Mma Torch Podcast

In the 12/23 edition of MMATorch Today, Dave talks to former UFC lightweight and current PFL fighter Brian Foster about the current 155 lb division, his chances of signing with Bellator and what he’d do in the Bellator 155 lb division, his PFL and WSOF career, plus a little on Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and his thoughts on his fight with Justin Gaethje.

In the 12/21 edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath is joined by Gary Meigs to do the year in review and discuss the best and worst of 2018. They will also make predictions for what's to come in 2019.

In the 12/17 edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath breaks down Kevin Lee vs. Al Iaquinta, talks all of the lightweight drama, and Michael Chandler. He also looks back at the crazy Barboza-Hooker fight, what's going on with Nick Diaz, and looks ahead to UFC 232 and 2019.

In the 12/14 edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath discusses the Oscar De La Hoya-Dana White nonsense, the UFC Brooklyn card, and their final FOX show this weekend. He also talks about Michael Chandler and answers some roundtable questions.

In the 12/11 edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath talks how UFC 233 should just be scrapped to load up the Brooklyn card, more drama at welterweight, and Max Holloway as the best featherweight ever. Dave also discusses the Khabib and Conor NSAC hearing and the future of the 155 pound division. Finally, David talks the Iain Kidd controversy and gives an early UFC 232 preview.

In the 12/9 edition on MMATorch Today, David McGrath breaks down the big stories from UFC 231, and talks Max Holloway at 155 and who he could face there. Dave also looks at his top ten middleweight rankings and looks ahead to UFC's final show on FOX.

In the 12/7 edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath talks about UFC 233's main event moving to the Brooklyn Fight Night, the options at 170 with Colby Covington, Kamaru Usman, and Ben Askren as potential opponents for Tyron Woodley, and some final thoughts ahead of UFC 231.

In the latest edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath discusses the Wilder-Fury decision, the possibility of a new 165 lb division in UFC, a UFC 231 preview, and Jack Swagger beginning his MMA career in Bellator. David then goes over his recently published light heavyweight rankings and goes over some recent MMATorch Roundtable topics.

In the latest edition of MMATorch Today, David McGrath discusses Bellator weekend events, Sage Northcutt signing with ONE, Wilder vs. Fury, the proposed four man unofficial lightweight tourney, Chuck and Tito PPV buys, and the McGregor and Khabib NSAC hearing.

In a special Monday night edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen break down a crazy International Fight Week from the UFC, culminating in the massive sale of the organization on Sunday night for $4 billion. They discuss the sale in depth before delving into a full break down from Saturday's UFC 200 event, and also touch on last week's UFC Fight Night 90 and The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale events as well. Listen in!

In a special edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen react to the shocking news regarding Jon Jones' potential violation of the USADA drug testing policy. With Jones off UFC 200 and Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt now set to headline, Penick and Hansen discuss what's next for Jones, Daniel Cormier, the UFC, and much more in a first impressions conversation in the hours after the UFC's announcement. Listen in below!

In a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen to break down and preview the UFC's International Fight Week cards. On tonight's show, they discuss the three Las Vegas events from July 7-9 in UFC Fight Night 90, The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale, and UFC 200, along with the organization's foray into South Dakota the following week. They give predictions on the top fights on each of those cards, and delve into the recently booked fights for the UFC's August schedule and beyond.

In a special loaded edition of The MMATorch Podcast, Torch editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch columnist Rich Hansen, Torch contributor Michael Bane, and special guest Brian Hemminger from MMAOddsBreaker.com to discuss a very newsworthy week in the world of mixed martial arts. On this episode, they delve into Michael Bisping's title win at UFC 199 and the new landscape of the middleweight division, Brock Lesnar's return to MMA at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt, the UFC media controversy involving Ariel Helwani, and the untimely passing of Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson. Give it a listen!

A massively newsworthy night in the UFC brings the MMATorch crew out for an overnight post-mortem review, as Torch editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch columnists Rich Hansen and Shawn Ennis to break down all of the news out of the event. That includes a break down of Michael Bisping's knockout win over Luke Rockhold, the announcement of Brock Lesnar's return to the UFC, the announcement of Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz II for August's UFC 202 event, and the rest of the fight card from Inglewood, Calif. Listen in!

The inmates are running the asylum in a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast tonight, as Torch writers Rich Hansen and Shawn Ennis bring an hour long conversation on the past week in MMA. On tonight's show, they break down last weekend's UFC Fight Night 88 event, preview Saturday's UFC 199 card, and discuss much more on the week in MMA. Listen in now!

In a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen address the latest in the world of MMA. On tonight's episode, they preview Sunday's UFC Fight Night 88 card from Las Vegas, discuss the latest on the UFC's plans for Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz, B.J. Penn's removal from UFC 199, UFC 201 bookings, Rousimar Palhares losing in Italy, and more.

In the return of the MMATorch Podcast, MMATorch editor Jamie Penick and MMATorch columnist Rich Hansen break down the week in MMA news. Tonight's episode features a full run down on last weekend's UFC 198 event, discussion on the main event change to UFC 199 with Michael Bisping stepping in for an injured Chris Weidman against Luke Rockhold, UFC 201's top two fights, Bellator releasing Will Brooks, and more!

In a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch Senior Columnist to break down last weekend's UFC 197 event and more from the week in MMA. That includes a lengthy discussion on Jon Jones' victory in the UFC 197 main event and his already announced main event with Daniel Cormier at UFC 200. Additionally, they discuss Benson Henderson's debut loss in Bellator MMA, and run down recent fight announcements.

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 Thursday, and the UFC's current stance on his participation in the July 9 event. Additionally, they do a full run down of last week's UFC on Fox 19 event, and preview UFC 197 for this coming weekend, including the return of former long-reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.

In a brand new episode of The MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined once again by Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen to break down the week in MMA. On today's show, they break down last weekend's UFC Fight Night 86 event from Croatia, including extensive thoughts on Junior dos Santos' impressive win over Ben Rothwell, and preview Saturday's UFC on Fox 19 event hitting Tampa, Fla. Additionally, they talk about Lyoto Machida's USADA mishap, UFC 199 bookings, and more!