MMATorch Daily Top Five 7/5: Best Submissions of 2016 (Thus Far)
Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]
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MMATorch Podcast 2/4/16: Penick and Ennis on UFC main event changes, UFC on Fox 18, much more
In a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis discuss some recent shakeups to the UFC main event scene, including a run down of the […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 148 and UFC on Fox 18
Bellator 148 and UFC on Fox 18 were both this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 148 BAD/GOOD: Tony Johnson stops Raphael Butler I don’t know, I guess I shouldn’t be so […]
UFC on Fox 18 final ratings down slightly from previous three Fox events with average of 2,685,000 viewers
Though last weekend’s UFC on Fox 18 event had a higher overnight rating than the past couple of cards, the end rating for the event is actually lower than those events. According to a report […]
UFC on Fox 18 Medical Suspensions: Ryan Bader, Sage Northcutt among seven out indefinitely
Seven fighters have been suspended indefinitely pending doctor’s clearance after Saturday’s UFC on Fox 18 event, including headliner Ryan Bader and main card fighter Sage Northcutt. The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board emailed the […]
UFC on Fox 18 Video: Highlights of Anthony Johnson’s main event KO win over Ryan Bader
Anthony Johnson needed less than 90 seconds to bring Ryan Bader’s five-fight winning streak to an end on Saturday, putting him out cold with some brutal ground and pound from back mount in the main […]
UFC on Fox 18 Video: Highlights of Ben Rothwell’s surprising submission win over Josh Barnett
Ben Rothwell picked up another major win in the UFC’s heavyweight division on Saturday night, becoming the first fighter ever to submit Josh Barnett when he locked on a self-described “gogo choke” in the second […]
UFC on Fox 18 Video: Highlights of Jimmie Rivera’s “Fight of the Night” win over Iuri Alcantara
Jimmie Rivera edged out Iuri Alcantara by decision on Saturday night at UFC on Fox 18 to continue an impressive and successful start to his UFC run. The competitive 15-minute bout earned each of them […]
UFC on Fox 18 Video: Highlights of Bryan Barberena’s submission win over Sage Northcutt
Sage Northcutt’s hype train was significantly derailed on Saturday night at UFC on Fox 18, with the 19-year-old taking some significant heat online after tapping to an arm triangle setup from the half guard by […]
UFC on Fox 18 “Johnson vs. Bader” draws average of 2.43 million viewers in overnight ratings
Saturday’s UFC on Fox 18 broadcast drew an average audience of 2.43 million viewers in the overnight ratings, according to a report from TVByTheNumbers.com. That’s up from last month’s UFC on Fox 17 card, which […]
Anthony Johnson willing to wait out UFC Title fight, says he and Jon Jones “will fight one day”
“Yep, that [title bout] the biggest fight of my life. If they want to make me wait that long, I’ll definitely do it. It gives me plenty of time to get ready for whoever… I […]
Ben Rothwell says UFC Heavyweight Title secondary: “My No. 1 priority is laying waste to this entire division”
“The bottom line is I think the belt is secondary, because my No. 1 priority is laying waste to this entire division. Tonight, it wasn’t about dancing or laughing. It was about making a statement, […]
UFC on Fox 18 Bonuses: Anthony Johnson, Ben Rothwell, Jimmie Rivera, and Iuri Alcantara take $50K each
The UFC handed out $50,000 fight night bonuses to four fighters on Saturday night at UFC on Fox 18, with all four of them going to main card competitors in Anthony Johnson, Ben Rothwell, Jimmie […]
D. FOX: Post-fight reactions to UFC on Fox 18 “Johnson vs. Bader”
History probably isn’t going to look at this UFC on Fox 18 card as the most exciting event, but a number of emphatic statements were made. Anthony “Rumble” Johnson stamped the fact that he deserves […]
UFC ON FOX 18 LIVE RESULTS: Hansen’s event report for “Johnson vs. Bader” Fox card from New Jersey
UFC ON FOX 18 JANUARY 30, 2016 LIVE FROM NEWARK, NEW JERSEY UFC on Fox 18 hits the Prudential Center today, with a four fight main card hitting network television. Topped by a light heavyweight […]
Anthony Johnson on Ryan Bader’s UFC title hopes: “You have to beat somebody in the top three”
“I respect Bader. He’s on a five-fight win streak, and I came into the UFC on a three-fight win streak and I got a title shot by my fourth fight so I understand where he’s […]
UFC ON FOX 18 PREVIEW: Penick’s main card quick thoughts and fight picks for “Johnson vs. Bader” event
UFC on Fox 18 hits network television on Saturday night with a four fight main card, topped by the light heavyweight contender bout between one-time Interim Title challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and Ultimate Fighter 8 […]
Weigh-in results for UFC on Fox 18 “Johnson vs. Bader”
Weigh-ins took place this afternoon for tomorrow’s UFC on Fox 18 event from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. All fighters hit their marks for the event, including main event fighters Anthony “Rumble” Johnson […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC on Fox 18 “Johnson vs. Bader”
Is it just me, or is the UFC giving big Fox the short end of the stick? The FS1 card two weeks ago featuring TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz easily had the better quality of […]
Andrew Holbrook injured, Bryan Barberena steps in against Sage Northcutt at UFC on Fox 18
Sage Northcutt has a new opponent for next week’s UFC on Fox 18 event. The UFC announced on Friday that Andrew Holbrook is out of the event due to injury, and Northcutt will now fight […]
Dana White says Ryan Bader will “deserve his shot” if he can get past “monster” Anthony Johnson at UFC on Fox 18
Ryan Bader has won five straight fights in the UFC’s light heavyweight division, and eight of his last ten overall, but despite more success than most others in that field, a title fight has eluded […]
Randy Brown, found on Dana White’s “Looking for a Fight” web series, meets Matt Dwyer at UFC on Fox 18
After the pilot for Dana White and Matt Serra’s web series “Looking for a Fight” brought Sage Northcutt to the UFC, the next such competitor making his entrance comes later this month at UFC on […]
Sage Northcutt vs. Andrew Holbrook added to UFC on Fox 18 main card in New Jersey
19-year-old Sage Northcutt has won two straight fights in the Octagon, and the UFC is giving him another high profile booking to start off 2016. It was announced during Saturday’s UFC on Fox 17 broadcast […]