MMA YEAR IN REVIEW: October has Khabib vs. Conor chaos
Welcome to the tenth 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 things played […]
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ROUNDTABLE: MMATorch staff make bold predictions for 2019
Sean Covington, Columnist – Covington’s Corner My bold prediction for this year that an independent investigation from an outside source (government I guess?) will be launched into USADA, its testing process and results. It will […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/2: Dana White says Conor-Khabib 2 could happen in 2019, Jones wants to fight three times this year, and more
Dana Says UFC president Dana White ran into TMZ Sports this week and he more or less affirmed that UFC plans to book a Khabib Nurmagomedov-Conor McGregor rematch as soon as they are able to. […]
ROUNDTABLE: Is Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier 3 a fight you want to see? (UPDATED)
Is Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier 3 a fight you want to see? If so, at what weight? Cole Henry, Host – MMA Scope Podcast It is a fight that I would absolutely want to […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/31: Floyd Mayweather beats Tenshin, Horiguchi taps Bellator champ, Cormier talks next fight, and more
Mayweather makes easy work of Tenshin The surreal event that was Floyd Mayweather’s appearance for RIZIN in Japan went down Monday morning. In the main event of RIZIN 14 from Saitama, Japan, Floyd Mayweather met […]
MMA YEAR IN REVIEW: September sees Jon Jones cleared to return to UFC
Follow @mikehiscoe Welcome to the ninth 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 […]
NEW PODCAST: MMA Scope with Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen – RIZIN, Cerrone-McGregor, Cain Velasquez, and more
On the latest episode of MMA Scope, Cole Henry and Patrick Shaheen talk about the upcoming RIZIN card, a potential Cerrone-McGregor fight, Cain Velasquez, and the current events going on at MMATorch. NEXT: UFC 232 […]
MMA Year in Review – August: The hype begins for Conor vs. Khabib
Follow @mikehiscoe Welcome to the eighth 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 […]
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW: April sees Conor McGregor throw a dolly at Khabib’s bus, and more
Follow @mikehiscoe Welcome to the fourth 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 […]
MMATORCH YEAR END AWARDS: MMA Story of the Year
Welcome to the first of many MMATorch Awards for 2018. MMATorch staff have voted in a wide array of categories, with the top vote-getters receiving the awards. Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments […]
MCGRATH: Ranking the top ten lightweights in MMA
1. Khabib Nurmagomedov (UFC Lightweight Champion) Nurmagomedov, coming off a dominant win over Conor McGregor is the best lightweight in the world, and my #1 pound for pound fighter. At 27-0 and never being threatened […]
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW: February sees Holloway pull out of Edgar fight, Floyd Mayweather teases second McGregor fight, Chuck Liddell teases return against Tito Ortiz
Welcome to the second 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 things played […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/18: Anderson Silva fires back at GSP, talks Conor McGregor fight, Dominick Cruz out for a year, Jorge Masvidal looks to plan B after Nick Diaz says he’s not signed to fight
Follow @mikehiscoe Silva has big plans Anderson Silva has a clear plan for his next two fights. That includes beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 234 and then winning the middleweight championship before retiring. “I believe […]
POLL: Who should Al Iaquinta fight next?
Al Iaquinta shocked many fans (and his opponent) when he defeated Kevin Lee Saturday night. What should be next for “Raging Al”? Cast your vote below and let us know if you have a different […]
NEW PODCAST: MMATorch Today with David McGrath – UFC 233 should be scrapped, Holloway as best featherweight ever, and more
In the 12/11 edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath talks how UFC 233 should just be scrapped to load up the Brooklyn card, more drama at welterweight, and Max Holloway as the best featherweight ever. […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/11: Kavanagh may not train McGregor for next fight, Woodley interested in fighting Covington, ONE to sign deal with Turner, more
John Kavanagh not keen on training Conor for another fight Conor McGregor’s longtime coach John Kavanagh says he would need some convincing from McGregor in order to agree to help him train for another fight. […]
ROUNDTABLE: Is Max Holloway the greatest featherweight of all-time?
Is Max Holloway the greatest featherweight of all time? If not Holloway, then who is? David McGrath, Host – MMATorch Today Podcast My initial response is to say Jose Aldo because of his ten year […]
MONDAY POLL: Who do you consider the greatest featherweight of all-time?
Many, including Joe Rogan consider Max Holloway to be the greatest featherweight of all-time. Holloway thinks Aldo still holds that crown. Others may say Conor McGregor since he beat them both? Who do you think […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/10: Khabib Nurmagomedov granted continuance, Holloway still thinks Aldo is greatest ever, McGregor impressed with Holloway’s win, and more
Follow @mikehiscoe Khabib granted continuance by Nevada Commission Just as Conor McGregor was last week, Khabib Nurmagomedov has been granted a continuance by the Nevada Athletic Commission for his hearing regarding his part in the […]
“Toronto cold is no joke”: UFC 231 pre-fight press conference recap
The presser started with the introduction of the main event talents in champion Max Holloway and challenger Brian Ortega. Both fighters noticeably were quite bundled up in heavy winter jackets seeing that the two competitors are […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/5: Conor McGregor granted continuance for Nevada commission hearing, Greg Hardy booked for UFC debut on same card as Rachael Ostovich, and more
McGregor granted continuance from NAC Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov were scheduled to face the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Monday Dec. 10 for a hearing stemming from their post-fight brawl at UFC 229. McGregor’s […]
ROUNDTABLE: Is losing Sage Nortcutt to ONE a big loss for UFC?
Is the Sage Northcutt to ONE Championship signing a big loss for UFC? Should they have done more to keep him? Sean Covington, Columnist – Covington’s Corner Sage Northcutt is one of the most overrated […]
NEW PODCAST: MMA Torch Today with David McGrath 12/2 – Weekend events, Sage Northcutt, Chuck-Tito PPV buys and more
In the latest edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath discusses Bellator weekend events, Sage Northcutt signing with ONE, Wilder vs. Fury, the proposed four man unofficial lightweight tourney, Chuck and Tito PPV buys, and the […]
REPORT: Jose Aldo, Cub Swanson to fight in rematch at UFC 233 (Updated)
UPDATE: Cub Swanson sent out a tweet Monday saying that he won’t be ready for UFC 233 and proposed a Feb. 17 fight on ESPN. I love this fight but unfortunately somebody spoke too soon. […]
Dana White proposes unofficial lightweight tournament featuring Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson
UFC’s lightweight division is very much up in the air right now as we await Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor’s date in front of the Nevada Athletic Commission. A lengthy suspension for either fighter could […]