MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/5: Top Fighter Feuds in UFC History
Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]
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ROUNDTABLE: UFC 197’s Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones II and the most anticipated MMA fights in April
Which fights on the April schedule are you most anticipating, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Thankfully, I’ll be two months removed from the MMA high that was Gracie vs. Shamrock 3 and Kimbo Slice/Dada […]
Junior dos Santos says Ben Rothwell bout a “very important fight,” still believes he can be UFC Champion again
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos has had a rough stretch of fights spread out over a two-year stretch, losing two in violent fashion while edging out a questionable win in a poor fight […]
Mark Hunt wants rematches with top heavyweights after UFC Fight Night 85 win over Frank Mir
Mark Hunt’s win over Frank Mir this weekend at UFC Fight Night 85 gave him two straight victories for the first time since 2013. Now, he’s interested in avenging one of the losses he took […]
Junior dos Santos assesses UFC 198’s Werdum-Miocic title bout, believes Miocic “has an advantage”
“Werdum has evolved a lot, he impressed in the few times he fought. He has evolved a lot. His ground game is the best in the heavyweight division, no question about it. He has what […]
Junior dos Santos wants to fight three times in 2016, thinks win over Ben Rothwell could bring him back to the top
“After my last fight, I told Joe Silva I wanted to fight again soon and I was glad they were able to get me a fight quickly. I think it’s important to fight more frequently […]
Ben Rothwell vs. Junior dos Santos headlines UFC Fight Night 86 in Zagreb, Croatia
The UFC’s debut event in Zagreb, Croatia, is getting a heavyweight main event, with the UFC announcing on Monday that Ben Rothwell will face former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos on April 10. Rothwell […]
ROUNDTABLE: With Alistair Overeem finishing UFC deal, where and against whom will his next fight come?
Where and against whom will Alistair Overeem’s next fight come now that he’s finished his current UFC deal with a TKO win over JDS? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST Scott Coker, and God to a lesser […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC on Fox 17
UFC on FOX 17 was this past weekend, and it ended the year for the UFC with a bang. Let’s get right to it. UFC on FOX 17 GOOD: Randa Markos vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz Kowalkiewicz […]
UFC on Fox 17 Payroll: Overeem tops earnings with $542K payout, Champ dos Anjos takes home $300K
Alistair Overeem is now in an exclusive negotiating period with the UFC after completing his contract at UFC on Fox 17, and we have at least a basic idea of his starting point with the […]
Alistair Overeem thinks title fight could be next after UFC on Fox 17 win, but still plans on negotiating new deal
“My focus has been on this big fight. My entire focus was on it. When my entire focus is on training, I just do 100 percent that and nothing else. This is the new reality. […]
UFC on Fox 17 “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II” draws 2.28 million viewers in fast overnight ratings
Saturday’s UFC on Fox 17 broadcast drew 2.28 million viewers in the fast overnight ratings, according to a report from TV By The Numbers. The numbers are in line with overnight figures for the most […]
UFC on Fox 17 Post-Mortem: Penick and Hansen review “Dos Anjos-Cerrone II” event
After an action-packed UFC on Fox 17 event on Saturday night, MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick and MMATorch Columnist Rich Hansen discuss the results and ramifications out of the Orlando event. They break down Rafael dos […]
D. FOX: Rapid-fire reactions to UFC on Fox 17 “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II”
What the hell is with these quick finishes in title fights as of late? The last two title defenses in the UFC have gone a combined 79 seconds in what were expected to be competitive […]
UFC on Fox 17 Video: Overeem drops JDS, RDA demolishes Cerrone in Orlando
Saturday’s UFC on Fox 17 event featured two big finishes in the final two fights, with Alistair Overeem knocking out Junior dos Santos and Rafael dos Anjos retaining his title with a quick first round […]
UFC ON FOX 17 LIVE RESULTS: Penick’s round by round report for “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II” event
UFC ON FOX 17 DECEMBER 19, 2015 LIVE FROM ORLANDO, FLORIDA The final UFC show of 2015 hits Orlando tonight, with four fights coming to network television on the main card. Rafael dos Anjos sets […]
UFC ON FOX 17 PREVIEW: Penick’s quick thoughts and fight picks for “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone II” main card
UFC on Fox 17 caps off a great 2015 for the UFC, and the four-fight main card brings a few highly intriguing fights to network television. The final main card of the year brings us […]
Weigh-in results for UFC on Fox 17 “Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone” – Oliveira over by five pounds
Weigh-ins took place today for tomorrow’s UFC on Fox 17 event, and a couple key fighters had issues on the scale. Both Danny Castillo and Charles Oliveira missed weight on their first attempts, though they […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC on Fox 17’s Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem co-main event
Who wins the Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem co-main event at UFC on Fox 17, and how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The traveling MMA Columnist says: JDS overcomes some brutal shots from Ubereem […]
MMATorch Podcast 12/17/15: Penick and Ennis preview UFC on Fox 17, UFC’s Feb. fight announcements, more
MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick is joined once again by MMATorch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis to break down Saturday’s UFC on Fox 17 event from Orlando. They preview the card – featuring the Lightweight Title bout […]
Alistair Overeem says Junior dos Santos “did not want” UFC on Fox 17 bout, thinks title shot could be on the line
“What other people do is their business. But the fact is Junior did not want this fight. I had to push him a little bit to make this fight happen – a fight which, by […]
Junior dos Santos says winning “all that matters” against Alistair Overeem at UFC on Fox 17, eyes 2016 title fight
It’s been more than a year since we’ve seen Junior dos Santos in action, but the former UFC Heavyweight Champ returns on Saturday night at UFC on Fox 17. Facing Alistair Overeem, dos Santos is […]
Alistair Overeem entering UFC on Fox 17 on final contracted bout, reportedly plans to test free agency
Alistair Overeem is joining several other fighters in gambling on himself this weekend, fighting Junior dos Santos at UFC on Fox 17 on the final fight of his current UFC deal. According to a report […]