BELLATOR HEADED TO THE CHICAGO THEATRE
February 22, 2010 by searstapper
One of the biggest names in sports entertainment has partnered with Bellator Fighting Championships to bring four nationally televised MMA events to Chicago and Boston later this year.
Under the terms of this historic co-promotional agreement with Madison Square Garden, Bellator will stage at least two events at the historic Chicago Theatre and at least one event at the famed Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre in Boston.
PONDERING THE PITBULL
February 20, 2010 by searstapper
After some quiet time, local heavyweight Andrei Arlovski sneaks back into the fight world’s consciousness. He took time off from the cage/ring to act in the direct to DVD film “Universal Soldier: Regeneration” and tape an appearance on MTV’s “Bully Beatdown.” Now Andrei is looking for some “regeneration” in the fight game.
XFO 33 HIGHLIGHTS
February 2, 2010 by searstapper
XFO 33 continued its local tradition of MMA action by producing exciting and shocking finishes. Check out some highlights provided by top MMA photographer Thomas M. Rozdzynski.
MORE CHICAGO FLAVOR FOR WEC 47; LAMAS ADDED TO CARD
February 2, 2010 by searstapper
The World Extreme Cagefighting event scheduled for Columbus, OH in March has some serious Chicago flavor. In addition to Miguel Torres and Bart Palaszewski, Team Top Notch lightweight Ricardo Lamas will also fight on the card.
DREAM STANDOUT JOE WARREN SIGNS WITH BELLATOR
February 2, 2010 by searstapper
Olympic wrestler Joe Warren was one of the top newcomers to MMA in 2009. The former Michigan Wolverine defeated two former champions in his debut and follow-up fights: former WEC bantamweight champion and Lombard native Chase Beebe and former K1 HERO’S Middleweight Grand Prix Champion Kid Yamamoto. Warren is the latest acquisition among an impressive list of new signees for Chicago/Los Angeles based Bellator Fighting Championships.
MMA REFEREE AND JUDGING SEMINAR
January 13, 2010 by searstapper
If you want to be an MMA referee or judge you have a chance to learn from one of the most knowledgeable and experienced individuals in the area. Rob Hinds, president of Combat Consulting LLC, is offering a special training seminar. Through Combat Consulting Hinds offers promoters various services for promoting a Mixed Martial Arts event. More information inside.
VIDEO: MARKHAM MAKES HIS MARK
January 3, 2010 by searstapper
Let’s ring in the new year with a laugh. You may or may not have watched “The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency” at some point in your life. You may recall this memorable and hilarious scene when the show did an episode with the now defunct International Fight League. In the scene, South side native Rory Markham makes the most of what could have been an embarrassing situation.
HORNBUCKLE SIGNS WITH BELLATOR
December 18, 2009 by searstapper
Dan Hornbuckle has been on a tear and that success has landed him a spot in the upcoming welterweight tournament of Chicago/Los Angeles based MMA promotion Bellator Fighting Championships.
VIDEO: L’IL BULLDOG BLOG “VICTORY IS SWEET”
December 8, 2009 by searstapper
Felice Herrig brings in the holiday season in merry fashion as she basks in the glory of her first career MMA victory. She defeated Michelle Gutierrez in Unconquered 1: November Reign by armbar. Felice talks about how she prepared for this fight, which entailed flying out to California and working with Kerry and Brandon Vera at The Alliance Training Center.
GUIDA READY TO GO AGAINST KENFLO
December 8, 2009 by searstapper
When you think of UFC lightweight Clay Guida the thoughts of non-stop action usually comes to mind. He’s known as a fighter whose motor never stops. As a result, Guida has been involved in some of the most exciting battles ever in the Octagon. His upcoming match with Kenny Florian in UFC 107 promises to feature the same kind of action which has made both fighters fan favorites.
