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 …...
XFO Night of Champions: Lovrich Retains Title, NICC Takes Two Belts
by Matt Lo Cascio Woodstock Harley Davidson was roaring Saturday night, the venue packed with MMA fans as the XFO held its “Night of Champions” event. Here’s a breakdown of each of the fights. Lovrich Retains Title With Marcelotine The Juice Pack represented in full as Justin “Juice” Lovrich attempted to...
Aleo, DKO Ready for MMA’s Final Four
by Matt Lo Cascio The Elite Amateur Fight League returns to Chicago on Saturday and Team Illinois (aka Illinois Inferno) is one win away from advancing to the finals. The EAFL pits state vs. state in a tournament and Illinois is matched up against the team from Virginia in the final four. If they win …...
Kazmaier Makes XFO History, Adds Second Belt
by Matt Lo Cascio Wrecking Ball’s Kendra Kazmaier made XFO history Saturday night when she became the first-ever female to concurrently hold titles in two divisions. UFC Gym’s Kim Bulow couldn’t answer the bell after a raucous three rounds in the main event, giving Kazmaier a TKO victory and the XFO bantamweight title....
XFO Outdoor War 14 Results and Recap
by Matt Lo Cascio The XFO held its annual Outdoor War Saturday night at Sideouts in Island Lake. With 22 fights on the card there were plenty of highlights. The first-ever female flyweight champ was crowned, the welterweight title changed hands and some fighters earned title shots with their wins. There’s also a new wave …...
XFO Rocktown Showdown 32 Results
XFO Rocktown Showdown Bantamweight Championship Javi Coronado (Wrecking Ball) def. Danny Bazarek (Team No Joke) Tap – RNC 2:40 Rd. 1 XFO Full Contact Lightweight Title Chand Tubio (No Joke) def. Kurtis Ellis KO – Head Kick, 1:35 Rd. 1 XFO Rocktown Showdown 32 Results (KB) Manny Garcia (Wrecking Ball) def. Eli Roberts (Droit...
XFO 60 Results: James Dominates Beal, Peterson Wins Pro Debut
by Matt Lo Cascio Daniel James Dominates Chris Beal Daniel James did not disappoint as the XFO 60 headliner, fighting in Chicago for the first time in over two years. James gets emotional on his way out to the cage, but when that door shuts he’s all business. He took it right to a game …...
XFO Rocktown Showdown 29 Results
by Matt Lo Cascio Jose Leon won the XFO Rocktown Showdown Bantamweight Title, then won over the Rockford crowd. Leon was up against hometown favorite Danny Bazarek, and he drew the ire of the crowd after being penalized for an illegal elbow that looked to cut Bazarek over his right eye. Leon finished Bazarek in the …...
XFO Rocktown Showdown 28 Results
Results from XFO Rocktown Showdown 28 at Giovanni’s in Rockford, IL, November 26, 2016. XFO Rocktown Showdown 28 Results (135) Danny Bazarek (Team No Joke) def. Kurtis Ellis (Bloomington Combat Club) – Tap – RNC 1:34 Rd. 1 Anthony AJ Dobson def. Kyle Dockery TKO-Strikes :34 Rd. 2 (Heavyweight) Brian Peterson (MTC) def....
XFO Rocktown Showdown 27 Results
XFO Amateur Lightweight Championship Montel Jackson (Red Schafer MMA) def. Michael Parker (NICC) – TKO 1:37 Round 4 XFO Rocktown Showdown 27 Results (Kickboxing) Cory Magnuson (DeLaRosa Submission Wrestling) def. Nathan Counts, TKO :53 Round 2 (Kickboxing) Johnny Jackson (Team No Joke) def. Juan Avila (Wrecking Ball) Split Decision...
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