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Overreaction Time: Israel Adesnya’s downfall, Dana White vs. Jon Jones builds, UFC 312, more!

BAD MMA News — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:58:21 +0000

The time for overreacting is here! Check out the latest episode of “Overreaction Time” at noon ET/9 a.m. PT as host Simon Samano and MMA Junkie Radio reporter Nolan King debate these “overreactions” on the following topics in mixed martial arts: After UFC Saudia Arabia, Israel Adesanya is cooked as a middleweight title contender. Dana White condemning Bryce Mitchell ’s pro-Hitler rant without action was NOT ENOUGH. Newsflash: We’re not getting Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall this year. Ben Rothwell actually is the most compelling option for Francis Ngannou ’s next fight.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3536: Michael Chandler, Ben Rothwell interviews, Jake Paul rips MMA, more

BAD MMA News — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:50:25 +0000

Thursday’s episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. On Episode 3,536, the guys welcomed in a pair of guests: UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler and the newly crowned BKFC heavyweight champion Ben Rothwell . They also discussed the latest in the MMA world such as Jake Paul ripping the sport, and much more. Tune in!

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Ben Rothwell confident vs. Francis Ngannou in MMA, boxing or bareknuckle: ‘I feel like I could finish it’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:41:46 +0000

With or without boxing gloves, BKFC heavyweight champion Ben Rothwell is willing to test his hands against the best around, including Francis Ngannou. Rothwell, a 17-fight UFC veteran, took the bareknuckle boxing heavyweight crown at BKFC KnuckleMania 5 by stopping Mick Terrill in just 36 seconds . It was just his fourth appearance in the promotion, and three of those fights didn’t make it out of the first minute – although he’s stopped every opponent thus far.

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Usman Nurmagomedov defends Bellator title, Conor McGregor’s career update, GFL draft, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:02:46 +0000

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Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Usman Nurmagomedov defends Bellator title, Conor McGregor’s career update, GFL draft, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:44:24 +0000

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Mike Bohn, Nolan King, and Danny Segura will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics: Usman Nurmagomedov was able to retain his Bellator lightweight title, but not without a fight. Nurmagomedov edged out Ireland’s Paul Hughes in a competitive fight in the main event of PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series on Saturday. We break down this big title fight, and some of the other key results on the card. MMA wasn’t the only sport around this past weekend

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Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Usman Nurmagomedov defends Bellator title, Conor McGregor’s career update, GFL draft, more

BAD MMA News — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:59:24 +0000

Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Usman Nurmagomedov defends Bellator title, Conor McGregor’s career update, GFL draft, more – MMA Junkie

BKFC heavyweight champ Ben Rothwell responds to Mark Hunt’s callout: ‘Let’s fcking go motherfcker’

BAD MMA News — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:04:18 +0000

Ben Rothwell is down to throw down with anyone, including legendary UFC knockout artist Mark Hunt . Rothwell won the BKFC heavyweight title in devastating fashion this past Saturday in the co-main event of BKFC KnuckleMania 5 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. He did so by putting out the lights of Mick Terill just 36 seconds into the first round. During a post-fight press conference , Rothwell was asked if he’d fight Hunt – who called him out online. “Yeah, let’s do it,” Rothwell said.

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BKFC heavyweight champ Ben Rothwell responds to Mark Hunt’s callout: ‘Let’s f*cking go motherf*cker’ – MMA Junkie

BKFC: KnuckleMania 5 complete results

BAD MMA News — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:25:54 +0000

BKFC: KnuckleMania 5 took place Saturday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia in what the promotion announced as the biggest attendance for a combat sports event ever at the venue at more than 17,000. In the main event, former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez suffered a loss to Jeremy Stephens . Also on the card, the BKFC heavyweight title was claimed by former UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell against Mick Terrill

BKFC: KnuckleMania 5 complete results – MMA Junkie

BKFC KnuckleMania 5 results: Ben Rothwell smokes Mick Terrill in 36 seconds to win heavyweight gold

BAD MMA News — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:25:54 +0000

Ben Rothwell ’s power was on full display Saturday in Philadelphia when he claimed BKFC heavyweight gold. In the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 co-main event on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Rothwell (4-0) clobbered champion Mick Terrill (8-2-1) with a big right hand that ended the fight at 0:36 of Round 1. The massive knockout drew an equally-sized roar from the crowd, as they witnessed what could’ve been one of the most powerful blows in promotion history.

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BKFC: KnuckleMania 5 live results

BAD MMA News — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 01:49:16 +0000

BKFC: KnuckleMania 5 takes place Saturday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia in what the promotion is saying will be the city’s biggest and best combat sports event ever. The action kicks off at 8 p.m. ET with free prelims that will stream live on MMA Junkie with the main card to kick off at 9 p.m. ET on DAZN