MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/20: Top MMA Stories of the Week
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 […]
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MMATorch Podcast 5/19/16: Penick and Hansen on UFC 198, UFC 199 main event change, much more
In the return of the MMATorch Podcast, MMATorch editor Jamie Penick and MMATorch columnist Rich Hansen break down the week in MMA news. Tonight’s episode features a full run down on last weekend’s UFC 198 […]
UFC 197 “Jones vs. Saint Preux” reportedly draws between 375K-450K pay-per-view buys
The first pay-per-view buy estimates are in for last month’s UFC 197 event, with Dave Meltzer at MMAFighting.com reporting that the card drew between 375,000 and 450,000 buys. The card was headlined by a late […]
Ali Bagautinov vs. Geane Herrera added to UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa
A flyweight bout between Ali Bagautinov and Geane Herrera is a late addition to next month’s UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa. The UFC announced the matchup for the June 18 card on Thursday. […]
ROUNDTABLE: What’s next for Cris “Cyborg” Justino after successful UFC debut at UFC 198?
What do you think we’ll see next for Cris “Cyborg” Justino in the UFC after her successful debut? Which fights do you think can realistically be put together? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Cyborg did what […]
UFC reportedly considering bringing Stipe Miocic’s first Heavyweight Title defense to Cleveland
Cleveland’s own Stipe Miocic brought a championship to his hometown this week after knocking out Fabricio Werdum at UFC 198, and now he might be bringing a UFC event to the city for the first […]
T.J. Dillashaw says Urijah Faber “acting like a 14-year-old school girl wanting to create drama”
“That’s kind of crossing the line. He’s put our friendship on blast and put my name out there. He put me and Dominick on blast and looked like a fool. He’s always been a cool […]
Cris “Cyborg” Justino tells UFC she’s only fighting at 140 lbs. again if it’s against Ronda Rousey or Miesha Tate
Wednesday’s UFC Tonight program on Fox Sports 1 caused a bit of a stir with one Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino, as they announced the UFC was targeting her for a fight at UFC 201 in July […]
Michael Bisping: If you believe Jesus walked on water, “you can believe I can knock the f*** out of Luke Rockhold”
“I believe it’s my destiny. I believe this is all going to add to the story. It’s going to make it a much bigger storyline. I’m going to go out there, I’m going to make […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/19: 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 […]
TUF 23 REPORT 5/18: Penick’s thoughts on episode five of “Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia” season
Another Wednesday, another episode of The Ultimate Fighter 23. This week we get some in-house drama in the form of an outside the house phone call for one Abdel Medjedoub, while Helen Harper and Lanchana […]
Demetrious Johnson to defend UFC Flyweight Title against Wilson Reis in UFC 201 co-main event in Atlanta
While The Ultimate Fighter 24 will crown a challenger for the UFC Flyweight Champion, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson won’t be waiting until December to defend that belt. It was announced on Wednesday’s UFC Tonight program […]
Michael McDonald vs. John Lineker set for UFC Fight Night 91 co-main event in Sioux Falls
UFC fans in South Dakota are getting one hell of a co-main event on July 13, as Wednesday’s UFC Tonight program on Fox Sports 1 revealed that bantamweights Michael McDonald and John Lineker will square […]
ROUNDTABLE: What’s next for Stipe Miocic and Fabricio Werdum after last Saturday’s UFC 198 main event?
What fights are next for Stipe Miocic and Fabricio Werdum given the result of Saturday’s UFC 198 main event, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The heavyweight division in the UFC has been bereft of […]
“Jacare” Souza injury gives Michael Bisping replacement shot against Luke Rockhold at UFC 199
Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping will meet for a second time, as UFC President Dana White announced on ESPN’s Sportscenter Wednesday morning that Bisping is in as the replacement in the UFC Middleweight Title bout […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from Bellator 154 and UFC 198
Bellator 154 and UFC 198 were this past weekend. Let’s get to the rundown. Bellator 154 GOOD: Andre Fialho stops Rick Reger Good win for Fialho, about two minutes into the first round. He showed […]
Chris Weidman details neck issues that took him out of UFC 199, hopes to return in New York after surgery
Chris Weidman has issued a lengthy explanation for his UFC 199 injury removal, detailing a scary neck issue that’s going to require surgery, but should get him back in time to fight on the UFC’s […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/18: Top Replacement Options to Face Luke Rockhold at UFC 199
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 198 CONTESTS: Prediction and Betting Game Results
UFC 198 CONTESTS: Prediction and Betting Game Results UFC 198 proved to be what we all thought, a brilliant card on paper but a difficult fight card to predict throughout. Five underdogs prevailed with the […]
Michael Bisping says he’s ready to step in against Luke Rockhold at UFC 199 for short notice title fight
Luke Rockhold may not have any shortage of potential challengers at UFC 199 next month, and one-time foe Michael Bisping is trying to put himself out as the front-runner to replace an injured Chris Weidman. […]
Report: Chris Weidman injured, out of UFC 199 main event title rematch with Luke Rockhold
Yet another UFC main event has been altered due to injury, as FloCombat.com’s Jeremy Botter reports that Chris Weidman is out of his rematch with Luke Rockhold at UFC 199 in three weeks. The UFC […]
Robbie Lawler-Tyron Woodley Welterweight Title bout now official as UFC 201 headliner in Atlanta
That didn’t take long. Just hours after a report that the Robbie Lawler-Tyron Woodley Welterweight Title fight was in the “finalizing stages” for the UFC 201 main event, the fight has now been made official. […]
ROUNDTABLE: Where does Stipe Miocic’s UFC 198 win rank among UFC’s most shocking title finishes?
Where do you rank Stipe Miocic’s Heavyweight Title win on the list of shocking title fight finishes? Which past title upsets make your top five, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Not very high. While […]
Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley title bout reportedly in “finalizing stages” for UFC 201 main event
Though still not official, the UFC continues to move ahead with plans for a Welterweight Championship fight between Robbie Lawler and Tyron Woodley for UFC 201 in Atlanta on July 30. The latest update comes […]
Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly to honor Cleveland’s own UFC Heavyweight Champ Stipe Miocic at playoff game
New UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic brought home a Championship to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, this week, knocking out Fabricio Werdum in the main event of UFC 198 to capture the belt. After the […]