D. FOX: Post-fight reactions to UFC 197 “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
Jon Jones’ return to the Octagon at UFC 197 didn’t come with a thundering finish or a slick submission. It didn’t come with any type of submission. But there is no doubt that it was […]
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Poll: Which rematch would you rather see headline UFC 200?
Which rematch would you rather see headline UFC 200? Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz II Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier II pollcode.com free polls
Daniel Cormier seeking clearance for Jon Jones fight at UFC 200, tells Jones to leave “garbage” interim belt at home
With Jon Jones successful in his return at UFC 197 Saturday night, Daniel Cormier is next. The only question that remains is just when the fight will take place, and if all goes well, we’ll […]
UFC 197 Results: Demetrious Johnson takes out Henry Cejudo in first round for eighth straight title defense
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has had a lot of impressive and dominant performances in his time as UFC Flyweight Champion, but he may have topped himself Saturday night at UFC 197. Taking on undefeated former […]
UFC 197 Results: Edson Barboza hands former champ Anthony Pettis third straight loss
Anthony Pettis entered UFC 197 on Saturday night in what seemed to be a showcase performance against Edson Barboza, who entered off a loss to Tony Ferguson in December, but he walked away with his […]
Video – “UFC 197 Embedded” episode five follows on media day and weigh-ins
The UFC’s embedded cameras capture UFC 197’s top fighters at media day and into the weigh-ins for the event in the just released episode five. Catch up below! Attention iPhone/iPad and Android users, if you’ve […]
UFC 197’s Jon Jones says he was “completely wasting talent” due to past transgressions
“The moment I realized I had to change, honestly the big moment for me was the night Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier fought for my Light Heavyweight Championship and I saw DC walk away with […]
ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC 197’s Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux and Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo bouts
Predict the outcomes of the two main events at UFC 197 in Jon Jones vs. OSP and Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo. Who wins those bouts, and how? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Is Jon Jones […]
UFC 197 PREVIEW: Penick’s main card thoughts and predictions for “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
The wait is over. After nearly 16 months out of the cage, Jon Jones returns tonight against late replacement Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197, attempting to redeem himself and get back to what he […]
Weigh-in results for UFC 197 “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
Weigh-ins took place this evening in Las Vegas for tomorrow’s UFC 197 event from Las Vegas, and all fighters made weight for the event. Full weigh-in results are below: Pay-Per-View Main Card (10PM ET) Jon […]
ROUNDTABLE: On the most anticipated undercard fights at UFC 197 “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
Which undercard fights at UFC 197 are you most anticipating, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR If you ask the question “Which fight am I anticipating most in 2016,” you very well could get the […]
McGregor gives respect to UFC 200 presser participants, but says none of them made the UFC “$400 million in 8 months”
Conor McGregor reacted to the UFC continuing to hold him off the UFC 200 card on Friday, responding on Twitter while the press conference was on-going. Everyone flew in. Respect. But not everyone up there […]
Nate Diaz only wants Conor McGregor at UFC 200, says he’s “going on vacation” if that fight doesn’t happen
Nate Diaz was at the UFC 200 launch presser in Las Vegas on Friday, with UFC President Dana White saying Diaz wanted to remain on the card after McGregor was pulled so they’ll give him […]
Video – Catch up on “UFC 197 Embedded” in episodes three and four
Fight preparations continue this week for Jon Jones, Ovince Saint Preux, Demetrious Johnson, Henry Cejudo, and the rest of the fighters on Saturday’s UFC 197 event. They’ve been followed around all week by the UFC’s […]
Anthony Pettis thinks Conor McGregor might be “burnt out,” understands desire to get back to training after loss
“[I can understand him] a little bit. I think he might be burnt out maybe, he’s had a lot of fights back-to-back. He has done a world tour before with the Aldo thing, same thing […]
ROUNDTABLE: What’s next for Rose Namajunas after UFC on Fox 19 victory?
What’s next for Rose Namajunas after her latest victory? How far from a title fight do you think she is or should be given the close decision win over Torres? RICH HANSEN, MMATORCH COLUMNIST Well, […]
Jon Jones says part of him “happy” Daniel Cormier won title: “Now he’s had it long enough, I hope he enjoyed it”
“I guess it’s a little more motivating, but it really doesn’t bother me. I’m really aware of everything that’s happened. I took myself out of the competition being a knucklehead and I gave DC an […]
MMATorch Podcast 4/21/16: Penick and Hansen on McGregor and UFC 200, UFC on Fox 19, and UFC 197
In an all new addition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen break down the latest on the Conor McGregor situation surrounding UFC 200, including McGregor’s latest updates on […]
Conor McGregor to the UFC: “I’ve got my bills paid… your move”
As of Thursday morning the UFC was reportedly standing firm on pulling Conor McGregor from UFC 200 over a refusal to comply with all media obligations they were trying to book this week, and though […]
Josh Samman vs. Tim Boetsch, Ben Nguyen vs. Louis Smolka among first four additions to UFC Fight Night 91 in Sioux Falls
The first several fights for the UFC’s debut event in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, have been announced, as Josh Samman vs. Tim Boetsch, Ben Nguyen vs. Louis Smolka, Kyle Noke vs. Keita Nakamura, and Cody […]
D. FOX: Preliminary card preview for UFC 197 “Jones vs. Saint Preux”
While we’ve all been rocked by the saga of Conor McGregor this week, we should all remember that there is a pay-per-view this weekend in UFC 197, featuring the greatest mixed martial artist we’ve ever […]
Illinois’ Felice Herrig meets Kailin Curran at UFC on Fox 20 in Chicago
Illinois strawweight Felice Herrig has been added to the UFC on Fox 20 event in Chicago this July, 15 months after her last appearance in the Octagon. According to a report from Red Eye Chicago, […]
Randa Markos vs. Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger added to UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa
UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa has gotten another Canadian fighter added to the card, as the UFC announced on Thursday that Iranian born Canadian Randa Markos will take on Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger on June 18. […]
Report: McGregor still off UFC 200, will have to fight Aldo-Edgar winner – not Diaz – in return
Conor McGregor’s statement on Facebook Thursday morning suggests there’s a middle ground to be reached with the UFC to keep his main event with Nate Diaz at UFC 200 intact. But that would presume a […]
Conor McGregor not retired, asked for leeway on UFC 200 promotion to train: “I can not dance for you this time.”
Conor McGregor on Thursday made his first lengthy comments since his retirement Tweet on Tuesday, and after the UFC pulled him from UFC 200 for not fulfilling media duties for the event. McGregor gives his […]