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Report: Jon Anik signs contract extension as UFC commentator

October 22, 2018

Follow @mikehiscoe UFC’s lead play-by-play announcer isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. John Morgan at MMA Junkie is reporting that Anik has signed a four-year contract extension to stay with the company. The move will ensure […]

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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 […]

HENRY’S TAKE: A look at Bellator 180 in New York City a few weeks removed from their biggest event ever

July 13, 2017

Bellator 180/NYC started off and it was clear that no money was wasted on the arena setup. Bellator sometimes has a pro-wrestling feel, and the stage here lived up to that. The commentating crew consisted […]

Goldberg and Ranallo to rotate calling action on Bellator’s event this weekend at MSG

June 19, 2017

  Bellator announced day ago the signing of both veteran MMA play-by-play voices Mauro Ranallo and Mike Goldberg. Many have wondered if they’d share the broadcast duties next to each other or rotate. Bellator cleared […]

TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 6/13: Grande leaves Bellator, making room for Mauro Ranallo and Mike Goldberg to debut in NYC (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)

June 13, 2017

Bellator play-by-play man Sean Grande has decided to step aside. He announced that yesterday, and we found out today more of the circumstances that led to that – specifically, the signing of Mike Goldberg and […]

MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 4/24: Former UFC lead announcer Mike Goldberg in talks once again with WWE (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)

April 24, 2017

Ousted UFC announcer Mike Goldberg may find himself calling fights again soon, only now the worked kind. Reports from Sportskeeda and “The Daily Sheet” podcast have Mike Goldberg in talks for an announcing position with […]

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SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 4/15: Cris Cyborg upset with UFC, Mike Goldberg rumors, Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock (w/Henry’s Analysis)

April 15, 2017

Cris Cyborg asks for release from UFC? Cris Cyborg, perhaps the best female fighter in the world, is frustrated, and she wants the UFC to do something about it. The former Invicta Featherweight Champion tweeted […]

ROUNDTABLE (pt. 2 of 2): Should Bellator prioritize signing Mike Goldberg to be give Spike TV broadcasts best known voice and face in MMA announcing?

March 10, 2017

Q: If you were Bellator, would you prioritize signing Mike Goldberg, even if the price was relatively steep, just to give Bellator one of the most recognizable faces and voices on their Spike TV broadcasts […]

ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1 of 2): Should Bellator prioritize signing Mike Goldberg to be give Spike TV broadcasts best known voice and face in MMA announcing?

March 9, 2017

Q: If you were Bellator, would you prioritize signing Mike Goldberg, even if the price was relatively steep, just to give Bellator one of the most recognizable faces and voices on their Spike TV broadcasts […]

THE SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Examining possibility of Mike Goldberg headed to Bellator

February 12, 2017

After much speculation since his ousting at the UFC, could Mike Goldberg actually be following in the footsteps of other former UFC names and heading to Bellator? Scott Coker revealed this week at a Bellator London […]

THE SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT 1/8: Mike Goldberg comments on his departure from UFC, thanks fighters and supporters

January 8, 2017

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 […]

SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/8: Ronda Rousey-headlined PPV draws estimated 1.1 million buys, above expectations (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)

January 8, 2017

Even without much promotional effort on her behalf, Ronda Rousey looks to have done another big pay-per-view number in her return. Dave Meltzer at MMA Fighting is reporting that early estimates have UFC 207 at […]

WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/4: Mirko Cro Cop says he’s now retired for good, Ortiz and Sonnen exchange verbal jabs (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)

January 4, 2017

For the second time, Mirko Cro Cop has called an end to his professional fighting career. He says this time it’s for good. Just days after winning the Rizin Grand Prix tournament in Japan, Cro […]

HYDEN’S TAKE: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 207 including Rousey-Nunes, Garbrandt, Goldberg’s lack of farewell

January 3, 2017

  UFC 207 was this past Friday, and it was a wild event. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC 207 GOOD: Ray Borg vs. Louis Smolka Borg came in heavy, which is disappointing because he’s […]

SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/1: Rousey releases post-loss statement about her future, busy weekend notebook (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)

January 1, 2017

ROUSEY POST-FIGHT Ronda Rousey was notable in her silence during the buildup to UFC 207 on Friday night. Perhaps nothing spoke louder than her performance, or lack thereof, in her fight with Amanda Nunes that […]

WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/28: Rousey speaks, Goldberg out of UFC after Saturday, Cain explains health (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)

December 28, 2016

It’s well known that Ronda Rousey has not been doing any media ahead of her UFC return fight against Amanda Nunes this Friday, but one small snippet of a pre-fight interview gives some insight into […]

10 YRS AGO: Keller’s UFC Fight Night Report (10-10-06) headlined by Ken Shamrock vs. Tito Ortiz on Spike TV

October 10, 2016

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 […]

THE AFTERMATH – UFC on FOX: Recap, breakdown, and analysis of Maia-Condit, Pettis-Oliveira, VanZant-Rawlings, plus Punk-Gall forecast

August 30, 2016

This is “The Aftermath,” a recap, breakdown, and analysis of the top MMA events. Ill be writing these following each event with what happened, who it happened to, and what to expect next. These breakdowns […]

MMATorch Daily Top FIve 8/13: Chris Hunt’s “Top Five Annoying Things About Today’s MMA”

August 13, 2016

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 […]

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  • HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
  • HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from PFL Belfast: Kelly vs. Wilson and UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
  • HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from PFL: Pettis vs. McKee and UFC 327
  • HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan
  • HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from PFL: Eblen vs. Battle and UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer
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