BAD MMA - The origins of combat™ » bellator 131 https://www.badmma.com The BADDEST Brand on the Planet™ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:38:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tito Ortiz claims UFC 180 did 80k PPV buys, fought Bonnar with one eye https://www.badmma.com/tito-ortiz-claims-ufc-180-did-80k-ppv-buys-fought-bonnar-with-one-eye.html https://www.badmma.com/tito-ortiz-claims-ufc-180-did-80k-ppv-buys-fought-bonnar-with-one-eye.html#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:08:20 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/tito-ortiz-claims-ufc-180-did-80k-ppv-buys-fought-bonnar-with-one-eye.html Asked for his reaction to the ratings to Bellator 131,  Tito Ortiz couldn’t help but have a little fun. “Ah, that’s it? Jeez,” Ortiz (18-11-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) joked about the fight card he headlined opposite Stephan Bonnar (15-9 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) that drew a peak viewership of 2.2 million for their fight. “I was happy with it,” Ortiz continued.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/tito-ortiz-claims-ufc-180-did-80k-ppv-buys-fought-bonnar-with-one-eye.html/feed 0 Wanderlei Silva talks UFC falling out, Bellator and Velasquez in latest video https://www.badmma.com/wanderlei-silva-talks-ufc-falling-out-bellator-and-velasquez-in-latest-video.html https://www.badmma.com/wanderlei-silva-talks-ufc-falling-out-bellator-and-velasquez-in-latest-video.html#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2014 15:31:01 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/wanderlei-silva-talks-ufc-falling-out-bellator-and-velasquez-in-latest-video.html Filed under: Bellator , Featured , MMA Rumors , News , UFC , Videos Wanderlei Silva  may be retired from fighting, but that hasn’t kept him from limelighting in front of the camera. The living legend has once again released a video on his official YouTube page wherein he speaks out against the UFC, his fighting home for the final nine fights of his career, and the promotion that still has him under contract despite a recent lifetime ban given to him by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. In the video, “The Axe Murderer” again talks about what he believes are inadequate working conditions for fighters, particularly what they’re paid

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/wanderlei-silva-talks-ufc-falling-out-bellator-and-velasquez-in-latest-video.html/feed 0 Video: Behind scenes with Ortiz-Bonnar, Brooks-Chandler in ‘Bellator 131: Uncut’ https://www.badmma.com/video-behind-scenes-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-in-bellator-131-uncut.html https://www.badmma.com/video-behind-scenes-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-in-bellator-131-uncut.html#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:22:38 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/video-behind-scenes-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-in-bellator-131-uncut.html Filed under: Bellator , News , Videos Arguably the biggest grudge match Bellator MMA has ever had is done, but not forgotten. Go behind the scenes of Bellator 131 to see how  Tito Ortiz reacted to his win over Stephan Bonnar . Bellator 131 took place Nov. 15 at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego. Ortiz and Bonnar, UFC Hall of Famers, headlined the card

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/video-behind-scenes-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-in-bellator-131-uncut.html/feed 0 MMAjunkie’s ‘Knockout of the Month’ for November 2014 (one heck of an MMA return) https://www.badmma.com/mmajunkies-knockout-of-the-month-for-november-2014-one-heck-of-an-mma-return.html https://www.badmma.com/mmajunkies-knockout-of-the-month-for-november-2014-one-heck-of-an-mma-return.html#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2014 01:12:47 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/mmajunkies-knockout-of-the-month-for-november-2014-one-heck-of-an-mma-return.html With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMAjunkie takes a look at the best knockouts from November. Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and the winner of MMAjunkie’s “Knockout of the Month” award for November 2014. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice for “Knockout of the Month.” * * * * The Nominees Marcus Brimage def. Jumabieke Tuerxun at UFC Fight Night 55 Jumabieke Tuerxun and Marcus Brimage Despite an opponent switch and being shuffled from a fight card in Mexico to one in Australia, Marcus Brimage  (7-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC) scored what was arguably the  most impressive victory of his career when he knocked out Jumabieke Tuerxun (14-3 MMA, 0-3 UFC) with a head kick. Tuerxun attempted to duck a strike in the first round, but instead, he put his face right into an incoming roundhouse kick and was out cold upon impact.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/mmajunkies-knockout-of-the-month-for-november-2014-one-heck-of-an-mma-return.html/feed 0 Champ Will Brooks fought Michael Chandler with a torn hamstring at Bellator 131 https://www.badmma.com/champ-will-brooks-fought-michael-chandler-with-a-torn-hamstring-at-bellator-131.html https://www.badmma.com/champ-will-brooks-fought-michael-chandler-with-a-torn-hamstring-at-bellator-131.html#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2014 21:20:38 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/champ-will-brooks-fought-michael-chandler-with-a-torn-hamstring-at-bellator-131.html Will Brooks Will Brooks ‘ rematch with Michael Chandler  solidified him as Bellator MMA’s best lightweight, but his accomplishment might be even more impressive considering the obstacle he overcame to earn that distinction. In a recent interview with MMAjunkie Radio, Brooks (15-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) said he suffered a torn hamstring two months prior to his fight with ex-champ Chandler (12-3 MMA, 9-3 BMMA) in the main event of Bellator 131, which took place Nov. 15 at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego and aired on Spike TV.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/champ-will-brooks-fought-michael-chandler-with-a-torn-hamstring-at-bellator-131.html/feed 0 Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #1848 with Will Brooks, Sammy the Squid https://www.badmma.com/stream-or-download-mmajunkie-radio-1848-with-will-brooks-sammy-the-squid.html https://www.badmma.com/stream-or-download-mmajunkie-radio-1848-with-will-brooks-sammy-the-squid.html#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2014 16:16:25 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/stream-or-download-mmajunkie-radio-1848-with-will-brooks-sammy-the-squid.html Stream or download Friday’s edition of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Will Brooks and Sammy the Squid. Brooks, Bellator’s lightweight champion, discussed his win at Bellator 131 this past weekend. Squid gave his college and pro football picks for this weekend. You can listen below, or directly download (right click) the episode . Filed under: Bellator , MMAjunkie Radio , News , Radio

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/stream-or-download-mmajunkie-radio-1848-with-will-brooks-sammy-the-squid.html/feed 0 The Speed Bag: Lesson to be learned from Bellator 131 and Tito Ortiz https://www.badmma.com/the-speed-bag-lesson-to-be-learned-from-bellator-131-and-tito-ortiz.html https://www.badmma.com/the-speed-bag-lesson-to-be-learned-from-bellator-131-and-tito-ortiz.html#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2014 15:54:27 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/the-speed-bag-lesson-to-be-learned-from-bellator-131-and-tito-ortiz.html Filed under: Bellator , Featured , Featured Videos , News , Videos Why can  Tito Ortiz do such a big number for Bellator and Spike TV – on the same night as a UFC pay-per-view? In his latest edition of “The Speed Bag,” MMAjunkie columnist Ben Fowlkes talks about MMA brand names vs. fighter name star power. Maybe once you’ve been a star, like Ortiz and  Stephan Bonnar at this past Saturday’s Bellator 131, you’ll always be a star.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/the-speed-bag-lesson-to-be-learned-from-bellator-131-and-tito-ortiz.html/feed 0 Reminder: Bellator 131 replay with Ortiz-Bonnar, Brooks-Chandler airs tonight on Spike TV https://www.badmma.com/reminder-bellator-131-replay-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-airs-tonight-on-spike-tv.html https://www.badmma.com/reminder-bellator-131-replay-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-airs-tonight-on-spike-tv.html#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2014 13:05:25 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/reminder-bellator-131-replay-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-airs-tonight-on-spike-tv.html Stephan Bonnar and Tito Ortiz As a reminder, if you missed Bellator MMA’s final card of 2014, you can watch a replay tonight on Spike TV. Bellator 131, which initially took place Nov. 15, re-airs tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Bellator 131 took place at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/reminder-bellator-131-replay-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-airs-tonight-on-spike-tv.html/feed 0 Bellator 131 replay with Ortiz-Bonnar, Brooks-Chandler slated for Friday on Spike TV https://www.badmma.com/bellator-131-replay-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-slated-for-friday-on-spike-tv.html https://www.badmma.com/bellator-131-replay-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-slated-for-friday-on-spike-tv.html#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:39:39 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/bellator-131-replay-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-slated-for-friday-on-spike-tv.html Stephan Bonnar and Tito Ortiz If you missed Bellator MMA’s final event of 2014 this past Saturday, you can watch a replay Friday on Spike TV. Promotion officials recently announced that Bellator 131, which initially took place Nov. 15, will re-air Friday at 9 p.m. ET/PT

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/bellator-131-replay-with-ortiz-bonnar-brooks-chandler-slated-for-friday-on-spike-tv.html/feed 0 Stream or download MMAjunkie Radio #1846 with Brian Stann, Muhammed Lawal https://www.badmma.com/stream-or-download-mmajunkie-radio-1846-with-brian-stann-muhammed-lawal.html https://www.badmma.com/stream-or-download-mmajunkie-radio-1846-with-brian-stann-muhammed-lawal.html#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:19:40 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/stream-or-download-mmajunkie-radio-1846-with-brian-stann-muhammed-lawal.html Stream or download Wednesday’s edition of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Brian Stann and Muhammed Lawal . Commentator Stann previewed UFC Fight Night 57, which takes place Saturday. Lawal is fresh off a win at Bellator 131 and looking to tie up with Tito Ortiz or Rampage Jackson in 2015. You can listen below, or directly download (right click) the episode . Filed under: Bellator , MMAjunkie Radio , News , Radio , UFC

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