BELLATOR 25 RESULTS
August 20, 2010 by Matt
Damian Grabowski lands a left against Scott Barrett
Where were you, Chicago? Another disappointing turnout for a major MMA event in the Windy City. But the event was still entertaining. The local fights injected a ton of excitement into the card, as all 4 of the main card bouts went to decision. To the results:
JAM-PACKED WEEK OF MMA IN CHICAGO
August 16, 2010 by Matt
The Chicagoland area will get treated to plenty of MMA this week. Here’s a rundown of the events.
Bellator 25, Thursday, Chicago Theatre
Bellator returns to Chicago for Bellator 25. The exciting Zoila Frausto (7-1) will battle the undefeated, #6-ranked flyweight Jessica Pene (7-0). Damian “The Polish Pitbull” Grabowski (12-0) will take on Scott Barrett in a battle of heavyweights. Bellator Season 2 Welterweight Tournament runner-up and local favorite Dan Hornbuckle will face off against UFC veteran “Bad” Brad Blackburn. Undefeated Division I NCAA Wrestling Champion Cole Konrad takes on submission specialist Rogent Lloret in another heavyweight tourney showdown. “Mr. International” Shonie Carter will take on Torrance Taylor, a one time Strikeforce fighter. Brian Gassaway will battle Kevin Knabjian in a match of two local fighters. Mark Miller was supposed to fight on the card, but he has been forced to withdraw due to injury. Keoki Cypriano will face Eric Kriegermeier in the promotion’s third show in the Windy City. Visit Bellator.com for ticket info.
G2 Fight Night Live, Saturday, Tinley Park Convention Center
The Gilbert Grappling produced event is back with another card full of promising amateur fights. Here’s a great fight video from the last G2 featuring Jon Reed vs. Kenny Jordan.
For more information contact 630.479.6304 or send an e-mail to g2fightnight@live.com.
American Predator FC, Saturday, Lithuanian World Center
The second event produced by APFC will once again be held in Lemont. You can buy tickets and check out the full fight card at the American Predator FC website.
KILLER FINISHES: KEOKI CYPRIANO [VIDEO]
July 26, 2010 by searstapper
Team Top Notch lightweight Keoki Cypriano brings fireworks all the way from Hawaii. Don’t blink when he’s in the cage because he can finish the fight in a flash. Check out “Hawaii’s Bad Boy” as he faces Mark Sinclair at Total Fight Challenge 14. This is how you ground and pound.
Come watch Keoki Cypriano and other local fighters at Bellator 25 on August 19th at the Chicago Theatre.
SEVERAL CHICAGOANS ADDED TO BELLATOR 25 LINEUP
July 26, 2010 by searstapper
Bellator 25, scheduled for August 19 at the Chicago Theatre, is shaping up to be a showcase of local Chicago area talent. Three area fighters will reportedly take part on a fightcard already claiming the likes of two welterweights who’ve earned their stripes in area fight promotions.
BLOOD, SWEAT AND A BLACK EYE
March 15, 2009 by searstapper
Fighters from Team Top Notch headed down to Georgia for some MMA action and return home with mixed results. Read more
VIDEO: KEOKI CYPRIANO VS. MARK SINCLAIR @ TFC 14
March 12, 2009 by searstapper
From Total Fight Challenge 14 at the Hammond Civic Center in Hammond, IN
LOCAL FIGHTER LOOKING TO “NOTCH” A CHAMPIONSHIP IN GEORGIA
March 11, 2009 by searstapper
Team Top Notch in Elmhurst is making quite a name for itself in the Chicagoland area. Originally a Muay Thai gym it now boasts a growing MMA team featuring UFC and IFL veteran Gideon Ray, the WEC’s Ricardo Lamas and C3 Light Heavyweight Champion Matt Sassolino. Keoki Cypriano is looking to be the next breakout figure when he fights for the “Blood, Sweat & Victory” Lightweight Title in Columbus, GA this weekend. ChicagosMMA.com’s L.J. Tabano had chance to talk with Keoki before his trip down South.
