Article by Rainer LeePhotos by Richard Lee“A dark and stormy night. Not bad…” said Joe Smith, a head coach from Illinois’ Midwest Training Center. Smith and MTC lightweight prospect Will Brooks stood beneath a tent Saturday night, gazing out at the thickening rain. Following an expansive amateur card earlier that afternoon, XFO 41:... Read more →

If you would like to attend this pre-screening of an excellent MMA related film please send an email to fans(at)mmanuts.com with WARRIOR in the SUBJECT by Monday August 15th.   WARRIOR Wednesday, August 17 7:00 PM AMC 600 North Michigan 600 North Michigan Chicago, IL. 60611   SYNOPSIS Rising stars Tom Hardy... Read more →

Article by Ingo Weigold Dan Henderson could have placed the final nail in the coffin of a spectacular career when he knocked out legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko on Saturday at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The finish came after a momentous first round in which the Russian attacked from the opening bell as the two... Read more →

Our coach Jonatas Novaes has been on a tear of victories recently with a notable win over Sherron Legget to win the Combat USA Lightweight Title. Look for him in the big show... Read more →

Article by Ingo WeigoldPhotos Courtesy of Stan Balazia CAGEFANATIC.COM WEC veteran Sherron Legget rode in on a five fight win streak when he faced Jonatas Novaes for the Combat USA Lightweight Title on Thursday July 21st before an excited Green Bay crowd. Unfortunately for "Rob Roy" his wrestling proved to be of little match for the... Read more →

“Do you want to be a f****** fighter?” This classic quote from Dana White instilled a movement in thousands to venture into the world of mixed martial arts and try to one day reach the holy grail of MMA, the UFC. The feeling is no different for Roger Bontrager. A 15-3 amateur and current Michigan Fight League Champion, Bontrager... Read more →

Combat USA Fighting Championship- May 14th 2011, Racine Wisconsin On Saturday May 14th, Memorial Hall played host to Combat USA's Illinois State Finals before an excited Midwestern crowd. The atmosphere wreaked of adrenaline filled expectations as fighters of all sizes made attempts at the coveted Combat USA tournament belts. The tourney... Read more →

Article by Rainer Lee Photos by Richard LeeThis Saturday night, just outside Chicago, the twenty-two fighters of XFO 39 put on an exciting and varied show before a raucous Midwestern crowd. Quick Results Hector Garcia def. Nicolas Scotti by TKO at 0:13 of round 1 Will Brooks def. Bobby Reardanz by armbar at 3:22 of round 3 Kent... Read more →

The use of steroids have long been a controversial topic in professional sports. Often times real change to advance a particular sport to the next level comes only from pioneers who strive to change what they feel is holding back the thing they love from greatness and wide acceptance. Wether you follow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu religiously, teach,... Read more →

Coverage by James Cahilellis MENS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (Champion) Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante vs. Dan Henderson Henderson via TKO (Punches) Round 3: 0:50 Henderson back on top after landing “H-Bomb” In classic fashion, Henderson cocked his right hand and let it fly. Strikeforce’s main event didn’t disappoint... Read more →