MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/23: Top MMA Quotes of the Week
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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C.M. Punk’s debut against Mickey Gall reportedly targeted for UFC 203 in Cleveland this September
CM Punk signed with the UFC in December of 2014 after announcing his exit from the WWE and the pro wrestling world. 18 months later, he’s yet to make his debut. His debut opponent was […]
Rafael dos Anjos on UFC 202’s McGregor-Diaz rematch: “I don’t see Conor winning this fight”
Conor McGregor’s first fight with Nate Diaz came about due to an injury to UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos, and now that the rematch is coming in August at UFC 202, dos Anjos is […]
Valerie Letourneau clarifies wardrobe malfunction issue in UFC Fight Night 89 loss to Joanne Calderwood
There was an awkward spot in last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 89 bout between Joanne Calderwood and Valerie Letourneau, as Letourneau was having some issues with her fight wardrobe after a kick to the chest […]
Chris Weidman saving trash talk for when he’s healthy, will be at MSG “waiting for whoever wants it”
“I planned on fighting Luke and planned on finishing him [at UFC 199]. There’s things that Bisping was saying that we saw and planned on capitalizing on, too. It’s hard to talk like that when […]
UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic leads victory parade for NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers
New UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic is enjoying the hometown spotlight this week, leading the championship parade for his city’s other new title winners the Cleveland Cavaliers. Miocic was embraced by the Lebron James led […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 156 and UFC Fight Night 89
Bellator 156 and UFC Fight Night 89 were this past weekend. Let’s get right to the rundown. Bellator 156 BAD: Chris Honeycutt vs. Mikkel Parlo Just not a whole lot happening here. Parlo won the […]
Luke Rockhold wants to get Michael Bisping loss back: “The odds of that happening again are fairly low”
“Congrats to him, he won. I think the guy is a true piece of s*** and I think he is classless. I’d love the opportunity to get that back and right that wrong and fix […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/22: Top Fighters Who May Capture First UFC Title By 2017’s End
Welcome to MMATorch’s new 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 […]
GSP says Michael Bisping his top choice for return fight to the UFC: “He’s the man to beat right now”
Georges St-Pierre finally confirmed his desire to return to the UFC this week in an interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. In the course of the conversation he discussed his top options as […]
Dana White responds to Donald Cerrone’s complaints on pay after UFC Fight Night 89: “You’ve got to win them all”
Dana White had tons to say on this week’s “UFC Unfiltered” podcast with Matt Serra and Jim Norton, touching on a number of different recent subjects. One of them was Donald Cerrone, who sounded off […]
After “broke as hell” post, Joanne Calderwood to get UFC Fight Night 89 bonus, new contract per Dana White
Joanne Calderwood pulled off a great third round TKO win over Valerie Letourneau on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa, but in a post on Instagram after the win lamented the financial situation […]
Dana White rips Ariel Helwani for “weasel move” on breaking Brock Lesnar news, “pity party” after pulled credentials
UFC President Dana White went on a tirade on MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani this week in an appearance on the new “UFC Unfiltered” podcast with Matt Serra and Jim Norton, and his comments continue to show […]
Miesha Tate takes more shots at Ronda Rousey on Conan: “She seems awfully pouty about the loss”
Current UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate made her first major late night talkshow appearance on Monday, as she was a featured guest on Conan on TBS. Unsurprisingly, one of the key points of discussion […]
UFC Fight Night 89 draws 964,000 viewers to FS1; Bellator 156 draws 482,000 viewers to Spike
Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 89 broadcast drew an average of 964,000 viewers to Fox Sports 1, according to a report from SportsTVRatings.com. The main card broadcast aired in a later timeslot than normal for the […]
Rafael dos Anjos doesn’t lament missing out on Conor McGregor payday in March: “I still have a good life”
“I would have made a lot of money. I like money; everybody likes money. But I don’t love money. If I don’t fight McGregor, I still have a good life. Coming from where I came […]
UFC denies report of sale in internal memo to employees, calls it “misrepresentation of facts in the media”
The UFC is categorically denying Monday’s report from Jeremy Botter at FloCombat.com that a bid has been accepted by owners Zuffa for the sale of the organization. UFC officials sent an internal memo to employees […]
Brock Lesnar’s already been drug tested five times by USADA into UFC 200 return
Brock Lesnar’s return from retirement at UFC 200 was announced just over one month before the event, well short of the four month standard under the USADA policy for a fighter coming out of retirement. […]
Georges St-Pierre says he’s ready to return to the UFC: “It is time to do it now”
Georges St-Pierre’s self-imposed hiatus from MMA may finally be coming to an end, with the former UFC Welterweight Champion announcing on Monday that he is, indeed, ready to return to the sport. In an interview […]
Zuffa reportedly accepts $4.2 billion bid for sale of UFC, Dana White expected to stay on
The sale of the UFC may be all but official, as Jeremy Botter at FloCombat.com reports that Zuffa has accepted a bid for the world’s largest MMA organization. Per the report, a group consisting of […]
Stephen Thompson expects Robbie Lawler to retain title at UFC 201, wants his title shot in NYC
Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson established himself as the No. 1 contender in the UFC’s welterweight division on Saturday night, putting forth a one-sided effort against Rory MacDonald at UFC Fight Night 89 to follow up on […]
Cody Garbrandt vs. Takeya Mizugaki reportedly close to being set for UFC 202 in August
It appears the UFC may not be giving Cody Garbrandt that step up in competition he asked for, as MMAFighting.com reports that a bout between Garbrandt and Takeya Mizugaki is close to being finalized for […]
Chad Mendes makes short comment on USADA violation: “I didn’t do my homework”
Chad Mendes was flagged this month for a “potential” violation of the USADA drug testing policy, and to this point it’s still unclear for what substance he tested positive. The featherweight’s first comments on the […]
Brock Lesnar’s jiu jitsu coach says he’s returning to the UFC to prove he can “win fights, win titles”
He’s doing great physically and mentally. That’s something he wanted to do. It was his choice. The UFC didn’t go after him, he went after the UFC. He wants to prove to himself that he […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 6/20: Top Takeaways From UFC Fight Night 89, Fedor in Russia, and Bellator
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 […]