BELLATOR XIV VIDEO: CURRAN VS. GOLDSBY
April 24, 2010 by Matt
We were incredibly impressed with Bryan Goldsby in his match against Jeff Curran at Bellator XIV. Goldsby showed speed, power and ingenuity in this bout. As usual, Curran showed how game he is and why he has been a pro fighter for so many years.
LORDS OF WAR FEATURES FORMER WEC CHAMP
April 21, 2010 by Matt
The first “Lords of War” is set to take place on April 24th in Addison and the card features some veteran local fighters, a former “Ultimate Fighter” contestant and a former WEC champion. The show is jam-packed with fighters from Midwest Training Center and one from Gilbert Grappling.
The main event will match XFO vet and former WEC champ Chase Beebe against Billy Jochum. Beebe (11-5) comes back to the states after battling in DREAM to fight locally for the first time in almost 4 years. Jochum (8-3) fought here at “Fight Club One” in July last year, getting submitted by John Hosman by a first round armbar.
Hosman (15-6-1) will also fight on the card. After rattling off 7 straight wins, Hosman got the call to fight in the WEC. He got a very tough matchup in his first fight, having to face off against submission specialist Rani Yahya. Yahya submitted him in round 1. Then Hosman battled Chad George to a decision loss at WEC 45. At Lords of War, Hosman looks to get back to his winning ways and will take on Mike “The Assassin” Lindquist.
Also at Lords of War 1:
- Former TUF combatant and MTC fighter Kevin Knabjian will fight on the card.
- Gilbert Grappling’s Joe Benoit (8-3) will fight Craig Kaufman (7-4).
- Undefeated C3 and TFC vet Tony Wisnieski (6-0) will battle Iowa’s Ryan Bixler.
- MTC fighters Ryan Williams, Mikey Lullo, Mike Pitz and Vincent Ramos will all fight at the event.
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Check out our Chicago’s MMA Events page for all the upcoming local cards.
LIGHTWEIGHT SEMIFINAL MATCHES ANNOUNCED
April 21, 2010 by searstapper
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney announced the semi-final matchups for the 155 pound tournament. Tourney favorite Roger Huerta will face Team Curran’s Pat Curran and Toby Imada will face Carey Vanier at Bellator’s May 6th event at the Wang Theatre in Boston.
LOUIS TAYLOR KICKIN’ IT AT BELLATOR
April 21, 2010 by searstapper
Chicago Fight Team standout Louis Taylor put in one of the most exciting Bellator performances you didn’t see unless you were there in person at The Chicago Theatre. Taylor won his fight in spectacular fashion: a head kick to defeat Ryan Sturdy.
MIKE SWICK’S ELBOW DRAINAGE JUICE
Draaaaaaaaaaainage!!!!
Yummers! Mike Swick is back with more disgusting video of his self-surgical procedures. This time Swick is going at his elbow.
I wonder if this type of thing could help sell more MMA tickets? Add something like this between the prelims and the main card? I bet the UFC would do it. Just kidding.
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PAT CURRAN KO’s MIKE RICCI AT BELLATOR XIV [VIDEO]
April 16, 2010 by Matt
Bellator Fighting Championships gained national recognition in its first season by producing some amazing highlight reel finishes. Thursday night in Chicago, local fighter Pat Curran added to what is becoming Bellator’s signature: another ‘jump out of your seat’ ending. Curran won his Bellator debut with a thundering KO of Mike Ricci at the historic Chicago Theatre.
The end came at 3:01 into the first round as Curran improved to 10-3 and moves on to the semi-finals of the Bellator tourney.
VIDEO: PAT CURRAN DISCUSSES HIS KO OF MIKE RICCI AT BELLATOR 14
April 16, 2010 by searstapper
Pat Curran makes his Bellator debut in spectacular fashion: a devastating overhand right to put Mike Ricci away in their first round 155 pound tourney match. Curran talks about his big win during the post-fight presser.
VIDEO: FELICE HERRIG WINS AT BELLATOR 14
April 15, 2010 by searstapper
Felice Herrig managed to beat Jessica Rakoczy via split decision at Bellator 14. It’s a big win for Herrig because it comes in front of the hometown fans at the historic Chicago Theatre. You watch what she had to say about her win, which brings her MMA record to the .500 mark at 2-2.
NEW LOCATION FOR BELLATOR 14 WEIGH-IN
April 13, 2010 by searstapper
Bellator announced a change for the location for the Bellator 14 weigh-in and pre-show press conference. The new location is at the Chicago Theatre in the Downstairs Theatre,175 North State Street in downtown Chicago. It will still take place at 6 pm CT. This event is open to the public.
The event will feature photo and media opportunities with all 16 of the event’s competitors including former NCAA wrestling champion and U.S. Olympian Ben Askren, former UFC welterweight star Ryan “The Tank Engine” Thomas, and local favorites Jeff Curran and former Combatwire host Felice Herrig.
KILLER FINISHES: KARAKHANYAN’S KNEES
April 11, 2010 by Matt
Georgi Karakhanyan serves up three vicious knees to Bao Quach in the quarterfinal of the Bellator Featherweight Tournament. The last one sent Quach to the ground unconscious, and sends Karakhaynan on to the next round in the tournament.
