UFC Fight Night 1/20/2021 Review
Omari Akhmedov vs. Tom Breese Middleweight Fight This fight started at a million miles an hour. Breese went for a guillotine as soon as the fight started, but Akhmedov slipped out of it. The rest […]
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HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 226 and UFC 242
Bellator 226 and UFC 242 were this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 226 and UFC 242 Bellator 226 GOOD- Daniel Carey submits Gaston […]
MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans – Vallejos and Monsey review UFC 242, preview Gaethje vs. Cerrone, more
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 242. They preview the anticipated main event between Justin Gaethje and Donald Cerrone. They react to the […]
UFC 242 LIVE REPORT: Real-time results and analysis Nurmagomedov-Poirier
UFC 242 September 7, 2019 The Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ESPN+, FX, ESPN+ PPV UFC 242 LIVE REPORT Early Prelims (UFC Fight Pass) Don Madge def. Fares Ziam via Unanimous Decision […]
The MMA and Sports Betting Podcast: UFC 242, Bellator 226
On episode three of the MMA and Sports Betting Podcast, Michael Grocke gives his picks for UFC 242, and Bellator 226. Mike also throws in some NFL picks for opening weekend. SUBSCRIBE TO THE MMATORCH […]
Prediction: Who wins between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier?
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier will fight in a lightweight unification bout at UFC 242. Who will win? Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier predictions. Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist My gut is saying that Poirier is […]
UFC 242 PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 9/07: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
The UFC continues its international tour with a stop at The Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for UFC 242. The main event takes place in the lightweight division where Khabib Nurmagomedov and […]
POLL! Who wins between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier?
Who wins between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier? On Saturday, at UFC 242, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier will face off in a lightweight title unification bout. Who will win? Who wins between Khabib Nurmagomedov […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Shenzhen
UFC Shenzhen was this past weekend and featured a bigtime title victory. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC Shenzhen GOOD- Mizuki Inoue vs. Wu Yanan Lots of striking in this one, with Inoue getting […]
RATE THE POSTER: UFC 242 edition
UFC 242 will take place on Sept. 7, but the poster for the event was just released. What do you think of it? Vote below. The UFC has released the poster for UFC 242. UFC […]
REPORT: Two major fights in the works for UFC 242
UFC 242 will reportedly be boosted by a women’s flyweight fight between Joanne Calderwood and Andrea Lee, and a lightweight bout between Paul Felder and Edson Barboza. Not only will UFC 242 have a very […]
WATCH: UFC 242 press conference
UFC 242 will take place on September 7, 2019 at du Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The main event will be a lightweight unification fight between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Dustin […]
ROUNDTABLE: What Should Tony Ferguson do next?
Aaron Weinbaum, Aaronsayswhat.com Fight either Dustin, Khabib, or Conor. Sean Covington, MMATorch Contributor Tony Ferguson should just sit and wait for Dana White to make the fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Other than that, I suppose […]
MMATorch Cast (6/5) Looking back on double-champ pursuits
MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos takes a look back at when the history of fights with one fighting looking to become the “Champ-Champ.” Fights discussed: Georges St-Pierre vs BJ Penn Conor McGregor vs Eddie Alvarez […]
MMATorch Cast (6/4) Dustin vs. Khabib official, more MMA retirements, Bec is back
MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos gives his take on why UFC 242 is a very important pay-per-view for Khabib Nurmagomedov, and a possible fight with GSP. Another day, another MMA retirement, and Bec Rawlings returns […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier set for UFC 242
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Dustin Poirier set for UFC 242n Abu Dhabi, on September 7. It has long been speculated, but it is now official. The UFC announced that lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will face interim […]
Nate Diaz: I’m just done with the 155 thing
Nate Diaz has opinions! One of those takes, is that he is done fighting in the UFC’s lightweight division, because he “did everything, beat everybody.” In an appearance on “Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show” Diaz proclaimed […]
MMATorch Cast (6/2) Khabib vs. Dustin?
MMATorch managing editor Robert Vallejos is joined by Rick Monsey to discuss the potential UFC lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByNgiIWBh9g/?utm_source=ig_embed Listen to “MMATorch Cast (6/1)” on Spreaker. MCGRATH-Sunday thoughts from […]
MCGRATH-Sunday thoughts from the week in MMA: Gustafsson retires, Anthony Smith’s next fight, McGregor, Andy Ruiz, more
News and notes from the week in combat sports Gustaffson retires. Alexander Gustaffson allegedly retired from MMA yesterday after another defeat in front of his home country. Gus should reset and look for greener pastures. […]
MCGRATH: ‘Cowboy’ refuses to ride off into the sunset
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and his outright refusal to ride into the sunset is the best story in all of MMA right now. Cerrone parading his son around the octagon after yet another impressive win was […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 4/20: Khabib Nurmagomedov on Dustin Poirier, ‘we have to fight,’ Conor McGregor participates in boxing club exhibition, Overeem eyeing Volkov after UFC St. Petersburg win, and more
‘I have to maul him’ After Dustin Poirier’s impressive and entertaining win over Max Holloway at UFC 236, fans were more than ready to see him unify the lightweight title with Khabib Nurmagomedov as soon […]
HENRY: Poirier vs. Nurmagomedov, Adesanya vs. Whittaker, and other fights to make next after UFC 236
Dustin Poirier def. (C/FW) Max Holloway for Interim UFC Lightweight Championship For Dustin Poirier, the top of the mountain is now in sight. He’s reached the final base camp before the final push, and unless […]
ROUNDTABLE: Are there more fights for Max Holloway at lightweight?
Are there any fights you’d like to see from Max Holloway at 155 or should he go back to 145? Patrick Shaheen, Host – MMA Scope Podcast I think Max learned that the grass isn’t […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 236
UFC 236 was this past weekend and it featured two interim title fights. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC 236 GOOD- Nikita Krylov submits Ovince Saint Preux OSP gassed out in the first round, which […]
ROUNDTABLE: Was Adesanya vs. Gastelum Fight of the Year? Where does it rank all-time?
Was Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum the Fight of the Year so far? If not, what was and where does it rank on an all-time list? Patrick Shaheen, Host – MMA Scope Podcast I have […]