ROUNDTABLE: Does Joe Rogan detract from UFC broadcasts?
After UFC 240, Joe Rogan’s commentary was as big of story as any of the fights. Does he detract from UFC broadcasts? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist Yes. As much as I like Rogan and […]
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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 […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/20: Cat Zingano’s appeal over toe to eye denied, Yushin Okami signs with ONE, and more
Follow @mikehiscoe Toe defense a no-go Cat Zingano lost her UFC 232 fight to Megan Anderson in an unfortunate and unique way. Anderson threw a high kick in the first round and her toe went […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/28: Joe Rogan comments on Greg Hardy, Bader on UFC return, Mario Yamasaki on taking time away to avoid Dana White
Joe Rogan comments on the UFC debut of Greg Hardy One of the more interesting and talked about moments of the year so far has been the debut of former NFL player, Greg Hardy. Most […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/10: Tito Ortiz wants one more fight with Chael Sonnen, Jimmy Smith talks UFC release, and more
Follow @mikehiscoe Tito-Chael II There has been a bit of a Twitter back and forth between Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen as of late, and there may, in fact, be another fight between the two […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/28: Jon Jones says he’ll never fight Cormier at heavyweight, Cormier relinquishes light heavyweight title, and more
Follow @mikehiscoe No heavyweight for Jones Jon Jones is one of the most successful light heavyweights of all time. Since early in his reign, many have asked if and even assumed that he would one […]
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW: March sees the loss of a UFC behind the scenes mainstay, and Ronda Rousey give an awkward TV interview
Welcome to the third 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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: What is MMA’s top commentary team?
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 […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 8/30: Rogan on Jon Jones, Rousey & Browne marry, Derrick Lewis a hero, Aldo wants be a boxer, Berto wants to be an MMA fighter, Ferguson-Lee headline
Rogan critical of Jon Jones Joe Rogan was very critical of Jon Jones after the news broke of Jones’ potential USADA violation. On a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan had this […]
SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 7/30: Jones looked like a new person in victory, Rogan apologizes for post-fight interview (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
When Jon Jones was announced as the undisputed UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion last night, he fell to his knees and wept, embracing the moment and likely reflecting back on the past two years of his life […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 3/28: California State Athletic Commission taking a serious look at weight-cutting in MMA (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) is taking a serious look at weight-cutting in MMA. Marc Raimondi at MMA Fighting has reported on a study conducted by the CSAC on 82 fighters who fought in […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/21: GSP’s coach pinpoints two specific opponents he’d like to see face GSP on his return (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
According to Georges St. Pierre’s coach, GSP’s return to fighting will be anywhere but the division he dominated for so many years. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on “The MMA Hour” yesterday, Firas Zahabi said that he […]
MEDIA & BUSINESS: Is lackluster UFC 208 event another sign that a rebranded Paramount Network-backed Bellator could take more market share? Plus new UFC announce team
In the same timeframe that UFC 208 presented an uninspiring lineup that ultimately resulted in an underwhelming card, Bellator MMA is riding a wave of positive momentum. The question remains: Can Bellator capitalize? While it is […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/14: Joe Rogan says whether he expects Rousey to fight again, suggests gameplan (w/Cervantes Analysis)
With the latest headlines surrounding the prospect of a Mayweather vs. McGregor match, it seems the MMA World has all but forgotten about the future of longtime Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey. After suffering her […]
THE SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT 1/8: Mike Goldberg comments on his departure from UFC, thanks fighters and supporters
Last weekend at UFC 207, we heard the final broadcast for UFC veteran lead play-by-play announcer, Mike Goldberg. Since making his debut at UFC Japan: Ultimate Japan on Dec. 21, 1997 in Yokohama, Japan, his voice […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/7: Ferguson declares plans to one-up Conor McGregor, Rogan on Rousey (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
TONY FERGUSON PLANS TO ONE-UP MCGREGOR A week ahead of when Conor McGregor plans on making history by being the first UFC fighter to hold two championships at the same time, Tony Ferguson made known […]
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 […]
10 YRS AGO: Keller’s UFC Fight Night Report (10-10-06) headlined by Ken Shamrock vs. Tito Ortiz on Spike TV
Ten years ago tonight was a heavily hyped UFC Fight Night headlined by long-time rivals Ken Shamrock and Tito Ortiz, which aired live on Spike TV. The following is the report I published at MMATorch.com that night. KELLER’S […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 9/26: UFC 205 line-up speculation all over the place a day before major press conference on NYC show
UFC 205 MAIN EVENT STILL NOT CLEAR We’re a day away from the official UFC 205 press conference announcing (presumably) the full card and main event and there’s no more clarity a day prior than […]
MEDIA & BUSINESS: An evaluation of the online coverage of C.M. Punk, should UFC refrain from interviewing knocked out fighters?
When Mickey Gall submitted C.M. Punk in dominate fashion at UFC 203, the collective MMA community felt assured in proclaiming, “I told you that would happen!” Correctly predicting the outcome of a fight with a […]
THE SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT 9/11: What did Joe Rogan and Dana White say about his future? Could Bellator be next for Punk? More
This week’s edition of the Sunday Supplement takes an in depth look at C.M. Punk’s debut at UFC 203 and his possible future in MMA. What’s next for CM Punk? Last night saw C.M. Punk […]
SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST: What Punk told Gall after their fight, what Gall told Punk during weigh-ins, plus much more UFC 203 follow-up
WHAT PUNK TOLD GALL AFTER THE FIGHT UFC 203 left us with no shortage of talking points, but one bit of conversation we weren’t immediately privy to was the conversation in the cage between Mickey […]
MMATorch Daily Top FIve 8/13: Chris Hunt’s “Top Five Annoying Things About Today’s MMA”
MMA is full of fantastic moments, jaw-dropping action, intriguing background stories, and amazing highlights. But it is far from a sport without controversy, or the finished article. It is a relatively new sport, but one […]
Dominick Cruz says he’d be interested in becoming UFC color commentator, perhaps filling Rogan’s slot
Even though he is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion, Dominick Cruz has his sights set on the next chapter of his life. In an interview with Champions.co, when asked if Cruz will make a move […]