Progressive Jiu Jitsu Events Are Creating A New Movement For the Sport
by Chris Martin The Midwest is home base to some of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu and high-level MMA coaches around today. Top level competitors are traveling from far and near to come to the Midwest seeking high-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu instruction from legends like Carlson Gracie Jr., Marc Laimon, Luiz Claudio, Hannette Staack, Rodrigo...
XFO Grappling 2 Results
Results from XFO Grappling 2 at the HOME Bar in Arlington Heights, Il., Saturday, March 18, 2017. XFO Grappling 2 Main Event Eric Schafer (Red Schafer MMA) def. Mike Marrello (Alliance BJJ) via Bow and Arrow Choke XFO Grappling 2 Results Aaron Brooks (Chicago MMA) def. Darby Haanpaa (Team Haanpaa) in OT Kent Rexford (Alpha …...
XFO Grappling 1 Results
Results from XFO Grappling 1 at HOME Bar in Arlington Heights, Il., January 13, 2017. XFO Grappling 1 Results Eric “Red” Schafer (Red Schafer MMA) def. Chris Hartwig (Team Curran) via Ezekiel Choke Kyle Perkins (Team Curran) def. Josh Maestre (Valko BJJ) via heel hook David Miller (Red Schafer MMA) def. Mike Pitz (MTC) via...
The Brief But Destructive Wake of Praetorian Fighting Championships
by Matt Lo Cascio This is a journey into the short but shady history of Alex Martinez and his Praetorian Fighting Championships promotion. While Praetorian’s time in the Chicago MMA scene was brief, it damaged a wide wake of people. Promoters, vendors, managers. Fighters and their friends and families. All frustrated. Some asking...
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