MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/30: Top MMA fights coming in April 2016
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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ROUNDTABLE: On UFC 196’s Diaz vs. McGregor and other favorite fights from March
What were your favorite fights from the month of March? DAYNE FOX, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR Though they are the obvious choices, the main and co-main event from UFC 196 were hands down my favorite fights of […]
Diego Sanchez vs. Joe Lauzon reportedly headed to UFC 200 in Las Vegas this July
Ross Pearson won’t be getting his desired rematch against Diego Sanchez, as MMAFighting.com reports that the UFC is targeting Sanchez for a fight against Joe Lauzon at UFC 200. Sanchez, the original winner of The […]
CM Punk was relieved by reaction from Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta on back injury, but admits “the timing sucked”
CM Punk attended UFC Fight Night 82 in February to watch Mickey Gall, who was going to become his debut opponent with a win over Mike Jackson. Less than a week later, he underwent back […]
Former UFC Champ Carla Esparza steps in on short notice to face Juliana Lima at UFC 197
Carla Esparza’s UFC return is now set, as ESPN.com reports that she’ll step in for the injured Jessica Aguilar next month against Juliana Lima at UFC 197. Esparza became the UFC’s first ever Women’s Strawweight […]
Jon Jones’ team confident, but taking potential probation violation “very seriously,” UFC releases statement
Despite currently being under arrest on a probation violation, Jon Jones and his team expect UFC 197 to go on as planned, and the UFC for their part seems to be willing to go ahead […]
Bosse-O’Connell, McCrory-Jotko, Theodorou-Alvey among seven new fights confirmed for UFC Fight Night 89
Seven new fights have been made official for the UFC Fight Night 89 event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada this June, with the organization announcing the slate Tuesday in a ticket on-sale release. In addition to […]
Breaking: Jon Jones turns himself in on arrest warrant in Albuquerque for probation violation after traffic stop
Just over three weeks out from his fight with Daniel Cormier at UFC 197, Jon Jones has been booked at the Albuquerque police department on a parole violation stemming from a traffic stop for drag […]
Nate Diaz’s boxing coach thinks UFC should have given Diaz even more money for UFC 196 bout with Conor McGregor
“They should have offered him a million like they did [Dos Anjos]. They should have given him a million because it was two weeks’ notice. But they didn’t do it. They thought he was gonna […]
Johny Hendricks vs. Kelvin Gastelum reportedly headed to UFC 200 in July
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Johny Hendricks will be getting back into action this summer, as MMAFighting.com reports that the UFC is targeting him for a fight with Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 200. Hendricks was working […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/29: Top MMA fights from March 2016
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 […]
Ontario’s Jason Saggo reportedly meets Leandro Silva at UFC Fight Night 89 in Ottawa
The third fight for the UFC’s debut in Ottawa, Ontario, appears to be set, as Combate in Brazil reported over the weekend that Jason Saggo will take on Leandro Silva on the card. Saggo is […]
Renzo Gracie says GSP is “coming back for sure,” thinks he should fight UFC Welterweight Champ in return
“[GSP is] coming back for sure. That boy, the best thing he does in life is fighting. Look for how long he’s been a champion. He overcame so many obstacles. Many people don’t know Georges […]
Jon Jones to officer: “You’re a f***ing liar… I used to really respect f***ers like you” [UPDATED]
Jon Jones revving his engine at a stoplight in supposed jest to fans next to him led to a traffic stop last week, and the officer’s body camera captured the entire exchange between Jones and […]
Video – Short clip of Jon Jones’ latest traffic stop shows heated exchange with officer
TMZ Sports has posted a short video clip of the latest incident of Jon Jones getting pulled over, with an officer accusing him of drag racing and Jones himself vehemently denying it. Things got heated […]
UFC 197’s Jon Jones denies drag racing in latest citation, plans to fight tickets [UPDATED]
Jon Jones can’t seem to get out of his own way. The returning former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion just this month settled a driving citation after being pulled over for speeding without a license, registration, […]
Former UFC Champ Brock Lesnar says he’s “not much for legacy,” only knows how much money’s in his bank account
“I’m not much for legacy. I guess people have their way of remembering what I did. I’m not about accomplishments. I don’t have a trophy room. I don’t have any symbolic things. I’m not a […]
Cris “Cyborg” Justino finally to make UFC debut against Leslie Smith at UFC 198 in Brazil
Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino has finally been brought into the UFC, and she’ll make her debut at UFC 198 in Brazil in a 140 lb. catchweight fight against Leslie Smith. The UFC officially confirmed the matchup […]
UFC reportedly releases former Strikeforce Champ “Feijao” Cavalcante, TUF Brazil’s Daniel Sarafian
Brazilian fighters Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Daniel Sarafian have been cut from the UFC’s roster this week, according to a report from Olimpo MMA in Brazil. Cavalcante, the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, failed to […]
Chris Weidman on UFC 199 rematch with Luke Rockhold: “This is a do or die fight for me”
“This is a do or die fight for me. I have to go out there and dominate him. This is my career on the line. This is everything. This is bigger than my Anderson Silva […]
MMATorch Daily Top Five 3/28: Top future fights for Jon Jones
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 […]
Fedor Emelianenko wants Fabricio Werdum rematch, says he’s told the UFC he would accept that fight
Fedor Emelianenko is once again kicking up discussion about fighting in the UFC, and in a new interview with Epic MMA he said that he’s told the UFC of at least one fight he’d sign […]
Hector Lombard announces return to middleweight after UFC Fight Night 85 loss to Neil Magny
Hector Lombard is on his way back to middleweight. The former Bellator Middleweight Champion was defeated by Neil Magny last weekend at UFC Fight Night 85, and in a post to Instagram this weekend he […]
Quick Clip: UFC Middleweight Champ Luke Rockhold “spars” with Marshawn Lynch
UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold had a guest this weekend to “spar” with at the American Kickboxing Academy, recently retired star NFL running back Marshawn Lynch. Check out a quick clip from Rockhold’s Instagram: Warming […]
Frankie Edgar’s manager goes off on Conor McGregor for ducking challenger: “Everyone knows Frankie would whip his ass”
With Conor McGregor’s next fight expected to be a rematch with Nate Diaz at UFC 200, it means McGregor will not be dropping back to featherweight to defend that division’s title. That’s not going to […]