BAMMA 9 – Watson vs. Marshman promo trailer (video)

Check out this short promo trailer for the March 24^th BAMMA 9 event in Birmingham, England, headlined by the middleweight title clash between world champion, Tom Watson and British champion, Jack Marshman. … Continue Reading

Andre Winner vs Rob Sinclair scheduled for BAMMA title in May

Two of the top-ranked lightweights in UK MMA are set to butt heads in May, as BAMMA’s lightweight world champion Rob ‘C4′ Sinclair defends his belt against explosive kickboxer Andre Winner. The bout has yet to be officially confirmed by BAMMA, but is pencilled in for an as yet unannounced BAMMA card in May of this year. … Continue Reading

BAMMA 9 to be headlined by Tom Watson vs. Jack Marshman for the middleweight title

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.  BAMMA 9 takes place on Saturday 24th March at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena. … Continue Reading

MMABay EXCLUSIVE – Full BAMMA statement on Nate Marquardt and status of BAMMA 9

Nate Marquardt parts ways with BAMMA promotion, BAMMA 9 moved to March 24th

Nate Marquardt’s tenure with BAMMA is over before it started. The former UFC middleweight title contender’s management has today announced his split from the promotion, after his debut fight was pushed back a second time. In a related story, it now appears that BAMMA 9, originally slated for February 11th in Birmingham, UK has been re-scheduled for March 24th. … Continue Reading

BAMMA 8 Review and reaction: Manuwa debuts, Wallhead impresses

The Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England played host to the latest instalment of the British Association of Mixed Martial Arts this past weekend. A night of explosive BAMMA action was capped off by four ‘UK versus the world’ themed bouts that saw the home nations go 3-1. MMABay were cage side for all the action; read on for our comprehensive review… … Continue Reading

BAMMA 8 – Jimi Manuwa and Jimmy Wallhead pick up first round TKO wins in a good night for the Brits

It was a good night for the British fighters tonight on the BAMMA 8 card in Nottingham, England, with light heavyweight knockout artist, Jimi Manuwa and welterweight veteran, Jimmy Wallhead picking up not only impressive wins but doing it in the first round to make a statement. … Continue Reading

BAMMA 8: Manuwa vs. Rea weigh-in highlights (video)

Check out this highlight video of what went down earlier today in Nottingham, England, the scene of the BAMMA 8 weigh-in’s, which see’s UK light heavyweight stand-out, Jimi Manuwa go nose-to-nose with his opponent, Anthony Rea. … Continue Reading

MMABay EXCLUSIVE: BAMMA 8 Preview – Picked by the Pros!

We’re just days away from BAMMA 8 in Nottingham, England and the temperature is rising for what promises to be a smoking hot night of fights. With the big night just around the corner, MMABay has teamed up with UFC fighters Phil de Fries and Brad Pickett, Strikeforce and BAMMA slugger Paul “Semtex” Daley and UKMMA standout Tim Radcliffe to bring you the Pro’s Picks! … Continue Reading

MMABay’s EXCLUSIVE BAMMA 8 interview with Andre Winner

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

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

BAMMA 8 – Jack Marshman documentary (video)

Jack Marshman recently wowed audiences at BAMMA 7 with his tremendous heart, after he turned around his fight against Carl Noon at the last hour to secure the unforgettable title win. Now the Welsh tough man returns to defend his title against explosive Wolfslair fighter, Leeroy Barnes, at BAMMA 8 on December 10th in the UK. … Continue Reading

Win BAMMA 8 tickets with MMABay, Lonsdale and Tom Watson!

With BAMMA 8 just around the corner, MMABay caught up with the promotion’s middleweight champ Tom Watson. Not only did ‘Kong’ fill us in on how his recovery from back surgery is progressing and when he’d like to be back in the cage, he also gave us his picks for the BAMMA 8 card. If that wasn’t enough, MMABay has teamed up with Tom and his sponsors Lonsdale to give away a set of four BAMMA 8 tickets to one lucky reader! Check out the interview, then answer the question below to win! … Continue Reading

Andre Winner looking to build a head of steam up as part of the BAMMA ranks before returning to the UFC

“Ultimate Fighter” season nine lightweight runner-up, Andre Winner has been giving his thoughts on his mood ahead of his BAMMA 8 clash with Diego Gonzalez on December 10^th in Nottingham, England, a fight he hopes he can win and continue to build a little momentum. … Continue Reading

MMABay Exclusive: BAMMA 8 interview with Diego Gonzalez

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’s Video Rewind of the Day – Paul “Semtex” Daley vs. Jordan Radev in full (video)

Check out this fight from earlier this year at BAMMA 7 in Birmingham, England between UK heavy hitter, Paul “Semtex” Daley and Bulgarian powerhouse, Jordan Radev. An entertaining fight from start to finish with plenty of punishment dished out. … Continue Reading