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HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan and BKFC 56 Results

December 4, 2023

By: Frank Hyden, MMATorch Senior Columnist UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan was this past weekend and it featured some big fights and finishes, though one finish was hard to watch. Who won and who […]

MMATorch Cast (6/9) Sanchez vs. Guida in the HOF, BJ Penn, Sage Nothcutt, Weidman, and Beat The Bookie results

June 10, 2019

MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos reacts to Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida being inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame, Dana White stating that BJ Penn will not get another UFC fight, White’s urging Sage […]

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MCGRATH: 12 things I learned this weekend in MMA

May 12, 2019

UFC 237 and Bellator 221 were much hyped and rightly so. Both cards delivered for the most part and the knockouts especially for Bellator were spectacular. Let’s dig in on 12 storylines from the weekend […]

NEW PODCAST: MMA Fight Picks w/ Aaron Weinbaum picking UFC 237 and Bellator 221

May 9, 2019

Aaron Weinbaum is back with an all-new MMA Fight Picks podcast. This week Aaron picks the top fights from UFC 237 and Bellator 221. Check out Aaronsayswhat.com for more from Aaron. Fights Aaron picks: UFC […]

THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 4/11: Ex-girlfriend files restraining order against BJ Penn claiming years of physical and sexual abuse, McGregor enters not guilty plea in cell phone smashing case, and more

April 11, 2019

Restraining order filed against BJ Penn Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn has had a restraining order filed against him by his former partner and mother of his children, Shealen Uaiwa, according to […]

2018 YEAR IN REVIEW: May sees UFC sign broadcast deal with ESPN

December 25, 2018

Follow @mikehiscoe Welcome to the fifth of twelve installments of the 2018 MMA year in review. In the series, we will look at the biggest stories and fights from each month and reflect on how […]

McGrath’s top 25 fights in UFC history: Part 4 (6-10)

November 14, 2018

We’re back with our countdown of the top 25 fights in UFC history. Be sure to check out part 1, part 2, and part 3 if you missed them. Be sure to come back tomorrow when we […]

WATCH: Charles Olivera gets submission over Clay Guida

June 9, 2018

Clay Guida came into the Octagon with his usual enthusiasm, but Charles Olivera quickly put an end to the excitement with a 1st round submission victory.   Cole Henry’s fight report:  Charles Oliveira vs. Clay […]

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 120: Harris’s preview & predictions for the Poirier vs. Pettis headlined main card

November 11, 2017

Last Saturday we got to witness the comeback of the of the best MMA fighter of all time, Georges St-Pierre and one of the best all-around events in UFC history. UFC 217 gave us for […]

ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Clay Guida vs. Joe Lauzon fight and why?

November 11, 2017

Who wins the Clay Guida vs. Joe Lauzon fight and why? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Lauzon by decision in a fairly lackluster fight. I just think Guida’s going to do everything he […]

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 120 PREDICTIONS: Covington’s predictions for the Poirier vs. Pettis headlined card

November 10, 2017

Prelims John Dodson vs. Marlon Moraes John Dodson gave DJ a run for his money but that was a while ago and he’s been trying to get back ever since. I believe Dodson will finally […]

UFC FIGHT NIGHT PRIMER 6/25: Ecochard’s preview of Chiesa vs. Lee Primer, B.J. Penn vs. Dennis Siver

June 23, 2017

The UFC has a fun Sunday night fight card lined up with two fighters inching towards a title shot at lightweight facing off when Michael Chiesa takes on “The Motown Phenom” Kevin Lee. Johny Hendricks […]

THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 3/30: Bellator’s Sanchez tells MMATorch about weight cutting strategies admits talk of rule changes (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)

March 30, 2017

Weight cutting has been a major part of MMA discussion in the past month, especially so after Khabib Nurmagomedov was forced to pull out the day before his scheduled fight with Tony Ferguson due to […]

5 YRS AGO – PENICK’S TAKE: UFC 137 continues Donald Cerrone’s surprising emergence as legitimate Lightweight Title challenger

October 31, 2016

Five years ago this week, Jamie Penick wrote an editorial on the emergence of Donald Cerrone. Check out the column and put it in perspective with how Cerrone has done since. Although he lost his […]

10 YRS AGO – UFC 64 FULL PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS: Anderson Silva challenging Franklin, plus Florian, Fitch, Guida, Kongo

October 13, 2016

10 Years Ago today MMATorch.com published a detailed preview of UFC 64 by Mike Jarsulik featuring the Middleweight Title fight that would change the course of the Middleweight Division for years to come. There are […]

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