The Best Gyms and Trainers in Chicago for Aspiring MMA Fighters
The Best Gyms and Trainers in Chicago for Aspiring MMA Fighters If you are an aspiring MMA fighter in Chicago, you might be wondering where to train and who to learn from. MMA is a complex and dynamic sport that requires a high level of skill, fitness, and discipline. You need to find a gym …...
Ricardo Lamas Wins the Internet with Conor McGregor Parody Video
Ricardo Lamas not only wins in The Octagon, he wins the internet. Lamas took his Conor McGregor impression a step further with a short film entitled “The Delirious Conrad McGillicutty.” Watch as Shonie Carter advises “Conrad” on his wardrobe, and see what happens the first time he faces a true wrestler. Ricardo...
Beebe, Gomez Win at Bellator 75
by Matt Lo Cascio News and notes from Bellator 75… Chase Beebe had little trouble with Bo Harris, steamrolling his way to a unanimous decision victory. Beebe (22-7-1) used his stellar ground game and also worked a nice variety of striking. It was the fourth consecutive win for Beebe, and his second under the Bellator …...
Shonie Carter: Call Me Coach Now
by Matt Lo Cascio Shonie Carter took in the fights at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond on Friday night, dressed to the nines as usual, snapping pics with adoring fans and having a good time. Carter recently had surgery on his leg — you can see pictures here — and told us that …...
Shonie Carter Photographs His Own Leg Surgery
Who else but Shonie Carter would ask a surgeon if he could stay awake during an operation so he could record it? Carter asked to shoot video of his leg surgery today, but doctors denied that request. But they did allow him to shoot still pictures, so of course, Shonie did just that. Take a …...
“Roll For a Cause” Posts Successful Debut
by Sue Groziak The first-ever “Roll For a Cause” submission grappling/BJJ open was held on July 28th, and it was an all-around win according to Jillian Kreiman, founder and promoter of the event. “I want to say a big thank you to everyone whether they donated, volunteered, refereed, coached, or competed to make “Roll...
Roll For a Cause: Shonie, Schafer, Grappling for Charity
by Sue Groziak UFC veterans Eric “Red” Schafer and Shonie “Mr. International” Carter will grapple in a supermatch at the first-ever “Roll for a Cause” submission grappling/BJJ Open on Saturday at Guerin College Preparatory High School in River Grove. Both of these veteran fighters are generously donating...
Dana White: Shonie Carter Needs to Call Joe Silva
The UFC on FOX press conference for the January 28 event took place today at the United Center, and it was as much a barrel of laughs as it was informative. Chael Sonnen stole the show, with a barrage of humor and one-liners that could land him a writing gig on a sitcom should this …...
Shonie Carter Wants to Fight at UFC in Chicago
Chicago’s own Shonie “Mr. International” Carter has stated his case to be added to the UFC on Fox card at the United Center in Chicago on January 28th. Here’s what Shonie posted on the UG: I know it has been a while since UFC fans have seen me in the octagon. I am just asking …...
Chicago Well-Repped at XFC 15
XFC 15 will take place on December 2nd in sunny Florida, but the event will feature some of Chicago’s finest fighters. The ageless wonder that is Shonie Carter will be back in the cage taking on Ryan Thomas. Carter got back in the win column with a unanimous decision win over Landon Showalter at Rumble …...
SIGN UP HERE
