Given the McGregor-Diaz rematch, Velasquez-Browne, and Mousasi-Brunson fights at UFC 200, which other realistic matchups can the UFC book on that card to make it as big as they want it to be? MICHAEL BANE, […]
“You know as an athlete obviously it’s good because I get to fight, but as a fan it sucks. There’s not much I can say but it really doesn’t have any logic behind it. To […]
There were no big events this week, so I’ll just hit upon some of the news of the week this time around. It’s now official that UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor will fight Nate Diaz […]
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 […]
The following are the MMATorch staff rankings as of April 1, 2016. POUND FOR POUND 1 Jon Jones 2 Demetrious Johnson 3 Dominick Cruz 4 Luke Rockhold 5 Rafael dos Anjos 6 T.J. Dillashaw 7 […]
With Torch columnist Shawn Ennis out for the week, Torch editor Jamie Penick is back with a solo audio podcast to break down the latest in the world of MMA. This week brings a rundown […]
Nate Diaz doesn’t feel he’s gotten his just due in the wake of his upset win over Conor McGregor earlier this month at UFC 196, and now that the rematch is set for UFC 200 […]
The May 29 UFC Fight Night 88 event will be headlined by a major bantamweight fight between Thomas Almeida and Cody Garbrandt, and on Thursday the UFC added another highly significant matchup in the 135 […]
“Frankie Edgar is happy about this fight. Frankie will avenge his loss to Aldo and will kill two birds with one stone… After that, Conor will have nowhere to go. He’ll be trapped. He won’t […]
What’s your reaction to the UFC booking Cris Cyborg in a catchweight fight against Leslie Smith at UFC 198? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR The UFC has always tried to straddle a fine line between promoting […]
Keith Berish is out of a fight with Jake Collier at UFC Fight Night 88 in Las Vegas this May, opening the door to undefeated newcomer Alberto Uda, according to a report from MMAFighting.com. Uda […]
The UFC has released a statement on Jon Jones’ arrest this week over last week’s traffic stop, confirming that his UFC 197 fight with Daniel Cormier will go on as planned following his Thursday release. […]
Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh has penned a new column for Irish site The42.ie in the wake of the official announcement of McGregor’s rematch with Nate Diaz for UFC 200. Kavanagh says it was McGregor […]
Sage Northcutt is returning at UFC 200. The hyped up 20-year-old suffered his first career loss in January at UFC on Fox 18, getting submitted by late replacement Bryan Barberena. It was his third fight […]
Jon Jones will be released from jail today, and will be clear to fight at UFC 197. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion appeared before Judge Michael E. Martinez on Thursday morning in New Mexico […]
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 […]
Jon Jones could be facing some further restrictions on his freedoms under parole in order to be released on Thursday. According to a report from MMAFighting.com, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office is going to […]
For the fifth straight year, Chicago, Ill., will host a UFC on Fox card. The UFC announced on Wednesday that UFC on Fox 20 will emanate from the United Center on July 23, almost exactly […]
The UFC has made Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor II official for the main event of UFC 200, and they’ve released some new posters and artwork for the event. Above you see the main image […]
“After the fight, Lorenzo [Fertitta] and I went up to Conor’s house that he was renting here in Las Vegas and started talking about, ‘what are you thinking, what’s next?’ And he was obsessed. Obsessed […]
The UFC has made official it’s first set of fights for the July 9 UFC 200 event, with Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz at 170 lbs. for the main event, Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar […]
Which fights on the April schedule are you most anticipating, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Thankfully, I’ll be two months removed from the MMA high that was Gracie vs. Shamrock 3 and Kimbo Slice/Dada […]
Top 15 ranked heavyweight Jared Rosholt has been released from the UFC after a loss to Roy Nelson at UFC Fight Night 82 in February. Multiple reports confirmed Rosholt’s release after it was noticed by […]
“I think [Conor] McGregor opened the door for this. He’s fighting at different weights. I think he opened the door to make this fight happen. There you go. I’m really happy for the opportunity and […]
Peter Sobotta has been forced out of a fight with Dominic Waters at UFC Fight Night 87, and Leon Edwards has stepped in to replace him. The UFC announced the change on Wednesday morning. The […]
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