Brandon Thatch: Always Up to Throw Down

Brandon Thatch’s name may be relatively new to the UFC stage, but that doesn’t mean there is anything untested about him. The Colorado-based smashing machine hovered in obscurity for the past few years as one of the best fighters fans had yet to hear of, but that’s a status he’s changing one violent finish at […]

Brandon Thatch’s name may be relatively new to the UFC stage, but that doesn’t mean there is anything untested about him. The Colorado-based smashing machine hovered in obscurity for the past few years as one of the best fighters fans had yet to hear of, but that’s a status he’s changing one violent finish at […]

Benson Henderson Moves Up in Weight to Take on Brandon Thatch at Fight Night 60

Benson Henderson will be doing his best Donald Cerrone impression as he comes back to the UFC cage on short notice at Fight Night 60. He replaces Stephen Thompson the Broomfield, Colorado main event against Brandon Thatch. Ariel Helwani made the announcement after UFC 183 concluded on Fox Sports 1. Henderson last fought in mid-January […]

Benson Henderson will be doing his best Donald Cerrone impression as he comes back to the UFC cage on short notice at Fight Night 60. He replaces Stephen Thompson the Broomfield, Colorado main event against Brandon Thatch. Ariel Helwani made the announcement after UFC 183 concluded on Fox Sports 1. Henderson last fought in mid-January […]

Brandon Thatch vs. Stephen Thompson Set for UFC Fight Night 60 Main Event

The Ruckus is coming for the Wonderboy. In a bout sure to bring fireworks, muay thai wrecking machine Brandon “Ruckus” Thatch will now face off with karate and kickboxing prodigy Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 60. That’s according to a Tuesday evening report from Thomas Gerbasi of UFC.com. The […]

The Ruckus is coming for the Wonderboy. In a bout sure to bring fireworks, muay thai wrecking machine Brandon “Ruckus” Thatch will now face off with karate and kickboxing prodigy Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 60. That’s according to a Tuesday evening report from Thomas Gerbasi of UFC.com. The […]

Thiago Alves Out, Brandon Thatch in vs. Jordan Mein at UFC Fight Night 49

Thiago Alves‘ extensive injury log received a new entry Wednesday, as the UFC welterweight has been forced out of his UFC Fight Night 49 matchup with Jordan Mein.   UFC.com issued a statement saying that rising welterweight contender Brandon Thatch would replace Alves in the bout.  MMA Junkie’s Steven Marrocco reported the nature of Alves‘ complication, […]

Thiago Alves‘ extensive injury log received a new entry Wednesday, as the UFC welterweight has been forced out of his UFC Fight Night 49 matchup with Jordan Mein.   UFC.com issued a statement saying that rising welterweight contender Brandon Thatch would replace Alves in the bout.  MMA Junkie’s Steven Marrocco reported the nature of Alves‘ complication, […]

UFC Fight Night 32 Medical Suspensions: Rony Jason, Brandon Thatch Get 180 Days

Their UFC Fight Night 32 outcomes were polar opposites, but Rony Jason and Brandon Thatch received identical medical suspensions Monday. According to a report from MMA Junkie, the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission has issued 180-day suspensions for both Thatch and Jason.  The report does not give official reasons for the suspensions, though it does note […]

Their UFC Fight Night 32 outcomes were polar opposites, but Rony Jason and Brandon Thatch received identical medical suspensions Monday. According to a report from MMA Junkie, the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission has issued 180-day suspensions for both Thatch and Jason.  The report does not give official reasons for the suspensions, though it does note […]

What You Need to Know About Brandon Thatch

Not many fighters make an immediate impact when crossing over to the UFC. Due in part to the big lights strewn around the Octagon, most newcomers crumble in the eyes of that pressure-filled moment—one which may in fact define entire professional careers. But as rare as it is to see an accomplished outsider take his […]

Not many fighters make an immediate impact when crossing over to the UFC. Due in part to the big lights strewn around the Octagon, most newcomers crumble in the eyes of that pressure-filled moment—one which may in fact define entire professional careers. But as rare as it is to see an accomplished outsider take his […]