Archive for August, 2011

“NAVICKIS VS NIX IS ONLY ONE OF THE MAIN CARD FIGHTS FOR FIGHTCARD42″ CO-OWNER BRIAN ANGELO

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The biggest MMA event to hit the Midwest for 2011 will be on October 22nd for Fight Card Entertainment’s 5th Anniversary event “NO MERCY”.  The event that started it all with the premiere Mixed Martial Arts event will be showcasing their unique style of explosive fights.  “I’ve been to other shows and fought for other [...]

Hector Mercado Defeats Marques Jones By Unanimous Decision

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Hector Mercado, a member from Chicago Fight Team fought against Marques Jones, a fighter from Rough House Fight Club out of Chicago.

In this fight, both fighters quickly engaged and exchanged a few kicks and strikes, but then…

REMINDER: FIGHTCARD42 NO MERCY TICKETS SPECIAL “BUY ONE GET ONE FREE” STARTS THIS FRIDAY

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Just a reminder to you, FIGHTCARD fans. Special tickets for upgrade section goes on sale this Friday at noon for Labor Day Weekend. Be sure to take advantage of our “BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE” on the best seats in the house for Saturday, October 22nd at Cicero Stadium with a confirmed headline for the [...]

FIGHTCARD’S JESSY PEREZ HAS SUCCESSFUL MMA DEBUT

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Jessy Perez makes a statement for the 170lb division as he won his first MMA match at FIGHTCARD41:DEVESTATION.  Perez, who has been boxing and kickboxing decided to make his transition to MMA and at a weight class that he was unfamiliar with.  “I haven’t been 170lbs since highscool.” Jessy laughs.  His opponent Ricky Munoz traded [...]

FIGHTCARD LIGHTWEIGHT TERRACCIANO FALLS SHORT AT FIGHTCARD41

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Newcomer Salvatore Terracciano made his debut last Friday against fellow stand up fighter Sam Rodriguez at 155lbs.  Both fighters showed the importance of  this fight and how bad they wanted to win.  A stand up battle that ultimately end up with Rodriguez catching Terracciano in a choke to end the fight.  Although Terracciano’s loss, his [...]

Richard Dey Wins by TKO in 1st Round

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Richard Dey, a member of Wrecking Ball fought against Jerald Williams of Team No Ego at FCE Devastation. During the 1st round, Williams was able to connect a numerous strikes. Dey did some exchanging but was landing many kicks and knees as well. The fight continued at that steady pace and no ground work came [...]