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ROUNDTABLE: What is MMA’s top commentary team?

October 21, 2018

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 […]

MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 5/1: McCarthy says fans are confusing and fighters are confused by inconsistent MMA rules (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)

May 1, 2017

One of the men who spearheaded the early UFC rulebook isn’t happy with the current fragmentation of the unified rules across various states. Speaking to MMA Junkie Radio recently, referee “Big” John McCarthy said that the […]

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MMA community heaps praise on Demetrious Johnson tying Anderson Silva’s record, but is he GOAT? (w/Keller’s Analysis)

April 18, 2017

Saturday night on Fox broadcast network, Demetrious Johnson tied Anderson Silva’s record with ten straight title defenses with a victory over Wilson Reis. Since then, the MMA community has been praising the accomplishment by the […]

FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/2: Jon Jones claims he is a new man who sees error of his ways and is ready to rebuild his career and reputation (w/Cervantes Analysis)

December 2, 2016

JONES IS READY TO PROVE HE HAS CORRECT HIS COURSE Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones commented this week on his life outside the octagon and his hopes for the future. The embattled fighter […]

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THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/17: Roy Nelson suspension issued for kicking at ref, Lyota Machida suspension issued for violation (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)

November 17, 2016

NELSON SUSPENDED FOR SHOVING MCCARTHY Roy Nelson will have to pay for his boot to the rump of referee John McCarthy back in September after all. MMAFighting reports that Nelson has been suspended nine-months and […]

FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 9/30: Alvarez belittles McGregor, fighters miss weight, Dana White blasts Roy Nelson, more

September 30, 2016

ALVAREZ NOT SHYING AWAY FROM VERBAL SPARRING WITH MCGREGOR Eddie Alvarez is not impressed with Conor McGregor’s performances. During the UFC 205 press conference, Alvarez was highly critical of McGregor’s will and stamina and claimed […]

Roy Nelson

SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 9/25: UFC decides whether to take action against Nelson for kicking ref last night, UFC bonuses, Cro Cop, Miller

September 25, 2016

“Big Country” Roy Nelson got a big win over “Bigfoot” Silva last night, but he also gave a big boot to Big John McCarthy in the moments after the fight. Nelson knocked Silva down with a […]

Roy Nelson says John McCarthy should have stopped fight sooner, that’s why he kicked him afterward (w/Cervantes Analysis)

September 25, 2016

Roy Nelson defeated Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva last night in Brazil, but the finish to the fight was highly controversial. Following the end of the fight, Nelson stood up looking disgusted with referee John McCarthy and […]

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