There are three fighters that could face up to a six month suspension from their fights on the UFC on FUEL TV 7 event that took place on Feb. 16 in the Wembley Arena in London, England. Dustin Poirier, Ryan Jimmo, and Tom Watson could all be out for up to six months unless cleared by a physician. Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionIndependent MMA Link Club: TRT, Hot Babes and Armbars – what more do you need?
New week, new links for you from our Independent MMA Link Club crew. Women's MMA rising Star Jessamyn Duke gets an opponent for Invicta FC 5, guess who? The U.K. is full of hot babes, would you like to see one? What if Liz Carmouche arm-barred Ronda Rousey? Wonder what Tom "Kong" Watson's view on TRT is? Would you fight in a "winner take all" match? Who's are the movers and shakers in today's Asian MMA landscape? Read More »
Dana White: ‘If you are using TRT in the UFC, we’re going to start testing the s**t out of you’
This past weekend at the UFC on FUEL TV 7 post-fight press conference UFC president Dana White gave his thoughts on the use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Dana explained that he is against the use of TRT and that he thinks that some fighters may be using it to gain an unfair advantage. Read More »
UFC on FUEL TV 7 post-fight show quotes
The following quotes are from tonight’s UFC POSTFIGHT SHOW ON FUEL TV for UFC ON FUEL TV 7: BARAO VS. MCDONALD, hosted by Jay Glazer, with UFC light heavyweight number-one contender Chael Sonnen and Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruzoffering analysis. This was the first time FUEL TV used the “Fan CAMeo,” letting viewers be featured in the show. Read More »
UFC on FUEL TV 7 bonuses: Watson, Nedkov and Barao earn $50K
The UFC on FUEL TV 7 event has come and gone with three fighters taking home an extra $50,000 in bonus money. The event took place in Wembley Arena in London, England, and saw Renan Barao defend his UFC interim bantamweight title against Michael McDonald in the main event. Tom Watson, Stanislav Nedkov, and Renan Barao took home bonus money. Read More »
The UFC on FUEL TV 7: Barao vs. McDonald full card
The next UFC event will take place on February 16 at the Wembley Arena in London, England. The event will air on FUEL TV with a 3 p.m. ET start time, and preliminary fights will begin on Facebook at 12 p.m. ET. The event will be headlined by the UFC interim bantamweight title fight between champion Renan Barao and challenger Michael McDonald. The co-main event will feature a pair of ranked featherweights when Cub Swanson takes on Dustin Poirier. Read More »
UFC on FUEL TV 7: Tom Watson vs. Stanislav Nedkov confirmed for Feb. 16
A new bout has been added to the UFC on FUEL TV 7 card as Tom Watson faces Stanislav Nedkov in a middleweight matchup. The event is set to take place at London's Wembley Arena on Feb. 16. Read More »
UFC on FUEL TV 5: Tom Watson vs. Brad Tavares and John Maguire vs. John Hathaway slated
The UFC continues to add fights to the UFC on FUEL TV 5 event scheduled to take place in Nottingham, England. Long-time British middleweight stand-out Tom 'Kong' Watson (15-4) has signed a multi-fight deal and will take on former TUF contestant Brad Tavares (8-1) in his promotional debut. Additionally, British welterweight John Maguire (18-3) will face fellow countryman John Hathaway (16-1). Read More »
BAMMA: Kong vs. Ninja to air after Fury vs. Rogan boxing match on UK Channel 5
BAMMA, Europe’s leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, is proud to announce that BAMMA: Kong vs. Ninja will be broadcast on Channel 5 in the UK on Saturday 14th April, at 23:30 GMT; and follows the boxing broadcast of Tyson Fury vs. Martin Rogan. Read More »
Tom Watson retains middleweight title with TKO win at BAMMA 9; full results
BAMMA 9 took place over the weekend at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena. Tom Watson took on 22-year-old knockout artist Jack Marshman of Wales in the main event. Read More »
BAMMA 9 update: Ewin replaces Nembhard and Tucker replaces Long
BAMMA, Europe’s leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, is proud to announce two bold changes in the BAMMA 9 fight card that see Matt Ewin replace Nick Nembhard; and Mark Tucker replace Lewis Long. Matt Ewin will be stepping in to face Leeroy Barnes; while Tucker is set to confront Tom Breese. Read More »
BAMMA 9 will air on Extreme Sports Channel in the UK
BAMMA, Europe’s leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, is proud to announce that BAMMA 9 will be broadcast on Extreme Sports Channel in the UK. Read More »
Tickets on sale for BAMMA 9th event scheduled for March 24th
BAMMA, Europe's leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion is pleased to announce that tickets are now officially on sale for BAMMA 9 which takes place on Saturday 24th March at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena. Read More »
BAMMA 9 main event set with Tom Watson vs. Jack Marshman on March 24th
BAMMA, Europe's leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, is excited to announce that BAMMA-Lonsdale's British Middleweight Champion, Jack Marshman, is set to challenge Tom 'Kong' Watson for the BAMMA World Middleweight belt at BAMMA 9. Read More »
Fourteen more fighters confirmed for the MMA Show Live
It was confirmed today that 15 more fighters have been added to the line-up at The MMA Show Live being held on May 12th and 13th at The NEC in Birmingham.UFC stars Brendan Schaub, Rory MacDonald, Ross Pearson, Vladimir Matyushenko, Brad Pickett, Jason Young and Stefan Struve have all confirmed to attend the show along with Strikeforce fighter Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley, UCMMA champion Tim Radcliffe, BAMMA fighters Jimi Manuwa, Jack Marshman and Andre Winner, Bellator fighter Jimmy Wallhead and recent KSW signee Dean Amasinger. Read More »
BAMMA 9: Marshman vs. Watson set for March 24th
BAMMA, Europe's leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, is excited to announce that BAMMA-Lonsdale's British Middleweight Champion, Jack Marshman, is set to challenge Tom 'Kong' Watson for the BAMMA World Middleweight belt at BAMMA 9. Read More »
Jimmy “Judo” Wallhead replaces injured Tom Watson to face Frank “Twinkle Toes” Trigg at BAMMA 7
London, England – August 10, 2011 – Europe’s largest and most prominent Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion, The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts (BAMMA), confirmed today that a back injury has forced Middleweight Champion Tom “Kong” Watson to withdraw ... Read More »
“Judo” Jim Wallhead replaces injured Tom Watson to face Frank Trigg at BAMMA 7
The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts has confirmed that a back injury has forced middleweight champ Tom Watson to withdraw from his Sept. 10 title defense against Frank Trigg. Read More »
Tom Watson to defend BAMMA belt against Frank Trigg
BAMMA middleweight champion Tom Watson will look to defend his title for a third time against UFC veteran Frank Trigg. Read More »
Monday Afternoon Notes
A slow news day gives everyone the opportunity to reflect on the week that was. Last week had a little bit of everything including MMA's favorite Strongman competitor and someone who actually likes Chael Sonnen. Read More »
BAMMA 6 fight videos: Watson vs. Rua, Trigg vs. Phillips, Salaverry vs. Ewin
Watch as Tom Watson and Murilo "Ninja" Rua battle for the BAMMA middleweight title and Frank Trigg takes on undefeated John "White Mike Tyson" Phillips who had knocked out all 13 of his opponents. Read More »
BAMMA 6 weigh-in results and photos
The weigh-ins for BAMMA 6 took place Friday in London. Middleweight champ Tom "Kong" Watson weighed in at 184.5 pounds while Murilo "Ninja" Rua weighed in at 185 pounds even. Read More »