UFC Fight Night August 29th Review
3rd Rounds a Charm Ricardo Lamas vs. Bill Algeo Featherweight Bill Alego just couldn’t get his plan to come through. It seemed he wanted to keep the fight standing up, and it certainly had its […]
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HISCOE: What UFC on ESPN ratings mean for Colby Covington’s future
The UFC on ESPN 5 ratings are in. What do they mean for Colby Covington? Last week in this space, we talked about Colby Covington’s biggest test at UFC Newark would be of his drawing […]
MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans: Covington’s status as a major MMA star, UFC says goodbye to Cyborg, Summerslam preview
On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC Newark. In particular, he examines the state of Colby Covington as a major MMA star. Robert gives his take on […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Newark
UFC Newark was this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown and then hit some MMA news. UFC Newark GOOD- Darko Stosic vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu Stosic landed three low blows over the course of the […]
Colby Covington defeats Robbie Lawler in lopsided decision
Colby Covington dominates Robbie Lawler with constant offense. Colby Covington might be the most hated man in the UFC, but he will remain at the top of the welterweight division for the foreseeable future. Covington […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler?
Welterweights Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler will fight in the main event of UFC Newark. Who wins? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist I think Lawler pummels Covington into a 2nd round TKO. I have serious […]
UFC NEWARK PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS 8/03: Grocke’s updated odds & predictions for every fight
UFC on ESPN 5 is right around the corner. Michael Groke gives his picks for every fight on the card. The UFC is back in the States this Saturday for UFC on ESPN 5. The […]
4 random questions going into UFC Newark
UFC Newark is on Saturday, and here is four random questions about the card. Can Robbie Lawler still go? Since his epic encounter with Carlos Condit in January 2016, Lawler has gone 1-3 in the […]
HISCOE: Colby Covington faces his toughest test this weekend and it’s not Robbie Lawler
Colby Covington faces the biggest test of his career this Saturday in Newark. Yes, he’ll have Robbie Lawler standing across from him, and that’s enough for him to worry about, but the true test will […]
READER POLL: Who wins between Colby Covington & Robbie Lawler?
On Saturday, welterweight contenders Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler will face off in the main event of UFC Newark. Who will win? Who wins between Colby Covington & Robbie Lawler? Covington via decision Covington via […]
HISCOE: Just give Jorge Masvidal the damn title shot already
Follow @mikehiscoe Jorge Masvidal has to get the next shot at current UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. He just has to. UFC caught lightning in a bottle at UFC 239 when Masvidal took out Ben […]
READER POLL: Who will get the next welterweight title shot?
With four of the top UFC welterweight contenders now booked against each other, who will get the next shot at champion Kamaru Usman? REPORT: Colby Covington vs. Robbie Lawler targeted for Newark VOTE HERE: […]
REPORT: Colby Covington vs. Robbie Lawler targeted for Newark
Colby Covington and Robbie Lawler have agreed to fight at UFC Newark in August. The UFC’s welterweight division may not have a title fight booked, but a very important fight within the division will likely […]
COVINGTON’S CORNER: Fighting the good fight doesn’t make it great
To have great fight it must be competitive throughout; it must also have a defining moment, something special, an x-factor, a highlight above all others; a Je ne sais quoi if you will. That can […]
ROUNDTABLE: Was Adesanya vs. Gastelum Fight of the Year? Where does it rank all-time?
Was Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum the Fight of the Year so far? If not, what was and where does it rank on an all-time list? Patrick Shaheen, Host – MMA Scope Podcast I have […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 4/12: Herb Dean defends Askren-Lawler stoppage, Israel Adesanya on ‘hunting’ GOAT Jon Jones, BJ Penn’s team releases statement on abuse allegations, much more
No Regrets Referee Herb Dean is often heralded as one of the best in the business, but even he is immune from criticism. Dean faced much backlash for his decision to stop last month’s Ben […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 3/28: Jorge Masvidal on ‘little sluts’ Leon Edwards and Ben Askren, GSP still training, and more
Jorge Masvidal comments on potential challengers Just a few weeks ago Jorge Masvidal was on a two-fight losing streak and hardly the topic of conversation for most fans. But here we are today, and he […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who should Anthony Pettis fight next, and at what weight?
Who would you like to see Anthony Pettis fight next and at what weight? Christian Moore, MMATorch Contributor Well, I think Anthony Pettis should fight Ben Askren or Robbie Lawler at welterweight, or Edson Barboza […]
ROUNDTABLE: What should come next for Jorge Masvidal?
What should come next for Jorge Masvidal? Leon Edwards, Ben Askren, Kamaru Usman, or something else? Cole Henry, Host – MMA Scope Podcast The only answer here is Leon Edwards… Masvidal is currently enjoying a […]
ROUNDTABLE: Was the stoppage in the Ben Askren-Robbie Lawler fight the right call? (UPDATED)
What is your take on the finish to the Ben Askren-Robbie Lawler fight at UFC 235? Sean Covington, Columnist – Covington’s Corner I felt that the stoppage was too early, you can tell by how […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from UFC 235
UFC 235 was this past weekend and it was a stacked card. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC 235 GOOD- Pedro Munhoz stops Cody Garbrandt This was a wild fight. Garbrandt got dropped but […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 3/5: Colby Covington shares more details on Usman altercation, Askren has a condition to take title fight
Can’t the man get some crab legs? All Colby Covington wanted was something to eat. He ended up getting much more than he came for when he was approached by new UFC welterweight champion Kamaru […]
ROUNDTABLE: Staff predictions for Robbie Lawler vs. Ben Askren
Who will win Saturday’s fight between Robbie Lawler and Ben Askren? Sean Covington, Columnist – Covington’s Corner Robbie Lawler has fallen off since Woodley beat him, he just isn’t the same. The old Robbie Lawler […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/26: Matt Hughes accused of choking, threatening to shoot his wife, Ben Askren comments on ‘dumb’ Colby Covington, and more
Restraining order Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes has been hit with restraining orders from his estranged wife and twin brother according to reporting by TMZ. The allegations made against Hughes are serious and have […]
SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/23: UFC 232 moved to California after Jon Jones drug test results, Askren comments on relationship with Dana White, Adonis Stevenson update
UFC 232 moves to Los Angeles UFC 232 will be moving to Los Angeles after an “atypical” drug testing result came back for former champion Jon Jones. The Nevada commission has decided that they do […]