ferguson has a new opponent for next month’s UFC Fight Night 91 event following the injury removal of Michael Chiesa, but it’s knocked him out of the main event slot. The UFC announced on […]
Carlos Condit decides against retirement, returns to face Demian Maia at UFC 202 this August
After a split decision loss to UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler in January, Carlos Condit was actively considering retirement. The longtime veteran has been thinking ahead on his future health, and didn’t want to keep […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/28: Best UFC Title Fights on July 2016 Schedule
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MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/27: Top Fights, Finishes, and/or Performances From MMA’s June 2016 Schedule
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 […]
Longtime vet, former UFC light heavyweight Ryan Jimmo reportedly dead at 34 following fatal hit and run
Longtime light heavyweight veteran Ryan Jimmo has passed away at 34 years old, the victim of a fatal hit and run in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. According to a report from BloodyElbow.com, citing multiple sources, Jimmo […]
CM Punk confirms UFC debut to come at UFC 203 in Cleveland against Mickey Gall
Phil “CM Punk” Brooks’ UFC debut is finally scheduled, and he will indeed face Mickey Gall at UFC 203 in Cleveland. Punk himself confirmed the debut on the latest “UFC Unfiltered” podcast with Matt Serra […]
Paige VanZant returns to the cage at UFC on Fox 21 in Vancouver against Bec Rawlings
After a star-making stint on Dancing With The Stars, UFC strawweight Paige VanZant is returning to the cage this August at UFC on Fox 21. The UFC announced on Thursday morning that VanZant will return […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/22: Top Fighters Who May Capture First UFC Title By 2017’s End
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 […]
UFC denies report of sale in internal memo to employees, calls it “misrepresentation of facts in the media”
The UFC is categorically denying Monday’s report from Jeremy Botter at FloCombat.com that a bid has been accepted by owners Zuffa for the sale of the organization. UFC officials sent an internal memo to employees […]
Zuffa reportedly accepts $4.2 billion bid for sale of UFC, Dana White expected to stay on
The sale of the UFC may be all but official, as Jeremy Botter at FloCombat.com reports that Zuffa has accepted a bid for the world’s largest MMA organization. Per the report, a group consisting of […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/20: Top Takeaways From UFC Fight Night 89, Fedor in Russia, and Bellator
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UFC Fight Night 89 Results: Thompson cruises in a clunker, Cerrone dazzles
Stephen Thompson added to what is a growing resume for a title shot at 170 pounds, even if he didn’t do so in stunning fashion. Thompson and Rory MacDonald mostly stayed away from each other […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 89 LIVE RESULTS: Ennis’s round by round report for “MacDonald vs. Thompson” event
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 89 JUNE 18, 2016 LIVE FROM OTTOWA, ONTARIO, CANADA Note for App Users: For fastest refresh rate on our fight result updates throughout the event, we recommend you visit our mobile-friendly browser-based website […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC Fight Night 89’s Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen Thompson main event
Who wins the Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen Thompson main event at UFC Fight Night 89, and how? Will the winner get the next title fight? Why or why not? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Let’s start […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC Fight Night 89’s Donald Cerrone vs. Patrick Cote co-main event
Who wins the Donald Cerrone-Patrick Cote fight at UFC Fight Night 89, and how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Patrick Cote asked for Nick Diaz, but Diaz is really only interested in putting down the pipe […]
ROUNDTABLE: Most anticipated fights and fighters from UFC, Bellator, and more this weekend
Which fights (or individual fighters) are you most interested in seeing from this weekend’s fight schedule? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Lots of MMA on television this weekend, which doesn’t necessarily equate to me watching lots […]
Anthony Pettis to make featherweight debut against Charles Oliveira at UFC on Fox 21 in Vancouver in August
Anthony Pettis’ featherweight debut is now set for August 27, as the UFC announced on Wednesday that he’ll take on Charles Oliveira at UFC on Fox 21 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The somewhat surprising […]
Exiting Bellator Champ Will Brooks signs with UFC, meets Ross Pearson at TUF 23 Finale
Exiting Bellator Lightweight Champion Will Brooks has signed with the UFC, and he’ll make his UFC debut on July 8 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale against Ross Pearson. MMAJunkie.com was the first to report […]