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 …...
Mike Santiago vs. Luis Luna at Combate Americas 49
Mike Santiago has his next opponent. The Team Top Notch fighter won his last fight against Alonzo Martinez via second-round guillotine back in May. Next up is Luis Luna (16-7) at Combate 49 on November 1. Here is the press release from earlier today. MIAMI – October 15, 2019 – TS-1 Promotions announced six new …...
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...
Top Notch’s Ramos Lives Out Dream at UFC 225
by Mike Pendleton As the UFC lands in Chicago for one of the deepest cards of 2018, there is some homegrown talent on the card with more at stake than just a change to their win-loss record. Team Top Notch teammates Mike Santiago and Ricardo Lamas are both looking to get back to their winning …...
Support Your Local Bully – New Ricardo Lamas Shirt
Support your local Bully! Here is the new Reebok UFC Ricardo “The Bully” Lamas shirt, available now at MMAWarehouse.com. Just click any picture or link to order your shirt now! Reebok UFC Ricardo Lamas Shirt The new Reebox UFC Ricardo Lamas Shirt is available in sizes from small through 2XL. It has the UFC logo …...
Imperial Kickboxing Ready for Round Two
by Matt Lo Cascio Five years ago, Imperial Fight Challenge put on a kickboxing event that featured some of the top local gyms in action. The event sold out the Pyramid Club in Addison and it looked like a great start for the new promotion. But the encore never came. Now known as Imperial Kickboxing, …...
Another HFC Title in Hand, Mike Santiago Awaits the Big Call
by Mike Pendleton Most fighters looking to make their way up to the big promotions would jump all over every and any opportunity to help fast forward their career. HFC lightweight champion Mike Santiago, who was also previously the featherweight champion, is not like most fighters. Santiago captured the lightweight title at HFC 33 when...
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 …...
Vazquez, Cherep Dominate at XFO 59
by Matt Lo Cascio You can always come home. Manny Vazquez (10-2) returned to the Chicago scene and wrapped up a whirlwind of a year with a thrilling victory in the main event of XFO 59 Friday night at the UIC Forum. Vazquez asserted his dominance quickly over Chris Haney, choking out the veteran fighter …...
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Aug 8, 2016
XFO 59/Outdoor War 12 Results
Results from XFO 59/Outdoor War 12 at Sideouts in Island Lake, IL on Saturday, August 6, 2016. XFO Amateur Heavyweight Championship Eli Strong (Kihon MMA) def. Brian Peterson (MTC), UD XFO Amateur Welterweight Championship Randy Tran def. Justin Hines (MTC), UD – Retains Welterweight Championship XFO Amateur Lightweight...