BAD MMA - The origins of combat™ » Ncaa https://www.badmma.com The BADDEST Brand on the Planet™ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:26:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Islam Makhachev and Olympic legend ignite fight talks https://www.badmma.com/islam-makhachev-and-olympic-legend-ignite-fight-talks.html https://www.badmma.com/islam-makhachev-and-olympic-legend-ignite-fight-talks.html#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:22:33 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/islam-makhachev-and-olympic-legend-ignite-fight-talks.html Islam Makhachev has a target on his back, and the latest to set their crosshairs on it is Olympic wrestling legend, Jordan Burroughs . Widely considered one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers in American history, Burroughs has spent over a decade dominating the sport

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Islam Makhachev and Olympic legend ignite fight talks – MMA Weekly

]]> https://www.badmma.com/islam-makhachev-and-olympic-legend-ignite-fight-talks.html/feed 0 Dana White reacts to Bella Mir losing on Contenders Series https://www.badmma.com/dana-white-reacts-to-bella-mir-losing-on-contenders-series.html https://www.badmma.com/dana-white-reacts-to-bella-mir-losing-on-contenders-series.html#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:12:38 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/dana-white-reacts-to-bella-mir-losing-on-contenders-series.html Bella Mir , the daughter of former multiple-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir , entered week 3 of Dana White’s Contender Series 10 on Tuesday as a heavy favorite to win. Instead, the 23-year-old suffered her first career defeat. Mir headlined the fight card pitted against Alex Apodaca

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Dana White reacts to Bella Mir losing on Contenders Series – MMA Weekly

]]> https://www.badmma.com/dana-white-reacts-to-bella-mir-losing-on-contenders-series.html/feed 0 Bella Mir has some lofty combat sports goals https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-has-some-lofty-combat-sports-goals.html https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-has-some-lofty-combat-sports-goals.html#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:45:45 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-has-some-lofty-combat-sports-goals.html Bella Mir , the daughter of former UFC heavyweight Frank Mir , will make her Dana White’s Contender Series debut on Tuesday against Alex Apodaca. The women’s bantamweight bout headlines the five-bout fight card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The grappling standout won the NCAA wrestling 145-pound title earlier this year

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Bella Mir has some lofty combat sports goals – MMA Weekly

]]> https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-has-some-lofty-combat-sports-goals.html/feed 0 Gable Steveson finishes Elisha Ellison in UFC 329 octagon debut https://www.badmma.com/gable-steveson-finishes-elisha-ellison-in-ufc-329-octagon-debut.html https://www.badmma.com/gable-steveson-finishes-elisha-ellison-in-ufc-329-octagon-debut.html#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:26:49 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/gable-steveson-finishes-elisha-ellison-in-ufc-329-octagon-debut.html The UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 preliminary fight card featured one of the most highly anticipated octagon debuts in the promotion’s history. Olympic Gold Medalist and former multiple-time NCAA wrestling champion Gable Steveson made the walk to the cage for the first time.

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Gable Steveson finishes Elisha Ellison in UFC 329 octagon debut – MMA Weekly

]]> https://www.badmma.com/gable-steveson-finishes-elisha-ellison-in-ufc-329-octagon-debut.html/feed 0 Brock Lesnar reveals Dana White snub: ‘He wouldn’t return my calls’ https://www.badmma.com/brock-lesnar-reveals-dana-white-snub-he-wouldnt-return-my-calls.html https://www.badmma.com/brock-lesnar-reveals-dana-white-snub-he-wouldnt-return-my-calls.html#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:53:16 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/brock-lesnar-reveals-dana-white-snub-he-wouldnt-return-my-calls.html Even with his short stint with the company, Brock Lesnar is still considered one of the biggest stars to ever compete under the UFC banner, but that almost didn’t happen due to doubts from Dana White .

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Brock Lesnar reveals Dana White snub: ‘He wouldn’t return my calls’ – MMA Weekly

]]> https://www.badmma.com/brock-lesnar-reveals-dana-white-snub-he-wouldnt-return-my-calls.html/feed 0 Hulk Hogan prayed for Colby Covington backstage https://www.badmma.com/hulk-hogan-prayed-for-colby-covington-backstage.html https://www.badmma.com/hulk-hogan-prayed-for-colby-covington-backstage.html#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:21:28 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/hulk-hogan-prayed-for-colby-covington-backstage.html As Hulk Hogan did, Colby Covington bleeds red, white and blue. So, it is no surprise that the moment the pair shared backstage at a UFC event seven months before Hogan’s unfortunate passing is a memory that will live with Covington forever

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Hulk Hogan prayed for Colby Covington backstage – MMA Weekly

]]> https://www.badmma.com/hulk-hogan-prayed-for-colby-covington-backstage.html/feed 0 Colby Covington calls out Georges St-Pierre after RAF 5 shutout victory https://www.badmma.com/colby-covington-calls-out-georges-st-pierre-after-raf-5-shutout-victory.html https://www.badmma.com/colby-covington-calls-out-georges-st-pierre-after-raf-5-shutout-victory.html#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:42:30 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/colby-covington-calls-out-georges-st-pierre-after-raf-5-shutout-victory.html Colby Covington delivered on his promise, dominating his RAF 5 headlining bout against Luke Rockhold 10-0. The shutout victory was no surprise, given Covington’s elite wrestling background and otherworldly cardio. Despite a successful return to the mats, ‘Chaos’ isn’t ready to ride off into the sunset, instead opting to call for a much tougher opponent next.

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Colby Covington calls out Georges St-Pierre after RAF 5 shutout victory – MMA Weekly

]]> https://www.badmma.com/colby-covington-calls-out-georges-st-pierre-after-raf-5-shutout-victory.html/feed 0 Bella Mir hits ‘chicken wing’ submission to stay undefeated with first-round win in Fury FC https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-hits-chicken-wing-submission-to-stay-undefeated-with-first-round-win-in-fury-fc.html https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-hits-chicken-wing-submission-to-stay-undefeated-with-first-round-win-in-fury-fc.html#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 03:27:00 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-hits-chicken-wing-submission-to-stay-undefeated-with-first-round-win-in-fury-fc.html Bella Mir remained undefeated with her first fight in three years after scoring a quick win with a rarely seen submission at Fury FC’s Challenger Series 14 on Sunday. Following a few striking exchanges on the feet, Mir swooped inside for a single leg takedown and she never let Calderon up again. Once Mir got on the ground, she worked to advance her position until taking the mount, which forced her opponent to scramble and ultimately gave up her back

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Bella Mir hits ‘chicken wing’ submission to stay undefeated with first-round win in Fury FC – MMA Fighting

]]> https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-hits-chicken-wing-submission-to-stay-undefeated-with-first-round-win-in-fury-fc.html/feed 0 Bella Mir addresses timeline to join UFC roster but admits ‘wrestling is my priority right now’ https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-addresses-timeline-to-join-ufc-roster-but-admits-wrestling-is-my-priority-right-now.html https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-addresses-timeline-to-join-ufc-roster-but-admits-wrestling-is-my-priority-right-now.html#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-addresses-timeline-to-join-ufc-roster-but-admits-wrestling-is-my-priority-right-now.html Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Bella Mir might be one of the busiest 22 year old athletes in the world.

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Bella Mir addresses timeline to join UFC roster but admits ‘wrestling is my priority right now’ – MMA Fighting

]]> https://www.badmma.com/bella-mir-addresses-timeline-to-join-ufc-roster-but-admits-wrestling-is-my-priority-right-now.html/feed 0 Former UFC champion Brock Lesnar banned from pro wrestling https://www.badmma.com/former-ufc-champion-brock-lesnar-banned-from-pro-wrestling.html https://www.badmma.com/former-ufc-champion-brock-lesnar-banned-from-pro-wrestling.html#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:45:18 +0000 BAD MMA News https://www.badmma.com/former-ufc-champion-brock-lesnar-banned-from-pro-wrestling.html Brock Lesnar has long been one of the standout names across sports, but it looks like his time competing could be coming to an end due to some ‘ trouble ‘ he has allegedly found himself in. The Beast Incarnate has enjoyed incredible success in both professional wrestling and mixed martial arts

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Former UFC champion Brock Lesnar banned from pro wrestling – MMA Weekly

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