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. […]
A running tally of Ben Askren’s Twitter burns of the UFC roster
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor suspensions extended
Follow @mikehiscoe The fates of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor remain unknown after today’s Nevada Athletic Commision hearing. The commission voted unanimously to extend the two men’s suspensions until a Dec. 10 hearing date. Circle […]
HISCOE: McGregor’s honesty after a loss lends credibility to pre-fight trash talk
Follow @mikehiscoe Conor McGregor’s over-the-top persona isn’t for everybody. Many fight fans prefer a more subdued and sportsman like approach to fight promotion. They are few and far between, but they do exist. McGregor arrives […]
ROUNDTABLE: Is Khabib vs. Conor II an irresponsible fight to make?
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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
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MCGRATH: Fantasy booking a new UFC 230 main event
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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 […]
Georges St-Pierre has intrest in McGregor-Nurmagomedov winner: no intrest in Silva or Diaz
UFC welterweight legend, Georges St-Pierre has his eyes on his next opponent. As part of a speaking engagement in Australia, St-Pierre told Submission Radio that he would like to return to the UFC to face […]
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 […]
Nightly MMA News Tap 4/3/2016: Covington-RDA, Ferguson Responds, More. (W/video analysis)
-After two weeks of speculation and analysis, the interim welterweight title fight between Colby Covington and former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is scheduled for UFC 224 on May 12 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. […]
HYDEN BLOG: Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg on hold? Mirko Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson and Georges St. Pierre, Conor McGregor, and Nate Diaz play the waiting game
HYDEN BLOG: Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg on hold? Mirko Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson and Georges St. Pierre, Conor McGregor, and Nate Diaz play the waiting game. Cyborg vs. Nunes…Not so fast! UFC Women’s […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/24: Nate Diaz teases his return to the UFC (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Could the return of Nate Diaz be on the horizon in 2018? In a post on his Instagram account, Diaz fanned the rumors of his return by saying “Sick of sitting around waiting for you […]
FS1 UFC TONIGHT: Tyron Woodley discusses his status, GSP, Diaz, McGregor and Mayweather
UFC welterweight champion Tyron updates his injury status, gives his opinion on the Georges St-Pierre situation, Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley co-hosted the Dec. 13 edition of “UFC […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/9: Nate Diaz rejects “title fight at any weight class” and teases a move to boxing (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Nate Diaz is playing hardball. With his trilogy fight against Conor McGregor seemingly on the back burner, Diaz isn’t falling for any UFC tricks to get him in the octagon against a different opponent for […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Diaz vs. Woodley would be worth all the annoying and painful drama
The conflicting news surrounding the possibility of Nate Diaz vs. Tyron Woodley has more drama within it than a bad Lindsay Lohan movie. On Tuesday while answering questions during a media lunch, Dana White addressed the […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/23: Pacquiao vying for boxing match against McGregor, Diaz’s coach wants $15 million for next fight, Details of Oezdemir’s “bar room altercation” emerge
Pacquiao vying for boxing match against McGregor Manny Pacquiao took to Instagram to wish Conor McGregor a Happy Thanksgiving. But clearly there’s more behind the well wishes. Happy Thanksgiving! Stay fit my friend. #realboxingmatch #2018 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Where does Conor McGregor’s next fight take place, in an MMA cage or a boxing ring and against whom?
Where does Conor McGregor’s next fight take place, in an MMA cage or a boxing ring and against whom? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I would be stunned if McGregor fights in the UFC anytime soon. […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 9/6: Nate Diaz criticizes McGregor’s performance, Aaron Pico to fight at featherweight, Fabricio Werdum says USADA is too strict
Nate Diaz criticizes McGregor’s performance Nate Diaz was not impressed with McGregor’s performance. While many fans and MMA analysts consider McGregor’s loss a moral victory, Diaz does not view it that way. Diaz posted his […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 8/31: White claims Mayweather-McGregor did 6.5MM buys, McGregor wants third fight against Diaz at 155, Diaz’s coach wants $20-30 MM for McGregor fight
Dana White claims Mayweather vs. McGregor did 6.5 million PPV buys In a conversation posted on Instagram, UFC President Dana White said that the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight did 6.5 million pay-per-view buys. […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: The UFC needs to strike while the Conor McGregor iron is hottest and book him against Nate Diaz immediately
And just like that, it’s all over. The “Money” fight pitting UFC champion Conor McGregor against undefeated boxing king, Floyd Mayweather, is in the books. The fight certainly was a spectacle and while combat sports […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 6/22: Nate Diaz is being sued by his former manage for over $1 million (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
Nate Diaz is being sued by his former management for over $1 million, TMZ is reporting. Diaz’s former agents, The Ballengee Group, have filed a lawsuit in Dallas, asking for more than a million dollars […]