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In a brand new episode of The MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined once again by Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen to break down the week in MMA. […]
While I feel this is one of the weakest Fox cards in recent memory (though I will admit injury is playing a big part in that), the preliminary portion of the card isn’t to blame. […]
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday morning signed the new mixed martial arts regulation bill into law, which means it officially goes into effect on September 1, 2016. With that date now set, the […]
With Ben Rothwell out as a title contender in 2016, map out the next year in the Heavyweight Title picture given currently scheduled fights in the top end (Overeem-Arlovski, Werdum-Miocic, Velasquez-Browne). Who’s getting the next […]
UFC Fight Night 86 was this past weekend. Let’s get straight to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 86 BAD/GOOD: Maryna Moroz vs. Cristina Stanciu This just wasn’t all that exciting. It was decent, it was […]
Given his performance at UFC Fight Night 86, do you see Junior dos Santos fighting for the UFC Heavyweight Title again anytime in the future? Why or why not? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Junior dos […]
The investigation into an alleged sexual assault by B.J. Penn hasn’t brought anything substantial, according to the UFC, as Kevin Iole at Yahoo Sports reported on Tuesday morning that they’re booking the UFC Hall 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 […]
I fully admit that I was on the Ben Rothwell bandwagon. The dude was such a goofball with his dance after disposing of Alistair Overeem, and in his post-fight interview after choking out Matt Mitrione. […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 86 APRIL 10, 2016 LIVE FROM ZAGREB, CROATIA The UFC makes their first ever trip to Croatia on Sunday with a 13-fight card from the Arena Zagreb. The preliminary card kicks off […]
Who wins the Ben Rothwell vs. Junior dos Santos main event at UFC Fight Night 86, and how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR In September of 2011 Ben Rothwell was a middling heavyweight who was in […]
Let’s be honest: there are a lot of fighters on this UFC Fight Night 86 card that you’ve never heard of. And I’m not just referring to the preliminary card. Names like Francis Ngannou and […]
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 […]
Which undercard fights stand out to you on the UFC Fight Night 86 card in Croatia this weekend, and why? DAYNE FOX, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR There are a lot of unknowns on this week’s fight card, […]
The following editorial was sent in by MMATorch reader Dan Cooper. When the first wave of fight announcements rolled in last week for the much-heralded UFC 200 event, it didn’t quite feel right. Something was […]
Miesha Tate will indeed be defending her Women’s Bantamweight Championship before fighting Ronda Rousey, as it was announced on Wednesday’s UFC Tonight program that Tate will face Amanda Nunes at UFC 200. The 29-year-old champion […]
Do you expect the Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz rematch at UFC 200 to play out any differently than the short notice UFC 196 matchup? Why, and/or how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Say what you will about […]
Well, it wasn’t Khabib Nurmagomedov tanking the UFC on Fox 19 main event, as FoxSports.com reported Tuesday evening that Tony Ferguson is out of their fight with an injury. As a result, the light heavyweight […]
What’s your reaction to Jon Jones fighting Ovince St. Preux at UFC 197 with Daniel Cormier out injured, and that fight being for an Interim Title? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR I’m disappointed that we won’t be […]
The 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter will feature higher stakes than most, as the UFC announced on Tuesday that 16 flyweight competitors will take part in order to crown the next challenger for the […]
USADA has released a statement confirming a reduced suspension for Yoel Romero over a failed drug test from January, and the middleweight contender will be out just six months, making him eligible to compete by […]
Middleweight contender Yoel Romero could be back in action in 2016, as MMAFighting.com reports that he’s reached a settlement with USADA over an anti-doping violation in January. Romero was suspended for two years due to […]
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 […]
WSOF 30 APRIL 2, 2016 LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, NEVADA The World Series of Fighting is back on NBCSN tonight with two title fights, crowning a new Welterweight Champion in the co-main event before two-division […]
Jon Jones will remain on this month’s UFC 197 card, with UFC President Dana White announcing on ESPN’s SportsCenter Sunday evening that Ovince St. Preux has stepped up for that fight on three weeks notice. […]
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