Illinois Combat Sports

Rogent Lloret Meets Cole Konrad at Bellator 25 in Chicago

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:14:20 +0000

Following the recent news that Wisconsin native Cole Konrad has been invited to Bellator’s Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament, the organization has announced that the two-time NCAA wrestling champion will face Rogent Lloret in the opening-round in Chicago at Bellator 25.

Tohkon Judo Tournament - June 5th - Photo Highlights

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:20:58 +0000

If you were evert curious what a typical Illinois Judo Tournament looked like, take a look at the 2010 Tohkon Judo Tournament photo highlights taking place on June 5th, 2010 in Illinois.

Tohkon Judo Tournament - June 5th - Results

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:16:23 +0000

The results are in! We have the complete 2010 Tohkon Judo Tournament results from their June 5th tournament. See who beat who and how the brackets ended up playing out. This was a huge tournament with over 60 different divisions of play!

Strikeforce Heavy Artillery: Overeem vs. Rogers Preview

Fri, 14 May 2010 18:02:14 +0000

Strikeforce returns to the Midwest Saturday night with a card that will feature some of the top heavyweight fighters in the world squaring off as well as two of the greatest BJJ players turned mixed martial artists in Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Roger Gracie.

Pat Curran Add Big Win To Record Defeating Huerta

Sun, 09 May 2010 19:07:53 +0000

Rising Illinois star, Pat Curran, had one of the biggest tests in his professional MMA career this past weekend, faceing off against Roger Huerta at Bellator 17. At the young fresh age of 22, Pat Curran pulled off an upset victory which shocked many and gain him the much needed stepping stone for his future in MMA.

Terry Martin Pulls Win at KOTC

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:41:06 +0000

Illinois fighter, Terry Martin, managed to ground and pound his way to a win against Ted "Red" Worthington at King of the Cage in Lac Du Flambeau, WI. Get the play-by-play now...

Askren Victorious, But Not Without Controversy

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:53:39 +0000

Thursday’s fight against Ryan Thomas was supposed to be the first time that Ben Askren was tested inside of the cage, but after an early and confusing referee stoppage, the Wisconsinite kept his undefeated streak alive.

Coming into Bellator’s first welterweight tournament bout, Askren was confident that his wrestling and grappling skills would be more than enough to best his more experienced opponent. His confidence ultimately proved correct, but the fight was not without controversy.

Ben Askren Begins Bellator Tournament Tonight

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:50:23 +0000

In what should prove to be the toughest challenge of his young mixed martial arts career, Wisconsin native Ben Askren will square off tonight against Ryan Thomas in the first round of the Bellator Fighting Championships’ welterweight tournament.

Quick Fitness Myths (or Why You Aren't on the Cover of a Muscle Magazine)

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:53:52 +0000

It is undeniable that we live in an age of boundless information: the internet allows us access to resources beyond our imagination and we are assaulted by a seemingly infinite amount of data on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this plethora of information leaves us with mountains of garbage to search through before we find anything of value. There are scores of fantastic sources, for sure, but the combination of the vast, wholly unregulated wasteland of the internet with the stunning pseudo-science and falsities of the mainstream fitness industry creates an arduous journey to discover any manner of truth about fitness. This week's column will address a few of what I consider to be a few of the most heinous of fitness falsities:

The Angry Irish Are Coming!

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:12:36 +0000

The XFO "Shamrock Showdown" tomorrow night promises some big performances from some if Northern Illinois' biggest names. Anyone looking to kick back with a tall Guiness and watch some exciting MMA bouts, tomorrow night is your night.