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PFL heavyweight Daniel James fails third drug test, suspended 10 months

BAD MMA News — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:54:31 +0000

Heavyweight Daniel James has been handed another drug test suspension. PFL anti-doping partner USADA announced a 10-month suspension for James (15-7-1) after he tested positive for bis-(4-cyanophenyl) methanol, a metabolite of letrozole, during an out-of-competition drug test May 8.

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Continuation of PFL’s heavyweight season gets two changes in Connecticut

BAD MMA News — Mon, 20 May 2024 20:04:51 +0000

The PFL’s return next month, and debut at Bellator’s former East Coast home base, has seen a pair of changes at heavyweight. Daniel James (15-7-1) is out of his fight against Tyrell Fortune (13-2) on the main card. Fortune now will take on Marcelo Golm (10-5). And Marcelo Nunes (11-2) is out of his bout against Oleg Popov (17-1)

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (April 22-28)

BAD MMA News — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:23:18 +0000

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.

Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (April 22-28) – MMA Junkie

Bellator 297 results: Gokhan Saricam spoils Chicago homecoming for Daniel James

BAD MMA News — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 02:31:13 +0000

CHICAGO – Daniel James received a hero’s welcome on his way to the cage Friday at Wintrust Arena, but it was Gokhan Saricam who walked away with a smile On the Bellator 297 main card, Saricam (8-3 MMA, 4-3 BMMA) defeated James (15-7-1 MMA, 3-1 BMMA) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) with a wrestle-heavy game plan, much to the displeasure of those in attendance. After a few big exchanges in the opening round, Saricam planted an aggressive James to the canvas and remained heavy on top. The fighters got up with both pressing the other against the fence. The two visuals of cage-pushing and Saricam on top on the ground repeated throughout the bout. In Round 3, James mustered up the most success he found in the fight, as he pressed Saricam and threatened a front choke

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40 years in the making: Behind the scenes at Daniel James’ Wrigley Field first pitch before Bellator 297

BAD MMA News — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:39:34 +0000

CHICAGO – After more than 40 years as a Chicagoan, Daniel James finally went inside one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. James, a Bellator heavyweight, never had been to Wrigley Field, the longtime home of the Chicago Cubs and a historic ballpark that is more than 100 years old. But Wednesday, he made his first visit – and threw out a ceremonial first pitch. That’s not too shabby for a Wrigley debut. Friday, James (15-6-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) fights Gokhan Saricam (8-2 MMA, 4-2 BMMA) to open the main card at Bellator 297 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago

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Daniel James’ ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field before Bellator 297: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:38:21 +0000

Check out these photos of Bellator heavyweight and Chicago native Daniel James throwing out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. James fights at Bellator 297 Friday in front of his home fans. (Photos by Matt Erickson–MMA Junkie)

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Bellator 297 video: Why Yoel Romero ‘faced off’ with Vadim Nemkov virtually from his hotel bed

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:39:33 +0000

CHICAGO – Bellator’s headlining champs and challengers had their first faceoffs of fight week Wednesday 1,350 feet in the air … absent one key player, though. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (16-2 MMA, 8-0 BMMA) puts his title on the line against Yoel Romero (15-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the Bellator 297 main event. In the co-feature, Patricio Freire (35-5 MMA, 23-5 BMMA) chases history when he tries to add the bantamweight title to his current featherweight belt. He challenges 135-pound champ Sergio Pettis (22-5 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) in the co-feature, and a win will make him the first fighter in Bellator history to have titles in three different divisions. Wednesday, the fighters took questions from the media at a press conference at the Skydeck at Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), Chicago’s tallest building. At 1,451 feet, the Willis Tower is the 23rd tallest building in the world, third tallest in the U.S

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Daniel James welcomes Steve Mowry next if he can’t have Bellator champ Ryan Bader yet

BAD MMA News — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:09:41 +0000

TEMECULA, Calif. – Daniel James appears to be realistic about his chances to get a Bellator heavyweight title shot in the next few months. Still, that he’s already in the conversation just two fights into his return to the promotion at what in theory should be the tail end of his career is reason to celebrate. James (15-6-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) took out Marcelo Golm (10-4 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) in the third round of their Bellator 293 main event this past Friday at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. And after the win, James found himself on the microphone – with heavyweight champion Ryan Bader on his feet cageside to applaud his win and presumably to welcome him to the conversation for a potential crack at his belt

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Scott Coker reveals next Bellator heavyweight title challenger for Ryan Bader

BAD MMA News — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:25:26 +0000

TEMECULA, Calif. – Daniel James added a powerful knockout to his highlight reel Friday, but Linton Vassell is solidified as the next man up for a crack at gold. Although James (15-6-1 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) knocked out Marcelo Golm with a three-punch combination in Friday’s Bellator 293 main event, the heavyweight title shot for Vassell has been hinted at in multiple recent Bellator broadcasts.

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Bellator 293 video: Daniel James flattens Marcelo Golm with three-punch combo in headliner

BAD MMA News — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:58:47 +0000

TEMECULA, Calif. – Daniel James had enough. After spending most of two rounds on his back, James decided to let his hands go. He came out firing in the third round of his Bellator 293 headliner against Marcelo Golm , stunned him right off the bat, then flattened him moments later with a three-punch combo that included two vicious uppercuts.

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