Introduction
Adam McDonough (born September 24, 1985) is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Welterweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
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.
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.
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. McDonough won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) and advanced to the semifinals.
In the semifinal, McDonough faced Nathan Coy on April 11, 2014 at Bellator 116. He won via knockout early in the second round.
In the final, McDonough faced Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 122 on July 25, 2014. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, resulting in the first loss of his professional MMA career.
Championships and accomplishments
- Cage Fighting Xtreme
- CFX Welterweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 12 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–1 | Andrey Koreshkov | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 122 | July 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Final |
| Win | 11–0 | Nathan Coy | TKO (punch) | Bellator 116 | April 11, 2014 | 2 | 0:30 | Temecula, California, United States | Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 10–0 | Jesse Juarez | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 112 | March 14, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 9–0 | Johnny Buck | TKO (spinning back kick and punches) | Bellator 100 | September 20, 2013 | 1 | 4:51 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | James Wood | Decision (unanimous) | CFX: Hostile | October 21, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Morton, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Matt Delanoit | KO (punches) | CFX: Gladiator Revolution | April 23, 2011 | 2 | 2:30 | Brainerd, Minnesota, United States | Won CFX Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | B.J. VanBueskom | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Mainstream | October 29, 2010 | 2 | 2:30 | Morton, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Bill Stanton | Submission (arm–triangle choke) | CFX: Armageddon in Alexandria | September 25, 2010 | 1 | 1:23 | Alexandria, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jeremy Elisius | TKO (punches) | Brutaal Fight Night 27 | April 18, 2009 | 1 | 4:20 | St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Robbie Kriesel | TKO (punches) | Brutaal Fight Night 10 | April 17, 2008 | 1 | 4:40 | St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Nick Almen | Submission (keylock) | CFX 7: Brutal | November 29, 2007 | 1 | N/A | St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Troy Canfield | Submission (kimura) | Brutaal Fight Night 2 | October 4, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Maplewood, Minnesota, United States |