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 […]
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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 […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: The UFC was dealt a major blow in Ronda Rousey signing with WWE
In the least kept secret of the entertainment world, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey, made her “surprise” WWE debut last weekend after the finish of the first ever women’s Royal Rumble match. Rousey’s […]
MMA War of the Worlds part 2. A look at the fights of the inaugural UFC and Pride events.
The origins of MMA will forever be shrouded in legend. Specifically, the inaugural UFC and Pride Fighting Championship started a revolution in combat sports that is now only fully realized. Here is a look at […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST 2/1: New weight cutting rules could move Max Holloway to the lightweight division (w/ Mojgani’s analysis)
The current featherweight champion is a very large 145 lb’er. Max “Blessed” Holloway has talked about the potential move up to lightweight before. However, with the new weight-cut restrictions being enforced, that time might come […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/31: Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafson engage in hostile Twitter exchange (w/ Mojgani’s analysis)
Daniel Cormier is slated to face heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic this summer in a much-anticipated champion vs champion match up. The fight announcement caused light-heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafson to take to Twitter. The two-time title […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 193 and UFC on FOX 27
Bellator 193 and UFC on FOX 27 were this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 193 GOOD- Jake Smith stops Steve Kozola Smith caught Kozola early with a powerful right hand that […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Jacaré Souza and Derek Brunson
Who wins between Jacaré Souza and Derek Brunson at UFC on FOX 27. Michael Hiscoe MMATorch Contributor Brunson’s last two wins have come against aging fighters. Jacare Souza is 38 years old but it’s yet to […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Dana White shows weakness and hurts the UFC in his handling of Conor McGregor
Fight promoters by unofficial definition are greedy, money hungry, and ruthless individuals. Their goal is to make money by any means necessary. In the end, personal relationships, friendships, and lasting memories are disposable bi-products of […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC 220 and Bellator 192
UFC 220 and Bellator 192 went head to head this past weekend, running shows on the same day. Both cards featured interesting matchups. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 192 GOOD- Henry Corrales vs. Georgi […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 1/22: Daniel Cormier sets a 2019 retirement date (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
After Daniel Cormier made news and retained his UFC light heavyweight world championship on Saturday night at UFC 220, he upped the ante and kept his name in the bright lights on Monday. On The […]