ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Fedor Emelianenko and Frank Mir
FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Contributor I think Fedor wins, but I’m a big Fedor fan so I’m biased. I know he’s nowhere what he used to be, but I think he matches up well with Mir. […]
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MMA NERD PREDICTION: Frank Mir vs. Fedor Emelianenko edition
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Frank Mir This Saturday, Bellator 198 features the next phase in the Heavyweight Grand Prix with Fedor Emelianenko facing off against Frank Mir. This is a marquee heavyweight battle between two legends. It’s like […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 195 and UFC 222
Bellator 195 and UFC 222 were both this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 195 GOOD/BAD- Juan Archuleta vs. William Joplin This was an okay fight. Archuleta won the decision and he controlled […]
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 […]
Bellator 192 LIVE RESULTS
Joey Davis def. Ian Butler via KO (spinning back kick) at :39 of Round 1 And THIS is how we "kick off" #Bellator192 Prelims. Dance it off @Joeyblackice! Tune in now on our mobile app! […]
MMATORCH INTERVIEW: Aaron Pico talks preparation, expectations, and boxing aspirations
On Jan. 20, touted MMA prospect Aaron Pico will take on veteran fighter Shane Kruchten at Bellator 192. Our own Robert Vallejos conducted a phone interview with Pico prior his fight against Kruchten. Pico discusses his […]
Bellator announces John McCarthy’s move to the broadcasting booth (With Vallejos’ analysis)
Bellator MMA has announced that iconic MMA referee “Big” John McCarthy will be joining the broadcast booth; effectively ending his officiating career. In what could signify the end of an era, Bellator MMA has announced […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/20: Khabib Nurmagomedov says his weight is “perfect” heading in to UFC 219 (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Sure, Khabib. We believe you (wink, wink). At the UFC 219 media lunch, Khabib Nurmagomedov worked to convince skeptics that his weight cut for UFC 219 was on pace and going well. At the lunch, […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26
Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26 were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 190 GOOD- Carlos Miranda vs. Mihail Nica Miranda completely dominated this fight. He controlled things and […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST: Holly Holm’s coach predicts a victory against Cyborg at UFC 219 (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
The heat just got turned up on UFC 219. In an interview with Submission Radio, Holly Holm’s coach, Mike Winkeljohn, predicted a knockout win for Holm against Cris Cyborg. In the interview, Winkeljohn said, “You […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/8: UFC interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson, out indefinitely after elbow surgery (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Tony Ferguson is going to have to wait for the payday of his life. Just a few weeks ago, Ferguson was the front-runner to take on Conor McGregor in a championship unification bout in the […]
HYDEN’S TAKE: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 189, TUF 26 Finale, and UFC 218
Bellator 189, The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale, and UFC 218 were all this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 189 GOOD – David Rickels vs. Adam Piccolotti: This fight was fine. It was […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/5: Luke Rockhold dismisses Georges St. Pierre as a fighter in the middleweight division and positions himself for a title fight against the “real” champion, Robert Whittaker (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Luke Rockhold isn’t sold on Georges St. Pierre as the UFC middleweight champion. In fact, he doesn’t seem to believe that St. Pierre belongs in the middleweight division at all. On The MMA Hour yesterday, […]
ROUNDTABLE: How would you rank the fighters competing in Bellator’s Heavyweight Tournament with “1” having the best chance of winning and “8” having the least chance?
How would you rank the fighters competing in Bellator’s Heavyweight Tournament with “1” having the best chance of winning and “8” having the least chance? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist First off, I think it’s ridiculous […]
BELLATOR NEWS: Jake Hager, FKA WWE’s Jack Swagger signs with Bellator
The following pres release was sent MMATorch from Bellator MMA… JAKE HAGER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WWE’S JACK SWAGGER, SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH BELLATOR MMA LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has […]
BELLATOR NEWS: Bellator announces Heavyweight Tournament
Bellator’s heavyweight title has been stagnant for quite some time. In fact, it’s pretty much been stagnant since its inception. Initially won by Cole Konrad and defended just once. The title was then vacant for […]
BELLATOR NEWS: “Rampage” Jackson signs multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA
The following pres release was sent MMATorch from Bellator MMA… QUINTON ‘RAMPAGE’ JACKSON SIGNS EXCLUSIVE MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH BELLATOR MMA LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight deal with Quinton “Rampage” […]
BELLATOR MMA launches global next generation mobile app
The following press release was sent to MMATorch from Bellator MMA… THE COMPREHENSIVE DESTINATION FOR ALL THINGS BELLATOR NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD LOS ANGELES – Fans can now take Bellator with them wherever they go with […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST: 10/25: UFC open to digital platform, Lampley thinks Mayweather threw rounds against McGregor, Bellator considering five round main events, White says Mayweather-McGregor did 6.7MM buys
UFC open to digital platform Dana White spoke to the Wall Street Journal on a podcast, The Unnamed Podvideocast, about the current state of negotiations regarding a new broadcasting partner. The UFC’s contract with FOX […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 9/28: Bellator considering heavyweight tournament, Garbrandt to fight Johnson, Bisping says he’d fight Cormier
Bellator considering heavyweight tournament Scott Coker spoke to mmajunkie.com about the possibility of a heavyweight tournament. While he likes the idea of a tournament, he first wants to crown a champion. “I think we will […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 9/26: Bellator tops the UFC in weekend ratings, The Professional Fighters League closes out 2017 with charity event, Ray Borg finally talks about illness
Bellator tops the UFC in weekend ratings Dave Meltzer of MMA Fighting reports Bellator topped the UFC in ratings this past weekend. UFC Fight Night 117 headlined by Ovince Saint Preux vs. Yushin Okami averaged […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 9/20: Carlos Condit to fight in the UFC again?, Lima to defend title against MacDonald, ONE announces super fight, Liddell comments on Jones
Carlos Condit to fight in the UFC again? Former UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit wants to fight again. He hasn’t fought since getting submitted by Demian Maia in the first round at UFC on FOX […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 9/7: ‘Cyborg’ granted professional boxing license, Mayweather vs. McGregor gate and UK PPV numbers, Donald Cerrone to headline UFC Fight Night 118
Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino granted professional boxing license in California Cristiane Justino Venâncio, commonly referred to by her ring name Cris Cyborg, was granted a boxing license in the state of California. The current UFC Featherweight […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 8/31: White claims Mayweather-McGregor did 6.5MM buys, McGregor wants third fight against Diaz at 155, Diaz’s coach wants $20-30 MM for McGregor fight
Dana White claims Mayweather vs. McGregor did 6.5 million PPV buys In a conversation posted on Instagram, UFC President Dana White said that the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight did 6.5 million pay-per-view buys. […]
GROCKE’S BELLATOR 182 LIVE REPORT 8/25: Koreshkov vs. Njokuani, Ward vs. Gonzalez, McKee vs. Tugman, Ellen vs. Arteaga
BELLATOR 182 LIVE REPORT AUGUST 25, 2017 VERONA, NEW YORK AT THE TURNING STONE CASINO AND RESORT ON BELLATOR.COM AND SPIKE TV Bellator is back after an extended break with Bellator 182. The event […]