10. Worst Kept Secret:
Allistair Overeem used “something” to get that swollen?  No way.  I would like to “inject” that he got so big due to all the horse meat he likes to eat.   No doping there.

9.  Thinking Out Loud:
So this whole Overeem drug test thing has me wondering how long Josh Barnett will last if Dana White actually brings him back into the UFC.

8. Worst Kept Secret #2:
Overeem failed his random drug test but Roy Nelson passed his.  “Big Country” used the #nodoubts hashtag when boasting about passing on Twitter.  Hey Roy, there was no doubt you’d pass, but after seeing that beard we also don’t doubt you’re NOT using Just for Men.

7. There’s No MMA In NY But…:
There might be K1.  The struggling kickboxing organization says it will hold the finals of the World Grand Prix in New York City next December.  We’ll believe it when it happens.  Oh dear Santa Claus I know you’re not real, but I’m asking you anyway:  make this happen!  And while you’re at it, see if you can get the sport regulated in the Empire State already.

6. When Do You Move To SpikeTV Again?:
We’ve seen some really good fights during season six of the Bellator Fighting Championships.  I think my favor… oh wait there’s a “Martin” marathon on MTV2.

5.  Worst Kept Secret #3:
There’s widespread doping in mixed martial arts?  Naw, only a few people have been caught so it’s not that big of a problem.  By the way, I’m offering a special online program to earn an authentic BJJ black belt with traceable lineage to Helio Gracie himself.   I’m offering this special deal for a steal, just give me your credit card number and we’ll start your lessons.

4. Sorry Zoila, But Not Really:
The best female MMA fighter not named Rousey is returning to the Bellator cage.  Megumi Fujii is going to face Jessica Aguilar May 18th at Bellator 69.  Keepin’ real here, Fujii is the #2 p4p female(I know Zoila Gurgel notched a W against her but let’s not argue about that farce of a decision here) and even better she may partake in the 125 pound women’s tournament.   It’s ‘bout time Bjorn rolled out another women’s tourney, what the heck took so long.

3. Worst Kept Secret #4:
Miesha Tate’s ass.  It was never the first, second or third thing that popped up when doing a google image search with her name.  Plus, the media did a great job of keeping the booty pics out of their preview stories for the fight with Rousey.

2.  F5 Disaster Hits Miami:
I aint talkin’ ‘bout no tornado son, Brock Lesnar dropped an F5 finishing move on John Cena during “Monday Night Raw.”  Awesome!  All you Brock haters can suck it because I know you’re totally going to watch WWE now that Lesnar is back in pro wrestling.  Lesnar will be champ again and I’m willing to bet BJJ World Champion Rodrigo “Comprido” Medeiros will be ringside as his manager.  Death Clutch lives!

1. Worst Kept Secret #5:
Why Anderson Silva, those English courses you’ve been taking are really paying off.  You sound great in your Fox commercial.    You almost sound like a different man.  I expect to see you in some American Burger King commercials now that you’ve crossed the language barrier.

Don Abato is 14 years old and shares his thoughts from his bedroom computer.  He relishes the anonymity of the internet and enjoys arguing about MMA’s superiority to wing chun.  Once summer hits he’s totally starting Overeem’s training routine so he can start the new school year lookin’ all buff.   

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!

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.

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 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 

“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

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.

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.

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

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.