FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC 222 edition
With UFC 222 in the books, its time to look ahead at what is next for every fighter on the card. (Main Card) Cris Cyborg def. Yana Kunitskaya via TKO (Punches) Cris Cyborg did what […]
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UFC 222 Live Report
UFC Fight Pass Prelims Light heavyweight Jordan Johnson(8-0) vs. Adam Milstead(8-1) Round 1: They’re exchanging early and both men are finding some success. Milstead seems to have the advantage on the feet at least half […]
UFC 222 PREDICTIONS 3/3: Grocke’s updated odds and predictions for every fight
The UFC is back home at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 222 on Saturday night. The main event takes place in the women’s featherweight division and features Cris Cyborg as she […]
HISCOE’S TAKE: Jon Jones could learn a little from Miesha Tate
Jon Jones might take offense to criticism from Miesha Tate, but maybe he should listen to her. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time for Jon Jones to keep his mouth shut. As if his Shaggy defense […]
BELLATOR 195 PREDICTIONS 3/2: Grocke’s predictions for every fight
Bellator MMA makes its way to back to the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma for Bellator 195. The main event takes place in the bantamweight division where Darrion Caldwell defends his title […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/27: Bisping would like ‘Motherf**ker’ Luke Rockhold for retirement fight
Michael Bisping has tried twice to find an opponent worthy to send him off into retirement, but has yet to land one. But there is still one fighter “The Count” won’t count out: Luke Rockhold in […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC on FOX 28
UFC on FOX 28 was this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. GOOD- Mike Perry vs. Max Griffin Man, Mike Perry has fallen and he can’t seem to get up. After getting dominated […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC on Fox 28 edition
With UFC on Fox 28 in the books, it is time to look at what could be on the horizon for every fighter in the card. Jeremy Stephens def. Josh Emmett via TKO (Elbows and Punches) […]
UFC on Fox 28 Report
Manny Bermudez def. Albert Morales via submission (Guillotine) Round 2, 2:33 Alex Perez def. Eric Shelton via Unanimous Decision Rani Yahya vs. Russell Doane (Bantamweight/135) Round 1: Rani Yahya gets a quick takedown. Daniel Cormier is […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: If Brock Lesnar’s UFC return is on the horizon, this is who he should fight
Paul Heyman doesn’t say things just to say them. Sure, he’s been known to lie, stretch truths, and tell grandiose stories, but he does so in order to serve an agenda. These days, whether it’s […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/22: White clarifies, Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson is for ‘the’ lightweight title
Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says that Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson are fighting for the “title” at UFC 223. But White never said that current champion Conor McGregor has been stripped of the […]
MMATorch Rankings- Feb 2018
The following are the MMATorch Rankings as of Feb. 11, 2018 taking into account all events through UFC 221. These rankings are a composite of MMATorch contributors’ rankings in each division. Thanks to MMATorch contributor Michael […]
UFC ON FOX 28 PREDICTIONS 2/24: Grocke’s updated odds and predictions for every fight
The UFC makes a stop at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida for UFC on FOX 28 on Saturday night. The main event takes place in the featherweight division where Josh Emmett takes on Jeremy […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC Fight Night 126 edition
With UFC Fight Night 126 in the books, it is time to look at what could be next for every fighter on the card. (Writer note: I attended this event, so I am going to […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/20: TJ Dillashaw won’t be the hero of UFC 222
When news of a title fight between Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar getting scrapped from UFC 222 came, the promotion was left scrambling to fill the void. After combing through the divisions, matchmakers thought they […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: Bellator 194 edition
With Bellator 194 in the books, it is time to look ahead at what could be next for the fighters’ on the main card. Matt Mitrione def. Roy Nelson via Majority Decision Matt Mitrione avenged […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 194 and UFC Fight Night 126
Bellator 194 and UFC Fight Night 126 were both this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 194 GOOD- Tywan Claxton stops Jose Perez Claxton landed some big shots in the first rounds, but […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/19: After spat with Dana White, Woodley turns focus on himself
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is done fighting—at least with his boss Dana White. After being caught up in a public dispute with the brash-talking UFC president about, one in which Woodley was said to […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 126 PREDICTIONS 2/18: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
The UFC makes a stop at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas for UFC Fight Night 126. The main event takes place in the welterweight division where Donald Cerrone takes on Yancy Medeiros in […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Derrick Lewis and Marcin Tybura?
AARON CRIDER, MMATorch Contributor Lewis is pure, unadulterated power but he sorely lacks technique and endurance. Tybura is a more well-rounded fighter, and has strength both in his arms and legs. Not to mention he […]
HISCOE’S TAKE: Floyd Mayweather can solve UFC’s CM Punk problem
CM Punk fighting Floyd Mayweather in the UFC may sound absurd, but it might just be the perfect fight for the UFC in 2018. The prospect of a Floyd Mayweather-CM Punk mixed martial arts fight, […]
ROUNDTABLE: Where does the UFC middleweight division go from here?
AARON CRIDER, MMATorch Contributor Not much really changes as far as rankings go. Yoel Romero still stays at No.1 with his win over Luke Rockhold, even though he missed weight and that may or may […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/15: Evans says fight with Bisping unlikely to happen, cites contract issues
Rashad Evans was hoping to give Michael Bisping a proper send off, as “The Count” looks to fight one more time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. With a proposed March bout held in London, “Suga” […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/14: Return of the Iceman?
It seems Chuck Liddell may have some fight still left in him. It’s been rumored for nearly a year now that the UFC Hall of Famer is planning a comeback campaign, but no official word […]
MONDAY’S NEWS DIGEST 2/12: Tyron Woodley tired of UFC ‘circus’
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s welterweight champion has had enough. Tyron Woodley, who’s been outspoken over the weekend regarding comments UFC president Dana White made about him, continues to be a vocal about getting his share […]