ROUNDTABLE: Who was the Fighter of the Year in 2017?
With 2017 nearly behind us, it is time to look back at notable names in MMA. Who was the Fighter of the Year in 2017? (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an […]
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ROUNDTABLE: What was the Fight of the Year in 2017?
With 2017 nearly in the books, our staff takes a look back at the best fights of 2017. (*This list was compiled before UFC 219.) (**To hear an audio review of 2017 in MMA, check […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/22: Stephen Thompson calls out Rafael dos Anjos for number one contender spot (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Even with two recent losing efforts in UFC welterweight championship fights, Stephen Thompson still believes he’s the next man up to face Tyron Woodley. Shortly after Rafael dos Anjos dismantled Robbie Lawler this past Saturday […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: The 5 fights Floyd Mayweather should take if he has to come to the UFC
Let’s get this out of the way as quickly as possible. Unless Floyd Mayweather is a paying UFC customer, he has absolutely no business being anywhere near an MMA octagon. That’s the bottom line. He’s […]
WEDNESDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/20: Khabib Nurmagomedov says his weight is “perfect” heading in to UFC 219 (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Sure, Khabib. We believe you (wink, wink). At the UFC 219 media lunch, Khabib Nurmagomedov worked to convince skeptics that his weight cut for UFC 219 was on pace and going well. At the lunch, […]
Dana White confirms ongoing negotiations to bring Floyd Mayweather into the UFC (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
So much for nonsensical speculation. Dana White confirmed to ESPN this morning that negotiations are taking place to bring Floyd Mayweather into the UFC. To ESPN, White said, “We’re talking to Floyd about doing a UFC […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26
Bellator 190 and UFC on FOX 26 were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 190 GOOD- Carlos Miranda vs. Mihail Nica Miranda completely dominated this fight. He controlled things and […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST: GSP’s coach says he’ll return for “epic” and “most interesting” fight (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Georges St. Pierre may not be the UFC middleweight title holder any longer, but he continues to make news. In an interview over the weekend on TSN, GSP’s coach, Firas Zahabi, revealed what the next […]
KOULA’s UFC ON FOX 26 TWITTER DIARY
With UFC on Fox taking place on Dec. 26, from Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Canada; MMATorch’s Dave Koula was able to attend in a fan capacity. Here is a running Twitter diary of Koula’s experience over […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Glover Teixeira and Misha Cirkunov?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Glover Teixeira takes on Misha Cirkunov. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Teixiera wins a close decision. I think it’s a tightly contested fight […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Mike Perry?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Santiago Ponzinibbio takes on Mike Perry. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Perry by knockout in the 1st round. I think he’ll be […]
FRIDAY NEWS DIGEST: Holly Holm’s coach predicts a victory against Cyborg at UFC 219 (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
The heat just got turned up on UFC 219. In an interview with Submission Radio, Holly Holm’s coach, Mike Winkeljohn, predicted a knockout win for Holm against Cris Cyborg. In the interview, Winkeljohn said, “You […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Ricardo Lamas and Josh Emmett?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Ricardo Lamas takes on Josh Emmett. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I’m going with Lamas. Nothing against Emmett, but I can’t see Lamas losing to […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins between Robbie Lawler and Rafael dos Anjos?
At UFC on Fox 26, on Dec. 16, Robbie Lawler takes on Rafael dos Anjos. Who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think we see a war here and Lawler comes out on top […]
THURSDAY NEWS DIGEST: UFC heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic, speaks on his next opponent, Francis Ngannou (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
The champ is here. For the first time since the main event of UFC 220 was announced, UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic spoke on a wide variety of topics including his title reign, his opponent at UFC […]
HEYDORN’S TAKE: Staying in the boxing world diminishes Conor McGregor’s marketability as a worldwide star
Conor McGregor likes to play with fire. It’s a habit that’s gotten him to where he is, but one that could also burn his reputation. That is life for McGregor as a boxer. Since McGregor […]
ROUNDTABLE: Will the UFC regret clearing Mark Hunt?
After being pulled from a headlining spot at UFC Fight Night 121 due to concerns over CTE. The UFC has reinstated Mark Hunt. Will the UFC regret this decision?
FS1 UFC TONIGHT: Tyron Woodley discusses his status, GSP, Diaz, McGregor and Mayweather
UFC welterweight champion Tyron updates his injury status, gives his opinion on the Georges St-Pierre situation, Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley co-hosted the Dec. 13 edition of “UFC […]
ROUNDTABLE: Is it inevitable that Conor McGregor’s next fight will be in a boxing ring?
With Manny Pacquiao revealing that he has reached out to Conor McGregor about a potential boxing match. Is it inevitable that McGregor’s next fight will occur in a boxing ring? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think […]
ROUNDTABLE: With GSP quickly vacating the UFC middleweight title, who looks worse: The UFC or GSP?
A month after defeating Michael Bisping for the UFC middleweight title; Georges St-Pierre(GSP) was forced to vacate the championship due to health issues. Who looks worse in this situation: the UFC or GSP? FRANK HYDEN, […]
TUESDAY NEWS DIGEST: Frankie Edgar working to return in March or April to fight Max Holloway (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
For as great as Brian Ortega looked over the weekend while defeating Cub Swanson, it appears he still will be taking a backseat to Frankie Edgar when it comes to Max Holloway’s next featherweight championship […]
MONDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/11: Dana White says the UFC will sue Manny Pacquiao if McGregor fight talks are true (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
If Dana White had a time machine, he may be using it right now to travel back through history and not let Conor McGregor fight Floyd Mayweather. Why? Because it appears the floodgates are beginning to […]
COLE’S UFC FIGHT NIGHT 123 REPORT: Results and analysis of the Swanson vs. Ortega headlined card
UFC Fight Pass Prelims: Alejandro Pérez def. Iuri Alcântara by decision (unanimous) Davi Ramos def. Chris Gruetzemacher Submission (rear-naked choke) Trevin Giles def. Antônio Braga Neto KO (punches) FS1 Prelims: Alexis Davis def. Liz […]
ROUNDTABLE: Who wins the Cub Swanson vs. Brian Ortega fight?
Cub Swanson and Brian Ortega face off tonight at UFC Fight Night 123; who will win? FRANK HYDEN, MMATorch Columnist I think Cub Swanson wins and sends a message to the rest of the division […]
SATURDAY NEWS DIGEST 12/9: Nate Diaz rejects “title fight at any weight class” and teases a move to boxing (w/ Heydorn’s analysis)
Nate Diaz is playing hardball. With his trilogy fight against Conor McGregor seemingly on the back burner, Diaz isn’t falling for any UFC tricks to get him in the octagon against a different opponent for […]