PFL Returns to Chicago on October 16
PFL Press Release – “Chicago has become an important market for PFL.” NEW YORK (August 19, 2026) – Fresh off its landmark merger with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the Professional Fighters League (PFL) returns to Chicago on Friday, October 16, as Wintrust Arena hosts the crowning of the inaugural PFL...
XFO Outdoor War 17 Results
by Matt Lo Cascio (Photo by Tom Barnes/Tomba Images) XFO Outdoor War 17 Results (175) Mazin Polus (Hybrid Martial Arts) def. Antonio Orlando (Primal MKE), Ref Stoppage/Verbal sub due to knee injury, 2:32 rd. 1 (155) Martez Hall (Fearless MMA) def. Alex Balas (Avila Combat Laboratories), RNC, :29 rd. 1 (155) Sahel Ibrahami (Hybrid Martial...
XFO Outdoor War 17
by Matt Lo Cascio The XFO returns Saturday at Sideouts in Island Lake with Outdoor War 17. The XFO’s signature event returned last year after a six-year hiatus, and it was an electric event filled with spectacular finishes, capped off with a dominant performance by Austin Cloe winning the first title of the new XFO …...
XFO Return of the Outdoor War Recap
by Matt Lo Cascio Welcome back, XFO. The Xtreme Fighting Organization (XFO) made a triumphant return last Saturday at Sideouts in Island Lake, hosting its first event since 2019. It was like they never left. A sold-out crowd got rowdy early and often as the XFO returned with its signature event – Outdoor War. Non-stop …...
Chicago’s Premier MMA Venues: A Complete Guide to Where the Action Happens
Special to Chicago’s MMA Looking to catch some live MMA action in Chicago? You’re in luck. The Windy City isn’t just about deep-dish pizza and towering skyscrapers – it’s a powerhouse in the combat sports world. From intimate showdowns to massive championship bouts, Chicago’s venues deliver that...
Last Three UFC Main Events To Take Place in Chicago
Special to Chicago’s MMA Chicago is a city that is known for its love of sports and its raucous fan base. The Chicago Bears haven’t lit up the NFL in recent years, but their supporters still show up to Soldier Field in droves. They may very well be rewarded for their faith in coming seasons, …...
PFL Chicago Card for 4/19
The PFL will host their third and final 2024 PFL Regular Season first half event on April 19 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. THe event will feature action in the Welterweight and Featherweight divisions. Undefeated Welterweight Magomed Umalatov returns to the PFL SmartCage to take on former Bellator Welterweight Champion Andrey...
Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis: High Stakes Co-Main Event at UFC 299
Special to Chicago’s MMA The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has always been a league that had the very best fighters in the world competing on its stage and UFC 299 is no different with a co-main event that fans around the world are talking about in Dustin Poirier vs Benoit Saint-Denis. The Fighters and UFC …...
Most Popular Prop Bets Made During UFC Events
Most Popular Prop Bets Made During UFC Events UFC events bring an energy that’s distinct and engaging. Around these events, different types of prop bets appear, providing various methods for fans to interact with the matches. These bets include specific outcomes in fights and other less conventional elements of the events. Common...
Daniel James, Danny Sabatello Fight in Chicago at Bellator 301
Bellator is returning to Chicago on Friday, November 17, with Bellator 301 from the Wintrust Arena. The event will feature hometown favorites Daniel James and Danny Sabatello, two title fights, and the lightweight semifinals of the World Grand Prix, featuring Patricky Pitbull against Alexander Shabily. Sabatello won seven consecutive...
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