Mma Torch Podcast

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review the beautiful disaster that was UFC Mexico City. They also take a quick look ahead at the UFC’s debut in Denmark. They discuss The Rock presenting the BMF title to the winner of Masvidal-Diaz. They take a look at the two upcoming Bellator events, and discuss Rashad Evans possibly fighting again. They close the show by evaluating the first week of NXT on USA.

MMATorch handicapper Michael Grocke gives his picks for every fight at UFC Mexico City!

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos looks back at WWE’s Clash of Champions. Rick Monsey joins the show to review UFC Vancouver, and they look ahead to UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens.

Mike Grocke fires up another edition of the MMA and Sports Betting podcast, with his picks for UFC Vancouver. Mike also gives some special NFL and college football picks.

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 242. They preview the anticipated main event between Justin Gaethje and Donald Cerrone. They react to the news of Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz being booked for MSG. They give their thoughts on Cris Cyborg signing with Bellator and Dana White declaring that BJ Penn will no longer fight in the UFC.

On ep 3 of the MMA and Sports Betting Podcast, Michael Grocke gives his picks for UFC 242, and Bellator 226. Mike also throws in some NFL picks for opening weekend.

On this edition of the Throwback Thursday, Robert Vallejos and Michael Hiscoe go back to 2012 and review UFC 142. Fights reviewed: Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim, Carlo Prater vs. Erick Silva,Rousimar Palhares vs. Mike Massenzio, Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson, Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes.

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos gives his thoughts on the historic title victory of Zhang Weili. Robert also previews UFC 242 and Bellator 226. The show closes with a discussion of AEW’s All Out PPV.

On this week's edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey preview the strawweight title fight between Jessica Andrade and Weili Zhang. They review Bellator 225, and discuss the overall state of Bellator. They examine Conor McGregor's apology interview, while also discussing athletes as commodities. They discuss their anticipation for the "Wednesday Night Wrestling Wars" and the All Out PPV.

MMATorch.com contributor Dylan Bowker sat down with Khonry Gracie and Mike Kimbel prior to their fights at Bellator 225.Topics discussed with Gracie:-His thoughts on Vera as an opponent-The generations that came before him providing perspective for Khonry-The significance of him and his father Royce Gracie both winning under the Bellator banner and how Khonry wants to fight on the same card as his dad one day-Who Khonry is regularly sparring and training with-If Khonry would ever want to compete in Rizin-Boys trips to StagecoachTopics discussed with Kimbel-working with champions from all around the world -Kimbel's 2019 MMA run being a microcosm of his life-Getting a big fight in his home state-The lessons Kimbel learned from his Sebastian Ruiz fight-The Bellator bantamweight landscape/ Kimbel's place in it-Planning a post-fight gangster dinner with a mayor in Connecticut, and more!

On the (8/22) edition of the MMATorch cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos breaks down Conor McGregor's interview with ESPN. He breaks down McGregor's apolpgetic tone, his future possible opponents, and why McGregor is doing this right now.

On the 8/21 edition of the MMATorch Cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos talks Dana White wanting Henry Cejudo to defend his flyweight title or vacate. MMATorch.com contributor Dylan Bowker interviews Bellator heavyweight Javy Ayala

On the 8/20 edition of the MMATorch Cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Robert Vallejos compares a potential Nate Diaz Jorge Masvidal fight to every other potential title fight in the UFC. Should Diaz-Masvidal receive top-billing over a title fight. Plus: Maia vs. Askren made official, and Dana White's Contender Series results.

On the 8/19 edition of the MMATorch Cast, MMATorch.com managing editor Roberts Vallejos discusses Daniel Cormier recent Instagram statement, talks the latest in the Jon Jones' battery case, the possibility of Jon Jones vs. Brock Lesnar, and Henry Cejudo and Valentina Shevchenko's Twitter "feud."

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, MMATorch.com’s Robert Vallejos and Rick Monsey review UFC 241. They examine the future of the UFC Heavyweight Title situation, potential matchups for Nate Diaz, how Paulo Costa could factor into UFC 243, and the remainder of the card. Rick gives his take on Amanda Nunes defending her UFC Bantamweight Title against Germaine de Randamie. They close the show by discussing the implications of NXT moving to the USA Network.

On the relaunch edition of the MMA & Sports Betting Podcast, host Michael Grocke is joined by Robert Vallejos as they give their UFC 241 picks against the latest betting odds. They predict the winners of Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic, Nate Diaz vs. Anthony Pettis, and much more!

Robert Vallejos and Michael Hiscoe are back for another Throwback Thursday. This time they go back to the end of 2011, and take a look back at UFC 141. The guys have a blast looking back at culture and the MMA landscape heading into 2012. Robert and Michael give their extended thoughts on the end Brock Lesnar's initial MMA retirement, and so much more!

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC Newark. In particular, he examines the state of Colby Covington as a major MMA star. Robert gives his take on UFC parting ways with Cris Cyborg, and he gives a prediction about her next destination. Robert also takes a look at Cain Velazquez’s pro wrestling debut. The show closes with a brief preview of WWE’s SummerSlam pay-per-view.

On this week’s edition of MMA Talk for Pro Wrestling Fans, Robert Vallejos reviews UFC 240, gives his take on the Cyborg vs. Dana White feud, comments on Joe Rogan’s maligned commentary performance at UFC 240, Jon Jones’ recent troubles, and the decision to give BJ Penn another fight. He gives a preview of UFC Newark and gives praise to the WWE Network redesign.

Join Robert Vallejos and Michael Hiscoe, as they jump into the time machine, and go back to November 2002. They give a complete review of the historic UFC 40 card. They recap the culture of the time, (TV, movies, and music) while looking at the card with 2019 eyes. Fights reviewed:Tito Ortiz vs. Ken Shamrock Chuck Liddell vs. Renato Sobral Matt Hughes vs. Gil CastilloCarlos Newton vs. Pete SprattRobbie Lawler vs. Tiki GhosnAndrei Arlovski vs. Ian FreemanPhillip Millervs. Mark Weir