Herrig, Lamas on UFC 238 Chicago Card
Two of Chicago’s best fighters will be on the card for UFC 238 in Chicago on June 8. Felice Herrig (14-8, #12 Strawweight) looks to rebound against China’s Yao Xiaonan (9-1) in one of four female fights already booked for the event. Team Curran’s Herrig had her four-fight win streak snapped in a split-decision loss...
Aleo, DKO Ready for MMA’s Final Four
by Matt Lo Cascio The Elite Amateur Fight League returns to Chicago on Saturday and Team Illinois (aka Illinois Inferno) is one win away from advancing to the finals. The EAFL pits state vs. state in a tournament and Illinois is matched up against the team from Virginia in the final four. If they win …...
Sponsoring Success: How Local and Large Businesses Can Create UFC Superstars
By Chris Martin Photos By Michael Brooks Photography From the moment sports became more than just a way to enjoy physical prowess and watch others do incredible things, people have looked for ways to make money off of it. This is not to say that sponsorships are a bad thing, as it has mutual benefits …...
No Joke MMA Celebrates 15 Years of Kids Summer Camp
No Joke MMA has had a number of successful fighters on the Chicago MMA scene. Former XFO contender Danny Bazarek is heading up their annual summer camp, now celebrating 15 years. Here is information on the camp from the No Joke team. No Joke MMA was founded in 2002 and shortly thereafter launched their first …...
Chicago Cagefighting Championship Returns With a Bang
by Matt Lo Cascio Do you believe in ring rust for fighters? How about for MMA promotions? Chicago Cagefighting Championship made its return Saturday night after nearly seven years away from the game, and there was no ring rust to be found in an event that was a non-stop thrill ride. Ears were ringing from …...
Bellator Returns to Chicago May 11
Press release on Bellator’s return to Chicago on May 11. LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. on Saturday, May 11 is stacked with a must-see lineup of fights, headlined by current lightweight titleholder Michael Chandler(19-4) in his attempt to become the only man to defeat both...
The Best of Derrick Lewis Octagon Interviews
Check out this video of the Best of Derrick Lewis Octagon Interviews. Included: “Because my balls was hot.” Not included: “Where’s Ronda Rousey’s fine a** at?” Here is “The Black Beast” dropping knowledge as only he can. I think they missed a bunch and some awesome UFC fan will save the day...
Combate Americas Announces 8-Man, One-Night Tourney
Combate Americas press release on UFC 1-like tourney… NEW YORK – October 30, 2018 – Combate Americas today announced its much-anticipated, second annual “COPA COMBATE” one-night Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournament extravaganza featuring eight fighters, representing eight different countries, battling it out for a...
Louis Taylor Is Ready for the PFL Playoffs and a Shot at $1 Million
by Matt Lo Cascio Chicago’s Louis Taylor is two fights away from a shot at one million dollars and the PFL middleweight title. He fights Rex Harris in the quarterfinals of the PFL playoffs Saturday night in the nation’s capital. It’s a fantastic story. Taylor, 39, is at an age when most athletes are finishing …...
Kazmaier Makes XFO History, Adds Second Belt
by Matt Lo Cascio Wrecking Ball’s Kendra Kazmaier made XFO history Saturday night when she became the first-ever female to concurrently hold titles in two divisions. UFC Gym’s Kim Bulow couldn’t answer the bell after a raucous three rounds in the main event, giving Kazmaier a TKO victory and the XFO bantamweight title....
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