FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC Fight Night 126 edition
With UFC Fight Night 126 in the books, it is time to look at what could be next for every fighter on the card. (Writer note: I attended this event, so I am going to […]
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TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/20: TJ Dillashaw won’t be the hero of UFC 222
When news of a title fight between Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar getting scrapped from UFC 222 came, the promotion was left scrambling to fill the void. After combing through the divisions, matchmakers thought they […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 194 and UFC Fight Night 126
Bellator 194 and UFC Fight Night 126 were both this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 194 GOOD- Tywan Claxton stops Jose Perez Claxton landed some big shots in the first rounds, but […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/19: After spat with Dana White, Woodley turns focus on himself
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is done fighting—at least with his boss Dana White. After being caught up in a public dispute with the brash-talking UFC president about, one in which Woodley was said to […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Derrick Lewis and Marcin Tybura?
AARON CRIDER, MMATorch Contributor Lewis is pure, unadulterated power but he sorely lacks technique and endurance. Tybura is a more well-rounded fighter, and has strength both in his arms and legs. Not to mention he […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Donald Cerrone and Yancy Medeiros?
AARON CRIDER, MMATorch Contributor I’m going to favor Cerrone in this. Yancy is a guy that isn’t afraid to stand up and trade shots with Cerrone, but “Cowboy” has a lot of experience and time […]
HISCOE’S TAKE: Floyd Mayweather can solve UFC’s CM Punk problem
CM Punk fighting Floyd Mayweather in the UFC may sound absurd, but it might just be the perfect fight for the UFC in 2018. The prospect of a Floyd Mayweather-CM Punk mixed martial arts fight, […]
ROUNDTABLE: Where does the UFC middleweight division go from here?
AARON CRIDER, MMATorch Contributor Not much really changes as far as rankings go. Yoel Romero still stays at No.1 with his win over Luke Rockhold, even though he missed weight and that may or may […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/15: Evans says fight with Bisping unlikely to happen, cites contract issues
Rashad Evans was hoping to give Michael Bisping a proper send off, as “The Count” looks to fight one more time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. With a proposed March bout held in London, “Suga” […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/14: Return of the Iceman?
It seems Chuck Liddell may have some fight still left in him. It’s been rumored for nearly a year now that the UFC Hall of Famer is planning a comeback campaign, but no official word […]
MONDAY’S NEWS DIGEST 2/12: Tyron Woodley tired of UFC ‘circus’
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s welterweight champion has had enough. Tyron Woodley, who’s been outspoken over the weekend regarding comments UFC president Dana White made about him, continues to be a vocal about getting his share […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 221
UFC 221 was this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC 221 GOOD- Tyson Pedro submits Saparbek Safarov Pedro had a little difficulty defending the wrestling of Safarov, but he made him pay when […]
FIGHTS TO MAKE NEXT: UFC 221 edition
With UFC 221 in the books, it is time to look ahead at what could be next for every fighter on the card. Main Card Yoel Romero def. Luke Rockhold I can’t help but feel […]
SUNDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/11: Floyd Mayweather continues to tease rematch with Conor McGregor
Rumors of Floyd Mayweather Jr. transitioning to an MMA fight against Conor McGregor are picking up speed. The undefeated, undisputed boxing king added a fuel to the gossip fire with a bold Tweet. Certified Killa […]
UFC 221 Live Report
Early Prelims (UFC Fight Pass) Welterweight Luke Jumeau(12-4) vs. Daichi Abe(6-0) Round 1 The odds are close tonight, but Abe is a slight favorite in what will be his second UFC appearance. Jumeau is entering the […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Mark Hunt and Curtis Blaydes?
FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Mark Hunt wins by KO in the second round. I just don’t know if Curtis Blaydes is ready for what Hunt will bring to the fight. I think they […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: UFC’s misfits set to fail in carrying UFC 221 on Saturday night
In case you’ve forgotten, missed the MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans preview on the PW Torch Livecast this week, or simply don’t care this month, there is a UFC PPV event on Saturday night. […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero
FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Luke Rockhold here. Yoel Romero is a physical specimen, but I think Rockhold will be able to do just enough to get the win. I think the fight […]
ROUNDTABLE: Should T.J. Dillashaw have agreed to face Cody Garbrandt at UFC 222?
The dust has finally settled, and UFC 222 has a main event. However, the new main event between women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg and Yana Kunitskaya was booked, the UFC unsuccessfully attempted to book a men’s […]
UFC 221 Full Card with Current Odds (Saturday Update)
UFC 221 will take place on Feb. 10 from the Perth Arena, in Perth Australia. The card will be headlined by an interim middleweight title fight between Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold. UFC 221 will […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 125
UFC Fight Night 125 was this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 125 GOOD- Thiago Santos stops Anthony Smith Santos dropped Smith with a hard body kick and then followed up […]
UFC Fight Night 125: Machida vs. Anders Live Report
EARLY PRELIMS Flyweight #14 Deiveson Figueiredo(13-0) vs. Joseph Morales(9-0) AN EXCLAMATION POINT TO ROUND ONE❗️@DaDEUSdaGUERRA #UFCBelem pic.twitter.com/ZR7qh54490 — UFC (@ufc) February 4, 2018 https://twitter.com/ufc/status/959952534034030592 Result: Figueiredo via TKO (punches) at 4:34 of Round 1 PRELIMS […]
T.J. Dillashaw responds to potential fight against Cody Gabrandt at UFC 222 (With Vallejos’ analysis)
UFC bantamweight champion has no interest in facing Cody Gabrandt at UFC 220. The UFC is still looking for a main event at UFC 222, apparently bantamweight champion will not be an option on March […]
Max Holloway out of UFC 222
UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is out of his UFC 222 title defense opposite Frankie Edgar. One of the UFC’s most consistent champions, will miss his next title defense. As first reported by Brett Okamoto […]
NEWS ITEMS: FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/2: Conor McGregor: Should Floyd Mayweather not fight in the UFC, “it will follow him for the rest of his days”. (w/ Mojgani’s analysis)
Reporters caught up with “The Notorious” Conor McGregor in New York. McGregor was asked about Floyd Mayweather’s recent tease videos featuring himself in a cage. McGregor told Adam Glyn “He’s engaging, we’re engaging. So, we’ll […]