Mma Torch Podcast

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 on the latest regarding Jon Jones, his traffic stop in Albuquerque, arrest, probation hearing, UFC 197, and more; additionally, he runs through the UFC 200 lineup, with thoughts on the rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, and runs down Cris "Cyborg" Justino's addition to UFC 198, among other topics. Catch up now!

In a brand new episode of the MMATorch podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen to discuss last week's UFC Fight Night 85, and to look ahead at future UFC cards. That discussion includes thoughts on MMA finally getting legalized in New York, UFC 200, and much more. 

In a new hour long discussion, MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick is joined once again by Torch audio contributor and LA Times MMA columnist Todd Martin to break down Saturday's UFC 196 event. They go in depth on the results and ramifications of Conor McGregor's loss to Nate Diaz, as well as Miesha Tate's upset win over Holly Holm to capture the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. They also review the rest of the undercard, with thoughts on the pay-per-view main card and the prelims on UFC Fight Pass and Fox Sports 1

Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen give quick reactions to the insane UFC 196 co-headliners, with both Conor McGregor and Holly Holm getting upset by Nate Diaz and Miesha Tate, respectively. Listen in for the 38 minute discussion on those top two fights.

In tonight's brand new episode of the MMATorch Podcast, MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick and MMATorch Columnist Shawn Ennis once again break down the week in MMA, this week focusing on the UFC Fight Night 84 event from London last weekend, along with the upcoming UFC 196 pay-per-view card. They go in depth on the weird and highly compelling Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping main event from the London event, and turn their focus to the UFC 196 main event between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, as well as the co-main event between Holly Holm and Miesha Tate. That and much more on a new 55 minute episode!

In tonight's new episode of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis break down this week's UFC 196 main event change to Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz, the other options considered, Bellator 149's record-breaking circus, and Sunday's UFC Fight Night 83 event. Technical difficulties cut things short at the tail end of the conversation, cutting out a few planned topics, but the hour-plus conversation tackling the biggest news of the week remains, so check it out!

On tonight's latest edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis break down the last week in the world of MMA. Tonight's discussion includes a break down of UFC Fight Night 82, the possibilities for the top end of the UFC's welterweight division - with Conor McGregor gunning for a third title fight among them - the UFC's confirmed April bouts, and much more, including late breaking news and reaction to the untimely death of former UFC Heavyweight Champion Kevin Randleman.

In a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis discuss some recent shakeups to the UFC main event scene, including a run down of the UFC's new pay-per-view plans to lead into UFC 200 in July. Additionally, they break down last weekend's UFC on Fox 18 event, and discuss the significant defection from Benson Henderson to Bellator MMA. Tune in for all of that and more in their 70+ minute discussion.

In a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch Contributor Michael Bane and Torch Columnist Rich Hansen to discuss the latest from the last week in MMA. Included in tonight's conversation is a break down of last weekend's UFC Fight Night 81 event, discussion on B.J. Penn's desired run for the Featherweight Championship, Conor McGregor's lofty goals, and much, much more. Listen in now!

In the first MMATorch Podcast of 2016, MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick is joined by Torch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis and Torch Contributor Michael Bane to discuss a very busy week in the world of mixed martial arts. On tonight's new episode, they discuss the UFC's announcement of Rafael dos Anjos vs. Conor McGregor and Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate for UFC 197, Nick Diaz's settlement with the UFC, the latest in the Wanderlei Silva saga, B.J. Penn's desired return, and more, including a preview and predictions for Sunday's UFC Fight Night 81 event from Boston.

After an action-packed UFC on Fox 17 event on Saturday night, MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick and MMATorch Columnist Rich Hansen discuss the results and ramifications out of the Orlando event. They break down Rafael dos Anjos' dominant title defense against Donald Cerrone, what's next with Conor McGregor looming as a possibility, Alistair Overeem's stoppage over Junior dos Santos and the future for both, as well as Nate Diaz's win over Michael Johnson and thoughts on the night's undercard. Tune in!

MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick is joined once again by MMATorch Senior Columnist Shawn Ennis to break down Saturday's UFC on Fox 17 event from Orlando. They preview the card - featuring the Lightweight Title bout between Rafael dos Anjos and Donald Cerrone, as well as the heavyweight bout between Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem - and give predictions for the night's biggest fights. They also run down the fights announced this week by the UFC for their February 2016 schedule.

In another brand new discussion on the MMATorch Podcast, Todd Martin once again joins MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick to discuss UFC 194, the Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale, and UFC Fight Night 80 from Las Vegas. Martin gives his in-person perspective from the big stories of the weekend, as he was in attendance in Las Vegas for each of the three events. They break down what's next for Conor McGregor after his 13 second win over Jose Aldo, discuss the featherweight division, the state of the middleweight field after Luke Rockhold's victory over Chris Weidman, and much more.

An absolutely historic UFC 194 event ended with a stunning 13 second KO from Conor McGregor over Jose Aldo on Saturday night, and featured a changing of the guard at middleweight as Luke Rockhold took out Chris Weidman in brutal and dominating fashion. The event capped off a massive three-event weekend from the UFC, and in a new MMATorch podcast, Torch editor Jamie Penick and Torch contributor Michael Bane break down the three-event weekend, with an emphasis on the huge ramifications out of the pay-per-view card in Las Vegas. Listen in!

In a brand new MMATorch podcast, Torch Editor Jamie Penick is joined once again by Torch contributor Michael Bane to break down the UFC's three-event weekend in Las Vegas. In today's show, the two preview and predict the main card fights for UFC Fight Night 80, The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale, and UFC 194, with full thoughts on the main fights of the weekend in Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor, Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold, and Frankie Edgar vs. Chad Mendes. Listen in!

In a brand new edition of the MMATorch Podcast, Torch contributor Michael Bane makes his podcast debut alongside host and Torch Editor Jamie Penick to discuss the fallout from UFC 193 and much more. In this week's episode, they touch on the fights coming to Spike, NBCSN, and Fox Sports 1 this weekend from Bellator, the World Series of Fighting, and the UFC, respectively. They also touch on Georges St-Pierre's potential return, and the possibility of the UFC actually running an event at Madison Square Garden in NYC this April with Jon Jones' return. Listen in for the full conversation!

MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick and Torch audio contributor Todd Martin break down UFC 193, reacting to Ronda Rousey's shocking head kick KO loss to Holly Holm, discussing what's next after the game-changing result. They also break down Joanna Jedrzejczyk's successful title defense against Valerie Letourneau, and break down the rest of the Melbourne, Australia pay-per-view event. Listen in to their full analysis on card!

It's time for a brand new Thursday night podcast from MMATorch with editor Jamie Penick joined by columnists Shawn Ennis and Rich Hansen to talk all things MMA. On tonight's new episode, they discuss Nick Diaz's settlement talks with the Nevada Athletic Commission, the landscape of early 2016 in the UFC, Khabib Nurmagomedov's continued injury woes, and much, much more, including previews for this week's Bellator 145 and UFC Fight Night 77 events. Listen in for their take on each of these topics and more!

MMATorch Editor Jamie Penick and MMATorch Columnist Rich Hansen are back with a new podcast conversation on the world of mixed martial arts. On tonight's episode, they discuss the highlights from last weekend's UFC Fight Night 76 event from Dublin, delve into the future of Jon Jones after his reinstatement to the UFC, break off on a tangential argument about UFC 194's Chris Weidman-Luke Rockhold bout, and discuss the two year suspension of now-former WSOF Welterweight Champion Rousimar Palhares.

In an all-new podcast conversation between MMATorch editor Jamie Penick, and Torch senior columnist Shawn Ennis, they break down last weekend's UFC 192 event, with an in depth discussion on the main event between Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson, along with a look at the botched weight cut from former UFC Champion Johny Hendricks. Additionally, they talk about the dead stretch coming up in MMA, along with thoughts on several other topics from the past week like Ronda Rousey's continued reach as a mainstream star and some new support coming for Nick Diaz.