Voting is now underway in conjunction with US Combat Sports at http://uscombatsports.com/best-of-il for the best fight that took place in Illinois in 2010.  Five fights easily stood out us and are up for your votes.

Mike Lullo versus Jeremy Castro is up because of the fantastic gogoplata finish that Lullo was able to secure.  The submission victory had the crowd erupt in cheers at the inaugural Chicago Cagefighting Championship event.

Clay French and Billy Stamp put on one of the best three-round fights the state had seen all year.  The two were the co-main event for Ruckus Invades Navy Pier and easily earned the “Fight of the Night” award.

Carson Beebe destroyed Danny Black at Chicago Cagefighting Championship 1.  Beebe used his wrestling and his strength to put Black in bad positions and unloaded multiple strikes nearly fracturing Black’s orbital bone and forcing a stoppage.

Matt Fiordirosa returned to action at XFO Outdoor War against Bobby Reardanz.  The fight was easily the fight of the night and earned a feature piece here at MMA Recap.

A sleeper of a fight that fans probably didn’t pay too much attention to saw former “Ultimate Fighter” Jeremy May take on Midwest Training Center’s Chris Albandia.  May upset Albandia with a first round triangle choke at Ruckus 2 in March.

To vote, just visit http://uscombatsports.com/best-of-il where you can vote on any number of categories for 2010.

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The welterweight matchup in the Combat USA tournament hosted by Ruckus Entertainment is set.  Dave Terell will be taking on Aoutneil Magny in the top bracket of the tournament.

Terell is coming into the fight on a two-fight losing skid, but looks to improve his overall record to 7-4 with a win over Magny.  Terell trained out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, but now trains out of Team Curran in Crystal Lake.

Magny is a Torres Martial Arts Academy prodigy.  Magny made his pro debut in November of 2010 against Lawrence Dunning.  Magny was able to earn the TKO victory in the second round.  Already in shape, Magny fought just thirteen days later stopping Darion Terry in the third round.

Ruckus 5 is scheduled for January 21 and many more fights are expected to take place.  Currently the line-up includes:

·      Chase Beebe vs Dustin Neace

·      Jonatas Novaes vs Billy Stamp

·      Dave Terell vs Aoutneil Magny

 

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Chicago, Illinois – Decemeber 14 – The main event for the January 21 Ruckus event, “Ruckus 5” has been signed and set.  Chase Beebe will be taking on Dustin Neace in the night’s headlining bout.  Ruckus 5 takes place on January 21 at Venutis in Addison, Illinois.

Beebe is a former WEC champion who has won all of his fights stateside in 2010.  His lone loss came after taking a fight on short notice against Hiroyuki Takaya at DREAM 16.  Beebe has submitted all four of his opponents this year in the first round.

In April of this year, Beebe rebounded from a series of losses that forced him to re-evaluate his career.  At Lords of War, Beebe needed just over a minute to submit Billy Jochum.  Following that victory Beebe would headline “Ruckus 3” where he submitted Pablo Alfonso by rear naked choke.  Returning from Japan, Beebe then headlined Chicago Cagefighting Championship 2 with a dominating performance over Jared McMahan.  Beebe opened the night of action at Ruckus 4 on “Black Wednesday” with another dominating performance over Wisconsin Combat USA champion Josh Kasee.

Neace, like Beebe, has been extremely active in 2010 having gone 5-1.  His lone loss was a decision against Joao Herdy at Total Warrior Challenge in Indianapolis.  His five victories have all ended by a stoppage of some sort.  Most recently Neace took on former training partner Joel Blanton at Colosseum Combat 15 earning the TKO stoppage in the first round.

Ruckus 5 is scheduled for January 21 and many more fights are expected to take place.  Currently the line-up includes:

·      Chase Beebe vs Dustin Neace

·      Jonatas Novaes vs Billy Stamp

 

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Chicago, Illinois – December 14 – The first fight has been made official for Ruckus 5; Jonatas Novaes will take on Billy Stamp in what is likely to be the night’s co-main event.  Ruckus 5 will take place on January 21 at Venutis Banquet Hall in Addison, Illinois.  The event is part of the first round of the Illinois State Champion Tournament put on in conjunction with Combat USA.

Novaes enters the tournament having gone 5-1 in his last six fights.  His lone loss was at the hands of Christian Uflacker on the preliminary card of “Strikeforce: Fedor vs Rogers” in November of 2009.  Most recently Novaes submitted Ryan Bixler at XFO 35 in June of 2010.  Novaes was supposed to fight at Bellator 14, however Novaes became ill the day of the fight and it was called off.

Stamp most recently had his four fight win streak snapped at “Ruckus 3: Ruckus Invades Navy Pier” when he was defeated by Clay French.  The French fight earned the night’s “Fight of the Night” honor, as it was an action packed non-stop battle.  Stamp has a double the experience than Novaes, which should play a factor in the fight.

More fights will be announced shortly.

 

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Ruckus entertainment held there third event last night at the scenic Navy Pier in Chicago IL. The card consisted of six amateur bouts and nine pro fights.  Like the previous two Ruckus shows, this one did not dissapoint the fans in attendance.

Amateur Quick Results:

1. Dave  Pena Vs Jerard Karlen (145lbs)

Karlen Wins Via Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke) at 1:31 Round 1

2. Glen Evans Vs Gilbert  Shamoun (welterweight)

Shamoun  wins via TKO at  1:20 of round 2

3. Haider Qayyum Vs. Nathan Patrick  (middleweight)

Nathan Patrick Wins Via TKO at 1:49 of Round 1

4. Damitrius Williams Vs Joseph Diehl (featherweight)

Joseph Diehl wins via Submission (Arm Bar) 1:31 Round 1

5. Leroy Marinez Vs Johnny Odisho

Johnny Odisho Wins Via Unanimous Decision (30-27×3)

6. Sam Agushi Vs Geno Capezio

Sam Agushi wins via Submission (arm bar) 1:07 in Round 1

Professional Fights Recap:

1. Peter Grimes (7-6) vs  Charles Wilson (6-10)(featherweight)

Grimes really put pressure on Wilson early, and controlled him on the floor.  Wilson did a good job of recovering from some bad positions, and managed to get it back standing, but the first round was all Grimes.  It really seemed Wilson doesn’t want to play with the power of Peter. Round two Wilson seemed a lot more comfortable, but Grimes got a big takedown early, and landed some big elbows.  Wilson managed to get it to the feet, and we could see blood coming from the eyebrow of Grimes.  The round ended with Grimes pulling guard with a guillotine choke, but Wilson snuck out and landed some ground and pound. Round 3 started with some leg kick exchanges,  and a right hand from Wilson. Wilson tried a heel kick, and fell to the ground, Grimes took and advantage and jumped into his guard to work him on the floor.  Wilson landed some elbows from the bottom, but Grimes is content to pepper his body with shots.  The ref stands them up, and Grimes lands some big knees that took the fight to the floor.   Wilson scrambles up, but Grimes put the pressure on and took him down again for some light gnp.

Peter Grimes wins via Unanimous Decision 30-27 x 3 

2. Chris Garcia (1-0) vs  Guillermo Serment (1-0)(Lightweight)

Serment came out and tagged Garcia almost right away, and Chris shot in. Guillermo almost had a guillotine choke, but Chris was able to free himself.  Garcia took the fight to the floor, and seemed to effortlessly work him over.  Serment got out of some bad positions, but Chris got his back and landed some big punches. Garcia snuck the arm under his chin, and Serment was forced to tap to the rear naked choke.

Chris Garcia wins via Rear Naked Choke at 2:45 of round 1.

3. Terrel Brown (1-0) vs  Vadianao  Lialuz (0-0) Middleweight

Brown put the pressure on early, but  Lialuz used his wrestling to weather the storm and tied him up. Brown got a big takedown, but  Lialuz got up with little damage. Brown started to light up  Lialuz with some big shots, but  Lialuz shrugs them off. Brown got another solid takedown, but  Lialuz sweeps and takes his back to land some punches.  Brown scrambles and ends up in full mount,  Lialuz bridges and gets up, and the round ends. Round 2 started with Brown taking  Lialuz down and did some work from side control.   Lialuz gives up his back, and tries to stand while eating big knees.  Lialuz turned his back  only to turn around to eat a flying knee. Brown put Lialuz down again, and lands some solid body shots.   Lialuz gets up and lands some punches, but gets put back on the floor.  Round 3 started with brown lighting up  Lialuz against the fence, and eating some big shots.   Lialuz goes for takedowns but can’t get it to the floor.  Brown seems to be able to take  Lialuz down at will and gets a huge suplex.   Lialuz wont go away though.  The round ends with another takedown by Brown.

Terrel Brown wins Via Unanimous Decision

4. Carson Beebe (4-0) Vs Gustavo Rodriguez (3-5)

Carson immediately brought the fight to the floor and started landing some shots.  Rodriguez  gave up his back after trying to get up, and Beebe put the body triangle on him.   The story seemed to be Beebe using his wrestling to land shots on the floor.  Round 2 started with a big right hand from Beebe, and some exchanges.  Beebe was able to shoot in and get the takedown to land some shots from side control.   Beebe scrambled and took Rodriguez ‘s  back, and landed some vicious elbows.  Rodriguez wilted fast, and the ref had no choice but to stop the fight.

Carson Beebe wins via TKO at 2:32 in round 2

5. Vince Ramos ( 2-0) Vs Chris Lane (2-1)

Ramos started the round taking a few shots, and took Lane down. Vince was close to locking in a north south choke, but Lane freed himself.   Ramos took Chris’s back and was really close to securing a rear naked choke.  Chris took a heavy shot to the groin, and was given time to recover.  They started back with  Ramos on Lanes back, and again almost got the RNC.  Lane reverses and the round ends while he lands some shots from inside  Ramos’ guard.  Round 2 started with some feeling out, and Lane defending the takedown.   Ramos eventually got the fight to the ground, but Lane did a much better job controlling his posture.   The round ends after a stalemate and stand up by the ref. Round 3 started with Lane using his reach,  and  Ramos pulling him to the ground.  Lane was able to land some big shots, but  Ramos took Lane’s back to work for the rear naked choke again.

V. Ramos wins Via Submission Rear Naked Choke 2:30 Round 2

6. Rob Meniguez (4-0) Vs Randy Fuentes ( 4-1)

Both fighters wasted no time to exchange, but Fuentes  closed the distance to land some knees against the fence.  Meniguez  used his muay thai to land some shots, and low kicks,  but Fuentes was able to clinch.  Fuentes caught and dropped Meniguez  but he popped right back up.  After a light exchange Fuentes finally got the take down.  The round ended with Randy landing some shots from guard. Round 2 After some feeling out Fuentes was able to clinch, and worked for the takedown.   Fuentes landed a big knee, but was still unable to get the fight down.  Randy got the the fight down, and landed some GNP , but Meniguez  scrambled to get up to land some more punches.  Fuentes landed a nice head kick, but Meniguez  seem to walk right through it.  Meniguez  took the fight down, and landed some good shots to set up a choke just in time for the horn.  Round 3  started with some fast exchanges, and Fuentes was able to secure a takedown, but did little with it.   Fuentes pulled Meniguez to the floor, but it was Meniguez who ended up on top.  Both fighters came close to getting chokes, and they scrambled to their feet.  Randy took Meniguez  back and slipped in the rear naked choke 4:46 of round 3

Randy Fuentes wins via Submission Rear Naked Choke at 4:46 Round 3

7.Clay French (18-6) Vs Billy Stamp (15-7)

After a brief exchange French was able to pull the fight to the floor and take the back of Stamp. Stamp scrambled to his back, and was able to put Clay in guard. After a failed knee bar by French, Stamp scrambled to his feet.   French scored a big takedown, and landed some heavy shots from half guard to end round.  Round 2 started with some feeling out, and Stamp put pressure on French with some hands. Stamp got the better of  most of the exchanges, and the fight was halted for a groin shot  to French.  Clay looked for the takedown, but Stamp kept him at the end of his punches and kicks.  Clay finally connected with a right hand after being stalked the whole round, and took Stamp down to end the round. Round 3 started with more stalking from Stamp who clearly had the reach.  French closed the distance and finally got the take down, and landed some heavy elbows and body shots.  Stamp scrambled to his feet and started to land punches and kicks.  French was still having a hard time gauging Stamps reach, but managed to get another takedown to end the fight.

Clay French wins via Split Decision (29-8×2 French, 29-28 Stamp)

CO MAIN EVENT

Matt Fidorosa (11-1) Vs  DJ Fuentes (6-5) (145lbs)

The round started with some exchanging, but Fidorosa was able to clinch Fuentes up against the fence for some knees to the legs. Fidorosa pulled DJ to the ground, and landed some shots from guard.  Fuentes scrambled up, and almost got the take down. At the end of round it was DJ who was getting the better of the exchanges. Round 2 started with some nice exchanges, and Fidorosa wisely took Fuentes down.  Fuentes almost secured an arm bar, but Fidorosa ended up on to and landed some heavy hammer fists and elbows.  Fidorosa seemed to smother DJ most of the round on the floor, and Fuentes scrambled to his feet to end the round.  Round 3 started with Fidorosa landing some heavy right hands, and Fuentes circling away.  Fidorosa scored the take down and really turned it on with the hands.  Fuentes gave up his back,  and turned to end up being mounted.  Fuentes scrambled out, but was still on is back getting pounded on.  DJ finally got to his feet, and tried to throw everything he could when the round ended.

Matt Fidorosa wins via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

MAIN EVENT

Chase Beebe (13-5) Vs Pablo Alfonso (6-2) (Bantamweight title)

Round 1 began with Alfonso  coming forward, but Chase slowed him down with a left hand.   Chase took the fight to the ground, and took Alfonso ‘s back, and came close to the RNC.  Pablo scrambled to his feet, but got his back taken again and Chase pulled him to the floor. Chase was able to get the choke this time, and Alfonso was forced to tap.

Chase Beebe wins via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 2:32 Round 1  Wins the Bantam Weight Title

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Ruckus Entertainment finalized an ever-changing card earlier today.  The new professional card includes nine pro bouts.  The night of action will be capped off with a main event for the new Ruckus Bantamweight Title featuring Chase Beebe taking on Pablo Alfonso.

Felice Herrig, a fan-favorite female fighter, was supposed to fight on the card, but had multiple opponents back out of the fight.  Herrig continued to train and continued to cut weight up until a week out when her fourth possible opponent decided to not fight “Lil Bulldog”.

The full card for Saturday’s event includes:

Peter Grimes vs Charles Wilson

Chris Garcia vs Guillermo Serment

Terrel Brown vs Vadiano Laluz

Carson Beebe vs Gustavo Rodriguez

Vince Ramos vs Chris Lane

Robert Menigoz vs Randy Fuentes

Clay French vs Billy Stamp

Matt Fiordirosa vs DJ Fuentes

Chase Beebe vs Pablo Alfonso

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Mike Santiago was supposed to fight Guillermo Serment at “Ruckus 3: Ruckus Invades Navy Pier”.  However, Santiago was given a suspension after his fight at “XFO Outdoor War 6″ earlier this month.  In his place is up and coming welterweight Chris Garcia.

Garcia made his professional debut in January of this year when he successfully defeated Bryan Neville by a rear naked choke just 1:19 seconds into the first round.  Prior to his professional debut, Garcia submitted many opponents on the local amateur scene.

Ruckus Invades Navy Pier will take place on Saturday September 11 and will air on Comcast Sports Network.  The full card includes:

Chase Beebe vs Pablo Alfonso

Clay French vs Billy Stamp

Robert Menigoz vs Victor Dominguez

Matt Fiordirosa vs David (DJ) Fuentes

Chris Garcia vs Guillermo Serment

Peter Grimes vs Charles Wilson

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Bon V Nightclub in downtown Chicago is set to play host to the weigh-ins for “Ruckus Invades Navy Pier”.  The weigh-ins will take place on Friday, September 10.  The weigh-ins will be open to the public and at this time there is no official start time.

“Ruckus Invades Navy Pier” is set to take place on Saturday September 11 featuring a main event between former WEC champion, Chase Beebe and Strikeforce alum Pablo Alfonso.

The fight card confirmed so far includes:
Chase Beebe vs Pablo Alfonso
Peter Grimes vs Charles Wilson
Matt Fiordorosa vs DJ Fuentes
Vince Ramos vs Lawson McClure
Clay French vs Billy Stamp

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Officials from Ruckus Entertainment have confirmed with MMA Recap two more fights scheduled for the September 11 show “Ruckus Invades Navy Pier”.  The newly scheduled fights include Vince Ramos (2-0) taking on Lawson McClure (4-2) and former WEC champion Chase Beebe (12-5) taking on Pablo Alfonso (6-2).

Ramos last competed at Lords of War 1 where he easily won his second professional fight.  The undefeated Ramos has won both of his professional fights by submission in the first round and was undefeated as an amateur.

McClure trains out of Team Hardcore with the likes of Rory Singer.  McClure lost his most recent fight in February against Jim Carey, but prior to that had put together a two fight win streak.

Former WEC champion Beebe returned to his winning ways at Lords of War 1 after having a four fight losing streak that included fights against Joe Warren, Yoshiro Maeda, Will Ribeiro and Miguel Torres.

Alfonso has won his last two fights, most recently submitting Marcos da Matta at “Strikeforce: Miami”.  Alfonso, a brazian jiu jitsu black belt, has won all of his fights by way of submission.

The lineup for the event now includes:
Vince Ramos vs Lawson McClure
Chase Beebe vs Pablo Alfonso
Clay French vs Billy Stamp

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Ruckus Entertainment has secured the first of many fights for their September 11 event “Ruckus Invades Navy Pier”.   Clay French (17-6) will take on Billy Stamp (13-8-1) in a lightweight matchup.

French trains out of H.I.T. Squad in Granite City, Illinois.  He is 2-1 in his last three fights with hist most recent victory coming at King of the Cage “Turbulence 2″ in April.

Stamp will be riding a five-fight win streak into the matchup.  Stamp earned a unanimous decision over Ran Weathers at Fury Fight Promotions in March.

Ruckus Invades Navy Pier will take place on Saturday September 11 at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.  This marks the first ever mixed martial arts event for Navy Pier.

Stay tuned to MMA Recap for more details on what is sure to become a historic night of action.

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