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 …...
XFO Rocktown Showdown 33 Results
Results from XFO Rocktown Showdown 33 on May 19, 2018 in Rockford, IL. XFO Rocktown Showdown Bantamweight Title Jonathan Appelman (Team Colon) def. Saul Stevens (Pura Vida BJJ) Tap – RNC, 2:46 round 1 XFO Rocktown Showdown 33 Results Laura Sanchez (Roufusport) def. Kim Bulow (UFC Gym Orland Park) – UD Joel “The Latin...
Total Fight Challenge: Tarver, Farfan Win Titles, Pugh Dominates Escobedo for Belt
by Matt Lo Cascio Emanuel Pugh is a bad, bad man. The Team Colon fighter dominated UFC Gym Oak Lawn’s “Slick” Nick Escobedo, one of the area’s top prospects, handing him his first defeat. The win scored Pugh the TFC featherweight title and moved his record to 4-1. Pugh started quickly with a takedown in …...
Bellator 198 Video: Adil Benjilany vs. Corey Jackson
Midwest Training Center’s Adil Benjilany takes on Team Colon’s Corey Jackson at Bellator 198. Gordon Ryan Rolls With Hypnotik...
XFO Outdoor War 13: Four Titles Awarded in Thrilling Night of Fights
by Matt Lo Cascio XFO Outdoor War 13 took place at Sideouts in Island Lake Saturday, and it was an electric event from start to finish. Four title bouts headlined the card, and some newcomers made their names known with huge debuts. Lovrich Remains Undefeated, Wins XFO Lightweight Title MTC fighter Justin Lovrich entered the …...
HFC 33 Results: Mariscal, Santiago, and DiGiulio Claim Titles
by Matt Lo Cascio HFC 33 saw three fighters claim pro titles, and I hope you were there because that might have been the last chance to see all three fight locally before they hit the big shows. Mike Santiago, Larry DiGiulio, and Chepe Mariscal all earned belts in what was a phenomenal event Saturday …...
CUT THROAT MMA: INVASION AT THE DOME
Cut Throat MMA returns on Saturday night with “Invasion at the Dome” at SportZone in Aurora. The card features a Flyweight title bout between Team Colon’s JJ Gilmer and Counterstrike MMA’s Ray Rosales. Ticket info on the fight poster below. Here is the rest of the card: 185—Mitch Nix (CounterStrike MMA)...
DISORDERLY CONDUCT III PREVIEW
Mayhem Promotions is bringing MMA back to St. Charles. “Disorderly Conduct III” will be held at the DuPage Expo Center on Saturday, July 18th. Three belts will be challenged for at the event, including the Lightweight, Welterweight and Bantamweight titles. Team Colon fighter Mike Welch will get another shot at the...
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Mar 17, 2017
Fight Card Ruthless Results: Rivera Returns, Baum Wins Lightweight Title
by Matt Lo Cascio The Prince is back. Angelo Rivera Jr. returned to the cage last night at Fight Card Ruthless 2017 and it seemed just like old times. The longtime Combat-Do fighter now also trains with Herc Hayes and Second City MMA, and he had little trouble with Out of Body Fitness/Team Torres MMA …...