MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/12: 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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TUF 23 REPORT 5/11: Penick’s thoughts on episode four of “Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia” season
Tonight’s fourth episode of The Ultimate Fighter 23 brings a fight between Andrew Sanchez and Myron Dennis, as Claudia Gadelha’s team looks to go 3-0 on the season. On to the latest episode run down […]
Benavidez and Cejudo to coach flyweights on TUF 24; tourney winner confirmed to face Champ Johnson at finale
The UFC has apparently come to an agreement with UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson about waiting until December for his next fight, as it was announced on Wednesday’s UFC Tonight program on Fox Sports 1 […]
B.J. Penn now meets Cole Miller at UFC 199 “Rockhold vs. Weidman II” next month
The UFC has been looking at different options for B.J. Penn’s return at UFC 199 following the injury removal of Dennis Siver, and it was officially announced on UFC Tonight on Fox Sports 1 Wednesday […]
Anderson Silva undergoes two hour gallbladder surgery on Wednesday, Dana White says he was “violently ill”
Anderson Silva underwent gallbladder surgery on Wednesday after getting struck down Tuesday afternoon in what UFC President Dana White described as violent illness. “So what’s crazy is, we have a show called UFC Embedded, and […]
ROUNDTABLE: Most anticipated undercard fights on stacked UFC 198 card from Brazil
UFC 198 is absolutely stacked. What are your three or four most anticipated undercard bouts on Saturday’s lineup from Brazil, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR If you think this card looks stacked, imagine what […]
Dana White says UFC’s relationship with Conor McGregor is “great,” plan to put “little speed bump” behind them
The next move for Conor McGregor and the UFC may be determined by next week, as UFC President Dana White said on Wednesday that the organization plans to sit down in person with the Featherweight […]
T.J. Dillashaw vs. Raphael Assuncao rematch officially booked for UFC 200 on July 9
A rematch between T.J. Dillashaw and Raphael Assuncao is now official for UFC 200, the organization announced on Wednesday. Dillashaw lost the UFC Bantamweight Championship to Dominick Cruz in January by a razor-thin split decision. […]
ESPN’s Darren Rovell, UFC President Dana White comment on report of UFC sale talks on Dan Patrick Show
The potential sale of the UFC was the main topic this morning on The Dan Patrick Show on NBCSN, with ESPN reporter Darren Rovell defending a Tuesday report that the UFC’s owners were in “advanced […]
HYDEN BLOG: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from UFC Fight Night 87
UFC Fight Night 87 was this past weekend from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Let’s get right to the rundown. UFC Fight Night 87 GOOD: Heather Jo Clark vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz This was a fun striking affair. Clark […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/11: Top Replacement Opponents to Face B.J. Penn 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 […]
Dennis Siver injury leaves B.J. Penn in need of return opponent at UFC 199 next month
An injury to Dennis Siver has taken him out of a planned fight with B.J. Penn at UFC 199, and the UFC is seeking a replacement for the UFC Hall of Famer’s return to the […]
Potential gall bladder surgery takes Anderson Silva out of UFC 198
In some unfortunate news regarding Saturday’s UFC 198 event, Anderson Silva has been scratched from a bout with Uriah Hall due to a gallon bladder issue which may require surgery. “Anderson developed abdominal discomfort [Monday […]
UFC owners reportedly in “advanced” talks to sell promotion for up to $4 billion (UPDATED)
There have been rumors over the last couple of years that the Zuffa, headed by Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, are looking to sell the UFC, and according to a report from ESPN.com they may be […]
“Jacare” Souza on UFC 198 fight with Vitor Belfort: “If Belfort goes to the ground, I will submit him”
“I was very happy when I found out I would face Belfort. I was thrilled. It isn’t every day that you get to face an opponent of Belfort’s caliber – a very tough opponent who […]
ROUNDTABLE: Should Alistair Overeem get the next title fight at heavyweight after his stoppage of Andrei Arlovski?
Should Alistair Overeem get the next title fight at heavyweight after his stoppage of Andrei Arlovski? Why or why not? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Alistair Overeem absolutely should get the next title shot at the […]
Demian Maia thinks UFC has been trying to use him as a “stepping stone,” wants title fight with UFC 198 win
“I always want to take top 10 or top 5 guys. Always. But in my last fights, they kept giving me these rising prospects that many people thought could beat me. But I beat them […]
Kyoji Horiguchi wants rematch with UFC Flyweight Champ Demetrious Johnson after UFC Fight Night 87 win
Kyoji Horiguchi had a dominant performance over Neil Seery on Sunday at UFC Fight Night 87, and he’s wanting to get back to another shot at UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson quickly. “I wish I […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 5/10: Top Fighters to Watch on Saturday’s UFC 198 Card in Brazil
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 […]
Video – “UFC 198 Embedded” episode one brings Fabricio Werdum masks, more in lead up to stadium event
The first episode of “UFC 198 Embedded” is now online, following the stars of Saturday’s massive event in Brazil as they prep on fight week. In the highlight of the episode, UFC Heavyweight Champ Fabricio […]
Gunnar Nelson thinks with the right adjustments Conor McGregor “will walk through” Nate Diaz in rematch
“I think there were some technical mistakes in that fight that cost him the fight basically. I mean if you watch the first round and the beginning of the second, he was winning the fight, […]
Vitor Belfort thinks UFC fighters are “pretty much living in slavery” under Reebok deal
“MMA is a lot closer to entertainment than sport these days. I’m not satisfied with the way the company is handling sponsorship. We are pretty much living in slavery. We can’t use our own sponsors, […]
Alistair Overeem likely to get desired UFC Heavyweight Title shot, but unlikely to get it in New York
Alistair Overeem is likely to get the next shot at the UFC Heavyweight Championship after his TKO win over Andrei Arlovski on Sunday, but it’s not likely to come at UFC 205 in New York. […]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cover August – December 2016 One Championship 45: Heroes of the World Cotai Arena, Cotai, Macau, Macao August 13th, 2016 Fight Card: Flyweight- Andrew Leone vs Adriano Moraes (for Interim ONE FC Flyweight Title) Lightweight- […]
Floyd Mayweather says he started rumors of Conor McGregor bout, McGregor plays along on social media
Both Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor this weekend continued to feed into a story that the two of them would meet in a boxing match sometime in the near future. First, McGregor tweeted out the […]