Chicago's MMA » searstapper http://chicagosmma.com The Definitive Source for MMA In and Around Chicago Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:46:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Chicago's MMA Radio, Ep. 1. Guests: UFC fighters Stephan Bonnar, Eddie Wineland, Brian Foster and Dan Downes. Hosted by Matt Lo Cascio and LJ Tabano from Chicago's MMA and Matt Erickson from MMA Fighting. Matt Lo Cascio no Matt Lo Cascio locascio1@gmail.com locascio1@gmail.com (Matt Lo Cascio) Chicago's MMA Radio MMA, UFC, Strikeforce, Chicago's MMA Chicago's MMA » searstapper http://chicagosmma.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://chicagosmma.com Silva & Silva Pose with The Bulls’ Championship Trophies… sort of. http://chicagosmma.com/2011/12/silva-silva-pose-with-the-bulls-championship-trophies-sort-of/ http://chicagosmma.com/2011/12/silva-silva-pose-with-the-bulls-championship-trophies-sort-of/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:42:06 +0000 searstapper http://chicagosmma.com/?p=8285

 

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!

]]> http://chicagosmma.com/2011/12/silva-silva-pose-with-the-bulls-championship-trophies-sort-of/feed/ 0 Predictions for Velasquez/Dos Santos & Lesnar/Overeem http://chicagosmma.com/2011/11/velasquez-do-santos-and-lesnar-overeem-predictions/ http://chicagosmma.com/2011/11/velasquez-do-santos-and-lesnar-overeem-predictions/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:05:02 +0000 searstapper http://chicagosmma.com/?p=8034 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.

]]> http://chicagosmma.com/2011/11/velasquez-do-santos-and-lesnar-overeem-predictions/feed/ 0 Eric Kriegermeier Ready To Get Back In The Cage http://chicagosmma.com/2011/09/eric-kriegermeir-ready-to-get-back-in-the-cage/ http://chicagosmma.com/2011/09/eric-kriegermeir-ready-to-get-back-in-the-cage/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:41:50 +0000 searstapper http://chicagosmma.com/?p=7688 Last time we saw Eric Kriegermeier in action he beat Mike Santiago in Chicago Cagefighting Championship III last March.  The Team Curran 155-pounder took a little break from competition but is ready to rejoin his teammates in Crystal Lake and train again.  Kriegermeier hasn’t been completely M.I.A. from the sport, he coaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Krav Maga Illinois in Highland Park.

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

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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.

Special Thanks to 

]]> http://chicagosmma.com/2011/09/mitch-nix-ready-for-fightcard-entertainment-middleweight-title-fight/feed/ 0 Bas Rutten Makes Case For MMA Instant Replay; Ready For New TV Show http://chicagosmma.com/2011/09/bas-rutten-makes-case-for-mma-instant-replay-ready-for-new-tv-show/ http://chicagosmma.com/2011/09/bas-rutten-makes-case-for-mma-instant-replay-ready-for-new-tv-show/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:58:56 +0000 searstapper http://chicagosmma.com/?p=7662

“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.

Special Thanks to Krav Maga Illinois

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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.


]]> http://chicagosmma.com/2011/09/transgender-ground-and-pound/feed/ 0 Clay Guida Wants You to Get Car Insurance http://chicagosmma.com/2011/06/clay-guida-wants-you-to-get-car-insurance/ http://chicagosmma.com/2011/06/clay-guida-wants-you-to-get-car-insurance/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:07:40 +0000 searstapper http://chicagosmma.com/?p=7016 Driving with insurance is a must, and UFC lightweight contender Clay Guida is doing his part to ensure drivers are obeying the law.


Clay Guida is intense

The Round Lake native has a new commercial and outside of some “Fight of the Night” awards this is some of his best work. He brings the same energy into performing on camera as he does in the Octagon.

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Contact Nik Farooqui at BallisticFightingMethods.com or (630) 780-0054 for registration and information.

]]> http://chicagosmma.com/2011/06/roy-harris-seminar/feed/ 0 ANTHONY PETTIS AT THE OLYMPIAN CENTRE http://chicagosmma.com/2011/03/anthony-pettis-at-the-olympian-centre/ http://chicagosmma.com/2011/03/anthony-pettis-at-the-olympian-centre/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:58:09 +0000 searstapper http://chicagosmma.com/?p=6423 The Olympian Centre

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.

]]> http://chicagosmma.com/2011/03/anthony-pettis-at-the-olympian-centre/feed/ 0 CYRUS WASHINGTON AKA “BLACK DYNAMITE” http://chicagosmma.com/2011/03/cyrus-washington-aka-black-dynamite/ http://chicagosmma.com/2011/03/cyrus-washington-aka-black-dynamite/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:20:06 +0000 searstapper http://chicagosmma.com/?p=6404 Cyrus Washington has fought Muay Thai internationally (Thailand, China, Europe) and has also tried MMA. The Michigan native came to BIMA Chicago in North Suburban Highland Park to coach a seminar. Chicago’s MMA talked to him after the seminar.


For more information on Cyrus check out his Facebook page, “Cyrus Washington a.k.a Black Dynamite“

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