HYDEN BLOG: A Quick Look at the 2016 Title Picture in Each Division of the UFC
2015 was a huge year in the UFC, and 2016 looks to be big as well. We’ve got big matchups coming for most of the reigning champions in the UFC. Let’s take a look at […]
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UFC Champ Fabricio Werdum not thinking about retirement, wants to be considered best heavyweight in history
“Now that I’m getting rich, why would I retire? No way! I want to make history. I want to be considered the best heavyweight fighter in history by the fans. I started beating Fedor [Emelianenko], […]
Video – Jon Jones “spars” with Carlos Condit’s son on “UFC 195 Embedded” episode two
In episode two of “UFC 195 Embedded,” the cameras spend some time at the Jackson-Winkeljohn camp, where Carlos Condit’s son gets in some time with returning former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones. Andrei Arlovski […]
Penick’s 2015 MMA Awards: “Fight of the Year” – Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald II at UFC 189
Due to some family circumstances this week, I’m getting a late start on my year-end awards, but over the next several days I’ll be running down my picks for 2015’s best in the realm of […]
UFC’s White, Shelby, rail against media following Silva comments on UFC 197 not happening in Brazil
Anderson Silva said on Tuesday that the UFC had aborted plans to run UFC 197 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 5, but the UFC is now saying that’s not the case. UFC matchmaker […]
Michael Bisping goes hard on Anderson Silva, PEDs ahead of UFC Fight Night 83: “I’m blown away by his arrogance”
“I just want to say something. Yeah, we’re all chasing a dream. All fighters have a dream, a dream of being the champion. You gotta do it through hard work and determination. The fact of […]
MMATorch Roundtable: Contributor Picks for Top Five Favorite Finishes in MMA in 2015
What were your five favorite finishes in 2015 (KO or submission) and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR 5. Uriah Hall goes highlight reel on Gegard Mousasi – Hall finished Gegard Mousasi with a jumping spinning […]
Anderson Silva says UFC canceled planned UFC 197 event in Brazil due to economic crisis
UFC 197 had been slated for March 5 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, but it appears the city won’t be hosting that event afterall, as Anderson Silva stated on Tuesday that the […]
Kevin Casey vs. Rafael Natal added to UFC on Fox 18 card in New Jersey
The 11th fight for UFC on Fox 18 is now set, with the UFC announcing this week that Kevin Casey will take on Rafael Natal on the Jan. 30 card in New Jersey. Casey thankfully […]
Sam Alvey reportedly suffers broken jaw in training, out of UFC Fight Night 82 bout with Daniel Sarafian
Sam Alvey is out of a scheduled fight with Daniel Sarafian in April, revealing this week that he suffered a broken jaw in training to force him out of the UFC Fight Night 82 event […]
Video – “UFC 195 Embedded” begins with Lawler, Condit, Arlovski, and Miocic
The first episode of “UFC 195 Embedded” is live, with cameras following Robbie Lawler, Carlos Condit, Andrei Arlovski, and Stipe Miocic ahead of Saturday’s event in Las Vegas. Check it out below: Attention iPhone/iPad users, […]
Lorenzo Fertitta says UFC generated $600 million in revenue in 2015
2015 was a massive year for the UFC, and according to UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, it was their biggest year ever. In an interview with CNN this week, Fertitta revealed that the UFC brought in […]
UFC Champ Robbie Lawler says there’s nothing to December injury rumors, all set for UFC 195
Earlier this month, a Facebook post from an Ontario fight store led to speculation that Robbie Lawler had suffered a UFC 195-threatening injury. Warrior Fight Store claimed he was scheduled for an appearance, but was […]
MMATorch Roundtable: Contributor Picks for Top Five Favorite Fights in 2015
What were your five favorite fights in 2015, and why? MICHAEL BANE, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR 2015 was a banner year for MMA, due mostly to the amazing fights that the UFC brought. The second half of […]
Nick Diaz believes GSP was on steroids when they fought: “I’m pretty convinced everybody is on steroids”
“I’m pretty convinced about everybody is on steroids. I mean everybody. Me and my brother, I don’t think [Frankie Edgar] is on steroids, but a lot of these guys, they’re on steroids. That stuff messes […]
UFC Champ Fabricio Werdum warns Cain Velasquez to “be careful with the right arm” in UFC 196 rematch
UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum captured that title with a third round guillotine choke submission over Cain Velasquez at UFC 188. Now that they’re slated to fight again at UFC 196, Werdum appears to be […]
Video – Watch full “UFC 195 Countdown” with Lawler-Condit, Arlovski-Miocic segments
The UFC’s “Countdown to UFC 195” debuted this weekend, and it’s now available online. Check out both segments of the program below, one on the main event between Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit, and the […]
Seven Years Ago Flashback: MMATorch live coverage for stacked UFC 92 “Ultimate 2008” event
Seven years ago today, the UFC closed out a big 2008 with one of the year’s great events, UFC 92. At the time it was a significant triple header with two title fights, one featuring […]
UFC Champ Holly Holm “open” to potential Cris “Cyborg” Justino bout at 145 lbs.
“I know with the UFC, they don’t have that division. So, if that was something that they were going to put together, I’m not against it. I’m open to it… I’m not against options for […]
Gegard Mousasi suggests Thales Leites bout happening at UFC Fight Night 83
The UFC pulled Gegard Mousasi out of a fight with Michael Bisping to put Anderson Silva in that slot, but it appears he’ll remain on the UFC Fight Night 83 card in London. Mousasi on […]
Stephen Thompson aiming for title fight after Johny Hendricks bout at UFC 196
Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson got a huge fight booking for 2016 with the UFC announcing earlier this month that he’ll take on former UFC Welterweight Champion Johny Hendricks at UFC 196. The 32-year-old is 11-1 overall […]
Manuwa-Krylov, Packalen-Sajewski, Danho-Omielanczuk added to UFC Fight Night 83 in London
The UFC dropped the announcement of Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping this week for UFC Fight Night 83 in London, and a few other fights have been added to the event as well. The UFC […]
Aljamain Sterling on UFC, free agency: “I want to have a bank account that represents me being a pro athlete”
“I want to have a bank account that represents me being a pro athlete. At the end of that of the day, I want a bank account that has the backing of a pro athlete. […]
Anderson Silva says it “will be a pleasure” to fight Michael Bisping in London at UFC Fight Night 83
Anderson Silva was hoping for his first fight post-suspension to come in his home country of Brazil, but instead he’s coming back against Michael Bisping at UFC Fight Night 83 in Bisping’s home country of […]
Michael Bisping jokingly tells Anderson Silva to “leave the viagra out” of UFC Fight Night 83 matchup
The UFC dumped a major fight announcement on Christmas Eve this week, giving Michael Bisping an opponent change from Gegard Mousasi to Anderson Silva at UFC Fight Night 83 in London. It didn’t take long […]