IGLESIAS’S TAKE: The Entertaining Sport of Mixed Martial Arts
The first Mixed Martial Arts event I ever saw was a UFC one. It was purely by accident and a total fluke that I even watched it. I was in my mid-twenties and still in […]
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BAMMA to make official debut on FITE with BAMMA 32
The following press release was sent to MMATorch from BAMMA… BAMMA 32 is set to air live on FITE TV Friday, November 10 New York, NY – November 6, 2017 – BAMMA and FITE TV […]
ROUNDTABLE: Should the UFC book an immediate rematch between Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzeczyk?
Should the UFC book an immediate rematch between Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzeczyk? Why or why not? COLE HENRY, MMATorch Contributor I don’t think so. JJ was a dominant champ, but the fact is that […]
GARCIA’S TAKE: Garcia’s review of Bushido Battleground episode 4 on El Rey network
Family Business This week’s episode is showcasing both the 24 year-old Rodrigo “Pretty Boy” Reyes who has a MMA record of 1-1-0 and fights out of Ensenada Mexico and 23 year-old Hassan “Lebanese Assassin” Fakhreddine […]
HYDEN’S TAKE: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 186 and UFC 217
UFC 217 was this past weekend and it was a wild event full of surprising outcomes, including a triple-changer like the old Transformers toys where we saw three titles change hands in one night. Bellator […]
FS1 UFC 217 POSTFIGHT SHOW: Florian, Woodley and Weidman discuss Jedrzejczyk vs. Namajunas
The following quotes and videos are from tonight’s FS1 UFC 217 POSTFIGHT SHOW on FS1 hosted by Karyn Bryant, with Tyron Woodley, Kenny Florian and Chris Weidman providing analysis. Megan Olivi conducted interviews. UFC TONIGHT is the official weekly news and information show of the Ultimate […]
ROUNDTABLE: Are you in favor for or against instant replay in MMA and why?
Are you in favor for or against instant replay in MMA and why? COLE HENRY, MMATorch Contributor I am in favor. Why wouldn’t I be, or anybody for that matter? It can clear up botched […]
FS1 UFC 217 POSTFIGHT SHOW: Florian, Woodley and Weidman discuss Garbrandt vs. Dillashaw
The following quotes and videos are from tonight’s FS1 UFC 217 POSTFIGHT SHOW on FS1 hosted by Karyn Bryant, with Tyron Woodley, Kenny Florian and Chris Weidman providing analysis. Megan Olivi conducted interviews. UFC TONIGHT is the official weekly news and information show of the Ultimate […]
ROUNDTABLE: If you were starting an MMA promotion who would your top 3 signings be and why?
If you were starting an MMA promotion who would your top 3 signings be and why? (Conor McGregor is not an option) FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’d go with Nate Diaz, Stipe Miocic, and Joanna […]
FS1 UFC 217 POSTFIGHT SHOW: Florian, Woodley and Weidman discuss Bisping vs. St-Pierre
The following quotes and videos are from tonight’s FS1 UFC 217 POSTFIGHT SHOW on FS1 hosted by Karyn Bryant, with Tyron Woodley, Kenny Florian and Chris Weidman providing analysis. Megan Olivi conducted interviews. UFC TONIGHT is the official weekly news and information show of the Ultimate […]
GROCKE’S UFC 217 LIVE REPORT 10/4: Bisping vs. St-Pierre, Garbrandt vs. Dillashaw, Jedrzejczyk vs. Namajunas, Thompson vs. Masvidal, Hendricks vs. Costa
UFC 217 LIVE REPORT NOVEMBER 4, 2017 NEW YORK, NEW YORK AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON UFC FIGHT PASS, FOX SPORTS 1 AND PPV Keep it locked here all evening for live updates of […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Michael Bisping vs.Georges St-Pierre fight and why?
Who wins the Michael Bisping vs.Georges St-Pierre fight and why? SEAN COVINGTON, MMATorch Contributor Bisping because GSP has been out too long. Bisping has been in the cage with Anderson Silva and other great fighters […]
UFC 217 PREDICTIONS 11/4: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Madison Square Garden in New York, New York for UFC 216 on Saturday night. The main event features the return of Georges St-Pierre after a four year lay-off. The […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Cody Garbrandt vs. TJ Dillashaw fight and why?
Who wins the Cody Garbrandt vs. TJ Dillashaw fight and why? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Garbrandt by TKO late in the fourth round. I think Dillashaw’s movement and escapability will allow him […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Rose Namajunas fight and why?
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Rose Namajunas fight and why? ZACK HEYDORN, MMATorch Contributor Jedrzejczyk. I love her style and demeanor. She’s simply too quick and too strong for Namajunas. I think we’ll […]
UFC 217: Covington’s predictions for the Bisping vs. St-Pierre headlined main card
Main Card Paulo Costa vs Johny Hendricks Hendricks will be saying his goodbyes after this defeat or at least he should be. Hendricks lost the passion to fight and when you don’t love what you […]
ROUNDTABLE: Are you in favor for or against Demetrious Johnson fighting the Dillashaw-Garbrandt winner and why?
Are you in favor for or against Demetrious Johnson fighting the Dillashaw-Garbrandt winner and why? JOSHUA GARCIA, MMATorch Contributor I am not in favor of DJ fighting the Dillashaw-Garbrandt winner. This is not because DJ […]
UFC 217: Harris’s preview & predictions for Bisping vs. St-Pierre, Garbrandt vs. Dillashaw, Jedrzejczyk vs. Namajunas, Thompson vs. Masvidal, Hendricks vs. Borrachinha
The wait is over and it’s finally here. This Saturday at UFC 217 we finally see the return of Georges St-Pierre to go along with the most stacked card of the year. After a four […]
GROCKE’S BELLATOR 186 LIVE REPORT 11/3: Vassell vs. Bader, Ducote vs. Macfarlane, Dempsey vs. Ruth, Leite vs. Davis, Freeman vs. Awad
BELLATOR 186 LIVE REPORT NOVEMBER 3, 2017 UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA AT THE BRYCE JORDAN CENTER ON BELLATOR.COM AND SPIKE TV Keep it locked here all evening for live updates of Bellator 186. My name […]
KOULA’S TAKE: Why I can’t get excited for the return of GSP
Every sports fan has that moment they look back on was the pinnacle of their fandom. Canadians often point to Joe Carter winning the Jays their second consecutive World Series, Team Canada beating the Soviets […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Stephen Thompson vs. Jorge Masvidal fight and why?
Who wins the Stephen Thompson vs. Jorge Masvidal fight and why? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going to go with Thompson to win an extremely close decision. Masvidal is capable of wrecking anyone so I […]
BELLATOR 186 PREDICTIONS 11/3: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for the main card
Bellator MMA makes its way to the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania for Bellator 186 on Friday night. The main event features a light heavyweight title fight between Ryan Bader and Linton Vassell. […]
BELLATOR 186 PREDICTIONS: Covington’s predictions for the Bader vs. Vassell headlined main card
A grain of salt? You better get a whole plate ready to take this… Main card Zack Freeman vs Saad Awad I’m taking Saad; I gotta go with experience. Something’s telling me Awad has […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Johny Hendricks vs. Paulo Borrachinha fight and why?
Who wins the Johny Hendricks vs. Paulo Borrachinha fight and why? RICK MONSEY, MMATorch Contributor I used to be a big fan of Hendricks but now I’m more of an observer of the fall. He […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: 5 reasons to end your negativity on Bisping vs. St-Pierre this weekend
If you are anything like me, for the last few months you’ve certainly had a nasty taste in your mouth due to the announcement of Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre at UFC 217 for the […]