Throwback Thursday: UFC 44, Randy Rises
On this edition of the Throwback Thursday podcast, Robert Vallejos and Mike Hiscoe venture to 2003 and review UFC 44. They look at the rise of Randy Couture, the fall of Tito Ortiz, and the […]
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Throwback Thursday: UFC 43
On this edition of the Throwback Thursday. Robert Vallejos and Michael Hiscoe go back to 2003 and relive UFC 43. They take a look at the coronation of Randy Couture, the rise of Chuck Liddell, […]
Five coming out of retirement rematches we’d like to see
Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will be facing off for the third time this weekend in Las Vegas. In light of the event, we thought we’d look at five other rematches we’d like to see […]
ROUNDTABLE: Is Brock Lesnar a tougher test for Daniel Cormier than Derrick Lewis?
Do you agree that Brock Lesnar is a tougher fight for Daniel Cormier than Derrick Lewis was? Sean Covington, Columnist – Covington’s Corner Brock Lesnar absolutely is a tougher fight for Cormier. People forget who […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 8/16: Couture discusses McGregor, possible Interim Lightweight Championship bout, NSAC decides on referee, glove size, and judges
Randy Couture discusses Conor McGregor UFC legend Randy Couture thinks Conor McGregor’s sparring sessions are unusual and thinks McGregor’s chances of beating Floyd Mayweather are slim. In a recent interview with The Herd, Couture was […]
MONDAY TRIVIA: Who did this weekend’s UFC headliner, Vitor Belfort, beat and lose Light Heavyweight Title to in 2004?
QUESTION: Vitor Belfort takes on Kelvin Gastelum this weekend in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Fortaleza, Brazil. This fight will be contested at Middleweight. Belfort is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. […]
ROUNDTABLE (pt. 1 of 2): What was the single key highlight of Brock Lesnar’s MMA career?
TOPIC: What was the single key highlight of Brock Lesnar’s MMA career? FRANK HYDEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST Becoming UFC Heavyweight Champion in his fourth fight by beating Randy Couture. Either that or setting the record (at the […]
10 YRS AGO – ENNIS’S TAKE: Three things that confuse me – HBO-UFC, where to watch WEC, Couture-Sylvia-Vera
The past month or so has been a busy time for Zuffa, the parent company of the UFC. They’ve made some great moves in this time, buying out the WFA, picking up Mirko Filipovic, and […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/6: Cris Cyborg frustrates Dana White after turning down two title matches (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
CYRBORG SAYS SHE CAN’T MAKE 145 WITH EIGHT WEEKS NOTICE After refusing to cut weight to fight Ronda Rousey or anyone else at 145 and after a difficult weight cut to 140 pounds earlier this year, […]
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Pettis can join an elite club by winning a UFC title in a second weight division on Saturday – who else has?
QUESTION: Anthony Pettis gets a chance to join an elite club by winning another UFC belt in a second weight division with the Interim Featherweight Title on the line against Max Holloway at UFC 206. […]
THE SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT 12/4: The formation of the MMA Athletes Association could shake up the sport, but several key issues could undercut efforts
This week’s edition of the Sunday Supplement takes an in depth look at the formation of the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association and the reaction to the big announcement. Five Top Fighters Along With Bellator […]
10 YRS AGO: ENNIS – UFC 65 Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down: Tim Sylvia, Frank Mir, George St. Pierre, Randy Couture, and Ugly Americans
Ten years ago, UFC 65 took place and MMATorch columnist Shawn Ennis presented the following Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down column on the event… I’m trying a new feature here with “Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down.” I haven’t decided […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 10/24: Jonny Hendricks says he’ll be done fighting if he loses next fight (w/Hiscoe’s Analysis)
JONNY HENDRICKS TEASES RETIREMENT IF HE LOSES Many fans have been quick to point out the decline in Johny Hendricks’ performances in the UFC since his trio of Welterweight Title fights with Georges St-Pierre and […]
10 YRS AGO: What’s wrong with The Ultimate Fighter? George St. Pierre and Randy Couture weren’t enough to spark the lackluster start to season four
I first heard the expression “the sickness” as it pertains to pro wrestling several years ago. It was used to describe wrestling fans. Not your average wrestling fan, but those who can never get enough. […]
C.M. Punk says he knows he is better than he looked last night, calls it “lopsided and upsetting” (w/Cervantes Analysis)
C.M. Punk lasted just two minutes and fifteen seconds in his UFC debut against Mickey Gall. Punk was supremely disappointed in his performance and himself and acknowledged how poorly the fight went. “I lost and […]