UFC 205 CONTESTS: Prediction And Betting Games Are Live!
After a short hiatus, we’re back for UFC 205 and what an event to return for! It’s been a 20 year battle, but the UFC finally makes it’s long awaited return to New York this […]
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ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1 of 2): Predict how Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor will play out at UFC 205
Predict how Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor will play out on Saturday night at UFC 205… CHRISTOPHER KING, MMATorch contributor If Eddie Alvarez is smart, he should attack like a wild dog from the opening […]
TOP FIVE LIST: Top Five Moments from UFC 205 Fighters including Woodley, McGregor, Jedrzejczyk, Alvarez
The following at the Top Five Moments from UFC 205 Fighters… 5. Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard 2 I’m biased here and I won’t try to hide it. This is my favorite fight of all […]
UFC 205 POLL: Predict the outcome of Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor
Predict the outcome of Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor at UFC 205 Alvarez via KO early Alvarez via KO late Alvarez via tapout early Alvarez via tapout late Alvarez via judges’ decision McGregor via judges’ […]
UFC 205 PRIMER – Ecochard’s Preview & Predictions: Alvarez vs. McGregor, Woodley vs. Thompson, Weidman vs. Romero, plus all prelims
One of the biggest cards ever is here with some serious historical importance. Three title fights stacked with some intense preliminary bouts, all for the first time in Madison Square Garden in New York City […]
EXCLUSIVE: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin says whether he’s more looking forward to McGregor-Alvarez or Rousey-Nunes
WWE Superstar “Stone Cold” Steve Austin says he’s looking forward to both Conor McGregor’s next fight and Ronda Rousey’s next fight. He’s concerned about Rousey and whether the sport has passed her by, but also […]
UFC 205 PREVIEW: Peterson’s fight-by-fight preview of Saturday’s show headlined by Alvarez vs. McGregor, Woodley vs. Thompson
It is finally upon us. It’s the biggest card that the UFC has ever put on and that includes UFC 100 and 200. This card is more stacked than any other card ever and you […]
MONDAY TRIVIA: Conor McGregor has already held two title belts in one organization, but in what year was that?
QUESTION: Conor McGregor attempts to make history this weekend in New York at UFC 205, looking to defeat Eddie Alvarez and become the first two weight champion in UFC history? He previously did the exact […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1): Which top fighter from a previous UFC era would you most like to see in their prime against a top star in today’s scene?
Which top fighter from a previous UFC era would you most like to see in their prime against a top star in today’s scene, and who do you think would win? Michael Grocke, MMATorch contributor […]
MEDIA & BUSINESS: Why the UFC should embrace debate with the controversial sports commentator Skip Bayless
Why the UFC should embrace debate with Skip Bayless On the two days prior to the UFC’s historic debut at Madison Square Garden, the UFC’s television partner will also present its newest show “Undisputed” from […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/5: Bisping doesn’t want to fight Romero due to lingering steroid benefits (w/Cervantes Analysis)
BISPING WILL FIGHT ANYONE, ANYWHERE, EXCEPT… Though he claimed he would fight anyone, anywhere, at anytime, UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping has recently been making headlines for all the fights he will not accept. Bisping […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/4: Eddie Alvarez sees beating McGregor as easy and part of cementing legacy (w/Cervantes Analysis)
ALVAREZ READY TO SOLIDIFY HIS LEGACY UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez said during the UFC 205 media conference call this week he plans to not only beat Conor McGregor at UFC 205, but build a […]
MMATorch Rankings – November 2016
The following are the MMATorch Rankings as of Nov. 1, 2016. These rankings are a composite of nine MMATorch contributors’ rankings in each division. Thanks to MMATorch contributor Michael Hiscoe for compiling the ratings votes from each […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/3: Bisping suddenly cannot fight Souza or anyone on short notice (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Michael Bisping continues to send mixed signals regarding his immediate fighting future. A week after claiming that he had been approached to take a fight with Georges St-Pierre, Bisping went of UFC Tonight on Wednesday […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 2 of 2): What are leading contenders for Fight of the Year so far in 2016? Lawler vs. Condit? Diaz vs. McGregor?
What are your top three or four candidates for Fight of the Year so far this year? CHRISTOPHER KING, MMATorch contributor No. 1 for me was Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit. Condit won that damn fight, […]
MEDIA & BUSINESS: Quantitative analysis of the drawing power of UFC titles over the last five years
UFC 205 is just around the corner. The historic card will not only be the UFC debut in New York City, but it will also be an extravaganza showcasing three title fights. The current importance […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1 of 2): What are leading contenders for Fight of the Year so far in 2016? Bisping vs. Silva? Diaz vs. McGregor? Tate vs. Holm?
What are your top three or four candidates for Fight of the Year so far this year? MATTHEW PETERSON, MMATorch contributor 3. Michael Bisping vs. Anderson Silva. Slight decline from Silva, but huge performance and […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 2 of 2): What are the top three picks for Fighter of the Year so far in 2016? Cruz? Alvarez? Diaz? McGregor?
Who are your top three or four candidates for Fighter of the Year so far this year, and why them above other top considerations? ADAM TINDAL, MMATorch contributor My top three fighters of the year […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 10/25: New York State Athletic Commission tells McGregor what NAC says goes, Rogan, Good, Faber (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
MCGREGOR PUNISHMENT Conor McGregor may not be happy with his punishment from the Nevada Athletic Commission, but he may be forced to comply if he wants to stay in good graces with the State of […]
HYDEN: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 162, and thoughts on Conor McGregor giving up a title
Bellator 162 was this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. BELLATOR 162 GOOD – Hisaki Kato stops A.J. Matthews: This was a pretty close fight. Matthews hurt Kato but didn’t follow up and allowed him to […]
SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 10/23: Changes at the NAC, Jose rethinking retirement, Jones supplement news (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
While it was the Nevada Athletic Commission handing out the punishment to Conor McGregor two weeks ago, it looks like it may be McGregor who has the last laugh. After nine years as chair of […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 10/22: Bisping fires back at Henderson and says judges got it right, Anderson Silva endorses Hillary (w/Analysis)
UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping fired back at Dan Henderson’s criticism of the UFC 204 decision that saw Bisping emerge victorious in a closely contested bout. Earlier this week, Henderson expressed his disdain in a […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 10/21: Conor wants to get pictures taken with two UFC belts before one is taken (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
MCGREGOR SAYS HE’D RELINQUISH A TITLE AFTER ALL It may not take as much manpower as originally thought to get Conor McGregor to give up one of his two UFC championships should he leave UFC […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 2 of 2): Who are the top three talkers and worse three talkers when it comes to hyping their fights?
TOPIC: Rank the top three relatively big name talkers in MMA today in terms of their effectiveness at boosting the drawing power of their fights and increasing fan interest. Then, on the flip side, who […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 3 of 3): Who would you most have wanted GSP to fight if he had another UFC fight soon? McGregor? Diaz? Someone else?
Who would you most have wanted GSP to fight if he had another UFC fight soon? Matt Ecochard, MMATorch contributor GSP should take a money fight against Anderson Silva in his return (a fight that […]