MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/30: Top MMA fights coming in April 2016
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 […]
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ROUNDTABLE: On UFC 196’s Diaz vs. McGregor and other favorite fights from March
What were your favorite fights from the month of March? DAYNE FOX, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Though they are the obvious choices, the main and co-main event from UFC 196 were hands down my favorite fights of […]
Breaking: Jon Jones turns himself in on arrest warrant in Albuquerque for probation violation after traffic stop
Just over three weeks out from his fight with Daniel Cormier at UFC 197, Jon Jones has been booked at the Albuquerque police department on a parole violation stemming from a traffic stop for drag […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/29: Top MMA fights from March 2016
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 […]
Jon Jones to officer: “You’re a f***ing liar… I used to really respect f***ers like you” [UPDATED]
Jon Jones revving his engine at a stoplight in supposed jest to fans next to him led to a traffic stop last week, and the officer’s body camera captured the entire exchange between Jones and […]
UFC 197’s Jon Jones denies drag racing in latest citation, plans to fight tickets [UPDATED]
Jon Jones can’t seem to get out of his own way. The returning former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion just this month settled a driving citation after being pulled over for speeding without a license, registration, […]
Cris “Cyborg” Justino finally to make UFC debut against Leslie Smith at UFC 198 in Brazil
Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino has finally been brought into the UFC, and she’ll make her debut at UFC 198 in Brazil in a 140 lb. catchweight fight against Leslie Smith. The UFC officially confirmed the matchup […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/28: Top future fights for Jon Jones
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 3/25: Top MMA Stories of the Week
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 […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/24: Top MMA Quotes of the Week
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 […]
MMATorch Podcast 3/23/16: Penick, Hansen, and Ennis on MMA in NY, much more
In a brand new episode of the MMATorch podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen to discuss last week’s UFC Fight Night 85, and […]
New York State Assembly finally passes bill legalizing mixed martial arts
A bill legalizing mixed martial arts in the state of New York has finally passed the New York State Assembly, and now moves on to the desk of Governor Andrew Cuomo to be signed into […]
D. FOX: Rapid-fire reactions to UFC Fight Night 85 “Hunt vs. Mir”
After the first four fights at UFC Fight Night 85 went to decision, it seemed like it could be a long night. Then the finishes started coming hard and heavy as only one fight of […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 85 LIVE RESULTS: Penick’s report on “Hunt vs. Mir” event from Australia
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 85 MAY 19, 2016 LIVE FROM BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA The UFC is back on Fox Sports 1 tonight with an all new fight card from Brisbane, Australia. Tonight’s event is headlined by the […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC Fight Night 85 “Mir vs. Hunt”
For the most part, this weekend’s UFC Fight Night 85 card has been forgotten. Neither Frank Mir nor Mark Hunt appear likely to be in the title hunt again. Neil Magny’s calculating style isn’t much […]
Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz rematch reportedly targeted for UFC 200 in July
It appears Conor McGregor may not be heading back to featherweight just yet, as MMAFighting.com reports that the UFC is targeting a rematch between McGregor and Nate Diaz in a non-title welterweight fight for UFC […]
Anderson Silva vs. Uriah Hall confirmed for UFC 198 event in Brazil
Anderson Silva is indeed getting his wish to fight on the UFC 198 stadium card in Curitiba, with the organization this week confirming reports that he’ll meet Uriah Hall on the card. Silva makes his […]
Report: MMA bill in New York could be pushed through State Assembly this week
The overlong wait to lift the ban on mixed martial arts in New York may finally come to an end this year (deja vu), with Vice’s Fightland reporting that the Democratic Conference of the New […]
ROUNDTABLE: After UFC 196 title win, will Miesha Tate’s third bout with Ronda Rousey play out any differently?
Given Miesha Tate’s victory over Holly Holm, do you believe her expected third fight with Ronda Rousey will play out any differently? Why or why not? What should be next for Holm if that fight […]
UFC 196 “McGregor vs. Diaz” trending as biggest pay-per-view event in UFC history
UFC 196 may turn out to be the UFC’s biggest ever money earner on pay-per-view, surpassing the amount of money brought in by UFC 100’s 1.6 million pay-per-view buys in 2009. UFC President Dana White […]
ROUNDTABLE: What’s the right fight for Nate Diaz next after UFC 196 win over Conor McGregor?
What’s the right fight to make for Nate Diaz next, and why? Should he get a title fight, and if so, should he face Rafael dos Anjos or Robbie Lawler? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The […]
ROUNDTABLE: Should Conor McGregor’s first Featherweight Title defense come against Jose Aldo or Frankie Edgar?
With Conor McGregor’s UFC 196 loss, he’s likely heading back to featherweight to defend his title next. Should that fight come against Jose Aldo or Frankie Edgar, and why? Which one do you think the […]
Holly Holm calls for Miesha Tate rematch at UFC 200, says UFC 196 loss “not the end” for her
If Ronda Rousey’s still going to be out until the fall, Holly Holm is hoping Miesha Tate would like to fight her again this summer, taking to Instagram to call for a UFC 200 rematch. […]
Holm feels she got “too complacent” against Tate at UFC 196: “Cost me everything tonight, but I’ll be back”
Holly Holm was on her way to retaining the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship in the fifth round against Miesha Tate at UFC 196 when things took a sharp turn. Tate exploded with a takedown, got […]
UFC 196 ROUNDTABLE: Torch contributors react to McGregor-Diaz, Holm-Tate results
MMATorch contributors give their reactions to Saturday’s UFC 196 event in this evening’s new roundtable DAYNE FOX, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR It’s events like UFC 196 that make MMA a sport that you must tune into at […]