From UFC on FX 5 to a new women's atomweight champion being crowned in the Midwest to a professional wrestler making his professional debut, the weekend in mixed martial arts offered fans both signal and noise.
Wrapping up the weekend that was in MMA, a busy one featuring events from Bellator, Invicta FC, CES, and ONE FC. From the nutshot that ended Prindle vs. Santos to a full video of Batista's debut victory, we've got it all!
The best action in WMMA hit last night with Invicta FC 3. Atomweight Jessica Penne won the promotion's first title with a triangle choke. Former WWE star Dave Bautista also had a successful debut with a 1st round TKO. Zombie Prophet provides the gifs
Dave Batista won his professional MMA debut last night and now that he's got all the nerves out and come away with his first win, he wants to continue his career in the fight game.
Former WWE star Dave Bautista made his MMA debut Saturday, October 6th, 2012, taking on Vince Lucero at CES 12 in Rhode Island. Former UFC fighters John Howard and David Loiseau also competed. Get full results and a recap right here.
It took him a couple of minutes to get comfortable in the cage but once the former wrestling star did, he made quick of his veteran opponent Saturday night at CES 12.
Dave Bautista was able to stop journeyman Vince Lucero in the first round in his mixed martial arts debut. For details on the man known as Batista's first fight inside the cage, be sure to check this out for analysis and a fight recap!
Dave Bautista, a former WWE champion who wrestled as Batista, made his mixed martial arts debut in Providence, Rhode Island, on Oct. 6, 2012. Did he win? Let's find out.
Tonight (Oct. 6, 2012) Dave Bautista joins the likes of Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, among other former pro wrestlers, to test the MMA waters. MMAmania.com will provide complete results and play-by-play main card coverage of CES 12: "Real Pain."
UFC President Dana White sat down with our own Ariel Helwani for an extended interview that covered everything from his battles with Meniere's disease and initial bouts of stage fright, to Jon Jones' next opponent and the status of Alistair Overeem.
When Batista, real name Dave Bautista, had his originally scheduled MMA debut against Rashid Evans scrapped because Evans went to jail, the race to find a new opponent almost failed to turn up a name. Thankfully it did, eventually, and it's back on.
Vince Lucero has been tapped by CES MMA promoters to step in for Rashid Evans against Dave Bautista this Saturday night (Oct. 6, 2012) in Rhode Island.
Post event recap for Bellator 43. There was some controversy in Newkirk as once again, a Bellator main event ends with the judges' scorecards drawing the ire of the fans.
CM Punk comments on Dave Bautista’s MMA debut, 'King Mo' Lawal’s pro wrestling
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Oct 8, 2012 5:21 PM EDT
Signal to noise: MMA weekend's best and worst
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Oct 8, 2012 2:05 PM EDT
Weekend MMA results round-up: Batista's MMA debut, Invicta FC 3, Bellator, ONE FC 6 and more
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Oct 8, 2012 8:03 AM EDT
Invicta FC 3 and CES MMA gif round up
by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Oct 7, 2012 8:00 PM EDT
Batista wins MMA debut, says he wants to fight again: I'm better than I showed
by Geno Mrosko from Cageside Seats on Oct 7, 2012 8:15 AM EDT
Video: Full fight video of Batista's first win in his MMA debut against Vince Lucero
by Nolan Howell from Cageside Seats on Oct 7, 2012 12:37 AM EDT
Batista wins MMA debut, UFC vets pick up wins at CES 12 last night (Oct. 6) in Rhode Island
by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on Oct 7, 2012 12:08 AM EDT
Dave Bautista victorious in MMA debut
by Andy Samuelson from MMA Fighting on Oct 6, 2012 11:49 PM EDT
Batista wins MMA debut bout by stoppage in the first round at CES 12 in Rhode Island
by Nolan Howell from Cageside Seats on Oct 6, 2012 11:33 PM EDT
Did Batista win his MMA debut last night (Oct. 6) at CES 12 in Rhode Island?
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Oct 6, 2012 11:12 PM EDT
Dave Batista wins MMA debut by TKO in sloppy fight at CES MMA
by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Oct 6, 2012 11:12 PM EDT
'Real Pain' Results: Bautista vs. Lucero
by Andy Samuelson from MMA Fighting on Oct 6, 2012 9:34 PM EDT
Batista MMA debut: Results and LIVE CES 12 'Real Pain' updates and coverage
by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on Oct 6, 2012 3:00 PM EDT
Morning Report: Dana White reflects on regrets and legacy, looks towards future with FOX
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Oct 3, 2012 8:00 AM EDT
Batista's MMA debut still on after getting new opponent when Rashid Evans goes to jail
by Geno Mrosko from Cageside Seats on Oct 2, 2012 4:08 PM EDT
Rashid Evans arrested and replaced by Vince Lucero against Dave Bautista on Oct. 6
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Oct 2, 2012 10:26 AM EDT
Shark Fights 21: Darrell Schoonover Out, Tim Hague In Against Bobby Lashley
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Oct 24, 2011 12:56 PM EDT
Bellator 52: Heavyweight Tournament Preview
by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Oct 1, 2011 12:30 PM EDT
The Morning After: Bellator 43
by Jackie Maden from Gals Guide To MMA on May 8, 2011 12:24 PM EDT
Bellator 43 results and recap for 'Hieron vs Hawn' on May 7
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2011 11:59 PM EDT