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MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/9: Top Fights to Make in UFC’s Welterweight Division

August 9, 2016

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 […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/4: Top MMA Quotes of the Week

August 4, 2016

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 […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five: Best MMA Fights on August 2016 Schedule

August 3, 2016

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 […]

Carlos Condit thinks UFC on Fox 21 opponent Demian Maia a “phenomenal fighter” who has “been playing it safe”

August 2, 2016

“The fight with [Demian] Maia, it’s a tough fight. He’s a tough match-up for anybody, but that being said, it gets me back into title contention. I beat Demian Maia, I’m the no. 1 contender, […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five 7/22: Top MMA Stories of the Week

July 22, 2016

Welcome to MMATorch’s new 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 […]

Carlos Condit says UFC 195 was one of his greatest experiences: “Being in pain. That’s f***ing being alive, man”

July 21, 2016

“It was never a question of whether or not I still had it in me. The question was whether or not my heart would be in it going forward, and the answer is that I just […]

Carlos Condit vs. Demian Maia shifted from UFC 202 to main event of UFC on Fox 21 in Vancouver

July 19, 2016

The UFC on Fox 21 event in Vancouver next month now has its main event, as the UFC announced on Tuesday that the Carlos Condit vs. Demian Maia bout, previously announced for UFC 202 in […]

Carlos Condit decides against retirement, returns to face Demian Maia at UFC 202 this August

June 28, 2016

After a split decision loss to UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler in January, Carlos Condit was actively considering retirement. The longtime veteran has been thinking ahead on his future health, and didn’t want to keep […]

ROUNDTABLE: Should Demian Maia get a Welterweight Title fight after his UFC 198 win?

May 20, 2016

Should Demian Maia get a Welterweight Title fight next after his latest win at UFC 198? If not, why? And what fight would you book him in next instead? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST I hate […]

Demian Maia makes another call for UFC Welterweight Title shot after UFC 198 win over Matt Brown

May 16, 2016

“I think in this division, I have the longest sequence of victories, more than Woodley. So, mathematically, I think I’m the one that deserves to fight for the title. But it doesn’t depend on me. […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/16: Top Takeaways From UFC 198 “Werdum vs. Miocic”

May 16, 2016

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 […]

UFC 198 Video: Highlights of Demian Maia and Thiago Santos’ stoppage wins on FS1 prelims

May 16, 2016

Demian Maia and Thiago Santos scored decisive and dominant finishes on Saturday night on the Fox Sports 1 prelims for UFC 198, taking out Matt Brown and Nate Marquardt, respectively. The Fox Sports 1 post-fight […]

UFC 198 Undercard Results: Cris “Cyborg” Justino wins UFC debut, Brazilians score big wins in Curitiba

May 15, 2016

Cris “Cyborg” Justino made a successful UFC debut on Saturday night, taking out Leslie Smith in just over a minute at UFC 198. The TKO win came with only slight controversy, as Smith complained afterward […]

D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC 198 “Werdum vs. Miocic”

May 12, 2016

We almost made it to the card without any major injuries… and then Anderson Silva has to have his gallbladder act up. Bummer. Then again, I don’t know why I’m lamenting that on a preview […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/12: Top MMA Quotes of the Week

May 12, 2016

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 […]

Demian Maia thinks UFC has been trying to use him as a “stepping stone,” wants title fight with UFC 198 win

May 10, 2016

“I always want to take top 10 or top 5 guys. Always. But in my last fights, they kept giving me these rising prospects that many people thought could beat me. But I beat them […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/10: Top Fighters to Watch on Saturday’s UFC 198 Card in Brazil

May 10, 2016

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 […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five 4/27: Top MMA Fights Coming in May 2016

April 27, 2016

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 […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/29: Top MMA fights from March 2016

March 29, 2016

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 […]

Demian Maia believes he can win the UFC Welterweight Championship, says he’s relaxed since last defeat

March 26, 2016

Longtime UFC vet Demian Maia has gone 7-2 since dropping down to welterweight, which includes a current four-fight winning streak into a May matchup against Matt Brown at UFC 198. The one-time UFC Middleweight Title […]

Invicta FC 16 hits Las Vegas on March 11 with Hamasaki-Brown, Porto-Maia title bouts on UFC Fight Pass

February 16, 2016

Invicta FC has set a date for their next event, with nine fights set for the event. The organization announced on Tuesday that they’re heading to the Trinidad Pavilion at Tropicana Las Vegas on March […]

Demian Maia and Matt Brown set for Brazil bout on May’s UFC Fight Night “Belfort vs. Jacare” card

January 25, 2016

The UFC’s May event in Brazil just got a significant welterweight addition, as the UFC announced on Monday that Demian Maia will meet Matt Brown on the May 14 Fight Night card. Maia is making […]

Demian Maia gunning for title fight, wants Tyron Woodley or Matt Brown next to get him there

January 11, 2016

After an impressively dominant victory over Gunnar Nelson at UFC 194, Demian Maia finds himself in the conversation for a title shot in a crowded and unclear welterweight field. The one-time UFC Middleweight Title challenger […]

Demian Maia thinks he should be next in line for UFC Welterweight Championship bout

January 4, 2016

“That’s what I want. I know many things can happen, but I’m ready for the title any time I can fight for that. I’m already training a little bit, but I want this chance… [My […]

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 62 LIVE RESULTS: Penick’s round by round report for “Maia vs. LaFlare” event

March 22, 2015

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 62 MARCH 21, 2015 LIVE FROM RIO DE JANEIRO =====UFC Fight Pass Prelims Quick Results===== -Fredy Serrano def. Bentley Syler via KO at 1:34 of the third round Note: A plodding, boring […]

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