Bellator 221: Chandler vs Pitbull Preview
Fight #1: Jake Hager vs T.J. Jones Can you see freakshow? Well, to be fair, Jake Hager fka WWE’s Jack Swagger does have a lot of talent, and potential winning his first fight, but he […]
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MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/18: Cain Velasquez says his knee gave out on him in finishing sequence against Ngannou, Dana White knows Cormier’s next challenger, more UFC Phoenix post-fight notes
Untouched Cain Velasquez went down and lost quite quickly to Francis Ngannou at UFC Phoenix Sunday night. It appeared that Velasquez was rocked early by a flurry of punches and perhaps a knee, but he […]
HYDEN’S TAKE: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 184 and UFC 216
Bellator 184 and UFC 216 were both this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 184 BAD- Leandro Higo vs. Joe Taimanglo This was just a bad fight. There just wasn’t a […]
BELLATOR 184 PREDICTIONS 10/6: Grocke’s updated odds and predictions for the Caldwell vs. Dantas headlined main card
Bellator MMA makes its way back to the Winstar Casino in Thakkerville, Oklahoma for Bellator 184. The main event features bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas as he puts his title on the line against Darrion Caldwell […]
BELLATOR 184 PRIMER: Monson’s preview and predictions for Caldwell vs. Dantas, Sanchez vs. Straus, Teixeira vs. Curran, Higo vs. Taimanglo
Main Card Darrion Caldwell (10-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (20-4) – Bantamweight 135 lbs. Darrion Caldwell possesses fearsome power in his wrestling game and will judiciously switch between heavy leather and a punishing ride on the […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Pat Curran vs. John “Macapa” Teixeira fight and why?
Who wins the Pat Curran vs. John “Macapa” Teixeira fight and why? COLE HENRY, MMATorch Contributor Pat Curran at one point seemed like he has a legit claim to being one of if not the […]
5 YRS AGO: The Top Ten Fighters to Watch in 2012 – Who made the list and how did their careers end up going?
Five years ago today, MMATorch columnist Brad Walker presented his list of 10 fighters to watch in 2012. Some names have gone to have great highs since, such as Michael Bisping, Nate Diaz, and Glover Teixeira, […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 11/1: Ronda Rousey tells Ellen she doesn’t have many fights left in her (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
SEE HER FIGHT WHILE YOU STILL CAN Never one to make an appearance without making news, Ronda Rousey slipped in a significant announcement regarding her future in UFC during this morning’s interview with Ellen Degeneres. […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST: McGregor punishment issued by Nevada Athletic Commission, Anderson Silva-GSP rumors, UFC sale, Bellator
MCGREGOR PUNISHED BY COMMISSION OVER WATER BOTTLES Conor McGregor had to face the music in front of the Nevada Athletic Commission today and, while it could have been worse, he is still facing a rather hefty […]