HISCOE: Should we be taking it easy on Greg Hardy?
Follow @mikehiscoe Is it time that we lay off on domestic abuser Greg Hardy a bit? Sort of. But that doesn’t mean the crimes he committed should be ignored. In fact, they should continue to […]
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COVINGTON’S CORNER: UFC continues to lack decency in use of Greg Hardy
At UFC Brooklyn Greg Hardy was booked to fight on the same card as Rachael Ostovich who was involved in a domestic violence incident with her husband. It was very clear at that point, that […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 3/15: Darren Till and Ben Askren have altercation prior to weigh-ins, Tony Ferguson’s wife releases statement after restraining order, husband of Rachael Ostovich enters plea
‘F— Ben Askren’ Darren Till is less than 24 hours from his fight with Jorge Masvidal in London, but it looks like he’s got another fight on the horizon, win or lose. Prior to today’s […]
ROUNDTABLE: How would you grade UFC’s debut on ESPN?
How would you grade UFC’s debut on ESPN? Is it better, worse, or the same as the FOX broadcasts? Michael Grocke, MMATorch Fight Handicapper Looking at the entire package that ESPN delivered on Saturday night, […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from UFC Fight Night 143
UFC Fight Night 143 was this past weekend, as the UFC made their ESPN and ESPN+ debut. It featured a champion vs. champion fight. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 143 GOOD- […]
ROUNDTABLE: Staff predictions for Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich
Who will win Saturday’s fight between Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich? Robert Vallejos, Host – MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans Although we classify Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich in a similar vein, I think […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/18: Rachael Ostovich talks about meeting Greg Hardy, Dana White won’t commit to future of male flyweights, Khabib doesn’t want to give McGregor a rematch
Follow @mikehiscoe Ostovich has no fear of Hardy Rachael Ostovich appears to be the type of woman who faces her problems head-on. After allegedly being assaulted by her husband late last year, Ostovich easily could […]
MEIGS: Greg Hardy has no business fighting this weekend, or ever
Gregory McKarl Hardy, what emotions & thoughts does he draw out of UFC fans or the general public? He was a slightly above average football player with the Carolina Panthers & Dallas Cowboys. Let’s take […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/16: Paige VanZant out to make a statement in Brooklyn, Thompson vs. Pettis possible for March, Holm wants shot at Nunes, and more
Follow @mikehiscoe Don’t sleep on PVZ Paige VanZant knows that her back is against the wall when it comes to her fight with Rachael Ostovich this weekend. VanZant has been out of action for about a […]
MMA YEAR IN REVIEW: December sees the return of Jon Jones
Follow @mikehiscoe Welcome to the eleventh of twelve installments of the 2018 MMA year in review. In the series, we will look at the biggest stories and fights from each month and reflect on how […]
ROUNDTABLE: MMATorch staff make bold predictions for 2019
Sean Covington, Columnist – Covington’s Corner My bold prediction for this year that an independent investigation from an outside source (government I guess?) will be launched into USADA, its testing process and results. It will […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/8: Dana White defiant about Greg Hardy booking, criticizes Tyron Woodley, Donald Cerrone booked for ESPN card (UPDATED)
Dana goes full Dana ahead of UFC 231 Dana White let off some steam when speaking to reporters after Friday’s UFC 231 weigh-ins. Notably, White was defiant when it came to criticism of UFC for […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/6 – Max Holloway and Brian Ortega verbally spar ahead of UFC 231, Dana White defends Greg Hardy booking, weekend UFC and Bellator ratings
Ortega calls Holloway “Delirious” The buildup to UFC 231 has been relatively tame thus far. The biggest hook to Holloway vs. Ortega is if the fight will actually happen, and now that we are only […]
UFC considering moving UFC 233 main event to ESPN+ (Updated)
UPDATE: Ariel Helwani is reporting that the Henry Cejudo-TJ Dillashaw fight has in fact been moved from UFC 233 to the Jan. 19 show on ESPN+. Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw for the UFC flyweight […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/5: Conor McGregor granted continuance for Nevada commission hearing, Greg Hardy booked for UFC debut on same card as Rachael Ostovich, and more
McGregor granted continuance from NAC Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov were scheduled to face the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Monday Dec. 10 for a hearing stemming from their post-fight brawl at UFC 229. McGregor’s […]
FREE PODCAST: McGrath’s MMA Show discussing Rachael Ostovich, a loaded weekend of events, and more
David McGrath is back with a new episode of “McGrath’s MMA Show.” This week, David discusses the latest news including Rachael Ostovich choosing to continue with her fight against Paige VanZant and looks ahead to […]
While her husband attends his first court date for alleged assault, survivor Rachael Ostovich chooses to fight
When Rachael Ostovich suffered a broken orbital bone and was hospitalized following an alleged assault at the hands of her husband, Arnold Berdon, it was understandable that she wouldn’t be able to fulfill her scheduled […]
Arnold Berdon released on bail, charges downgraded for alleged assault of Rachael Ostovich
The charges against the husband of UFC flyweight Rachael Ostovich, Arnold Berdon, have been downgraded from second-degree attempted murder to second-degree assault. This comes from a report from TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter. Berdon was also released after […]
Court documents reveal startling details of alleged assault of Rachael Ostovich
Frightening details of the alleged assault on UFC flyweight Rachael Ostovich by her husband, Arnold Berdon have been revealed through court documents obtained by TMZ. “After a night out with family, he punched me repeatedly […]
Rachael Ostovich’s husband arrested for alleged attack, charges upgraded to attempted murder
UFC flyweight Racael Ostovich’s husband, MMA fighter Arnold Berdon, has been arrested for an alleged assault of Ostovich and charged with second degree murder. TMZ broke the news Tuesday night that Berdon was arrested and […]
UFC flyweight Rachael Ostovich assaulted and hospitalized, police launch investigation
Early Sunday morning, UFC flyweight Rachael Ostovich was attacked in a Waianae, Hawaii home and was subsequently hospitalized. She has since been released from hospital and a felony domestic violence investigation has been opened by Honolulu […]