Pearl Gonzalez wins XFC flyweight title [Video]
Midwest Training Center’s Pearl Gonzalez submitted Courtney Casey via armbar in the third round of their fight Friday night to become the XFC flyweight champion. Gonzalez is from Chicago and is managed by Joe Fortis and ARS Management. Here are highlights from the bout. Click here to watch the entire Pearl Gonzalez vs. Courtney...
Salinas-Jones on XFC, OA Athletics and the Next Great Chicago MMA Heavyweight
by Matt Lo Cascio Chicago’s MMA caught up with local heavyweight fighter Gabe Salinas-Jones at APFC 11, and the Strikeforce/XFC vet had news about his career, a new gym venture and a tip about the next great heavyweight to come out of the Chicago area. Salinas-Jones said he is still under contract with the XFC …...
One-Armed Nick Newell Wins XFC Title [Video]
“Notorious” Nick Newell remains undefeated by choking out Eric “It’s a Wrap” Reynolds and capturing the XFC title....
XFC Tryouts Coming to Chicago
The XFC will be holding fighter tryouts in the Chicago area next March, according to sources close to the promotion. Sources say that FLO MMA in Palatine is a likely destination for the event, which will feature open tryouts for the Tampa-based organization. “The plans are to host them in the Chicago area, but nothing …...
Lacey Schuckman: I’ve Never Avoided a Fight with Felice Herrig
by Matt Lo Cascio After defeating Simona Soukupova at XFC 19, Felice Herrig told Pat Miletich in a post-fight interview that she knew who she wanted for her next opponent. “I’ve been trying to fight Lacey Schuckman for quite a bit. I would really love to fight Lacey Schuckman,” Herrig told Miletich. Herrig said she …...
Felice Herrig Wins at XFC 19, Calls Out Lacey Schuckman
Felice Herrig used footwork and precise boxing to dominate Simona Soukupova and score a unanimous decision victory at XFC 19 on Friday night. The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 in favor of Herrig, who improved to 7-4 in her pro career. She was never in any danger and took no visible damage, while …...
Felice Herrig Excited to Showcase Striking at XFC 19
Felice Herrig will finally get to fight a fellow striker. The XFC announced that Herrig will take on Simona Soukupova at XFC 19 on August 3rd in Charlotte, televised live on HDNet. “I’m actually really excited about this fight. It’s been a while since I’ve actually got the chance to showcase my striking in an...
XFC Signs Daniel Vizcaya to One-Fight Deal
The XFC has given Full Mount MMA’s Daniel Vizcaya a one-fight deal, according to XFC media relations representative TJ Alcock. “It’s probably not going to be until year’s end or early next year, as our next three cards are already done,” Alcock told Chicago’s MMA. It’s not known who Vizcaya (6-2)...
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