What was the fight of the year?
With 2019 in the books, it is time to look back at the year and ask: What was the fight of the year? What was the fight of the year? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist Israel […]
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Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal set to headline UFC 244 at MSG
Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal set for Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden. Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal headlining UFC 244. After a week of uncertainty, the UFC has a main event for UFC 244, […]
MMATorch Cast (8/22) Breaking down Conor McGregor’s apologetic interview
On the (8/22) edition of the MMATorch cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos breaks down Conor McGregor’s interview with ESPN. He breaks down McGregor’s apolpgetic tone, his future possible opponents, and why McGregor is doing […]
MMATorch Cast (8/22) White wants Cejudo to defend at flyweight, Bowker talks to Javy Ayala
On the 8/21 edition of the MMATorch Cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos talks Dana White wanting Henry Cejudo to defend his flyweight title or vacate. MMATorch.com contributor Dylan Bowker interviews Bellator heavyweight Javy Ayala. […]
UFC 241 LIVE REPORT: Real-time results and analysis of Cormier-Miocic, Diaz-Pettis
UFC 241 August 17, 2019 Honda Center, Anaheim, California ESPN+, ESPN, Pay-per-view UFC 241: Live Report (ESPN+ Prelims) Sabino Mazo vs. Shana Dobson (Flyweight) Pre-fight notes: Mazo is the youngest fighter on the card at […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic?
At UFC 241, Daniel Cormier will defend his heavyweight title against former champion Stipe Miocic. Who wins? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist I’ll go with Cormier. I don’t think anything much has changed so I […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dana White: We’re out of the Cyborg business
Dana White claims that the UFC will not negotiate with Cris Cyborg. The rocky relationship between the UFC and Cris Cyborg has apparently come to an end. In a video interview with Laura Sanko, UFC […]
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 […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who do you believe in the Cyborg-Dana White war of words?
Cris Cyborg’s free agency has caused Dana White and Cris Cyborg to make public statements that contradict each other. Who do you believe? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist I wouldn’t believe Dana White in a war […]
ROUNDTABLE: Does Joe Rogan detract from UFC broadcasts?
After UFC 240, Joe Rogan’s commentary was as big of story as any of the fights. Does he detract from UFC broadcasts? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist Yes. As much as I like Rogan and […]
UFC 240 LIVE REPORT: Real-time results and analysis of Holloway-Edgar, Cyborg-Spencer
UFC 240 July 27, 2019 Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ESPN+, ESPN, Pay-per-view EARLY PRELIMS (ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass) Erik Koch (15-6) vs. Kyle Stewart (11-2) – Welterweight 170 lbs. Round 1: Right jab from Koch, […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Cris Cyborg and Felicia Spencer?
On Saturday, Cris Cyborg will face Felicia Spencer in a women’s featherweight bout. Who wins? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist I’ll go with Cyborg to rebound and get the 2nd round TKO against Felicia Spencer. I […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar?
On Saturday, Frankie Edgar will challenge Max Holloway for the featherweight title, at UFC 240. Who wins? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist I like Edgar, but I think Holloway takes this by 4th round TKO. Holloway’s […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who will Jorge Masvidal actually fight next?
On every UFC card, someone is calling out Jorge Masvidal. But who will he actually fight next? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist I think you either have Masvidal rematch Stephen Thompson or Demian Maia or you […]
ROUNDTABLE: Is it time to start taking Greg Hardy seriously?
Despite his checkered past, former NFL star Greg Hardy is now 5-1 in MMA. Is it time to take him seriously? Frank Hyden MMATorch Columnist No, not quite yet. I want to see Greg Hardy […]
Jon Jones facing battery charge
Jon Jones facing battery charges from strip club incident in April. UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is facing a battery charge stemming from an incident that occurred at at strip club in April. According […]
UFC San Antonio LIVE REPORT: Real-time results and analysis of dos Anjos vs. Edwards
UFC San Antonio July 20, 2019 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas ESPN Men’s Bantamweight Domingo Pilarte vs. Felipe Colares Round 1: Pilarte with a low leg kick, Colares gets one of his own, and rushes […]
Donald Cerrone vs. Justin Gaethje to take place in September
Lightweights Donald Cerrone and Justin Gaethje will fight in September. It appears that Vancouver, is getting a firecracker of a fight in September. UFC president Dana White told Yahoo that the UFC is finalizing a […]
Dana White’s Contender Series FULL REPORT , Season 3, EP 3
Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series (Season 3) Episode 3 Las Vegas, Nevada UFC Performance Institute Jonathan Pearce def. Jacob Rosales via TKO (Punches) Round 3, 1:50 I apologize for not providing full coverage for […]
REPORT: Cub Swanson vs. Kron Gracie targeted for Oct.
Cub Swanson will reportedly face Kron Gracie on Oct. 12. The UFC event on Oct. 12 might not have a location, but it does have an intriguing men’s featherweight bout. According to a report by […]
ROUNDTABLE: How did you score Jon Jones vs. Thiago Santos?
With Jon Jones squeaking out a split-decision victory at UFC 239, how did our staff score the fight? Michael Hiscoe MMATorch Contributor My assessment of the Jon Jones-Thiago Santos fight is that Santos won on […]
Amanda Nunes defeats Holly Holm via TKO
Amanda Nunes is still the baddest woman on the planet. Nunes retained her bantamweight title via TKO in the co-main event of UFC 239. After a getting an early takedown, Nunes connected with a head […]
Jon Jones defeats Thiago Santos via split-decision
It might have been ugly, but Jon Jones remains the light heavyweight champion. Jones earned a split-decision victory over Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC 239. Despite suffering an apparent leg injury, Santos […]