Alberto Rodriguez, a fighter from Chicago Muay Thai and Rio Jiu Jitsu had a successful mma debut as he defeated Earnest Downing in 2:09 of Round 1 via a rear naked choke at FCE Massacre.
As soon as the bell rung, both fighters did a quick exchange but Downing quickly took Rodriguez to the ground.
As they both scrambled on the ground trying to gain and reverse positions, Rodriguez attempted to sink a guillotine choke but Downing was able fight off the submission attempt.
A little over 2 Read more [...]
Alberto Rodriguez Submits Earnest Downing in Round 1
Alberto Rodriguez, a fighter from Chicago Muay Thai and Rio Jiu Jitsu had a successful mma debut as he defeated Earnest Downing in 2:09 of Round 1 via a rear naked choke at FCE Massacre. As soon as the bell rung, both fighters did a quick exchange but Downing quickly took Rodriguez to the ground. As they both scrambled on the ground trying to gain and reverse positions, Rodriguez attempted to sink a guillotine choke but Downing was able fight off the submission attempt. A little over 2 Read more [...]
Dinisio Gilbert Satisfied with Performance Despite The Loss
Believes He Should’ve Won the Fight Dinisio Gilbert, a fighter from Team No Comment put on a great performance last night at Joe’s Sports Bar as he fought against Mitch Nix for the FCE Middleweight title. This was definitely one of the best fights of the night as both fighters battled it out from round to round. Gilbert said that he feels that although he lacked in certain aspects of the fight, he still believes that he should’ve won the fight. “I feel I could’ve done a little better in Read more [...]
Mitch Nix Wins By Unanimous Decision
In the main event at FCE Massacre, Mitch Nix defended his middleweight title against Dinisio Gilbert. This fight was a battle from beginning to end. Although he feels decent about his performance, Nix admits that this fight was harder than what he thought it would be. Both fighters exchanged powerful strikes, kicks and Nix aggressively tried to sink in a rear naked choke. Gilbert fought off the submission attempt and took the fight back to standing to continue the exchange against Nix. After Read more [...]
Results: FCE Massacre
Last night, fans jam packed Joe’s Sports Bar in Chicago to witness some of the fighters battle it out in numerous mma and muay thai matches. The main event was definitely a tough battle fought by both fighters, Mitch Nix and Dinisio Gilbert. Since this was a rematch, and just as Nix predicted, this was definitely tougher fight because both fighters already had an idea of what to expect from each other. They exchanged and connected with powerful strikes, kicks and Nix aggressively tried to sink Read more [...]
Sultan Umar Ready To Express Himself in MMA Debut
Sultan Umar, a fighter from Victory Martial Arts will be stepping into the cage for his mma debut against Rick Thurmand. Training Umar said he has practiced martial arts on-and-off for most of his life. After taking a break, Umar said he returned and has now been training mma for two years with Victory Martial Arts. “They have a very good coaching staff and team. So far, it’s been fun. I love it. I cant wait for this fight. I see it as an opportunity to express myself,” said Umar. Confident Read more [...]
Alberto Rodriguez Submits Earnest Downing in Round 1
Posted by Carlos Acevedo on May 24th, 2013
Alberto Rodriguez, a fighter from Chicago Muay Thai and Rio Jiu Jitsu had a successful mma debut as he defeated Earnest Downing in 2:09 of Round 1 via a rear naked choke at FCE Massacre.
As soon as the bell rung, both fighters did a quick exchange but Downing quickly took Rodriguez to the ground.
As they both scrambled on the ground trying to gain and reverse positions, Rodriguez attempted to sink a guillotine choke but Downing was able fight off the submission attempt.
A little over 2 Read more [...]
Dinisio Gilbert Satisfied with Performance Despite The Loss
Posted by Carlos Acevedo on May 23rd, 2013
Believes He Should've Won the Fight
Dinisio Gilbert, a fighter from Team No Comment put on a great performance last night at Joe's Sports Bar as he fought against Mitch Nix for the FCE Middleweight title.
This was definitely one of the best fights of the night as both fighters battled it out from round to round.
Gilbert said that he feels that although he lacked in certain aspects of the fight, he still believes that he should've won the fight.
"I feel I could've done a little better in Read more [...]
Mitch Nix Wins By Unanimous Decision
Posted by Carlos Acevedo on May 23rd, 2013
In the main event at FCE Massacre, Mitch Nix defended his middleweight title against Dinisio Gilbert. This fight was a battle from beginning to end.
Although he feels decent about his performance, Nix admits that this fight was harder than what he thought it would be.
Both fighters exchanged powerful strikes, kicks and Nix aggressively tried to sink in a rear naked choke. Gilbert fought off the submission attempt and took the fight back to standing to continue the exchange against Nix.
After Read more [...]
Results: FCE Massacre
Posted by Carlos Acevedo on May 23rd, 2013
Last night, fans jam packed Joe's Sports Bar in Chicago to witness some of the fighters battle it out in numerous mma and muay thai matches.
The main event was definitely a tough battle fought by both fighters, Mitch Nix and Dinisio Gilbert. Since this was a rematch, and just as Nix predicted, this was definitely tougher fight because both fighters already had an idea of what to expect from each other.
They exchanged and connected with powerful strikes, kicks and Nix aggressively tried to sink Read more [...]
Sultan Umar Ready To Express Himself in MMA Debut
Posted by Carlos Acevedo on May 22nd, 2013
Sultan Umar, a fighter from Victory Martial Arts will be stepping into the cage for his mma debut against Rick Thurmand.
Training
Umar said he has practiced martial arts on-and-off for most of his life. After taking a break, Umar said he returned and has now been training mma for two years with Victory Martial Arts.
"They have a very good coaching staff and team. So far, it's been fun. I love it. I cant wait for this fight. I see it as an opportunity to express myself," said Umar.
Confident Read more [...]
Alberto Rodriguez Ready for his MMA Debut
Posted by Carlos Acevedo on May 22nd, 2013
MMA Debut
Alberto Rodriguez, a fighter from Rio Jiu Jitsu and Chicago Muay Thai will be fighting against Earnest Downing, an independent fighter. This will be their mma debut for both fighters.
Rodriguez said he started training tae kwon do when he was 7 years old and later also wrestled in high school.
"Once I graduated from high school, I wanted to continue grappling so I started looking for a jiu jitsu school but every jiu jitsu school that I went to was very expensive. I then found Pete Read more [...]
