MMATorch Daily Top Five: Best MMA Fights on August 2016 Schedule
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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UFC 201 Medical Suspensions: Robbie Lawler out 45 days; Benoit out up to six months
The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission has released the list of medical suspensions for Saturday’s UFC 201 event, with only one fighter receiving longer than a 45-day layoff. That came to Ryan Benoit, who will […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov says he’s waiting on phone call from UFC to tell him he’s getting title shot
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes the next UFC Lightweight Title shot is his, and said on Tuesday he’s now simply waiting to hear from the UFC. As soon as rumors about my title fight comes out, my […]
Carlos Condit thinks UFC on Fox 21 opponent Demian Maia a “phenomenal fighter” who has “been playing it safe”
“The fight with [Demian] Maia, it’s a tough fight. He’s a tough match-up for anybody, but that being said, it gets me back into title contention. I beat Demian Maia, I’m the no. 1 contender, […]
Mark Hunt rips USADA, says they’re wasting his time when they “don’t do s***” with out of competition testing
Mark Hunt went on another mini-tirade on Monday night, again ripping the USADA drug testing program, this time after they apparently came to test him out of competition. Railing at them on both Twitter and […]
New UFC Champ Tyron Woodley on Nick Diaz: “His IQ, outside of fighting, is not extremely high”
“He didn’t make sense. He ‘wanted to fight the best,’ I have the gold. But he don’t want the gold, he ‘made PPV’ without the gold. I think Nick Diaz is a great fighter. If […]
Report: Rafael dos Anjos vs. Tony Ferguson to headline UFC’s “Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3” Finale in Mexico City
A huge fight in the lightweight division is headed to Mexico City on Nov. 5, with Champions.co reporting confirmation of a rumored bout between now-former champ Rafael dos Anjos and top contender Tony Ferguson for […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/2: Top Fights, Finishes, and/or Performances From MMA’s July 2016 Schedule
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 […]
UFC 201 Payroll: Despite losing title, Lawler ($500K) tops disclosed earnings; new champ Woodley earns $340K
Robbie Lawler, despite his title loss to Tyron Woodley, topped the night’s disclosed earnings on Saturday night at UFC 201. The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission revealed the disclosed earnings for the event on Monday, […]
Will Brooks vs. Alex Oliveira, Josh Burkman vs. Bobby Green among new additions to UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland
Three more fights have been added to the Oct. 1 UFC Fight Night 96 event in Portland, Ore., with the UFC announcing Will Brooks vs. Alex Oliveira, Josh Burkman vs. Bobby Green, and Kelly Faszholz […]
UFC Fight Night Portland gets first three fights including Louis Smolka vs. Sergio Pettis
The first three fights for the UFC’s return trip to Portland are now set, as the UFC announced on Monday that Louis Smolka vs. Sergio Pettis, Tamdan McCrory vs. Nate Marquardt, and Walt Harris vs. […]
Nick Diaz says he’d fight Tyron Woodley at UFC 202 “if they make me an offer I can’t refuse”
“I want to fight the best guy. You know what, I always want to fight the best guy, but the thing is I’m on top. I’m the one on top. They’re dropping my name. I […]
Dan Henderson says he didn’t ask for Michael Bisping rematch, but he’s ready to take UFC title from him anyway
Dan Henderson is getting a shot at the UFC Middleweight Championship this fall, a rematch with Michael Bisping which will likely be his final career fight. There’s been plenty of criticism levied against the matchmaking […]
Video – Check out UFC’s fantastic new promo for UFC 202 “Diaz vs. McGregor II”
The UFC on Saturday night released a fantastic new promo for the August 20 rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor at UFC 202. If you missed it during the UFC 201 broadcast, the must-see […]
Amanda Nunes wants to make first UFC Title defense against returning Ronda Rousey
“I’ve been training jiu-jitsu since I started. Jiu-jitsu and judo both together. I know how to block very well judo throws, I know how to use my hips very well. I know if Ronda Rousey […]
GSP open to bout with new UFC Champ Tyron Woodley, Woodley says “let’s make history” at MSG
New UFC Champion Tyron Woodley, who knocked out Robbie Lawler at UFC 201, said afterward he wanted either Nick Diaz at UFC 202 or GSP at UFC 205 in New York. Well, Georges St-Pierre seems […]
Thompson on Woodley wanting money fight: “I’m going to be making more money when I put this foot upside his head”
“He’s won [three] in a row. How many have I won? Seven in a row. I’ve cleaned out the division for this guy. Listen, I’ve got more wins under me in a row than he […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/1: Top Takeaways From UFC 201 “Lawler vs. Woodley”
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 […]
UFC 201 Video: Highlights of Tyron Woodley’s title win over Robbie Lawler
Tyron Woodley captured the UFC Welterweight Championship on Saturday night at UFC 201, knocking out Robbie Lawler in the night’s main event. If you missed the event live, check out the clip covering the bout […]
UFC 201 Video: Highlights of “Fight of the Night” between Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Rose Namajunas
Karolina Kowalkiewicz has likely secured her shot at the UFC Strawweight Championship, defeating Rose Namajunas by decision in the “Fight of the Night” at UFC 201 on Saturday night. If you missed the event live, […]
UFC 201 Video: Highlights of Jake Ellenberger’s first round upset over Matt Brown
Jake Ellenberger pulled off one hell of an upset over Matt Brown on Saturday at UFC 201, knocking out the top ten UFC welterweight in the first round to halt a two-fight losing streak. If […]
UFC 201 Video: Highlights of excellent undercard finishes from Nikita Krylov and Anthony Hamilton
The preliminary card at UFC 201 had a handful of highlight reel finishes, with standouts especially from Nikita Krylov and Anthony Hamilton. If you missed the prelims on Fox Sports 2, check out highlights of […]
Lawler believes he deserves rematch with Woodley after UFC 201, but “deserve and getting are two different things”
“He caught me with the ol’ T-Wood bomb. I was just sitting back a little too much, and he took advantage of it. It was his night. I think it’s just a guy who took […]
UFC 201 winner Jake Ellenberger convinced UFC to give him another shot when he was on cut list early this year
Jake Ellenberger picked up a massive win on Saturday night at UFC 201, taking Matt Brown out in the first round for just his second victory in a seven fight span. The win was even […]
UFC 201 Bonuses: Main event title win also brings Tyron Woodley “Performance of the Night” award
Four fighters picked up an extra $50K from the UFC on Saturday night, with Tyron Woodley, Jake Ellenberger, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, and Rose Namajunas each earning fight night bonuses at UFC 201. Woodley picked up one […]