MMA Ten: Not So Secret Edition
April 5, 2012 by searstapper
Chicago’s MMA resident smart ass and all-around troll Don Abato returns from a lengthy hiatus for a long overdue MMA Ten. The real reason it took so long is because he is just a lazy ass. It’s ironic a certain piss test is rocking the MMA world considering Donnie enjoys pissing people off.
Silva & Silva Pose with The Bulls’ Championship Trophies… sort of.
December 21, 2011 by searstapper
The Chicago Bulls’ championship run in the 90s is one of the most impressive accomplishments in all of sports. Chicago is certainly proud of those teams. Anderson Silva and Wanderlei Silva both have enjoyed hall of fame careers in mixed martial arts. The two Silvas had chance to meet greatness… sort of. We snapped this pic of “The Spider” and “The Axe Murderer” with the six Larry O’brien NBA championship trophies Michael Jordan & company won. OK, it’s not really Anderson and Wandy, but their action figures instead. However we thought MMA/UFC fans who also enjoy the NBA would appreciate the novelty of this picture.
As Chicago sports fans the crew at Chicago’s MMA are happy to see the Bulls and “The Association” put the lockout in the rearview mirror and move ahead with the 2012 season. Let’s beat the Heat!
Predictions for Velasquez/Dos Santos & Lesnar/Overeem
November 9, 2011 by searstapper
The UFC is ready to make its highly anticipated debut on Fox where heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez makes his first title defense against Junior Dos Santos. Another major heavyweight fight with title implications is the December 30th match up between former champion Brock Lesnar and K-1 World Grand Prix champion Alistair Overeem at UFC 141.
Matt Lo Cascio recently caught up with Bas Rutten and Team Curran lightweight Eric Kriegermeier at the Bas Rutten seminar hosted by Krav Maga Illinois to get their thoughts on these two colossal pairings.
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 
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.
Streetfight Ground and Pound
September 20, 2011 by searstapper
Look at this brutal streetfight between two transgenders, captured by a Texas TV station. We’re not looking to glorify street fighting but there’s some good ground and pound displayed by the individual who managed to stay on her feet. Not sure if she actually trained MMA, or perhaps has had a few scraps in her time. If anything this isn’t something you see every night, which would explain why the news cameraman decided it was worthy enough to shoot.
Clay Guida Wants You to Get Car Insurance
June 18, 2011 by searstapper
Driving with insurance is a must, and UFC lightweight contender Clay Guida is doing his part to ensure drivers are obeying the law.
Roy Harris Seminar
June 18, 2011 by searstapper
Roy Harris is widely regarded among Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners, earning a ranking of 4th degree black belt under Professor Joe Moreira. His instructional videos and books are highly sought by those who train both competitively and recreationally. Harris is also an accomplished Jeet Kune Do/Kali instructor and is giving a special seminar in nearby Huntley on July 1, 2011.
ANTHONY PETTIS AT THE OLYMPIAN CENTRE
March 29, 2011 by searstapper
WEC champion/UFC lightweight contender Anthony Pettis will be at The Olympian Centre in the Stratford Square Mall for an autograph session.
“Showtime” is scheduled to fight local product Clay Guida in the main event of the “The Ultimate Fighter 13″ finale at the Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on June 4. Before that Pettis will be at the TOC on April 9 for a meet and greet. The event starts at 7pm. The Olympian Centre recently moved from its Lombard location to the Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale.
After the meet and greet you can also join Pettis for a viewing party of the Strikeforce: Daley vs. Diaz broadcast at Ballydoyle. There is a $5 cover to watch the fights.
For more information email info@theolympiancentre.com or head to the TOC’s website: http://www.theolympiancentre.com.
