WEC 48: ALDO VS. FABER VIDEO/POLL
April 3, 2010 by Matt
First, here’s a quick preview of the upcoming featherweight championship bout between Urijah Faber and Jose Aldo.
WHAT’S HOT IN MMA GEAR: MACHIDA, SHOGUN & FEDOR
October 21, 2009 by Matt
With UFC 104 right around the corner and Strikeforce coming to town, we’re going to take a look at what’s hot in the world of MMA gear in clothing. Machida, Shogun, Fedor, Tapout’s “The Ultimate Fighter” and Topps — yes, Topps — are all the rage right now.
Lyoto Machida
Is there anyone out there that does not like this guy? He has a huge fanbase. Being undefeated and the UFC Light-Heavyweight champ will do that for you.
 Bad Boy Lyoto Machida 98 Walkout T-Shirt |
 Silver Star Lyoto Machida UFC 104 Walkout T-Shirt |
Shogun Rua
Shogun gear is flying off the racks. His comeback to the UFC has been brilliant. He earned “Fight of the Night” honors against Mark Coleman and “KO of the Night” against Chuck Liddell. Now he’ll battle Machida for the belt.
 Bad Boy Walk Out Shirt |
 Bad Boy UFC 104 Shogun Long Sleeve Walk Out T-Shirt |
 Bad Boy Limited Edition Shogun Vale Tudo Shorts |
 Bad Boy Shogun 97 Walkout T-Shirt |
Fedor Emelianenko
The Last Emperor will battle Brett “The Grim” Rogers right here in Chicagoland. I’m still stunned that Fedor will be fighting just minutes from my home.
 Affliction Fedor Signature Series Tee |
 Affliction Fedor Emelianenko Signature Series Emperor Tee |
TapouT/Ultimate Fighter
Tons of Ultimate Fighter gear being sold. I wonder though — who will have the most sales? Will it be Rashad or will it be Rampage? Rampage doesn’t seem to be gaining any fans these days, and Rashad is getting it done on TUF.
Topps UFC Cards
The ultimate in MMA geekery! But each box comes with a special mat card or an autographed card.
Topps 2009 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Round 2 Trading Cards Retail Box
XFO 32 SET FOR OCTOBER 10
October 3, 2009 by Matt
Bart Palaszewski will be part of the card for XFO 32, set for October 10th in New Munster, Wisconsin. New Munster is right across the Illinois border. Bartimus will be fighting for the first time since his loss in April at WEC 40 in Chicago, when he was defeated by Anthony Njokuani by TKO.
The matchups and card will be finalized shortly and we will have that for you here at Chicago’s MMA.
Location:
Marino’s Country Aire Banquets
New Munster, WI
Fight night:
Doors open at: 6:30pm
Show Starts at: 8:00pm
Ticket prices:
General (Standing): $25 in advance / $30 day of show
Table Seating: $50
Ringside Seating: $60
VIP Ringside Seating: $75
RAMPAGE’S TOP 10 COACHING TIPS OF THE WEEK
September 17, 2009 by Matt
Rampage was working the corner for Abe Wagner in last night’s premiere of “The Ultimate Fighter”. Rampage didn’t offer up a lot of technical corner advice to Wagner. Actually he didn’t tell him anything that fans at home couldn’t have told him. Except that most fans were probably too busy laughing to yell out such gems as these:
- “Get up!”
- “Time is short, man!”
- “He keeps doing the same thing over and over!”
- “Man, c’mon Abe.”
- “Keep goin’.”
- “Do what you gotta do, Abe. Do what you gotta do.”
- “Sweep or get up, man.”
- “Why you tryin’ to shake hands with him, man! Get up.”
- “You gotta do somethin’.”
- “Abe, you wanna win? You gotta go.”
Not exactly instructive. And Kimbo seemed happy to be with Rampage, but he’d probably be much better off with Greg Jackson and Rashas. Tune in again next week for Rampage’s next top10!
Cage Fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson UFC 92 and 96 MMA Elite Walkout T-Shirt
Silver Star Rashad “Suga” Evans Tee (Black or White)
INTERVIEW WITH KEVIN ENGLISH
August 11, 2009 by Matt
Unfortunately, local fighter Kevin English did not win Fight Magazine’s “Full-Time Fighter Experience”. While he’s won’t be going to Vegas to train with Shawn Tompkins and Xtreme Couture, English definitely has other plans for the near future. We spoke with him recently about those plans, and some other MMA news.
Kevin English Interview
Q: Now that the contest is over and you aren’t going to Vegas, what’s next for you as far as training is concerned? Does this alter your plans?
Kevin English: Well I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed. I’m just going to start training a bit harder and more often. I just finished the academy for the Indiana Dept. Of Corrections and should get both work and training better scheduled. I’m training at Braillio Corrals in Scherrville and like what Ive seen so far. They have a lot of young talent and plenty of guys there that can improve my game.
Q: You last fought at C3 in February. Do you plan on fighting again before year’s end?
Kevin English: Yes 100%, I want at least 2 more before the end of the year. I haven’t booked anything yet, but when I do, I will be ready better than ever before no matter who I face!
Q: MMA is an “All-in” game these days. How difficult will it be to continue your career with a family and a full-time job?
Kevin English: That’s the hardest part, juggling it all. I feel guilty taking time away from my wife and kids to train, and my body feels the toll. I pray that one day it will just all pay off and I can be a great example to my kids! I’ve had to juggle the family life, working and fighting for quite sometime. The times I was able to fight full time, we (my family) were struggling with money, so I really haven’t that opportunity to put all my time into fighting like I’d like too. I will just keep plugging away!
Q: Switching it up a bit, who are your favorite MMA fighters?
Kevin English: Well, my all time favorite fighter is Randy Couture. He is just a an all-around role model, the way he carries himself in and out of the cage. Technically speaking, I’d have to say GSP and Anderson.
Q: BJ Penn recently accused GSP of doing steroids. With the way MMA tests for steroids, is it possible for fighters to cycle on and off and still test clean after the fight?
Kevin English: I wouldn’t know first hand. I have never taken anything other than supplements over the counter. But I’ve heard many stories that fighters are doing it. I’m sure there are bigger named guys that are doing it and to be honest that’s on them. It’s their bodies and they should be able to do what they want with them. Now I don’t think its fair either, if they’re doing it and there opposition is naturally training.
Q: Any final thoughts?
Kevin English: Just a big thank you to the UG, my family, friends, Chicago’s MMA and everyone that was pushing for me to win this. It’s no biggie. I will train and get back into the mix of things, and see where I land. If anything, I’ve been able to fight all over, fight many good fighters and have done big things in the sport. I’m just happy to know that I have a lot of people backing me.
BELLATOR XII VIDEO: GUIMAREAS KOs REIS
June 23, 2009 by Matt
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Bellator continues with its run of amazing fight finishes. This is from Bellator XII with Stefanie Guimareas knocking out Yvonne Reis with a sick knee.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT II- MARCH 28TH
March 26, 2009 by Matt
A St. Charles Alderman referred to MMA as…wait for it…”cockfighting and dog-fighting”. But when the votes were cast, fortunately he was in the minority. So get ready St. Charles. MMA is coming to your backyard on March 28th. Read more
MMA PUNCHOUT!
February 12, 2009 by Matt
Old school video games meet MMA!
WEC COMES TO CHICAGO
January 26, 2009 by Matt
WEC makes its first stop in Chicago. Local favorites Miguel Torres and Jeff Curran will be on the April 5th card. See what else is happening in Chicago’s MMA Events page. Read more
THE MMA TEN: NICE EXCUSES
January 21, 2009 by Matt
The legendary Don Abato is back with “The MMA Ten”. This week, Don cracks wise and brings the knowledge. In this edition…KJ Noons, Chuck Liddell, The Baddest Man on the Planet, GSP and more. Read more
