Chad Robichaux: Fighting PTSD with MMA
May 9, 2012 by Matt
Legacy Fighting Championship flyweight Chad Robichaux is making a difference in veterans’ lives by using MMA to help alleviate symptoms of PTSD.
In this clip from HDNet’s ‘Inside MMA’, Robichaux explains how quickly PTSD can consume even the bravest and strongest of men.
You can watch Robichaux fight at Legacy 11 this Friday night at 9 CT on HDNet.
Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Recap
May 8, 2012 by Matt
The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix will finally have a winner when Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier do battle on May 19th.
Here’s a recap of how the tournament got down to these two fighters.
Break Your Phone with Rampage Jackson’s New App
Rampage Jackson showed off his new videogame app “Rampage Punch” to Bas & Kenny on HDNet’s ‘Inside MMA’.
We have the video below, but better than the video are some of the comments left on You Tube:
“Rampage is trying so hard to kill his career.”
“Not gonna lie.. game looks like s–t.”
“Stupidest app ever – swing a $600 phone.”
“Game looks awesome ….. NOT”
Probably not the wisest idea to be throwing a punch as hard as you can with your expensive phone. Here’s the video.
53-Year Old KOs 21-Year Old in Bourbonnais
May 1, 2012 by Matt
Stephan Bonnar has a new hero. His name is Tim Karaker, who at the age of 53 just put a whooping on a fighter more than half his age.
Karaker showed up as a fan to watch some MMA at the Fire Extreme event in Bourbonnais. Except when he got through the door they asked him to fight. A 21-year old. Naturally, he said yes.
Karaker needed some time in the first round to get his bearings against Brandon Frey, his much younger opponent. Frey had no qualms about putting it on Karaker, but about halfway through the round Karaker’s spinach kicked in.
Bonnar, who was on hand to ref some of the bouts and watch the fights, actually shot this video and called Karaker his new hero. Made for TV movie forthcoming? I’d watch.
Stephan Bonnar Wants to Coach TUF with Forrest Griffin
UFC light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar is finally back from Bahrain and was on HDNet’s tremendous Inside MMA Monday night, calling out Forrest Griffin and poking fun at Alistair Overeem’s elevated testosterone levels.
Listen closely and you might also hear what could have been an epic blooper.
Jason Belyew vs. Tim Phinney, Rumble on the River [Video]
April 23, 2012 by Matt
Jason Belyew made his debut at light heavyweight on Saturday night, going up against Fight Card veteran Tim Phinney at Rumble on the River in Rockford.
Dylan Hammond vs. Austin Allen: Rumble on the River [Video]
The first three fights at “Rumble on the River” on Saturday night were ended with submissions. In the second fight, Dylan Hammond pulls off a slick Peruvian necktie to finish Austin Allen.
Krav Maga Illinois on ‘Windy City Live’
April 12, 2012 by Matt
Krav Maga Illinois was recently featured on ABC 7′s morning show ‘Windy City Live’. Instructor Al Ramos visited with Ryan Chiaverini and Jenny McCarthy and displayed some ways that women can use Krav to defend themselves.
For more information you can visit Krav Maga Illinois and also Windy City Live.
Felice Herrig XFC 17 Feature from HDNet
April 11, 2012 by Matt
Felice Herrig takes on Patricia Vidonic this Friday at XFC 17 on HDNet. They put together this feature on the ‘L’il Bulldog’, which documents how she has marketed herself, how Jeff Curran and team have changed her as a fighter and how she wants to be remembered in the fight game.
This will be Herrig’s first fight in 2012, and she’s coming off a loss to Carla Esparza at XFC 15 last December. Vidonic lost in February to Jessica Aguilar, but took that fight to a decision. She had won five straight fights before that loss.
They have one common opponent, as both fighters have losses on their pro records from Valerie Coolbaugh.
Vidonic is a ground specialist and will be looking to submit Herrig. Herrig would love to stand and bang, but surely has become a much better ground fighter since her arrival at Team Curran.
You can catch all the live action of Herrig vs. Vidonic and XFC 17 on HDNet at 9pm CT.
Jon Jones and Rashad Evans ‘Discuss’ Their UFC 145 Fight
April 11, 2012 by Matt
As if you couldn’t get more excited for their upcoming UFC 145 championship fight, Rashad Evans and Jon Jones sit down with Jon Anik to talk about Jackson’s camp, how well they know each other and how each of them will win on April 21st.
