XFO has had to move their December show to November due to a scheduling conflict, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t going to deliver some fantastic local fights. Four fights have been announced for the event with more to come.

XFO 46 takes place on Saturday, November 17th at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Tickets start at just $25 (plus fees) and can be purchased at http://www.localmmatickets.com/get-tickets/2314.html

Fights announced already include Miodrag Petkovic versus Adam Maciejewski, Andre Feliciano versus Phil Williams, Joey Diehl vs Jerald Williams, and Charlie Radke taking on Mike Sanchez.

Diehl is coming off a loss to Josh Killion at XFO 43. The Team Curran flyweight fighter had compiled a two-fight win streak at the weight class before being submitted by the Ohio based fighter. Williams comes into the fight after defeating Diehl’s teammate Phil Williams at XFO 44. It was a hard fought three round battle, but Jerald Williams walked away with the split decision.

Feliciano hasn’t fought since April where he earned a unanimous decision over Jerald Williams in his pro debut. He was originally scheduled to fight Phil Williams at the event, but an injury forced the opponent change. Williams brings a 2-1 record into the fight that will be contested at a catchweight of 140lbs.

Radtke is making his professional debut after having a successful amateur career. His opponent trains under UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell and recently lost to Mike Cannon at Rumble at the resort.

Heavyweights Maciejewski and Petkovic will no doubt look to throw some serious leather at each other. Maciejewski, a Midwest Training Center fighter, returns after a three year layoff. Petkovic has been in a number of wars with over fifty professional fights.

Xtreme Fighting Organization is putting on their 45th event and the eighth Outdoor War event. Outdoor War has become a staple of the summer, signaling the end, but it let’s it go with a fantastic party featuring both amateur and professional mixed martial arts action. The day of action takes place as Sideouts Bar and Grill in Island Lake Illinois and will kick off with the amateur portion of the card.

The pro card at first looks like it would be underrated, but when fight records are compared, the fights look to all vie for a possible fight of the year candidate within the promotion.

Jon Murphy will be taking on Jason Pierce in the night’s main event. Murphy a veteran of XFO holds a record of 9-3 with a promotional record of 5-2. His two-fight losing skid weren’t one-sided losses, but close contests that he nearly won. Pierce meanwhile suffered his first loss nearly a year ago after winning twelve straight. The winning streak included seven finishes and five decisions. After loosing to Cole Williams, Pierce rebounded with a victory over Andre Kase in November. This marks the promotional debut for Pierce.

Guillermo Serment is in for the toughest fight of his career as he takes on former WEC and UFC fighter Mackens Semerzier. Serment started off his career a bit shaky, but has recently put together a three-fight win streak including a title fight finish over James Jenkins at Ring of Combat in June. Semerzier will be fighting for the first time since being cut from the UFC after dropping back-to-back fights to Robert Peralta and Daniel Pineda.

Other notables on the card include Mike Pitz taking on Louis Taylor in what screams a knockout of the night. Both fighters posses heavy hands and neither is afraid to stand and trade with their opponent. Joey Diehl will be looking to rebound after a disappointing loss as he takes on Shawn West, and his teammate Cory Galloway will be looking to do the same against Damian Jeffro.

The previously announced main event between Jeff Curran and Dustin Ortiz was scratched after Curran required surgery on his hand and had to withdraw from the fight.

The full pro card includes:
Jon Murphy vs Jason Pierce
Guillermo Serment vs Mackens Semerzier
Mike Pitz vs Louis Taylor
Joey Diehl vs Shawn West
Cory Galloway vs Damian Jeffro
Jared Bailey vs Quartus Stitt
Phil Williams vs Brandon Wood

XFO 43
Friday 13, 2012
The Copernicus Theater

OFFICIAL FIGHT CARD
Main Event: Daniel Vizcaya vs. Brandon DelPrado
Round One: The fighters traded low kicks to start until Vizcaya clinched and leg tripped DelPrado to the ground in guard. Vizcaya punched his way out of guard and into side control. DelPrado secured Vizcaya’s neck for control, but Vizcaya popped out and delivered knees on the ground. More punches followed from Vizcaya to DelPrado’s head. DelPrado turned to fight, but gave up his back. Vizcaya then put in the hooks for full control. Vizcaya punched the side of DelPrado’s head as he tried to find a way out. Full control from Vizcaya as he rolled to sit down still with hooks in. DelPrado worked for half guard for a few seconds, but Vizcaya put him back down for mount. With ten second left Vizcaya unloaded on DelPrado.

Round Two: Vizcaya light on his feet threw punch and kick combos. DelPrado answered with a heavy right hook that gave Vizcaya pause. Vizcaya quickly regained awareness and charged in for a huge slam double-leg takedown. Good elbows from the bottom from DelPrado. Tight battle for position from both fighters. Vizcaya again secured mount and punches from the top. Vizcaya with several small flurries of punches, still not able to stop DelPrado. DelPrado is now bleeding heavy from an elbow. DelPrado turned over again for position and left his neck out for Vizcaya to secure the RNC tap.

Daniel Vizcaya defeated Brandon DelPrado via Tapout due to RNC in round two

Co-Main Event: Andrew Krzeptowski vs. Lawrence Dunning
Round One: Dunning opened up with a clinch as Krzeptowski stuck the body then moved to a takedown attempt. Dunning connected with a right hook. Krzeptowski pushed forward. Dunning twice had Krzeptowski’s neck and dragged him to the ground to try and finish. Both times Krzeptowski shook out of it and stood up. Another body shot from Krzeptowski. Krzeptowski then found the head target for his punches. Dunning stated stumbling and back peddling. Krzeptowski with heavy pressure against the cage, but Dunning reversed it. Krzeptowski with a solid body kick, but Dunning answered with a jab to the chin. A third attempt from Dunning to drag the fight to the ground via neck hold that failed. Dunning showed a bloody nose. Another body shot from Krzeptowski and then a knee. Krzeptowski shot with a spinning back kick and body kick combo that Dunning just ate. These two fought to the final second, both landed and took heavy shots.

Round Two: Both open round two with a quick one-two that landed softly. A spinning back fist from Krzeptowski that landed hard, but Dunning pushed forward as if unfazed. Both men took deep breaths before pushing forward and after breaks. Another left hook landed form Krzeptowski. Krzeptowski stuffed a takedown attempt and controlled the neck. Then delivered knees to the body and head of Dunning. Another body kick landed from Krzeptowski. Crowd was very vocal and into this fight. Outside leg kicks landed from Dunning. Krzeptowski with neck control on the ground, but Dunning on top in half guard. Dunning punched the body of Krzeptowski to loosen the grip on his neck. Dunning corner screamed at their fighter to get out of half guard. Krzeptowski finally let go of the neck and Dunning tried to land strikes before the round ended.

Round Three: Both men opened up with strikes that land, but push forward. In a rush of strikes, Dunning delivered a low blow that stopped the action. Crowd started to ‘boo’ after two minutes. Action restarted and Dunning charged forward with strikes. Krzeptowski smartly evaded around the cage. Dunning still pushed forward hard. Dunning able to secure the clinch and deliver a few knees to the head. Sluggish battle for position and soft strikes in the middle of this round. Dunning attempted a leg sweep takedown, but was reversed as Krzeptowski landed halfway on top. Dunning snuck out the back to take Krzeptowski’s back and work for a choke. Krzeptowski still worked for position from the bottom. Dunning secured full mount and finished the fight punching.

Andrew Krzeptowski defeated Lawrence Dunning (29-28 x3) via unanimous decision

Justin Robbins vs. Daniel Aguirre
Round One: Aguirre opened as the more aggressive fighter. Tried to strike from distance. Robbins ducked under to land a body shot, but Aguirre countered with a knee to the body. Both men didn’t back down. Robbins was selective with his strike to find a way inside. Aguirre landed a soft left hook to start a flurry. Nothing heavy landed. Robbins connected a few times with the inside leg kick. Both men executing head movement and faints. Aguirre struck hard with a left hook that moved Robbins backwards. More knees from Aguirre to follow up. Robbins ducked to get inside for a one-two combo to the body of Aguirre. Aguirre pushed forward, but Robbins sent him the canvas after catching a body kick. Flurries back and forth to end the round.

Round Two: Aguirre opened up with the double-jab that is corner was calling for all of round one. Aguirre landed a right hook to the side of Robbins’s head. Robbins still able to land the low kicks as Aguirre delivered knees and kicks to the body. Aguirre connected with a right hand that dazed Robbins. As Aguirre pushed forward Robbins countered with a takedown into side control. Robbins delivered knees to the shoulder of Aguirre. Aguirre counted by creating space for his right leg to secure closed guard, the body triangle from the bottom. Aguirre started to strike form the bottom to the body of Robbins as the round came to an end. Then landed elbows from the bottom from Aguirre.

Round Three: Robbins opened up with an overhand right that landed on Aguirre’s chin. Both corners are called for aggression and action. Aguirre listened and delivered a flying right knee from distance. Robbins started to bleed from above the right eye. A scramble on the ground as Aguirre landed several strikes of punches and elbows. Robbins fought back hard with two on one while Aguirre took his back. Aguirre sinks it in and gets the tap.

Daniel Aguirre defeated Justin Robbins via Tapout due to a RNC at 2.47 of round three

Jason Graves vs. Rafal Skibinski
Round One: Skibinski opened up with a Thai clinch and attempted a knee that was just short. Graves pushed forward and landed a right hook that dropped Skibinski. With Skibinski dazed, Graves moved into mount and dropped several punches. Skibinski covered well enough for the ref not to stop the fight. Skibinski tried to buck off Graves. Graves took some time to complain to the ref and Skibinski reversed to put Graves on his back into guard. Graves showing some damage with a cut under his left eye. Ref and doctor call the fight. Graves is visibly upset and threw his mouth piece in disgust of the outcome.

Rafal Skibinski defeated Jason Graves via doctor stoppage (cut under left eye) 2.13 of round one

Brandon Wood vs. Christian Reynoso
Round One: Reynoso opened up the fight with punches. Wood responded in kind. Nothing heavy landed at this point. Both men willing to engage and pushed forward. Wood connected with a three-four combo that pushed Reynoso backwards. Reynoso started to show some damage at this point, some redness under the eyes. Wood connected low with a body shot. Reynoso shot back with a body kick and inside leg kick. Wood with two head kick attempts. Reynoso landing the inside leg kick well and often. Reynoso kicked again to the body, but caught by Wood then delivered a huge straight right hand that dropped Reynoso and made his head bounce off the floor.

Brandon Wood defeated Christian Reynoso via TKO at 2.39 of round one

Taurean Bogguess vs. Mike Santiago
Round One: both clash kicks to start, but Bogguess found the inside leg kick. He followed that up with a hard left hook that dazed Santiago. Santiago was pushed to the cage and went in for the takedown. Bogguess sprawled out and dipped his arm under Santiago’s chin to sink in the choke and pulled guard. Santiago’s knees gave out has he lost consensus. Ref stopped the fight.

Taurean Bogguess defeated Mike Santiago via Technical submission at 32 seconds of round one

Bobby Ferrier vs. Adam Ward
Round One: Ward opened up strong with kicks that pushed Ferrier backward. Ward with a lot of pressure and talking trash as well. Ward with a flying knee that almost connected. Followed that up with a strong right hand that stumbled Ward backward to the cage. Ferrier landed a strong left, but Ward countered with a kick to the body. Ferrier fell over against the cage and Ward rapidly took the back and secured a body triangle. After two attempts of an RNC, Ward finally puts it in deep and got the tap.

Adam Ward defeated Bobby Ferrier via Tapout due to a RNC at 2.23 of round one

Josh Killion vs. Joey Diehl
Round One: Killion opened up strong with kicks and punches to push Diehl against the cage, but Diehl countered with a takedown into guard. Killion from the bottom with a choke attempt, which Diehl was able to get out of. Killion turned over to escape, but Diehl took the back with hooks. Punches from the top from Diehl and moved in for the choke again. Killion with wrist control on Diehl from the bottom. Diehl opened up with numerous punches after he got his hands free. Killion seemed unfazed and worked calm. Diehl worked in his arm and Killion’s face was turning Killion. Killion had two on one and Diehl let the choke go. Killion slowly turned over Diehl into guard. Killion stood up in Diehl’s guard and passed to side control. Killion punched the body and moved into north-south. Diehl flipped his legs over for a submission attempt and Killion backed away. Killion ended the round with a flurry of punches.

Round Two: Diehl countered a punch with a body lock. Killion pushed him to the cage and dropped him into side control. Diehl tried to push off the cage wall. Killion found himself in a odd position and opted to stand up. Back against the cage, Diehl threw Killion down with a headlock. Killion countered by ending up in half guard landing punches. Killion moved to mount with plenty of time in the round. Diehl gave up the back. Killion punched as Diehl covered up. Killion with Diehl flattened out still landing punches to the side of the head. Diehl covering up well, but not fighting back. Killion switched to a submission attempt and gets the tap.

Josh Killion defeated Joey Diehl via Tapout due to a RNC at 3.10 of round two

Andre Feliciano vs Jerald Williams
Round One: Feliciano opened up with punches and kicks, but it is Williams that pushed the action to the cage. Feliciano with his back to the cage attempted a chock that Williams defended and moved back to the center. Feliciano with a shot that is stuffed by Williams and ended up on top in half guard and half butterfly guard. Williams moved the action to the cage and landed a few punches. Feliciano exploded and forced Williams on his back. Feliciano was in half guard when he started throwing elbows and punches. Feliciano went for the head and arm triangle but didn’t put his head on the ground. Feliciano gives up the attempt after some time and re-adjusted. Williams worked his way out of the bottom and the crowd exploded with approval. Action restarted in the center with rangy strikes until Williams worked the fight to the cage. Feliciano showed good defense from takedown, but ate punches form Feliciano. Williams caught a kick and landed a straight punch at the end of the round.

Round Two: Feliciano opened the middle frame with a takedown into full guard. Williams with good control of Feliciano form the bottom, using head and high guard. Feliciano not able to do much for a while. Williams holding on for a stand up. Feliciano worked the body with soft punches. Williams opened his guard and Feliciano moved to half guard, tried for mount, went to side control. Feliciano in control on top, but not landing damage. Feliciano secured full mount, but Williams had good head control from the bottom. Feliciano delivered heavy elbows from the top with half posture. Williams created space and pushed Feliciano’s face back to rock his body weight forward to site up. We reset on the feet in the middle. Williams in for a takedown attempt, but Feliciano reversed against the cage. The fighters fell forward and Feliciano capitalized into Williams’s guard. Feliciano punched the body of Williams as the round ended.

Round Three: Feliciano with a takedown and top control, but Williams on the bottom looked for submissions. Feliciano now in half guard and Williams with head control with his arms. Feliciano moved to side control, but still not landed damage. Feliciano backed away and kicked the legs while Williams was on his back Feliciano threw spinning heel kicks to the legs. Feliciano dove back down into Williams’s guard. Williams was able to push Feliciano out of his guard, but opted not to stand up with space between the two. Williams attempted a heel grab takedown, but Feliciano counted with a front choke attempt. Feliciano dragged Williams back to the ground and got mount. Feliciano in full control towards the end of the fight in guard. A solid left elbow across the brow of Williams. Feliciano ended the fight in full mount.

Andre Feliciano defeated Jerald Willimas by unanimous decision

James Smith vs. Phil Williams
Round One: Smith pushed the action against the cage, but Williams was able to get the trip to the ground. Williams quickly moved to the back of Smith and delivered punches to the body. Smith able to create space and get out from the bottom, but Williams not letting too much room between the two. Williams against the body control and carried Smith towards his own corner with a huge slam. Smith reversed with a fireman’s carry slam of his own. After several submission attempts from Smith, Williams escapes and takes the back for a third time. This time with both hooks sunk in the choke and gets the tap.

Smith is down after the stoppage and two doctors rush in to check on him. Tried to stand up and sat back down again quickly. They moved him to the stool and clearly dizzy. Finally he stood up to the crowd’s delight and appears to be okay.

Phil Williams defeated James Smith via Tapout due to a RNC at 2.56 of round one

Jordan Griffin vs Damian Norris
Round One: Norris opened up with kicks from low to high. Griffin didn’t check any of the lows ones, but blocked the few high ones. Griffin plowed forward for a takedown attempt, while Norris tried to counter by punching on the back of the head. A stalemate against the cage while Griffin switched from doubles to singles. Norris went over the top with a few punches. Ref broke them up and restarted in the center. Norris pushed forward with a flurry that excited the crowd, but nothing heavy landed. Exchanges went back and forward with a mix up of punches, kicks and elbows. Griffin with flying knee that didn’t land, but pushed Norris back against the cage. Griffin looked for the takedown again from the cage side. Norris defended well and struck the head while Griffin was focused on the takedown. Norris secured Griffin’s back after a failed attempt from Griffin. Griffin was able to remove the hooks and escape. Norris landed a nice and quick kick and one-two combo. Norris with a heavy jab that made Griffin stumble. Griffin turned it around for a takedown attempt against the cage as the round ended.

Round Two: Norris went out to touch gloves and Griffin touches then jabs him. Crowd wanted blood after that. Norris moved well on the outside while Griffin chased him down in the center. Griffin caught a kick for a quick takedown into Norris closed guard. Griffin moved the action against the cage while he punched the body. Norris tried to posture and land heavy shots. Griffin turned to give up the back while Norris took the back. Again Griffin able to reverse and get on top. Griffin showing damage and bleeding heavy from his forehead from an elbow on the ground. Ref called for time and a check from the doctor on Griffin. Norris whipped the blood off of himself while Griffin was checked. Doctor and ref called the fight.

Damian Norris defeated Jordan Griffin via doctor stoppage at 3.02 of round two

Quick Results:

• Daniel Vizcaya defeated Brandon DelPrado via Tapout due to RNC in round two
• Andrew Krzeptowski defeated Lawrence Dunning (29-28 x3) via unanimous decision
• Daniel Aguirre defeated Justin Robbins via Tapout due to a RNC at 2.47 of round three
• Rafal Skibinski defeated Jason Graves via doctor stoppage (cut under left eye) 2.13 of round one
• Brandon Wood defeated Christian Reynoso via TKO at 2.39 of round one
• Taurean Bogguess defeated Mike Santiago via Technical submission at 32 seconds of round one
• Adam Ward defeated Bobby Ferrier via Tapout due to a RNC at 2.23 of round one
• Josh Killion defeated Joey Diehl via Tapout due to a RNC at 3.10 of round two
• Andre Feliciano defeated Jerald Williams by unanimous decision
• Phil Williams defeated James Smith via Tapout due to a RNC at 2.56 of round one
• Damian Norris defeated Jordan Griffin via doctor stoppage at 3.02 of round two

On Friday, April 13, XFO returns to the Copernicus Center for XFO 43. The night of action is scheduled to feature an all pro mixed martial arts card with thirteen fights. The first 1,500 fans to arrive will receive a free 2012 X-Treme Ring Girls calendar.

Fans of mixed martial arts in Chicago will not be disappointed as the card is stacked with local talent. Established pros like Dan Aguirre, Mike Santiago, Adam Ward, Joey Diehl, and Christian Reynoso all will be looking to not only improve their fan base, but increase their fans.

Phil Williams, Andre Feliciano, Jerald Williams and Damian Norris are names many have seen on the amateur circuit in the Chicagoland area. All of them are battle tested and will try to start their pro careers with a win.

Doors open at 6pm and the first fight is set to start at 7:30pm. The full card now includes:
Daniel Vizcaya vs Brandon DelPrado
Daniel Aguirre vs Ryan McIntosh
Mike Santiago vs Tory Bogguess
Adam Ward vs Bobby Ferrier
Andrew Krzeptowski vs Lawrence Dunning
Joey Diehl vs Dominic Blanco
Matt Tobie vs Ryan Storey
Rafal Skibinski vs Jason Graves
Christian Reynoso vs Brandon Wood
Damian Norris vs Jordan Griffin
Ramy Daoud vs Johnny Coleman
Andre Feliciano vs Jerald Williams
Phil Williams vs James Smith

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The card is a stacked all-pro card featuring several fan favorites like Carson Beebe, Guillermo Serment, Dan Aguirre, Mike Santiago, Adam Ward, Joey Diehl, Vince Ramos, Giovanni Moljo, Matt Tobie, Christian Reynoso and many more.

The full card looks like:
Carson Beebe vs Guillermo Serment
Daniel Vizcaya vs Brandon DelPrado
Daniel Aguirre vs Ryan McIntosh
Mike Santiago vs TBD
Vincent Ramos vs Jose Pacheco
Andrew Krzeptowski vs Lawrence Dunning
Adam Ward vs Giovanni Moljo
Joey Diehl vs TBD
Matt Tobie vs Ryan Storey
Rafal Skibinski vs Jason Graves
Christian Reynoso vs James Anthony Moore
Damian Norris vs Jordan Griffin
Ramy Doud vs Johnny Coleman
Andre Feliciano vs Jerald Williams
Phil Williams vs TBD

XFO isn’t holding back any punches with the announcement of nearly every fight for the April 13 event. Daniel Vizcaya and Brandon DelPrado will collide in the main event while Miodrag Petkovich takes on Bryan Humes in the co-main event. The event takes place on Friday, April 13 at the Copernicus Center in downtown Chicago.

Vizcaya will be bringing in a two-fight win streak to the main event after earning a TKO victory over Rafal Skibinsi and a rear naked choke victory over Kent Rexford. The two-wins snapped a two-fight losing skid for Vizcaya. The former light heavyweight dropped to middleweight to resurrect his career.

DelPrado meanwhile will be looking to remain undefeated as a professional having won all four of his fights. The Team Colon standout has finished his last three opponents and had a very successful amateur career.

Petkovich recently earned a unanimous decision victory over Mike Marrello at XFO 42 in December. It was a hard fought three-round battle and after the fight Marrello retired from fighting inside the cage.

Humes had been scheduled for a fight inside the XFO cage but had to scratch due to an injury. His last two fights have been against some of the top heavyweights. He went toe-to-toe with Paul Buentello at Shark Fights in May of 2010 and then followed it up with a third round submission loss to Gabriel Salinas Jones at Strikeforce Fedor vs Henderson.

Other notables on the card include Joey Diehl, Mike Santiago, Vince Ramos, Matt Tobie, Ryan Storey, Christian Reynoso, and Damian Norris. The event is currently scheduled to have an all pro thirteen fight night of action.

The full card looks as follows:
Daniel Vizcaya vs Brandon DelPrado
Miodrag Petkovich vs Bryan Humes
Joey Diehl vs Damian Jeffro
Mike Santiago vs Garrett Gross
Vincent Ramos vs Jose Pacheco
Andrew Krzeptowski vs Lawrence Dunning
Matt Tobie vs Ryan Storey
Rafal Skibinski vs Jason Graves
Christian Reynoso vs Tony Moore
Damian Norris vs Jordan Griffin
Ramy Daoud vs Johnny Coleman
Phil Williams vs TBD
Andre Feliciano vs Jerald Williams

XFO 42 took place at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL, on December 10th, 2011.  The night of action saw eight amateur bouts and eleven professional fights.  Read on for the full recap of the professional fights as well as quick results of the amateur bouts.

Anthony Goodwin vs Robert Couillard

The fighters felt each other out on the feet early. Goodwin finished a double-leg take-down into Couillard’s guaround Coullard returned to his feet and Goodwin went for another takedown, but was smashed with a vicious knee instantly knocking him out. Couillard pounced with a huge hay-maker to an unconscious Goodwin before the ref intervened.

Johnny Coleman vs Chris Haney

Coleman caught a Haney flying knee and took his opponent down early. Haney gained top position, and passed Coleman’s guard to back mount. He flurried, and Coleman tapped out due to strikes.

Will Serment vs Vince Ramos

Vince Ramos shot early and briefly got Serment’s back. The fighters exchanged positioning, and Ramos wound up on top. Ramos passed to half guard, and remained on top for the majority of round 1. Round one went to Ramos, 10-9

Ramos was all over Serment with a wrestling attack. Serment is able to earn top position, and passed to half guard. Ramos powered up and returned to Serment’s guard. Serment swept to the top position and the round ended there. It was a debatable round, but we will edge it out to Serment, 10-9

Serment came out throwing heavy punches and snapping kicks, and shot on Ramos. Ramos again proved to the be the superior wrestler and pressed Serment into the fence. A long, stalled-out shot was finished by Ramos, eating up the entire second half of the round. Serment wins the final round on the early flurry, 10-9

Ed Blake vs Matt Tobie

Big kicks from Blake opened the round. He clinched Tobie against the fence and went for a trip take-down. Tobie twisted and landed on top in half guard, but Tobie was swept and Blake passed to mount. A buck of the hips created a scramble for Tobie, and he returned to his feet. The fighters clinched, and Blake successfully tripped Tobie to the ground. Blake improved his position twice and blasted Tobie with a big right hand before the round ended, winning it, 10-9

Blake hammered Tobie with a big right hand early, collapsing his opponent to the canvas. Tobie survived and stood to a clinch. Blake took Tobie down, but Tobie swept him and scrambled to take his back. Blake stood up to avoid, and the fighters exchanged take-downs. Blake was on top, delivering knees, as the horn signaled the end of the round. The round went to Blake, 10-9

Tobie opened up with a flurry, stunning Blake with a right hand. Blake got a take-down, and Tobie nearly tapped him with a guillotine. Tobie swept him with the near choke and flurried from mount, with multiple points near a stoppage. Blake survived the onslaught and stood to a clinch. “10 seconds” was yelled out to the cage, and Tobie breaks away in a flurry, hurting Blake. The round ended before Tobie could capitalize. Tobie wins the third round handily, 10-8, meaning that mmarecap as this one a 28-28 draw

Brandon Wood vs Joey Diehl

The fighters traded glancing one-twos to open. Diehl nodded to the sound of his coach and unleashed a vicious combination. Wood turtled up and was pounded out for a quick stoppage.

Danny Rodriqez vs Adam Ward

Ward stormed out and started putting his hands on Rodriqez, hurting him with a right hand and taking him down with a double leg. Rodriquez stood up, but was blasted with a head kick soon after. He survived, stood again, and was met with a straight cross, knocking him out cold.

Kent Rexford vs Darren Jacoby

The fighters circled early and Rexford delivered snapping leg kicks. Rexford pressed in with punches and Jacoby was clinched against the fence. Jacoby began opening up with his punches and dropped Kent with a big shot. Rexford survived and stood, but got into a firefight with Jacoby. Jacoby landed a full-force right hand, collapsing Rexford to the canvas.

Chase Beebe vs Lloyd Carter

Beebe opened with aggressive striking, but Carter was getting the better of him with quick hooks. Beebe shot and wrestled his opponent to the mat. He took his back and worked him with punches for the rest of the round. Beebe won it, 10-9

Carter began the round with his hands low, circling away from Beebe. Beebe threw a flurry and quickly took Carter down, passing his guard and dominating the grappling. Carter stood, and when Beebe shot on him he locked up a tight guillotine. Beebe stacked him and pressed, surviving the position to end up in guard. He passed and dominated from the top position to win the round, 10-9

Carter tried to suck Beebe into a striking match, waving him in, but Beebe had none of it, finishing a double-leg early. Beebe took the back and controlled the position, later in the round taking mount. Carson was able to stand, but Beebe suplexed him, providing what was surely the highlight of the fight. The round ended, Beebe taking it 10-9, and the fight 30-27

Brandon Adamson vs Kevin Knabjian

The fighters exchanged early, and Knabjian ducked under a head kick from Adamson. Adamson attempted a heel hook, failed, and Knabjian started landing heavy shots. He passed to side control, locked up a kimura, and cranked it for the tap.

Danny Aguirre vs Jake Grigson

Aguirre pressed in with fast punches, but was met with a driving double leg from Griggson. Griggson elevated him and dropped him on the mat, landing in side control. Aguirre returned to his feet, and lit Grigson up with a vicious flurry. Grigson caught a knee and wrestled Aguirre to the mat, only to be caught in a reverse triangle. With a few seconds remaining, Grigson broke free and stood over Aguirre, delivering kicks to his legs and being weary of up-kicks. Aguirre won the opening round, 10-9

Round two opened up with a bang as both fighters pressed and exchanged. Grigson shot and Aquirre answered with rubber guard. He elbowed Grigson repeatedly, and then hit a tight armbar forcing the tap.

Mike Marrello vs Miodrag Petkovich

It wasn’t hard to tell who the hometown hero was as the heavyweights made their way to the cage. A steady “Boo” rang throughout the area as Petkovich walked to the cage. It was followed by an enormous, thundering cheer for Marrello.

Marello opened with a big right hand and take-down attempt, stuffed by Petkovich who snatched a guillotine. Marrello broke free and the heavyweights exchanged, ending in a clinch. Marrello had double under-hooks but did not secure a body lock or do anything with them, and thus the fighters were broken apart. They exchanged single shots back and fourth for the rest of the round, and Marello won it, 10-9

Marello pressed into Petkovich, clearly the more aggressive striker early. Petkovich made him pay for his aggression, catching Marrello with a counter. Marrello shot in on a rushing Petkovich to stay alive, and he recovered. The fighters took center cage again, with momentum shifting from Petkovich to Marrello as the round wore on. At the bell, Marrello caught Petkovich with a clean one-two. Still, Petkovich won the round, 10-9

A clinch was initiated by Marrello early, pressing Petkovich into the fence and landing short body shots. The fight returned to the center, and Petkovich hammered Marrello with a powerful punch. He pounced on his hurt opponent, trying to finish the hometown hero, but Marrello survived and clinched Petkovich to recover. Exchanges and some brief clinch-work again ensued. The ref broke a stalled clinch, and after some brief striking, the round ended. Petkovich won the final frame, 10-9, and the fight, 29-28

Amateur quick results
Stephon Vonaulock defeated Jake Klipp by technical knockout at 1:13 of round 2
Josh Estrada defeated Mike O’Conner by unanimous decision
Alonzo Fuller defeated Tommy Hawley by unanimous decision
Zach Ottow defeated Oliver Vazquez by Unanimous Decision
Pat O’Conner defeated Eddie Escobar by triangle choke at 1:30 of round 1
Andre Feliciano defeated David Williams by unanimous decision to become the new XFO flyweight amateur champion
Cory Galloway defeated Pedro Velasco by arm bar at 1:11 of round 2 to become the new XFO featherweight amateur champion
Richard Dey defeated Vince Romadine via body kick knockout at 3:54 of round 1 to become the new XFO bantamweight amateur champion

Professional quick results
Danny Aguirre defeated Jake Grigson via armbar at 2:19 of round 2
Miodrag Petkovich defeated Mike Marrello by unanimous decision
Kevin Knabjian defeated Brandon Adamson via kimura at 1:44 of round 1

Carson Beebe defeated Lloyd Carter via unanimous decision

Darren Jacoby defeated Kent Rexford, via KO at 4:13 of round 1

Adam Ward defeated Danny Rodriguez via KO at 2:00 of round 1

Joey Diehl defeated Brandon Wood via TKO 0:47 of round 1

Ed Blake defeated Matt Tobie via majority decision

Guillermo Serment defeated Vince Ramos via unanimous decision

Chris Haney defeated Johnny Coleman tap via strikes at 2:25 of round 1

Robert Couillard defeated Anthony Goodwin, KO-Knee at 3:22 of round 1

<h5>Injuries abound have forced changes to this weekend’s XFO 42 event at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.  Chris Tickle injured his shoulder and had to withdraw from his fight with Will Brooks.  A replacement is being sought out for Brooks at this time.</h5>

Another injury forced David Sachs out of a highly anticipated fight with Carson Beebe.  Stepping up to fight Beebe on short notice is Llyod Carter.

Other changes have been made in the past two weeks and the full lineup currently looks like:

Mike Marrello vs Miodrag Petkovich
Daniel Aguirre vs Jake Grigson
Kevin Knabjian vs Brandon Adamson
Carson Beebe vs Lloyd Carter
Kent Rexford Jr. vs Darren Jacoby
Adam Ward vs Daniel Rodriguez
Joey Diehl vs Brandon Wood
Matt Tobie vs Ed Blake
Vincent Ramos vs Guillermo Serment
Christopher Haney vs Stanton Gavia
Kenny Booker vs Evian Rodriguez
Anthony Goodwin vs Robert Couillard

XFO 42 is set to take place on Saturday, December 10 at the Sears Centre, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The night of fights will feature a combination of amateur and professional bouts with a scheduled thirteen professional fights.

Included on the professional card are fan favorites Mike Pitz, Kent Rexford, Will Brooks, Adam Ward, Joey Diehl and Kenny Booker. The current card includes:

Mike Marrello vs Miodrag Petkovich
Mike Pitz vs Kent Rexford Jr.
Daniel Aguirre vs TBD
Kevin Knabjian vs Brandon Adamson
Will Brooks vs Chris Tickle
Vincent Ramos vs Guillermo Serment
Adam Ward vs Daniel Rodriguez
Matt Tobie vs Frank Pizzirulli
Joey Diehl vs Joe Voitik
Anthony Goodwin vs Robert Couillard
Andrew Krzeptowski vs Quartus Stitt
Kenny Booker vs TBD
Christopher Haney vs Stanton Gavia

Some fantastic fights on the card that could produce fireworks. Will Brooks will look to hold onto his undefeated record against a very tough Chris Tickle. Tickle has won five straight and finished his opponent four times in those five bouts.

Anthony Goodwin had a successful professional debut in August after a very successful amateur career. Goodwin spent a lot of time as an amateur honing his skills before turning pro.

Tickets are on sale at the Sears Centre box office or at www.xfomma.com

XFO 41: Outdoor War 7 took place at Sideouts Bar and Grill in Island Lake, Illinois. The day of action saw twenty seven mixed martial arts fights. The amateurs kicked the day off just after 2pm and the pros took to the cage around 8pm after a rain delay.

The professional card saw many fan favorites including Eric Schafer, Chris Albandia, Will Brooks, Christian Reynoso, Greg Reddington, Kent Rexford and Joey Diehl.

A full recap of the professional fights as well as the quick results from the event can be found here.

The first professional fight of the night was quick as Chris Haney needed just ten seconds to knock Dexter Wright out cold. Haney came out with a big leg kick, reset and then threw a high kick that sent Wright to the canvas unconscious.

Team Curran’s Mike Marrello made his return to action against Brad Scholten. Marrello opened with a big leg kick, and Scholten tried to counter. Scholten then threw a leg kick of his own, but Marrello caught it and threw a straight right. He followed it up with a high kick that rocked Scholten. Marrello quickly swarmed and nearly finished, but Scholten started to regain his composure. Marrello passed to mount and landed punch after punch and elbow after elbow. Scholten tried to use the cage to escape but ultimate gave up his back. Once Marrello had his back, he sunk in a fight ending rear naked choke.

Up next was fan favorite Kent Rexford taking on Quartus Stitt. Stitt came out with a leg kick and rushing jabs that forced Rexford against the cage. Both fighters exchanged knees before Rexford landed a clean uppercut. Stitt landed a low knee and time was called for him to recover. After the restart the fighters quickly clinched again and dirty boxed. Rexford decided to put the fight on the ground and had a beautiful trip takedown landing in mount. Stitt was able to quickly pull guard, but he spent nearly the rest of the round on his back eating punches and elbows. At one point Stitt escaped and got back to his feet, but was quickly taken down again. At the start of the second round Rexford landed a big uppercut on Stitt as he was rushing forward. Rexford followed with a swarm of punches and Stitt appeared to defend well. Rexford continued his assault and Stitt gave up his back, only to eat more punches forcing the ref to stop the fight.

Flyweights Joey Diehl and Josh Epps went to war. Diehl tried to keep his distance with leg kicks and a push kick. Epps landed a straight jab and as Diehl was backing up, he slipped on the canvas. Epps landed a massive knee that was heard through out the arena. Diehl quickly recovered and took the fight to the ground. Diehl worked for a heel hook, but couldn’t get it. He then transitioned to an arm triangle and it looked tight. Epps kept his composure and worked to escape, forcing Diehl to let go of the choke. Diehl from the mount threw a big elbow and then again looked to finish with the arm triangle choke. This time he was able to get the right pressure as Epps tapped out just as he was about to go to sleep.

Will Brooks kept his undefeated streak going by submitting Joe Richardson. Brooks opened the fight with a high kick that just barely missed the mark. Both fighters looked to box and it was Brooks who was getting the better of the exchanges. Brooks then dropped down and scored a big takedown on Richardson landing in side control. Richardson didn’t panic and he was able to escape and stand back up. Brooks again looked for the high kick and just missed and Richardson tried for one of his own. Brooks immediately took the fight to the ground again and worked elbows from half guard. While trying to pass to mount, Richardson gave up his back and Brooks controlled from there. Richardson tried to stand up and Brooks looked to suplex him, but Richardson quickly dropped back down to the canvas. Brooks transitioned to an armbar from the back and fought for it. Richardson defended it for a bit, but once the arm was fully extended he had no choice but to tap.

Greg Reddington and Christian Reynoso put on an action packed three-round fight. Reddington was making his professional debut and didn’t look nervous at all. Reddington in the first round took the fight down after a body kick by Reynoso. Reddington was patient in looking for his openings for attacking and capitalized when they were there. Not finding much to work with, Reddington stood up and let Reynoso stand too. With both fighters clinched against the cage, Reynoso jumped for a guillotine, but Reddington was able to escape. The second and third round were much of the same as both fighters looked to start the fight out strong. Both times it was Reddington who landed the better combo and then took the fight to the ground. Reddington controlled the action on the ground and ultimately won the unanimous decision.

The co-main event featured Casey Dyer taking on Dan Aguirre. Both fighters looked to just go out and let it all out. Both fighters were exchanging kick after kick and punch after punch. There was hardly any time where either fighter was not throwing a strike. The fighters worked from the clinch and threw multiple knees. Dyer decided to change the game up with a takedown and scored it rather easily. Unfortunately he left his neck open and Aguirre grabbed a hold of it with a guillotine choke and squeezed until Dyer tapped.

Eric Schafer and Chris Albandia headlined the night of action. The fight marked the first fight for both fighters in fifteen months and the first fight for Schafer at middleweight. Albandia took the center of the cage and looked to keep Schafer on the outside with leg kicks. Schafer landed a right hand that seemed to hurt Albandia and followed it up with another combo that definitely rocked his opponent. Albandia then shot for a takedown and Schafer grabbed a guillotine. Albandia escaped and was patient working body punches. Schafer grabbed Albandia’s arm and then threw it outside of his leg to set up the triangle choke. After a quick adjustment, the choke was in tight and Albandia was forced to tap.

Professional Quick Results

Chris Haney defeated Dexter Wright by knockout at 0:10 of round 1

Mike Marrello defeated Brad Scholten by rear naked choke at 1:16 of round 1

Kent Rexford defeated Quartus Stitt by TKO at 1:17 of round 2

Joey Diehl defeated Josh Epps by arm triangle choke at 1:57 of round 1

Will Brooks defeated Joe Richardson by armbar at 3:49 of round 1

Greg Reddington defeated Chrisitan Reynoso by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27

Dan Aguirre defeated Casey Dyer by guillotine choke at 2:19 of round 1

Eric Schafer defeated Chris Albandia by triangle choke at 1:41 of round 1

 

Amateur quick results

Mike Oconnor defeated Deshaun Fergson by rear naked choke at 1:23 of round 1

Pat Oconnor defeated Dustin McIntire by tap out due to strikes at 1:07 of round 1

Al Nelson defeated Jared Baily by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-28, 29-28

Sean Fallon defeated Brian Radtke by triangle choke at 1:44 of round 3

Tim Lagray defeated Levi Rose by guillotine choke at 0:20 of round 2

Charlie Radtke defeated Dennis Sherman by TKO at 1:00 of round 1

Danny Martinez defeated John Cabel by rear naked choke at 2:30 of round 1

Dom Singleton defeated Don Wendt by rear naked choke at 1:32 of round 1

Shawn Bridgeman defeated Jason Bottomhagen by guillotine choke at 1:36 of round 1

David Sorenson defeated Devin Orton by TKO at 1:59 of round 1

Mike Giger defeated Nick Hernandez by rear naked choke at 1:20 of round 1

Peter Tonev defeated Drew Stout by rear naked choke at 0:36 ovf round 1

Aaron Meyer defeated Matt Vance by guillotine choke at 0:35 of round 1

Dustin Stusse defeated Matt Eisenzimmer by TKO at 2:23 of round 3

Armondo Calderon defeated Jeremy Kuldniski by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27, 30-27

Tyler Reese defeated Mike Blake by rear naked choke at 2:22 of round 2

James Gilmore defeated Pat Hastings by guillotine choke at 2:35 of round 1

Sean Bottoms defeated Greyson Plate by KO at 0:23 of round 1

Kevin Switalla defeated Tom Lagray by rear naked choke at 2:50 of round 1