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MMABay’s EXCLUSIVE interview with Dave O’Donnell ahead of UCMMA 26

February 1, 2012All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews

With just days to go before UCMMA 26, MMABay sat down for a chat with promoter Dave O’Donnell to discuss the promotion’s first card of 2012. Dave speaks out on Pete Irving vs Luke Sines, Linton Vassell’s last minute change of opponent, Cory Tait vs Spencer Hewitt, Big Tomasz vs Big Stav, Iain Martell’s toughest test and more! … Continue Reading

MMABay’s EXCLUSIVE interview with Iain ‘Badman’ Martell

January 23, 2012All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews

With just two weeks until his first trip into the cage in 2012, top UK prospect Iain ‘Badman’ Martell sat down for a chat with MMABay Radio’s Brad Wharton. After a blistering start to his pro career in 2011, Martell is looking to make 2012 his year, and discussed his training at Kaobon, his upcoming fight and constant desire to improve. … Continue Reading

MMABay’s EXCLUSIVE BAMMA 8 interview with Andre Winner

December 8, 2011All MMA News, BAMMA, Exclusives, Interviews

Resurgent lightweight striking machine Andre Winner steps back into the cage this Saturday on his home turf of Nottingham, England. Prior to his BAMMA 8 bout with all-action Swede Diego Gonzalez, the Rough House project spoke to MMABay’s Brad Wharton about getting back to his winning ways, his game plan for Saturday night and his focus for 2012. … Continue Reading

MMABay’s EXCLUSIVE BAMMA 8 interview with ‘Posterboy’ Jimi Manuwa

December 8, 2011All MMA News, BAMMA, Exclusives, Interviews

Just days ahead of stepping into the cage for his BAMMA 8 main event clash with MMA veteran Anthony Rea, the UK’s top light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa sat down for an EXCLUSIVE chat with MMABay’s Brad Wharton. The ‘Posterboy’ discussed his recent return to the cage, his thoughts on signing for BAMMA, and his new gym, Lion’s Pride. … Continue Reading

MMABay Exclusive: BAMMA 8 interview with Diego Gonzalez

November 30, 2011All MMA News, BAMMA, Exclusives, Interviews

Little is known in the UK about Sweedish MMA fighter Diego Gonzalez, but all that is set to change on December 10^th, as the Hilti NHB fighter tangles with Andre Winner on the main card of BAMMA 8. The talented grappler, a veteran of Sengoku, Cage Warriors and the M-1 Challenge, spoke EXCLUSIVELY to MMABay about the opportunity. … Continue Reading

MMABay EXCLUSIVE: Interview with UCMMA’s Jamaine Facey

September 30, 2011All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews

MMABay sat down with one of the UK’s most exciting welterweights, BanDog’s own Jamaine Facey, earlier this week for an exclusive interview. Up for discussion was Jamaine’s recent highlight reel KO of Ultimate Fighter veteran Ross Pointon, what the victory meant for him and his plans for the future. Hands up, guns down, read on… … Continue Reading

MMABay EXCLUSIVE: Nate Marquardt BAMMA 7 interview

September 9, 2011All MMA News, BAMMA, Exclusives, Interviews

Although he was not able to secure a fight on the BAMMA 7 card, new signee Nate Marquardt was in town to promote both the event and his welterweight debut at BAMMA 8. MMABay caught up with the former UFC title contender to discuss his move to BAMMA, his desire to punch Paul Daley in the face, and his picks for some of Saturday’s big fights. … Continue Reading

MMABay’s EXCLUSIVE: Jack Marshman BAMMA 7 interview

September 9, 2011All MMA News, BAMMA, Exclusives, Interviews

An 8-0 pro MMA record. 5-1 as an amateur. An extensive boxing background. Oh, and two tours of Afghanistan. Jack Marshman is the epitome of hard core. Did we mention that he’s only 22? The young warrior is set to take the MMA world by storm, and took time out to chat to MMABay’s Brad Wharton before his Lonsdale British Middleweight title bout with Carl Noon at BAMMA 7. … Continue Reading

MMABay EXCLUSIVE: Tom ‘Kong’ Watson BAMMA 7 interview

September 8, 2011All MMA News, BAMMA, Exclusives, Interviews

Originally pencilled in as one half of BAMMA 7’s main event against Frank Trigg, middleweight champion Tom ‘Kong’ Watson sat down for an exclusive chat with MMABay’s Brad Wharton to discuss his forced withdrawal from the bout. As well as updating us on his heath situation, ‘Kong’ gave us his pick for the new main event, as well as discussing the role of trash talk and entertainment in MMA. … Continue Reading

MMABay EXCLUSIVE: Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley BAMMA 7 interview

September 8, 2011All MMA News, BAMMA, Exclusives, Interviews

Ahead of his upcoming BAMMA 7 fight against tough Bulgarian Jordan Radev, British slugger Paul “Semtex” Daley sat down for an EXCLUSIVE chat with MMABay’s Brad Wharton. Up for discussion were this weekend’s bout, fighting alongside his RoughHouse team mates and his plans for the rest of 2011. … Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE MMABay interview with UFC bantamweight number one contender, Demetrious Johnson (audio)

August 16, 2011All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews, UFC

If you missed it this past Sunday here’s your chance to listen again to the recent interview conducted with UFC bantamweight number one contender, Demetrious Johnson ahead of his UFC on Versus 6 showdown with Dominick Cruz on October 1^st in Washington, D.C.. Enjoy! … Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE – Alistair Overeem tells the UFC to come and get him, wants an immediate title shot (video)

August 13, 2011All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews, Strikeforce, UFC

MMABay sat down for a very special EXCLUSIVE interview with K-1 World Grand-Prix champion, Alistair Overeem this afternoon to talk to him about the situation surrounding his mixed martial arts career. Not only does he address his recent axe from the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix but he tells us that if the UFC offer him a lucrative enough deal he’d love to walk away from all his other interests and immediately compete for the UFC heavyweight title. … Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE MMABay interview with former UFC light heavyweight champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson

August 6, 2011All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews, UFC

MMABay sat down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with former UFC light heavyweight champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson tonight ahead of his UFC 135 fight with Jon Jones next month in Denver, Colorado. We asked him how his training camp was going at the Muscle Pharm facility, the recent split with head coach Lance Gibson and what we can expect tomorrow night when Tito Ortiz takes on Rashad Evans at UFC 133. … Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE MMABay interview with UCMMA’s Iain Martell

August 5, 2011All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews

While the UK MMA scene is bustling with talent in nearly all of the major weight classes, it’s often said that a quality light-heavyweight is rarer than rocking-horse poop in the UK. Until now that is. With the likes of ‘Posterboy’ Jimi Manuwa and Nick ‘Head Hunter’ Chapman ruling the roost, things are picking up in the UK’s 205lb ranks. But what of the next wave? Who will step up to the plate to challenge the current domestic kingpins. MMABay’s money is on the hard-hitting Iain ‘Badman’ Martell… and yours should be too… … Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE MMABay interview with UCMMA’s Michelle Tyler

August 3, 2011All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews

Despite Dana White’s continued reluctance to import female fighters into the UFC Octagon, women’s MMA is slowly but surely establishing itself alongside its male counterpart. This weekend at Ultimate Challenge 22: Warrior Creed in London, England, Michelle Tyler will become the first woman in history to have a mixed martial arts bout aired on the UK’s Sky Sports. MMABay’s Brad Wharton spoke to Michelle ahead of her fight to find out what it means to her, and women’s MMA in general. … Continue Reading

MMABay EXCLUSIVE interview with Strikeforce 135 pound women’s contender, Liz Carmouche

July 22, 2011All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews, Strikeforce

MMABay sat down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with Strikeforce 135 pound women’s contender, Liz Carmouche ahead of her Strikeforce Challengers 17 clash with former champion, Sarah Kaufman. We asked her about coming so close to winning the title last time out and what’s her plans for the future moving forward. … Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE MMABay interview with BAMMA President, Liam Fisher

July 22, 2011All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews

MMABay’s roving reporter, Brad Wharton sat down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with the man at the head of the ever growing BAMMA promotion in the UK, Liam Fisher this week to talk about their immediate and long-term plans, which include the recently announced BAMMA 7 card headlined by middleweight champion, Tom “Kong” Watson. … Continue Reading

MMABay EXCLUSIVE interview with Legacy Fighting Championship flyweight title contender, Chad Robichaux

July 18, 2011All MMA News, Exclusives, Interviews

MMABay sat down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with Legacy Fighting Championship flyweight title contender, Chad Robichaux ahead of his fight this Friday night with Jonathan Mackles. We asked him what he feels he’s learned from his first career defeat and how he plans on standing out in at 125 pounds, something he hopes will lead to a call up by the UFC for their soon to be unveiled newest weight class. … Continue Reading

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MMABay Poll Results – Did Carlos Condit do enough to earn the win over Nick Diaz?

February 8, 2012

We’ve been asking you all week for your opinion on the recent UFC interim welterweight title clash between Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz which went down this past weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. We want to know whether “The Natural Born Killer” did enough to earn the title on the night or not. Check out [...]

MMABay Poll Results – Did Alex Caceres deserve to have two points deducted for the low blows landed against Edwin Figueroa?

February 8, 2012

We’ve been asking you all week for your opinion on the recent controversial bantamweight clash between Alex Caceres and Edwin Figueroa this past weekend in Las Vegas which saw the man dubbed “Bruce Leeroy” docked two points for two illegal low blows. Check out the results after the break…

MMAApparel.co.uk presents MMABay Radio (Epic-sode 103) – Carlos Condit vs Nick Diaz II, Greg Jackson could corner Jon Jones, the “Cyborg’s” divorce and more…

February 8, 2012

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MMAApparel.co.uk presents MMABay Radio (Epic-sode 102) – UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit review, Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II agreed and more…

February 5, 2012

The MMABay Radio team is back for another weekend show as we round up all the news stories form the past couple of days from around the mixed martial arts world. This week the team previews this past Saturday night’s UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit event from Las, Vegas, Nevada, discusses the recent news that Anderson [...]

MMABay Poll – Did Carlos Condit do enough to earn the win over Nick Diaz?

February 5, 2012

We want to get your thoughts on the recent UFC 143 main event between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit from this past Saturday night and whether you felt the judges got the overall result right when it came to “The Natural Born Killer” having his hand raised. Have your say…

MMABay Poll – Did Alex Caceres deserve to have two points deducted for the low blows landed against Edwin Figueroa?

February 5, 2012

This past Saturday night UFC bantamweight, Alex Caceres was deducted two points in his UFC 143 clash with Edwin Figueroa after landing two low blows during the opening two rounds. We want to know did the man otherwise known as “Brue Leeroy” deserve this kind of penalty? Have your say…

‘UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit’ event review

February 5, 2012

‘UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit‘ is in the bag and an event that was criticised for looking rather tame on paper – main event aside – was a hit and miss affair that still raised some interesting questions and a few eyebrows in terms of the night’s judging. The welterweight main event between Nick Diaz [...]