BISHOP’S BREAKDOWN: UFC 230 Preview
This Saturday the UFC makes another trip to The Big Apple as UFC 230 takes place from Madison Square Garden. This card has been riddled by ups and downs for months. Dana White promised a […]
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ROUNDTABLE: Should UFC re-book Nate Diaz-Dustin Poirier fight?
Should UFC re-book Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz once Poirier is healthy or is there a better fight for Diaz in the near future? Cole Henry, MMATorch Live Events Reporter Yes, I think they should. […]
FREE PODCAST 10/15 – Monday Livecast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos and Monsey take stock of the fallout from UFC 229, examine the comparisons it has drawn to WWE, Nurmagomedov’s ultimatum to UFC, Rousey’s thoughts on the situation, more (122 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey take stock of the fallout of UFC 229 after a week of analysis. They examine the comparisons […]
Dustin Poirier injured, Diaz fight off
Create a mobile home screen button on your phone now for one-click access to MMATorch’s newly ramped up MMA coverage with the return of Mike Hiscoe, who is now managing editor of MMATorch. ANDROID USERS […]
MCGRATH: Fantasy booking a new UFC 230 main event
Create a mobile home screen button on your phone now for one-click access to MMATorch’s newly ramped up MMA coverage with the return of Mike Hiscoe, who is now managing editor of MMATorch. ANDROID USERS […]
Shevchenko-Eubanks title fight added to UFC 230
The UFC now has a title fight booked for UFC 230, and it’s surprising to say the least. As first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN, Valentina Shevchenko will take on Sijara Eubanks for the […]
FREE PODCAST 10/1 – Monday Livecast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos and Monsey preview Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor, discuss the main event-less UFC 230 card, social media barbs between Jones and Cormier, and Bellator 206 (115 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey give a mega-preview of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor, give their take on the main event-less UFC […]
UFC on FOX 30 Live Report
Devin Powell vs. Alvaro Herrera (Lightweight/155) Round 1: Sloppy fight early on. Herrera lands a hard body shot that knocks Powell to the ground but he’s right back up. Powell lands a hard kick to […]
UFC on FOX 30 Preview and Predictions
UFC on FOX 30 is an absolutely loaded card, coming your ways from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Cole Henry of MMATorch.com breaks down the entire main card, and picks the winner of every fight. Main Card (FOX) […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 197 and UFC on FOX 29
Bellator 197 and UFC on FOX 29 were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 197 GOOD- Kevin Ferguson Jr. submits Devon Brock Ferguson knocked Brock down, followed up with some more […]
FREE PODCAST 4/16 – Monday Livecast – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Vallejos and Monsey review UFC on Fox 29, preview UFC Fight Night 128, react to the UFC booking Holly Holm vs. Megan Anderson, discuss the MMA futures of Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, more (84 min)
SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC on Fox 29. They also give a preview of UFC Fight Night 128, react to […]
POLL: WHO WILL DUSTIN POIRIER FACE NEXT?
After dispatching of Justin Gaethje, who will Dustin Poirier face next? Who will Dustin Poirier face next? Conor McGregor Khabib Nurmagomedov Tony Ferguson Nate Diaz The winner of Lee/Barboza pollcode.com free polls […]
MMA NERD SPEED RECAP: A quick look back at UFC on Fox 29
Resident MMA NERD Rick Monsey gives his real-time review of UFC on FOX 29. Women’s strawweight Michelle Waterson vs. Cortney Casey The new “tale of the tape” graphic they use for the FOX cards is […]
UFC on Fox 29 FULL REPORT
UFC Fight Pass Early Prelims Bantamweight Luke Sanders(11-2) vs. Patrick Williams(8-5) Round 1: Long feeling out process to start the fight. Sanders lands a nice let hand that knocks Williams down, but he pops right […]
UFC on FOX 29 Full Card
UFC on FOX 29 will feature a main event between lightweights Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Poirier most recently defeated Anthony Pettis at UFC Fight Night 120 in November 2017. While Gaethje is coming off of […]
MMA NERD FIGHT: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje
In this new specialist column to MMATorch, Rick Monsey and an opposing NERD compete for ultimate MMA bragging rights. This week they pick the UFC on Fox 29 main event between Dustin Poirier and Justin […]
FLASHBACK: ROUNDTABLE: Will Conor McGregor’s hype train continue at UFC 178, or come to a halt against Dustin Poirier?
This Saturday, Dustin Poirier will take on Justin Gaethje at UFC on Fox 29. Back in Sept. of 2014, Poirier was the first true UFC test for the upstart Conor McGregor. In the roundtable from 2014, […]
SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/12: Bisping replaces Silva in UFC Fight 122 main event, Patricio Freire out of Bellator 188, Poirier wants rematch with Alvarez
Bisping replaces Silva in UFC Fight 122 main event Michael Bisping has agreed to step in for Anderson Silva on three weeks’ notice and will face Kelvin Gastelum in the main event at UFC Fight […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Dustin Poirier vs. Anthony Pettis and why?
Who wins the Dustin Poirier vs. Anthony Pettis and why? RICK MONSEY, MMATorch Contributor Dustin Poirier is going to beat Anthony Pettis. Poirier is on a good streak as he has strung together some impressive […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 120: Harris’s preview & predictions for the Poirier vs. Pettis headlined main card
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 […]
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 120 PREDICTIONS: Covington’s predictions for the Poirier vs. Pettis headlined card
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 […]
FS1 UFC TONIGHT Show Quotes and Videos: UFC Fight Night 120 Preview
New York – UFC TONIGHT was hosted by Kenny Florian and Daniel Cormier, with Karyn Bryant adding reports. The crew previewed the upcoming FS1 UFC FIGHT NIGHT: POIRIER VS. PETTIS and caught up with Dustin Poirier, […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 5/18: Demetrious Johnson tells Ronda Rousey to “grow the f— up” (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Demetrious Johnson offered some life advice to Ronda Rousey. Speaking to Sports Illustrated this week, Johnson was asked to share his thoughts on how he would handle losing after a five-year title reign and being […]
UFC 211 PREVIEW: Grocke’s Preview and Predictions including Miocic vs. Dos Santos for UFC Hvt. Title, Jedrzejczyk vs. Andrade for Strawweight Title
The UFC makes its way to the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas for UFC 211. Stipe Miocic defends his heavyweight title against Junior dos Santos in the main event of a stacked lineup. Each […]
UFC 211 PRIMER: Ecochard’s preview of Miocic vs. JDS for Heavyweight Title, Jedrzejczyk vs. Andrade, Maia vs. Masvidal, Edgar, Alvarez
Two title fights are headlining an exciting PPV on the night before Mother’s Day. This Saturday’s fight card features a heavyweight title bout that is also a rematch between champion Stipe Miocic defending against Junior […]