A Comeback 10 Years in the Making: Nick Janowitz Returns at XFO 62
by Matt Lo Cascio Ten years is a long time. Ten years ago, Ronda Rousey was an Olympic Judoka, not a UFC champion, nor a WWE superstar. Donald Trump was not the POTUS, but a reality TV star/businessman who wanted to meet Fedor and promote MMA. I still had a full head of hair — …...
Salinas-Jones on XFC, OA Athletics and the Next Great Chicago MMA Heavyweight
by Matt Lo Cascio Chicago’s MMA caught up with local heavyweight fighter Gabe Salinas-Jones at APFC 11, and the Strikeforce/XFC vet had news about his career, a new gym venture and a tip about the next great heavyweight to come out of the Chicago area. Salinas-Jones said he is still under contract with the XFC …...
XFC Tryouts Coming to Chicago
The XFC will be holding fighter tryouts in the Chicago area next March, according to sources close to the promotion. Sources say that FLO MMA in Palatine is a likely destination for the event, which will feature open tryouts for the Tampa-based organization. “The plans are to host them in the Chicago area, but nothing …...
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson – All Fighters Make Weight
Every fighter is on weight for Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. The main event will feature legends Fedor Emelianenko and Dan Henderson, and also features a five-round title fight between champion Marloes Coenen and Miesha Tate in the women’s bantamweight division. Local fighter Gabe Salinas...
CUT THROAT MMA: SUPREMACY 3
Cut Throat MMA returns on Saturday night with Supremacy 3 at the Hammond Civic Center in Indiana. Local standouts Gabe Salinas-Jones, Brandon Delprado and Mike Welch are all on the card. Ticket information below on the poster. Click the pic for full-size....
GABE SALINAS-JONES VS. PARKER PORTER [VIDEO]
Here’s the video of the rematch bout between Gabe Salinas-Jones and Parker Porter at XFC 13 in Florida on December 3rd. That was complete and utter domination in all phases of the fight, and could also be included in our “Killer Finishes” series. A very impressive win for Salinas-Jones that was seen by many on …...
GABE SALINAS-JONES WINS AT XFC 13
Gabe Salinas-Jones took on Parker Porter at XFC 13: “Unstoppable” Friday night at the St. Pete Times Forum in Florida. Salinas-Jones submitted Porter with a neck crank at 4:50 into the first round.It was a nice bit of revenge for Salinas-Jones, who lost to Porter at XFC 12 in Greece. Salinas-Jones fights out of the …...
GABE SALINAS-JONES VS. PARKER PORTER REMATCH AT XFC 13
Local fighter Gabe Salinas-Jones will get a rematch with Parker Porter at XFC 13 in Tampa. Salinas-Jones lost a decision to Porter at XFC 12 in Greece. Salinas-Jones fights out of the Olympian Centre in Lombard. He holds a professional MMA record of 2-0 and is also scheduled to fight at Ruckus IV in November. …...
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