BAD MMA - The origins of combat™ » billy quarantillo https://www.badmma.com The BADDEST Brand on the Planet™ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:45:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 ‘Get rid of the BMF title’: Fighters and fans urge Dana White to make changes after lackluster UFC 326 main event https://www.badmma.com/get-rid-of-the-bmf-title-fighters-and-fans-urge-dana-white-to-make-changes-after-lackluster-ufc-326-main-event.html https://www.badmma.com/get-rid-of-the-bmf-title-fighters-and-fans-urge-dana-white-to-make-changes-after-lackluster-ufc-326-main-event.html#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:13:07 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/get-rid-of-the-bmf-title-fighters-and-fans-urge-dana-white-to-make-changes-after-lackluster-ufc-326-main-event.html The BMF title is under serious backlash following UFC 326 . Both fans and fighters are urging Dana White and the company to either change the rules of their Baddest Motherf***er championship fights or completely scrap the belt altogether.

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‘Get rid of the BMF title’: Fighters and fans urge Dana White to make changes after lackluster UFC 326 main event – MMA Weekly

]]> https://www.badmma.com/get-rid-of-the-bmf-title-fighters-and-fans-urge-dana-white-to-make-changes-after-lackluster-ufc-326-main-event.html/feed 0 UFC fighters mourn the death of George Foreman https://www.badmma.com/ufc-fighters-mourn-the-death-of-george-foreman.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-fighters-mourn-the-death-of-george-foreman.html#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2025 20:17:45 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/ufc-fighters-mourn-the-death-of-george-foreman.html It’s a sad day for combat sports fans around the world as news broke of the legendary George Foreman ‘s passing on Friday. Foreman was known for his destructive power inside the ring, scoring 89% of his wins by way of knockout. His career was filled with notable moments, but arguably his most memorable were his demolishing wins over Joe Frazier and his first-ever career loss which came at the hands of Muhammad Ali . George Foreman will be remembered for much more than just the ability he showcased when lacing up his bright red boxing gloves

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UFC fighters mourn the death of George Foreman – MMA Weekly

]]> https://www.badmma.com/ufc-fighters-mourn-the-death-of-george-foreman.html/feed 0 Michael Bisping names his top five UFC fights in 2024 https://www.badmma.com/michael-bisping-names-his-top-five-ufc-fights-in-2024.html https://www.badmma.com/michael-bisping-names-his-top-five-ufc-fights-in-2024.html#comments Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:44:30 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/michael-bisping-names-his-top-five-ufc-fights-in-2024.html 2024 delivered plenty of memorable fights, but five particular ones stood out for Michael Bisping. Bisping got to call a lot of incredible moments in the octagon, but whether he was in the arena or at home, five fights left quite the impression on him this past year. The former UFC middleweight champion took to his YouTube channel to list his top five fights in 2024

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Michael Bisping names his top five UFC fights in 2024 – MMA Junkie

]]> https://www.badmma.com/michael-bisping-names-his-top-five-ufc-fights-in-2024.html/feed 0 MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for December: Cub Swanson sets Fight of the Night record in potential career finale https://www.badmma.com/mma-junkies-fight-of-the-month-for-december-cub-swanson-sets-fight-of-the-night-record-in-potential-career-finale.html https://www.badmma.com/mma-junkies-fight-of-the-month-for-december-cub-swanson-sets-fight-of-the-night-record-in-potential-career-finale.html#comments Sun, 22 Dec 2024 03:50:16 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/mma-junkies-fight-of-the-month-for-december-cub-swanson-sets-fight-of-the-night-record-in-potential-career-finale.html With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from December 2024: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month award for December. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice. * * * * Nominees

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MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for December: Cub Swanson sets Fight of the Night record in potential career finale – MMA Junkie

]]> https://www.badmma.com/mma-junkies-fight-of-the-month-for-december-cub-swanson-sets-fight-of-the-night-record-in-potential-career-finale.html/feed 0 UFC Tampa medical suspensions: Colby Covington gets 45 days; 5 others out indefinitely https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-medical-suspensions-colby-covington-gets-45-days-5-others-out-indefinitely.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-medical-suspensions-colby-covington-gets-45-days-5-others-out-indefinitely.html#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:27:14 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-medical-suspensions-colby-covington-gets-45-days-5-others-out-indefinitely.html Five fighters who competed Saturday at UFC on ESPN 63 in Tampa, Fla. have received indefinite medical suspensions as the results of of potential injuries. Not among those five, however, were headliners Joaquin Buckley and Colby Covington . Despite Buckley (21-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) being named the victor due to a doctor stoppage because of a laceration , Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) only received a 45-day suspension by the Florida Athletic Commission (FAC). Thursday, MMA Junkie obtained a full list of suspensions from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, the umbrella under which the FAC falls

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-medical-suspensions-colby-covington-gets-45-days-5-others-out-indefinitely.html/feed 0 UFC Tampa post-event facts: Cub Swanson overtakes Max Holloway’s bonus record https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-post-event-facts-cub-swanson-overtakes-max-holloways-bonus-record.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-post-event-facts-cub-swanson-overtakes-max-holloways-bonus-record.html#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:24:20 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-post-event-facts-cub-swanson-overtakes-max-holloways-bonus-record.html The UFC’s 2024 schedule closed on a high note Saturday with UFC on ESPN 63 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., which featured a number of brutal knockout results. Although it wasn’t technically a knockout in the main event, the strikes of Joaquin Buckley (22-6 MMA, 11-4 UFC) were the difference en route to a third-round doctor’s stoppage TKO of Colby Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) to keep undefeated in the welterweight division.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-post-event-facts-cub-swanson-overtakes-max-holloways-bonus-record.html/feed 0 UFC on ESPN 63 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: 2024 total tops $8.2 million https://www.badmma.com/ufc-on-espn-63-promotional-guidelines-compliance-pay-2024-total-tops-8-2-million.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-on-espn-63-promotional-guidelines-compliance-pay-2024-total-tops-8-2-million.html#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2024 13:53:53 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/ufc-on-espn-63-promotional-guidelines-compliance-pay-2024-total-tops-8-2-million.html Fighters from Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 63 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $208,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. UFC on ESPN 63 took place at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. The card aired on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+. The full UFC on ESPN 63 UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts included: * * * * Joaquin Buckley : $11,000 def. Colby Covington : $16,000 Cub Swanson : $21,000 def

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UFC on ESPN 63 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: 2024 total tops $8.2 million – MMA Junkie

]]> https://www.badmma.com/ufc-on-espn-63-promotional-guidelines-compliance-pay-2024-total-tops-8-2-million.html/feed 0 UFC Tampa bonuses: Dana White sticks with four winners on night of violent finishes https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-bonuses-dana-white-sticks-with-four-winners-on-night-of-violent-finishes.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-bonuses-dana-white-sticks-with-four-winners-on-night-of-violent-finishes.html#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:10:12 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-bonuses-dana-white-sticks-with-four-winners-on-night-of-violent-finishes.html UFC on ESPN 63 was one of those events where, if he wanted to, Dana White could’ve announced a plethora of bonuses given the event was highlighted by several violent knockouts. Instead, the UFC boss kept it to the usual. So after UFC on ESPN 63, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. Check out the winners below. Related UFC Tampa video: Manel Kape pleads with Dana White for title shot after overcoming 3 low blows to win UFC Tampa video: Joel Alvarez KOs Drakkar Klose, who falls into guillotine choke in wild sequence UFC Tampa video: Sean Woodson floors Fernando Padilla with beautiful combination Performance of the Night: Michael Johnson Dec 14, 2024; Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES; Michael Johnson (red gloves) reacts after defeating Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Michael Johnson def

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UFC Tampa bonuses: Dana White sticks with four winners on night of violent finishes – MMA Junkie

]]> https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-bonuses-dana-white-sticks-with-four-winners-on-night-of-violent-finishes.html/feed 0 UFC Tampa results: Cub Swanson teases retirement after brutal KO of Billy Quarantillo https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-results-cub-swanson-teases-retirement-after-brutal-ko-of-billy-quarantillo.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-results-cub-swanson-teases-retirement-after-brutal-ko-of-billy-quarantillo.html#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:58:20 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-results-cub-swanson-teases-retirement-after-brutal-ko-of-billy-quarantillo.html Cub Swanson added what might be the final spectacular highlight to his reel Saturday at UFC on ESPN 63 against Billy Quarantillo . After a back-and-forth featherweight battle, Swanson (30-14 MMA, 15-10 UFC) found the fight-ending knockout punch on Quarantillo (18-7 MMA, 6-5 UFC) at the 1:36 mark of Round 3 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., and afterward the 40-year-old said this could be his final appearance in MMA competition. “I kind of told my wife this would be the last one, so we’ll see,” Swanson said in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. “I’m kind of old, guys.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/ufc-tampa-results-cub-swanson-teases-retirement-after-brutal-ko-of-billy-quarantillo.html/feed 0 UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley Live Results https://www.badmma.com/ufc-on-espn-covington-vs-buckley-live-results.html https://www.badmma.com/ufc-on-espn-covington-vs-buckley-live-results.html#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:18:17 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/ufc-on-espn-covington-vs-buckley-live-results.html The famed UFC octagon is in Tampa, Fla. for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley event at Amalie Arena

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