BAD MMA - The origins of combat™ » dan edwards https://www.badmma.com The BADDEST Brand on the Planet™ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:38:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Bellator 179 post-event facts: Cheick Kongo is winningest heavyweight in Bellator history https://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-post-event-facts-cheick-kongo-is-winningest-heavyweight-in-bellator-history.html https://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-post-event-facts-cheick-kongo-is-winningest-heavyweight-in-bellator-history.html#comments Sat, 20 May 2017 16:04:47 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-post-event-facts-cheick-kongo-is-winningest-heavyweight-in-bellator-history.html Rory MacDonald ’s long journey back to the win column finally came to an end Friday when the former UFC title challenger was victorious in his Bellator debut against Paul Daley at Bellator 179. MacDonald (19-4 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) dismantled Daley (39-15-2 MMA, 5-2 BMMA) with a superior ground game en route to a second-round submission finish in the welterweight contender bout at The SSE Arena in London, giving “The Red King” his first victory in 31 months. The Canadian wasn’t the only one to deliver a notable performance at Bellator’s 10th event of the year, though. For more, check below for 25 post-event facts to come out of Bellator 179. * * * * General Debuting fighters went 1-2 at the event.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-post-event-facts-cheick-kongo-is-winningest-heavyweight-in-bellator-history.html/feed 0 Bellator 179 highlights: Rory MacDonald pounded Paul Daley, but you need to see this flying knee https://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-highlights-rory-macdonald-pounded-paul-daley-but-you-need-to-see-this-flying-knee.html https://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-highlights-rory-macdonald-pounded-paul-daley-but-you-need-to-see-this-flying-knee.html#comments Sat, 20 May 2017 16:04:46 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-highlights-rory-macdonald-pounded-paul-daley-but-you-need-to-see-this-flying-knee.html Filed under: Bellator , Featured , News , Videos Former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald is back in the win column – with his first victory since 2014 – and it was a downright dominating performance. In Friday’s Spike-televised Bellator 179 headliner at The SSE Arena in London, MacDonald (19-4 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) battered fellow welterweight Paul Daley (39-15-2 MMA, 5-2 BMMA) before forcing a second-round stoppage due to a rear-naked choke. Check out the highlights above. Related Chaos erupts as Paul Daley goes after Michael Page cageside following Bellator 179 main event They also include Linton Vassell (18-5-1, 7-2 BMMA) tapping out fellow light-heavyweight contender Liam McGeary (12-2, 9-2 BMMA), welterweight Alex Lohore (12-1 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) knocking out Dan Edwards  (14-15, 0-1 BMMA), and Kevin Ferguson Jr. (1-1 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) – aka “Baby Slice” – notching his first career win and stopping D.J

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-highlights-rory-macdonald-pounded-paul-daley-but-you-need-to-see-this-flying-knee.html/feed 0 Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of Bellator 179, including Slayer, James Brown and 2Pac https://www.badmma.com/fight-tracks-the-walkout-songs-of-bellator-179-including-slayer-james-brown-and-2pac.html https://www.badmma.com/fight-tracks-the-walkout-songs-of-bellator-179-including-slayer-james-brown-and-2pac.html#comments Sat, 20 May 2017 12:19:02 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/fight-tracks-the-walkout-songs-of-bellator-179-including-slayer-james-brown-and-2pac.html While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a Bellator win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well. See what the fighters of Friday’s Bellator 179 event in London went with as their backing tracks. * * * * Rory MacDonald def. Paul Daley via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:45 Rory MacDonald : “Raining Blood” by Slayer Paul Daley : “Purple Lamborghini” by Rick Ross & Skrillex Linton Vassell def. Liam McGeary via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 2:28 Linton Vassell : “Ran Threw ‘Em” by Not Liam McGeary : “Legendary 2017 (Sabimixx)” by 2pac Cheick Kongo def

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/fight-tracks-the-walkout-songs-of-bellator-179-including-slayer-james-brown-and-2pac.html/feed 0 Bellator 179 pre-event facts: Rory MacDonald debuts in search of first win in 31 months https://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-pre-event-facts-rory-macdonald-debuts-in-search-of-first-win-in-31-months.html https://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-pre-event-facts-rory-macdonald-debuts-in-search-of-first-win-in-31-months.html#comments Tue, 16 May 2017 19:05:27 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-pre-event-facts-rory-macdonald-debuts-in-search-of-first-win-in-31-months.html Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Rory MacDonald (blue gloves) is introduced for his welterweight title bout against Robbie Lawler (not pictured) during UFC 189 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Lawler won via fifth round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Robbie Lawler (red gloves) and Rory MacDonald (blue gloves) fight during their welterweight title bout during UFC 189 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Lawler won via fifth round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Jul 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Robbie Lawler (red gloves) and Rory MacDonald (blue gloves) fight during their welterweight title bout during UFC 189 at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Lawler won via fifth round TKO.

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]]> https://www.badmma.com/bellator-179-pre-event-facts-rory-macdonald-debuts-in-search-of-first-win-in-31-months.html/feed 0 Michael ‘Venom’ Page injured, out of Bellator 179 fight with Derek Anderson in London https://www.badmma.com/michael-venom-page-injured-out-of-bellator-179-fight-with-derek-anderson-in-london.html https://www.badmma.com/michael-venom-page-injured-out-of-bellator-179-fight-with-derek-anderson-in-london.html#comments Wed, 10 May 2017 23:21:50 +0000 BAD MMA News http://www.badmma.com/michael-venom-page-injured-out-of-bellator-179-fight-with-derek-anderson-in-london.html One of the marquee British stars slated for next week’s Bellator 179 event in London has been forced to withdraw due to injury. Michael Page (12-0 MMA, 8-0 BMMA), who was slated to face Derek Anderson (14-3 MMA, 5-3 BMMA) in the May 19 co-headliner at Wembley Arena, has pulled out of his scheduled welterweight contest due to a knee injury. MMAjunkie confirmed the news with a Bellator official following an initial report from The Telegraph . The extent of Page’s knee injury remains unclear. The withdrawal marks the fifth time “MVP” has pulled out of a scheduled Bellator contest.

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