Indianapolis based LFC will be hosting their 52nd show on Friday, April 13th at the 8 Seconds Saloon in Indianapolis, Indiana. The semi-final round of the bantamweight tournament will feature Chris Collins versus Tom McKenna and Alp Ozkillic versus Chico Camus. The winner of the bantamweight tournament will be offered a contract to fight for Tachi Palace.

Collins is coming into the semi-finals with the least amount of experience under his belt. But his two pro fights have ended quickly submitting both Ruddy Gray and Michael Shields by guillotine in the first round.

McKenna will be bringing in a four-fight win streak to the fight. He made his pro debut in September of 2010, losing to Ben Jensan. Since then he has won every fight, finishing three of his opponents. He took on Quinn Broomfield at LFC 51 in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Ozkilic will put his undefeated streak on the line in his semi-final matchup. He earned a unanimous decision over Andrew Huffman at the quarterfinals. His cardio is never in question as he has gone the distance and outworked his opponents four times.

Camus is the most experienced fighter in the tournament having thirteen professional fights. He fought in the co-main event of Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4 losing a split decision to Rob Menigoz. Since then he has put together a two-fight win streak with victories over Eugene Crisler and Dan Aguirre in the opening round of the tournament.

LFC 52 takes place on Friday, April 13 at the 8 Seconds Saloon in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sean McCorkle at CCC 4 - photo by Joey Hill

Bellator 60 is just five days away and three fighters whom have competed for the organization will be fighting on the season six opening night of fights. Sean McCorkle, Josh Shockley, and Bobby Reardanz all were victorious at Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4.

McCorkle was a late replacement main event for the fourth event for Chicago Cagefighting Championship. Originally the main event was to feature War Machine, but after an injury, organizers scrapped the fight entirely and moved onto a much bigger main event. The result was Sean McCorkle taking on Justin Grizzard in a super heavyweight fight with McCorkle winning by kimura in the first round. McCorkle is taking on Richard White in what could be a tournament qualifier fight.

Shockley had competed for Bellator at Bellator 36 losing to Toby Imada. He rebounded with a rear naked choke victory over Mike Santiago at CCC 4. The victory allowed him to compete again for Bellator at Bellator 57 where he defeated Eric Moon in 35 seconds. Shockley will be taking on former Ultimate Fighter Shamar Bailey in the under card.

Reardanz is a veteran of the Midwest having fought for nearly every organization that put on a professional show in the greater Chicagoland area. After snapping a five-fight losing streak against Steven Baker at Northeast MMA he was pitted against the Midwest Training Center’s Dennis Dombrow. Dombrow a jiu jitsu brown belt was submitted via arm bar by Reardanz, though it took a lot of tugging before Dombrow tapped to the submission. Riding a two-fight win streak, Reardanz looks to test his skills against former Bellator tournament fighter Kenny Foster.

Bellator 60 takes place on Friday March 9th at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond Indiana.

Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4 Poster

Chicago Cagefighting Championship returned to the Odeum Sports Center on Saturday, October 15 for their fourth event. The night of action was headlined by former UFC heavyweight Sean McCorkle defeating Justin Grizzard. The entire event was filmed and edited for Comcast Sportsnet and will be broadcast tomorrow (November 1) at 9pm CST in the greater Chicagoland area.

Other regional Comcast Sportsnet channels will have the choice to pick up the broadcast after tomorrow night’s airing.

Other notables on the card include Will Brooks, Carson Beebe, Mike Pitz, and Bobby Reardanz.

Quick Results
Darious Yancy defeated Andrew Krezptowski by triangle-armbar at 0:52 in round 1
Grabowski defeated McGlassan by rear naked choke at 1:37 in round 2
Bobby Reardanz defeated Dennis Dombrow by armbar at 2:17 in round 1
Carson Beebe defeated Daniel Aguirre by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ed Carpenter defeated Miodrag Petkovich via technical submission by way of Von Flue choke at 2:42 in round 1
Skibinski defeated Enyobi by triangle choke 4:19 in round 1
Will Brooks defeated Ryan Bixler by rear naked choke at 1:00 in round 2
Mike Pitz defeated Robert Morrow via knockout at 2:56 in round 2
Josh Shockley defeated Mike Santiago via rear naked choke 2:18 in round 1
Robert Menigoz defeated Chico Camus via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Sean McCorkle defeated Justin Grizzard via kimura at 2:58 round 1

Chicago Cagefighting Championships hosted it’s fourth event on Saturday October 15th at the Odeum in Villa Park, Illinois. MMA Recap was on scene tweeting live results and capturing play by play account of each fight. Former UFC veteran Sean mcCorkle headlined the card that was stacked full of international talent. The event is set to air on Comcast Sports Net on November 1. Read on for a breakdown of each fight.

Andrew Krzeptowski vs Darious Yancy
A touch of gloves started our first bout of the evening in the welterweight division. Krzeptowski opened quickly with a combination, but Yancy pressed him into the cage. It was clear that Krzeptowski has much of the crowd behind him as loud cheers lead him on. After a clinch positioning battle, Yancy jumped for a flying triangle. Krzeptowski slamed Yancy to the mat to try and break free, but the triangle remained locked in. Yancy transitioned to the top with Krezptowski now in a mounted triangle-armbar combination. With no way out for Krzeptowski, he was forced to tap.

Lukasz Grabowski vs Dan McGlassan
McGlassan opened immediately with double leg take-down. After an omoplata and scramble, Grabowski took McGlassman’s back. A rear naked choke attempt was unsuccessful, and McGlassan was able to turn into Grabowski’s guard. After some work from the bottom, Grabowski attempted another omoplata, escaped by McGlassan, who ended the round on top with some ground and pound from half guard. It was a close round, but it was likely scored 10-9 for Dan McGlassan due to top control.

Kicks are exchanged at the opening of round 2 before a McGlassan double-leg take-down. An active guard is shown by Grabowski, and he swept McGlassan to take mount. McGlassan turned, giving up his back, and after some strikes, Grabowski locked in a rear naked choke for the finish.

Confusion sets in as Rafal Skibinski is stopped before entering the cage. The fight is delayed, potential glove issues are rumored.

Bobby Reardanz vs Dennis Dombrow
Fast-paced exchanges got this fight underway. Dombrow scored with a single leg take-down. He worked inside Reardanz’s guard throwing punches. Reardanz attempted a swift armbar and pried the limb away from his opponent. Dombrow tries to defend, but the submission is locked in place. Reardanz cranked the arm and earned the tap.

Daniel Aguirre vs Carson Beebe
After a brief exchange, it was Beebe with a take-down. He passed to side control and droped elbows from the top before passing to mount. Beebe attempted a mounted head-and-arm choke, but released his hold and rained down heavy leather from mount. Aguirre escaped and stood back up to his feet, but he was quickly body-locked and taken down to the mat again. Beebe attempted to control on-top, but Aguirre reversed and was able to be offensive against the cage until the bell. The first round was clearly for Carson Beebe 10-9.

The second round started and Beebe shot for a takedown that was stuffed by Aguirre for a few moments until Beebe finished against the cage. Beebe worked from half guard and passed to mount. He landed short strikes from his dominant position. Aguirre forced side control and then half guard before Beebe mounted again. A guillotine attempt from Aguirre was to no avail as Beebe continued to control from the top position. The bell rings with another clear round in the books for Beebe, 10-9.

The featherweights opened the round with powerful strikes before Beebe kicked Aguirre’s leg out from under him and obtained top position. The story of the fight continued as Beebe controled from the top with short punches and a heavy base. Beebe worked in mount until Aguirre regained half guard. The fight went back to guard, and Aguirre landed shots from the bottom and attempted a reverse triangle. Beebe passed to side control to finish the fight, and it appeared that he has earned the decision as Beebe won the third round. In the end, the judges agreed and scored the bout 30-27 for Beebe.

Ed Carpenter vs Miodrag Petkovich
Petkovich started with an inside leg kick, and was met with an immediate take-down from Carpenter. Carpenter defended a kimura attempt with heavy body shots, and Petkovich released the arm. In half guard, Carpenter locked up a Von Flue choke, and squeezed down on his Cerbian opponent. Petkovich went limp, and the referee jumped in to stop the fight. Petkovich was completely unconscious. The official announcement was improperly titled a “modified head and arm choke”, however the submission was most definitely Von Flue.

Rafal Skibinski vs Tony Enyobi
High paced striking from both men as the fight began. The pair clinched against the fence, and Enyobi lifted his opponent into the air with a powerful take-down. He can’t maintain his top position for long as Skibinski swept the Nigerian, earning mount and moved to the cage. Skibinkski sat up and rained down heavy shots as Enyobi gave up his back. He worked for a rear naked choke, but Enyobi was able to defend. Enyobi spun into guard, but Skibinkski threw up a triangle. He locked it in tight and Enyobi was forced to tap.

Will Brooks vs Ryan Bixler
Brooks came out striking and he was answered by Bixler. The fighters exchanged, and after Brooks threw a series of knees, they clinched against the fence. Bixler opened up with vicious combinations as Brooks retreated with his hand over his eye. The crowd protested that a poke to the eye is the cause, but the referee didn’t intervene as Bixler swarmed. Brooks was hurt and shoots to survive, and weathered the storm. After the intensity simmered down, the fight returned back to the feet. Brooks became the aggressor and started landing punches on Bixler. The fight moved into the fence, and Brooks began to work his opponent. Brooks took Bixler down and finished the round on-top. Both fighters found success, but Bixler likely took the razor close round.

Brooks took his opponent down early and quickly took the back. He sunk in a deep rear naked choke on Bixler, and he got the tap. Groups in the crowd went wild as the hometown kid improves to five wins and no losses.

Mike Pitz vs Robert Morrow
Pitz was stalking as Morrow circled, waiting for him to engage. Morrow attacked and was taken down to the mat. Pitz controled from the top. Morrow returned to his feet and attempted a guillotine, but Pitz stayed standing to avoid. The fighters separated and Morrow begun tagging Pitz with combinations as Pitz retreated. A hard body kick from Morrow led to another take-down from his opponent, and the round will end there.

Pitz opened with a three-punch combination before Morrow circled away. Some winging punches missed from Morrow before another big Pitz takedown. Pitz remained heavy on-top. The ref stood them up after the wrestler stalled in action. Morrow threw a kick and Pitz hammered him with a huge right hand. Morrow was floored, and the ref jumped in and pulled Pitz off as he pounced on Morrow with more punches.

Josh Shockley Mike Santiago
No nerves were shown from a calm Shockley as the fighters circled early. Shockley rushed Santiago into the fence with a body lock and took him down. He transitioned to his opponent’s back. Santiago exploded to his feet, but gets his back taken. Heavy punches rained down from Shockley as he flattened Santiago out. He struggled for a rear naked choke, switching his grip. Despite a hard fought battle from Santiago, Shockley strangled his opponent, leaving him no choice but to tap.

Robert Menigoz vs Chico Camus
The bantamweight co-main event began as the fighters circled. After a jab-cross combination, Camus took Menigoz down and worked in side control. Camus peppered Menigoz with short elbows and punches. Menigoz bucked his hips high and reversed the situation, landing in half guard with a great escape. A foot lock attempt from Camus, but Menigoz pulled out. After brief top control Camus stood and scored another take-down. He ended the round with heavy shots, and edges out a hard-fought round.

Menigoz opened with body kicks and landed a right hand. He pressed Camus into the fence and is worked hard for a take-down. Camus defended and the fight takes center cage again. Menigoz flurried and shots into the hips of Camus, who defended well against the fence. The fighters break again. Camus shot a hard double leg, and finished it with a slam. Menigoz got back to his feet, throwing leather just as fast as he began the fight with. Menigoz shots and was met with a hard knee, but instantly recovered and continued his takedown attempt. The fighters break and circled as the round ends. In an extremely high-paced and action-packed round, Menigoz took it.

The third and final round began with the scorecard likely even. Menigoz opened with a rushing combination into a clinch. He got in deep on a shot, but again Camus defended well. He finally finished his take-down and instantly moved to mount. After some time on top, the fighters scrambled, ending in Camus returning to his feet. Camus was pressed into the fence again, this time gunning for a kimura in which he used to roll his opponent. Menigoz escaped from the bottom and gained top position over Camus. As Camus scrambled, Menigoz took the back, and tried aggressively to sink in a rear naked choke. The fight ended with Menigoz squeezing for a choke that just wasn’t around the neck enough. The crowd applauded an excellent fight. Menigoz likely took the final round 10-9, winning the fight though it was a close fight. The judges scorecards were collected and Menigoz earned a split decision over Camus.

Sean McCorkle vs Justin Grizzard
The headlining heavyweights opened with a touch of gloves. A hard inside leg kick from Grizzard landed. McCorkle rushed in on a second kick and slamed Grizzard to the mat. Grizzard threatened with a guillotine, but McCorkle escaped. McCorkle sat in half guard and looked for a kimura. He cranked the lock behind Grizzards back. Grizzard thought about tapping, but withstood the pain with instruction from his corner to not tap. McCorkle switched momentarily to a straight arm armbar. “You’re fine,” Grizzard’s coach yelled. McCorkle turned it back into a kimura and twisted the shoulder lock to a terrible angle. Grizzard, despite great will and determination to fight the pain, tapped.

Quick Results
Darious Yancy defeated Andrew Krezptowski by triangle-armbar at 0:52 in round 1
Grabowski defeated McGlassan by rear naked choke at 1:37 in round 2
Bobby Reardanz defeated Dennis Dombrow by armbar at 2:17 in round 1
Carson Beebe defeated Daniel Aguirre by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ed Carpenter defeated Miodrag Petkovich via technical submission by way of Von Flue choke at 2:42 in round 1
Skibinski defeated Enyobi by triangle choke 4:19 in round 1
Will Brooks defeated Ryan Bixler by rear naked choke at 1:00 in round 2
Mike Pitz defeated Robert Morrow via knockout at 2:56 in round 2
Josh Shockley defeated Mike Santiago via rear naked choke 2:18 in round 1
Robert Menigoz defeated Chico Camus via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Sean McCorkle defeated Justin Grizzard via kimura at 2:58 round 1

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Tonight the fourth edition of Chicago Cagefighting Championship takes place at the Odeum Sports Complex in Villa Park, Illinois. The original headlining bout between War Machine and Gideon Ray was scrapped due to injury, and instead official brought in former UFC heavyweight Sean McCorkle to fight Justin Grizzard. Outside of the main event there are several intriguing matchups that all could have the crowd on their feet.

Will Brooks versus Ryan Bixler

This fight might seem like a mis-match when you look at their records as Bixler (16-15-1) has eight times the number of fights that Brooks does (4-0). Even factoring in Bixler’s current losing skid of three fights, experience can play a huge factor into the fight. But this is another stiff test for the up and coming Brooks who seems to exponentially not only improve his strength, but his skill set as well in between fights. Brooks’ best skill going into this fight is his ability to explode from position to position while obtaining a submission. His victories over Bobby Reardanz and Joseph Richardson proved just that. Bixler is no slouch on the ground either and with the amount of experience he has, Brooks is likely to not surprise him with anything.

Carson Beebe versus Daniel Aguirre

A very intriguing matchup between these bantamweight fighters. Aguirre is coming off an impressive victory over Casey Dyer at XFO 41. Only one time has Aguirre gone the distance and it was against Beebe’s training partner Larry DiGuilio. That fight was split in the judges minds, but Aguirre earned the victory. Many people are thinking Beebe is coming off his loss to earn his way into the house on The Ultimate Fighter, but Beebe took a fight in august defeating Matt Wikoff with an armbar in the second round. Beebe has a very aggressive style of wrestling and this fight is sure to show fireworks.

Dennis Dombrow versus Bobby Reardanz

Reardanz is an impressive journeyman fighter. Having started his professional career in October of 2009, Reardanz has fought a total of 17 times in that span with his fight against Dombrow being his seventh this year. Reardanz is always an exciting fighter that brings it as evident by his bouts against Will Brooks, Vince Ramos and Andy Main this year. Dombrow is a tricky fighter to figure out. His hands are good, but are typically used as a setup to get the fight to the ground. Once on the ground he attacks like a wrestler, but then catches his opponents in submissions. Dombrow is a brown belt in jiu jitsu, a fact that many people don’t even realize. This fight will likely start off as a slugfest until Dombrow decides to put Reardanz on the mat. From there it will be an interesting chess match as Reardanz is difficult to submit.

In the span of forty-eight hours, things can change drastically in the fight business. Gideon Ray informed CCC that he broke his hand while training and had to withdraw from his planned fight against War Machine.

A replacement search went underway immediately for War Machine to still headline the card. Several fighters were being considered to replace Ray, but then War Machine suffered an injury of his own, forcing him out of training for the next ten days.

Unable to keep the original main event, officials put into motion a plan to bring a bigger fight to headline the October 15th show. Now on just three week’s notice, former UFC heavyweight fighter Sean McCorkle will be stepping inside the cage against Justin Grizzard.

In the span of forty-eight hours, things can change drastically in the fight business. Gideon Ray informed CCC that he broke his hand while training and had to withdraw from his planned fight against War Machine.

A replacement search went underway immediately for War Machine to still headline the card. Several fighters were being considered to replace Ray, but then War Machine suffered an injury of his own, forcing him out of training for the next ten days.

Unable to keep the original main event, officials put into motion a plan to bring a bigger fight to headline the October 15th show. Now on just three week’s notice, former UFC heavyweight fighter Sean McCorkle will be stepping inside the cage against Justin Grizzard.

McCorkle earned his shot in the UFC after putting together nine straight victories. Once inside the octagon, he defeated Mark Hunt, but then lost to Stefan Struve and Christian Morecraft. Since his release he has submitted two fighters, both in the first round.

Grizzard last saw action at Victory Fighting Championship when he lost to Abe Wagner. Prior to the loss he put together two submission victories over Brad Scholten and Justyn Riley.

Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4 takes place on Saturday October 15 at The Odeum in Villa Park, Illinois. Tickets are available at www.chicagocagefighting.com. For more information like their facebook page at facebook.com/chicagocagefighting.

The full lineup includes:
Sean McCorkle vs Justin Grizzard
Chico Camus vs Robert Menigoz
Mike Pitz vs Robert Marrow
Josh Shockley vs Mike Santiago
Will Brooks vs Ryan Bixler
Michael Corey vs Herman Terrado
Carson Beebe vs Daniel Aguirre
Dennis Dombrow vs Bill Finn
Rafal Skibinski vs Chris Hartwig
Lukasz Grabowski vs Dan mcGlasson
Andrew Krzeptowski vs Jason Graves

Organizers at Chicago Cagefighting Championship have finalized their October 15th card. The night of action will feature an all pro card with eleven mixed martial arts bouts. Jon “War Machine” Koppenhaver will take on Gideon Ray in the night’s main event.

War Machine will be fighting for the first time in a year. He was most notable for his time on “The Ultimate Fighter” but since being released from the UFC has put together an impressive 6-2 record. Ray

The co-main event has been changed to Chico Camus taking on Robert Menigoz. Camus trains out of the fan favorite striking team of Roufusport. Of his eight victories, seven have been by stoppage. Menigoz is returning to the cage after a year off. He last fought Randy Fuentes in a hard fought battle. It was an exciting fight that ended when Fuentes was able to secure a rear naked choke on Menigoz with just 14 seconds left.

Other notable fights include Josh Shockley taking on Mike Santiago, Will Brooks facing the veteran Ryan Bixler, Carson Beebe fighting Daniel Aguirre and Dennis Dombrow against Bill Finn.

Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4 takes place on Saturday October 15 at The Odeum in Villa Park, Illinois. Tickets are available at www.chicagocagefighting.com. For more information like their facebook page at facebook.com/chicagocagefighting.

The full lineup includes:

• War Machine vs Gideon Ray
• Chico Camus vs Robert Menigoz
• Mike Pitz vs Robert Marrow
• Josh Shockley vs Mike Santiago
• Will Brooks vs Ryan Bixler
• Michael Corey vs Herman Terrado
• Carson Beebe vs Daniel Aguirre
• Dennis Dombrow vs Bill Finn
• Rafal Skibinski vs Chris Hartwig
• Lukasz Grabowski vs Dan mcGlasson
• Andrew Krzeptowski vs Jason Graves

photo by Brent Todd

An exciting lightweight matchup has been added to Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4 when Mike Santiago takes on Josh Shockley. The event takes place on Saturday October 15 at the Odeum Sports Complex in Villa Park, Illinois.

Santiago put on an amazing fight against Eric Kriegermeier at the last CCC event, ultimately losing by rear naked choke. He has since gone 1-1 with a victory over Zach Underwood and a loss to Brendan Weafer. Santiago most recently competed in his first professional Muay Thai fight and won in the second round via elbows.

Shockley last competed in March at Bellator 36 losing in the first round to Toby Imada by arm bar. The loss was his first of his career, snapping a six fight win streak. Shockley has finished five of his six opponents, all within the first round.

War Machine versus Gideon Ray will headline the October 15 event. The full card now includes:
War Machine versus Gideon Ray
Chico Camus versus Jared McMahan
Josh Shockley versus Michael Santiago
Dan Gilbert versus Ryan Bixler
Carson Beebe versus Danny Aguirre

Hot off the heels of announcing the main event for Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4, three more fights have been signed.  Chico Camus versus Jarred McMahan, Dan Gilbert versus Ryan Bixler and Carson Beebe versus Danny Aguirre have all been added to the card.

Beebe will be featured on the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter” and sports an impressive 6-1 record, finishing four of his six opponents.  He has fought for Chicago Cagefighting Championship two times and last saw action in March when he lost to Giovanni Moljo by inverted triangle choke.

Aguirre is a Team No Ego prospect and has gone undefeated in his professional career.  He made his professional debut in November of last year with a stunning knock out over Dane Funes.  He last saw action at XFO 39 where he finished Terrance Kinney in the first round with a triangle armbar submission.

Gilbert is looking to return to the cage after a two year hiatus from the cage.  But it isn’t for lack of trying to get a fight as he was supposed to fight on several cards before injuries forced the cancelation of fights.  

Bixler is coming into the fight with the longest loosing streak of his career having gone just 1-5 in his last six.  But he has been inside the cage with some serious names including Ryan Williams, Juha-Pekka Vainikainen and Rafaello Oliveira.

McMahan last saw action at the Chicago Cagefighting Championship 2 event where he lost to Chase Beebe in the first round.  He was coming off a serious leg injury going into the fight and took nearly a year off to completely heal his leg.

Camus recently knocked out Nate Williams at Combat USA marking his fifth victory by way of his hands.  The Roufusport trained fighter is hungry to keep winning and holds an impressive 8-2 record.

Chicago Cagefighting Championship will be hosting their fourth event on October 15 at the Odeum Sports Complex in Villa Park, Illinois.  The third show back in March was a sell out crowd as standing room only was available on fight night.

Big changes have been made for the fourth show based on feedback from the first three shows.  Clocks will now appear on the big screens as well as instant reply for after the fight.

Additionally the event will be broadcast on Comcast SportsNet one week after the fight.

Tickets are expected to go on sale the first week of September with new at home printing options available.  Fans who purchase tickets during the first week will be able to receive 25% off for non-floor seating options.  Prices will start at just $25 for general admission.

No fights have been announced for the event but several big names have fought on the three previous cards including UFC fighter Mike Lullo, former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver, and the ever popular Felice Herrig.

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