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 …...
Killer Bee in South Dakota: Brian Peterson Ready for LFA 64
by Matt Lo Cascio A killer bee has landed in South Dakota, and beware — it’s a big one. MTC’s Brian “Killer Bee” Peterson will fight Ryan Debelak at LFA 64 Friday night in Sioux Falls. You can see the fight live on AXStv. It’s a different fight week for Peterson. This is the longest …...
Richard Abraham on Punches, Kicks and Other Ill Topics
Richard Abraham talks ballet, kickboxing, and zombies before Glory 50 The biggest name in Chicago kickboxing joined Mike Finch and Dan LaSavage at Combat Corner headquarters for the fourth episode of Punches & Kicks & Other Ill Topics! Richard Abraham will compete at Glory 50 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago on February 16. A...
Punches & Kicks & Ill Topics MMA Podcast Premieres
A new podcast hit the internet this fall – and if you’re a Chicago Mixed Martial Arts fan you should give it a listen. Punches & Kicks & Other Ill Topics is hosted by Mike Finch and Dan LaSavage out of Combat Corner headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It’s your opportunity to hang out with some …...
Chicago’s MMA Hour: Finch and Grant with Vazquez, Andriola
The Chicago’s MMA Hour with Mike Finch and Cody Grant can be heard on every Friday from 2-3pm CST on SportstownChicago.com. This week the guys spoke with new Legacy bantamweight champion Manny Vazquez about his big win over Ricardo Ramos, taking the fight on short notice, and his conversation with UFC president Dana White. They...
Eddie Bravo Interview with Mike Finch
XFO commentator and BJJ teacher Mike Finch got to sit down with 10th Planet’s Eddie Bravo for a full half-hour interview. Bravo talks about 10th Planet Chicago, Joe Rogan, conspiracy theories and much more, in what is a fascinating interview. Eddie Bravo Interview Hypnotik Chicago Fight Shorts...
Rocktown Showdown 23 Results
Results from XFO Rocktown Showdown 23 at the Clock Tower Resort in Rockford, Illinois on March 21, 2015. Rocktown Showdown 23 Results Gonzalo Ponce (LCCT) def. Edgar Flores (MTC) – Submission – Armbar, 2:39 of round 2. Sultan Umar (MTC) def. Kevin Tadder – TKO-Strikes, 2:58 of round 1. Nam Ho (Maximus Muay Thai) def....
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