Comprido: Eddie Bravo is an Idiot
Our friends at MMA Nuts interviewed FLO MMA/Team Brasa’s Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros, who had some harsh words for 10th Planet’s Eddie Bravo.
Comprido has always taken a strong anti-drug stance, and he continues to do that here, criticizing Eddie Bravo for promoting the use of marijuana as a performance enhancer for Jiu Jitsu.
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III Preview
September 30, 2011 by Matt
This card is amazing. Two title fights: Edgar vs. Maynard and Aldo vs. Florian and then the Brian Stann vs. Chael Sonnen fight.
If Edgar vs. Maynard III is anything like the last fight, it’s going to be insane. This trailer will definitely get you psyched up.
Chicago’s MMA Fighters Update
September 29, 2011 by Matt
Quick updates on Chicago area fighters…
- Miguel Torres is fighting Nick Pace at UFC 139. You may remember Pace from his insane flying knee KO of Collin Tebo back at Bellator 11. Torres will try to get back in the title picture after his loss to Demetrious Johnson. Pace is coming off a UFC 133 loss to Ivan Menjivar.
- Chicago’s Mike Russow is out of UFC 136 as his opponent Dave “Pee Wee” Herman tested positive for marijuana and steroids. No replacement was named so the fight was scratched.
It’s a tough break for Russow, who last fought at UFC Fight Night in March, when he beat Jon Madsen. Russow is 14-1 and has not lost since 2007, when he was submitted by Sergei Kharitonov at PRIDE 33.
- Dan “The Anvil” Stittgen will be fighting on October 8th at “King of the Cage: Interference” in Wisconsin. The MTC fighter recently won at Rockford Cage Fights and at XFO 39 in May. He is also a veteran of the TFC.
- The Supremacy MMA video game has hit stores, and it features local fighters Felice Herrig, Michele Gutierrez and Jens Pulver. Check out the game at their website.
Send any local fighter or school news to matt@chicagosmmna.com.
Eric Kriegermeier Ready To Get Back In The Cage
September 26, 2011 by searstapper
Courtesy: Eric Langley
Matt Lo Cascio caught up with the Bellator veteran to talk about his next venture into the cage.
Special thanks to Krav Maga Illinois 
McCorkle to Headline Chicago Cagefighting Championship IV
September 26, 2011 by Matt
Chicago Cagefighting sent out the following press release, with news that their main event has changed for their upcoming October 1th event. Ray and War Machine are out, McCorkle is in:
The injury bug has bitten again. The main event for CCC IV: “War Machine vs. Gideon Ray” has been replaced with 12-2 UFC Heavyweight Vet Sean “Big Sexy”McCorkle vs. Justin “The Griz” Grizzard.
Over the weekend Gideon informed Chicago Cagefighting that he had suffered an injury to his hand and would not be able to compete. To compound problems, War Machine suffered a cut to his chin during training and is not able to train for at least a week. When a suitable replacement for Gideon could not be found, we made a tough decision. With only three weeks to the event we were forced to cancel the entire bout.
In our continuing effort to bring the best possible show to our fans, CCC was able to sign Sean “Big Sexy” McCorkle. Sean has a pedigree as big as the cage and his only 2 losses came in the UFC. Sean is looking to get back to the top and felt that a win in the “Windy City” would help get him there. “Big Sexy” will be taking on Justin “The Griz” Grizzard. This will be CCC’s first Super Heavyweight fight and we know the fans will certainly get their monies worth.
We are super excited, and feel fortunate to have “Big Sexy” step up and take this fight so late in the game.
Eduardo Dantas’ Flying Knee
September 26, 2011 by Matt
Eduardo Dantas advances to the next round of the Bellator bantamweight tournament with this “Killer Finish” of Wilson Reis at Bellator 51.
Alexis Vila KOs Joe Warren
September 26, 2011 by Matt
Bellator continues to provide fight fans with amazing finishes on a weekly basis. Bellator 51 featured Alexis “The Exorcist” Vila against reigning featherweight champion Joe Warren.
Vila needed little time to hand Warren his first defeat.
Vila is 40 years old, and did not start training MMA until he was 36. “There’s nobody that can stop me from becoming the next Bellator Bantamweight World Champion,” Vila said. “I feel like the belt is already mine. I just have to beat up a few guys before I get to take it home.”
Warren remains the featherweight champ, but he is knocked out of the bantamweight tourney.
Mitch Nix Ready for Fightcard Entertainment Middleweight Title Fight
September 25, 2011 by searstapper
Mitch Nix is set to challenge Andrew Navickis for Fightcard Entertainment’s middleweight belt on October 22 at Cicero Stadium. Matt Lo Cascio caught up with Nix at the Bas Rutten seminar hosted by Krav Maga Illinois. In addition to fighting, the 20 year old Woodridge native is also one of the coaches at Krav Maga Illinois.
Bas Rutten Makes Case For MMA Instant Replay; Ready For New TV Show
September 25, 2011 by searstapper
“Inside MMA” co-host Bas Rutten coached a seminar in north suburban Highland Park hosted by Krav Maga Illinois. “El Guapo” took time out to talk to Chicago’s MMA reporter Matt Lo Cascio about his upcoming new TV show on FUEL TV called “Punk Payback.” Bas also makes a case for instant replay at MMA fights.
Chicago Cagefighting Championship IV Promo
September 23, 2011 by Matt
Promo for Chicago Cagefighting Championship IV, which takes place on October 15th at the Odeum in Villa PArk.
