Eddie Alvarez is the UFC Lightweight Champion. In a shocking first round TKO in the main event of UFC Fight Night 90, Alvarez swarmed defending champion Rafael dos Anjos to capture the belt, putting him […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 90 JULY 7, 2016 LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA The first of three UFC events in three nights comes to UFC Fight Pass tonight, and the UFC Lightweight Championship will be on […]
Jon Jones and his manager Malki Kawa addressed the media in Las Vegas regarding his removal from UFC 200. They didn’t go into the specific substance for which Jones was flagged, but after making his […]
“To hear something like this is very sad from a competitive and financial standpoint. I don’t know exactly to explain how I’m feeling right now. I’m just very disappointed. I’ve worked really hard to prepare […]
The following are the MMATorch staff rankings as of July 6, 2016. POUND FOR POUND 1 Jon Jones 2 Demetrious Johnson 3 Dominick Cruz 4 Rafael dos Anjos 5 T.J. Dillashaw 6 Conor McGregor 7 […]
Jon Jones has been flagged for a potential USADA violation from an out of competition drug test on June 16, and he’s out of Saturday’s UFC 200 main event. The shocking announcement came down on […]
Which undercard fights stand out the most to you from the week, and why? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST Trick question. If there are 100 fantastic undercard fights that stick out, how can you tell that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]