In the 12/21 edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath is joined by Gary Meigs to do the year in review and discuss the best and worst of 2018. They will also make predictions for what’s […]
Cyborg Injured? Twitter user ZombieProphet shared a video today of Cris Cyborg jumping out of a shopping cart and landing flat on a parking lot in what is called an “In My Feelings” challenge. ZombieProphet […]
Follow @mikehiscoe Jon Jones elaborated during a UFC 232 media conference call Thursday on comments he made on Twitter towards Daniel Cormier the night before. Jones had said he would give Cormier the first shot […]
Eddie Alvarez and Demetrious Johnson will both make their ONE Championship debuts in the first quarter of 2019. The promotion announced Wednesday that both men will fight on the March 31 card set to take […]
Follow @mikehiscoe Jon Jones has a fight with Alexander Gustafsson coming up in a little more than a week, but that doesn’t mean he can’t launch some Twitter bombs towards two-time opponent Daniel Cormier while […]
Jon Jones is officially licensed to compete at UFC 232 next week against Alexander Gustafsson, but he’s deciding not to participate in the VADA drug testing recommended by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). The […]
Follow @mikehiscoe I’ll take three titles, Mr. Sityodtong Recent ONE Championship signee Sage Northcutt as high aspirations for his time in the new promotion, and in multiple disciplines. While the latest trend in MMA has been […]
What is the most negative thing to come out of UFC’s relationship with FOX? Cole Henry, Live Event Reports The Reebok deal? I can’t claim this answer for myself but lots of people seem to […]
Bellator 212, Bellator 213, and UFC on FOX 31 were both this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 212 GOOD- Derek Campos vs. Sam Sicilia Campos could have been finished in the […]
In the 12/17 edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath breaks down Kevin Lee vs. Al Iaquinta, talks all of the lightweight drama, and Michael Chandler. He also looks back at the crazy Barboza-Hooker fight, what’s […]
Follow @mikehiscoe Silva has big plans Anderson Silva has a clear plan for his next two fights. That includes beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 234 and then winning the middleweight championship before retiring. “I believe […]
Bellator 212 (Main Card) Michael Chandler def. Brent Primus for Bellator Lightweight Championship Michael Chandler is now a three-time Bellator Lightweight Champion, he is arguably the greatest fighter in Bellator history, and some might even […]
Vitor Belfort eyeing an MMA comeback? Former UFC Champion and MMA pioneer Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort has announced that he plans to break his retirement. Belfort last fought at UFC 224 where he suffered a […]
Follow @mikehiscoe UFC find themselves in a unique position right now. They are moving from one major broadcast partner to another. FOX has been a good home for UFC the past seven years. They allowed […]
Al Iaquinta shocked many fans (and his opponent) when he defeated Kevin Lee Saturday night. What should be next for “Raging Al”? Cast your vote below and let us know if you have a different […]
Khabib-Ragin’ Al II? “Ragin’” Al Iaquinta shut up his detractors Saturday night with a decision win over Kevin Lee that many didn’t see coming. It was Iaquinta’s first fight since going the distance in a […]
Bellator 213 December 15, 2018 Honolulu, Hawaii from Neal S. Blaisdell Center Live on DAZN (10 PM ET) Prelim Results Kai Kamaka III def. Shojin Miki via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Maki Pitolo def. Chris […]
Chandler back on top Eighteen months after losing his championship to Brent Primus due to a freak leg injury, Michael Chandler regained his throne at Bellator 212 in Honolulu with a unanimous decision win in […]
UFC on FOX: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 December 15, 2018 Milwaukee, WI from Fiserv Forum Live on UFC Fight Pass (4 PM ET), Fox Sports 1 (5 PM ET) and FOX (8 PM ET) Fight […]
Bellator 212 December 14, 2018 Honolulu, Hawaii from Neal S. Blaisdell Center Live on Paramount Network and DAZN (10 PM ET) Prelim Results Toby Misech def. Edward Thommes TKO (flying knee and punches) Round 3, 2:25 […]
De La Hoya-White nonsense continues The war of words through the media between fight promoters Oscar De La Hoya and Dana White continued Thursday when De La Hoya appeared on “The Luke Thomas Show” on […]
Who wins Friday’s fight between Brent Primus and Michael Chandler? Sean Covington, Columnist – Covington’s Corner It’s really unfortunate the way the first fight played out. Michael Chandler and Brent Primus we’re about to throw […]
Follow @mikehiscoe GSP not impressed with Silva’s performance Once upon a time, a Georges St-Pierre-Anderson Silva superfight was an MMA fan’s ultimate dream. There were times when it seemed more likely than others, but the […]
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported on Wednesday that UFC 233, scheduled for Jan. 26 from Anaheim, CA is being “moved to a later date.” This is the right move for the promotion, but the messaging surrounding […]
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto is reporting that UFC 233 will not be taking place on Jan. 26 as planned from Anaheim, CA. The event was originally to be headlined by TJ Dillashaw moving down to flyweight […]