XFO 29
March 26, 2009 by searstapper
The next date for the Xtreme Fighting Organization is set for Friday April 17, 2009. XFO 29 features several big local names including Patrick Curran, Justin McElfrish, John Hosman and Chicago’s MMA blogger Felice Herrig.
VIDEO: RICARDO LAMAS, WEC’S NEW “BULLY”
March 25, 2009 by searstapper
Top Notch/Jeff Neal fighter Ricardo Lamas took advantage of his big break. The lightweight got the call from the WEC to face Team Curran veteran Bart Palaszewski as a last minute replacement for Rich Crunkilton at WEC 39. “The Bully” jumped on the opportunity and faced heavy odds as members of the national media, unfamiliar with Lamas, expected Palaszewski to win easily and claim top contender status for Jamie Varner’s belt.
RESULTS: PRIMETIME FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS: BLOODLUST
March 24, 2009 by searstapper
The latest offering of the Primetime Fighting Championships certainly brought its share of challenges to the promoter. From incorrect bloodwork to figher no-shows and last minute safety policies invoked by the State of Illinois, it all amounted to a rocky show. MMA fans who came out to the Copernicus Center saw a card of just five fights. The fourth offering from Primetime FC, titled “Bloodlust,” should have been renamed “Learning Experience.” Despite the disappointing night, promoter Jacob Stahler promises an exciting night of action for the next show, which will be May 23, 2009. Read on for results of “Bloodlust.”
BULLY BEATDOWN HAS IT BACKWARDS
March 24, 2009 by Matt
Did you check out the premiere of “Bully Beatdown“? What did you think?
I think it’s all backwards. But first, here’s how the show works. Someone who is getting bullied goes to Mayhem Miller and pleads his case to get someone beat down. Mayhem then goes to the bully and offers him the chance to win money and get in the ring with an MMA fighter.. Then they actually give some training — to the bully.
What?!?! I think the show would be infinitely more interesting if they took the “victim” (as they are called) and hooked them up with some MMA training. Then THAT PERSON gets to step into the cage and take on the bully.
I don’t care much if a bully gets plastered by some MMA fighter. That’s expected and it will get old in short fashion. What would be exciting though is to see the victims get some training and get their true vengence, along with winning some money.
VIDEO: EDDIE WINELAND PREVIEWS FIGHT WITH RANI YAHYA
March 23, 2009 by searstapper
Northwest Indiana’s Eddie Wineland returns to World Extreme Cagefighting to face grappling world champion Rani Yahya. Read more
VIDEO: FELICE WORKS HER BOXING GAME
March 23, 2009 by searstapper
Felice lets us peek into a portion of one of her training sessions. In this edition of the Bulldog Blog we watch as Felice does some mitt work Read more
CHICAGO’S MMA LINKS
March 23, 2009 by Matt
Stories we’re reading from around MMA…
K.J. Noons loses in his return to boxing → MMA Junkie
Dana White receives Patriot Award → MMA Mania
Gina’s worth 100K per fight → Five Ounces of Pain
Shooto to hold final event in Tradition series → Japan MMA
Great interview with Bruce Buffer → Pro Fighting Fans
Interview with King Mo → Cagewriter
The March MMAdness tourney reaches the Sweet 16 → MMA Fanhouse
EX-WWE WRESTLER OUTLASTS JASON GUIDA
March 22, 2009 by searstapper
Midwest Training Center’s Jason Guida went the distance with former pro-wrestling star Bobby Lashley at the boxing/MMA card “March Badness.” In the end Lashley walked away with a unanimous decision win.
RESULTS: KAOS IN KANKAKEE 2
March 22, 2009 by searstapper
Standout heavyweight fighter Mike Russow and partners put forth the sophmore effort of Kaos in Kankakee. The new promotion based in the small Illinois town brings ”Chicagoesque” energy and production values. Read on for results.
VIDEO: MIGUEL TORRES PREPARES FOR WEC 40
March 21, 2009 by searstapper
WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres will defend his title in front of the hometown crowed at the UIC Pavillion for WEC 40. Japanese striker Takeya Mizugaki challeges the East Chicago native April 5, 2009. Torres gives an update on how his preparation is going, thoughts on a potential showdown with Jeff Curran, and how much longer he plans to fight.
