Live, Saturday, May 8th at the Copernicus Center in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL (USA): The Xtreme Fighting Organization (XFO), one of the most respected MMA promotions in existence, has announced today their fight card for their upcoming fight event. On May 8th, MMA is overtaking the Copernicus Center in Chicago as fight fans will be treated to nine professional fights and four amateur bouts. Headlining the event are welterweight veterans Keith Wisniewski (25-12-1) and Ted “Red” Worthington (27-20). Wisniewski is coming into this fight on a three-match win streak, and he hasn’t allowed an opponent to go the distance during that span, winning two bouts by submission and one by TKO (strikes). Worthington has had an active year in 2010 thus far, fighting three times within the first four months and earning two victories, one by submission and one by knockout. Each warrior has proven throughout his career that he will fight his heart out to win, so fans can expect an epic battle when these two meet.
This exciting card features fighters from all different points in their career, and with a vast arsenal of skills. Some of the veterans will be looking to get back to their winning ways, while others will be looking to continue the strong start to their young careers. In what may be the 170 lb. fight of the night, Matt Tobie (2-0) will be putting his unbeaten record on the line as faces his toughest opponent to date in Quinton McCottrell (4-5). McCottrell is known for his heavy hands and ability to end the fight with one shot. Also on the main card will be a fight at 150 lbs. as former WEC fighter Rafael Dias (12-7-1) will be looking to get back on track after losing his last two fights, as he’ll be facing Ryan “Bones” Bixler (15-7). Dias is known as a submission specialist, while “Bones” is more of an all-around fighter. Regardless, both fighters will look to impose their will on the other.
The full card is as follows:
PROFESSIONAL
- 170-Keith Wisniewski vs. Ted “Red” Worthington
- 155-Rafael Dias vs. Ryan “Bones” Bixler
- HVY-Boban Simic vs. Rashad Brooks
- 170-Matt Tobie vs. Quinton McCottrell
- 135-Carson Beebe vs. Chris Clark
- 145-Bobby Reardanz vs. Gustavo Rodriguez
- 185-Dan Bolden vs. Bill Hill
- 155-Chris Garcia vs. Glenn Hanson
- 155-Mike Santiago vs. Chris Tickle
The amateur card features hungry up-and-coming fighters as well as future stars looking to shine as they put their futures on the line.
AMATEUR
- 145-Alex Martinez vs. Mike Ryan
- HVY-Ivan Garcia vs. Ken Fresbee
- 145-Steve Kozola vs. Joaquin Sanchez
- 170-Jonathan Melecio vs. Brian Kalsto
XFO—the Midwest’s premiere MMA show— features the best up-and-comers in the Midwest circuit and young fighters from all over the United States will look to hone their skills in the XFO cage. Tickets for the event are on sale now for $50 for Main Floor Seats and $35 for Mezzanine Level and are available for purchase by visiting http://www.xfomma.com/. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the fights will begin at 7:30 PM.
Information on the pre-event press conference and weigh-ins will be made public soon, as well. The Xtreme Fighting Organization is sure to electrify local fight fans so purchase your tickets now before the event is sold out!