Adam McDonough

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Adam McDonough
Born (1985-09-24) September 24, 1985 (age 38)
Faribault, Minnesota, United States
Other namesBig Gunna
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach71 in (180 cm) [1]
Fighting out of St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
TeamPerformance Compound
RankPurple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2007–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins11
By knockout6
By submission3
By decision2
Losses1
By decision1
University St. Cloud State University
North Dakota State University [2]
Notable school(s)Faribault High School [3]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Adam McDonough (born September 24, 1985) is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Welterweight division.

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Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

McDonough started his professional career in 2007. He fought mainly for Minnesota–based promotions as Brutaal Fight Night and Cage Fighting Xtreme, and also fought once for King of the Cage. He also trained and fought out of St. Cloud MN for Damage Inc.


After amassing a record of eight victories and no losses, McDonough signed with Bellator. [4]

Bellator MMA

McDonough made his promotional debut against Johnny Buck on September 20, 2013, at Bellator 100. Buck was defeated via TKO due to a spinning back kick to the body and a finishing sequence of punches. [5]

McDonough was scheduled to face Mark Scanlon in the quarterfinal match of Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament on March 14, 2014, at Bellator 112. However, after the removal of Scanlon, Joe Riggs and War Machine citing injuries, the tournament line–up was shifted and McDonough instead faced Jesse Juarez. [6] McDonough won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) and advanced to the semifinals. [7]

In the semifinal, McDonough faced Nathan Coy on April 11, 2014, at Bellator 116. He won via knockout early in the second round. [8]

In the final, McDonough faced Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 122 on July 25, 2014. [8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, resulting in the first loss of his professional MMA career.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches11 wins1 loss
By knockout60
By submission30
By decision21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–1 Andrey Koreshkov Decision (unanimous) Bellator 122 July 25, 201435:00 Temecula, California, United StatesBellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Final
Win11–0 Nathan Coy TKO (punch) Bellator 116 April 11, 201420:30 Temecula, California, United StatesBellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win10–0 Jesse Juarez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 112 March 14, 201435:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesBellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win9–0Johnny BuckTKO (spinning back kick and punches) Bellator 100 September 20, 201314:51 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win8–0James WoodDecision (unanimous)CFX: HostileOctober 21, 201135:00 Morton, Minnesota, United States
Win7–0Matt DelanoitKO (punches)CFX: Gladiator RevolutionApril 23, 201122:30 Brainerd, Minnesota, United StatesWon CFX Welterweight Championship.
Win6–0B.J. VanBueskomTKO (punches) KOTC: Mainstream October 29, 201022:30 Morton, Minnesota, United States
Win5–0Bill StantonSubmission (arm–triangle choke)CFX: Armageddon in AlexandriaSeptember 25, 201011:23 Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
Win4–0Jeremy ElisiusTKO (punches)Brutaal Fight Night 27April 18, 200914:20 St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Win3–0Robbie KrieselTKO (punches)Brutaal Fight Night 10April 17, 200814:40 St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Win2–0Nick AlmenSubmission (keylock)CFX 7: BrutalNovember 29, 20071N/A St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Win1–0Troy CanfieldSubmission (kimura)Brutaal Fight Night 2October 4, 20071N/A Maplewood, Minnesota, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Adam McDonough's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  2. ↑ Ben Pherson (September 22, 2010). "McDonough driven to be the best". MNMMAnews.com. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  3. ↑ Miles Trump (March 18, 2014). "Faribault High School graduate McDonough beats Juarez in Bellator 112, advances through welterweight tourney". Southernminn.com. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  4. ↑ Jason Floyd (March 14, 2014). "Adam McDonough: I think I'm an exciting fighter and I bring the fight every time I step into the cage". TheMMAreport.com. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  5. ↑ Brian Knapp (September 20, 2013). "Douglas Lima head kick KOs Ben Saunders in tournament final at Bellator 100". Sherdog.com. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  6. ↑ Mike Whitman (March 8, 2014). "Bellator 112 update: War Machine, Riggs, Scanlon out; Bradley, Coy, Souza join tournament". Sherdog.com. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  7. ↑ Staff (March 14, 2014). "Bellator 112 results: Pat Curran taps Straus to recapture featherweight title". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  8. 1 2 Mike Bohn (April 11, 2014). "Bellator 116 results: Blagoi Ivanov, Alexander Volkov reach heavyweight final". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
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