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Cut Throat Champ Jake Nauracy Set to Fight at Bellator 60
February 21st, 2012
There’s something about a handlebar mustache that’s both diabolical and comic. Maybe it’s the old-timey image of Stalin scheming while twisting his evil handlebars, or maybe it’s the modern way they’re portrayed. The cartoon image that everyone draws on their fingers seems like the type of ridiculous thing you’d do on a first date.
Even the name itself triggers a weird kaleidoscope of upper lips. Wario, Roosevelt, Rollie Fingers, Franz Ferdinand Archduke of Austria-Este … it doesn’t matter who’s sporting one. Both sides of the coin seem to be able to break bread over a tin of mustache wax. Presidents have primped them, revolutionaries have curled them, pitchers have won bets growing them, and now a young MMA fighter has decided to join the club.
Jake Nauracy is making his professional debut at Bellator 60 in March, and more importantly, he’s growing a handlebar stache. Or he was (I think a child just cried somewhere). Jake isn’t a typical fighter or at least the stereotypical fighter. His interests are varied, his stache curls (or did), and he digs sushi. We sat down with the young fighter to talk about his trainer and mentor Miguel Torres, dorky video games and the meaning of life (fbgm).
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Babes & Brawls X Results
February 14th, 2012
Babes and Brawls X might have come during one of the coldest nights of the year, but that didn’t stop a packed crowd from coming out last Saturday night to enjoy some beautiful ladies and an excellent night of fights.
The stripper poles stretch from the ceiling to the floor, and the girls are already taking shots. Some of them are in lingerie, some are in short dresses, some have laced leather running up their backs, while others twirl around stripper poles in g-strings. Even in an environment that puts all the attention squarely on them, all of the girls at Atlantis Gentlemen’s Club were forced to share the stage with a cage on Saturday night.
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Invasion Aurora Results
January 31th, 2012
CutThroat MMA Invasion took place on Friday January 27th at La Sierra Banquet Hall in Aurora, Illinois just outside of downtown Chicago. The night of amateur fights action saw two Muay Thai fights and eight mixed martial arts bouts. Headlining the night of action were two title fights as David Hammons taking on Eddie Castillo for the heavyweight title and Sam Ferguson going to battle with Ryan Kirwan for the vacant middleweight title.
Kicking off the night of action were two Muay Thai bouts. Axel Mendez needed just over a minute to dispose of Mike Girton. Mendez came out with a big leg kick, but Girton countered with some good jabs and a hook. Mendez returned the favor landing a big combo that forced the fighters to clinch. Good knee work by both fighters before separating at which point Mendez unloaded a barrage of attacks. Girton went down but was able to get up within the ten count. Mendez again swarmed starting with a big body kick, followed by body punches and a head kick that sent Girton down again. He was unable to stand by the ten count and Mendez was announced the winner.
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Jeff Dunbar: Fighting Through His Injuries
January 20th, 2012
Jeff’s right lung collapsed a week after he got to the hospital. It now randomly fills with mucus and chokes off his air supply, and makes it necessary for him to be hooked up to a ventilator at all times. He hasn’t been able to breathe on his own since December 24th, and doctors had to perform a tracheotomy to help assist Jeff breathe. Jeff’s life now runs through a twisting series of plastic tubes that snake in and around his skin. His body has been in a hospital bed for over a month and he’s having to deal with the constant assault of pressure, friction, and sheering that are starting to break down parts of his skin and create open wounds and bedsores.
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Brawl @ Bourbon St. Results
January 19th, 2012
Wednesday is a weird night to get drunk. It’s that spur-of-the-moment instant release of serotonin that feels amazing at midnight, but bits you like a bear trap early the next day. It’s hard, fast living, and that feeling pervaded the atmosphere at Bourbon Street last night. The Brawl at Bourbon Street came and went, and all we’re left with is hazy memories of knockouts and a 60-year-old cop choking out a whale with tattoos.
Here’s a breakdown of the Fight of the Night, along with our quotes of the night and a quick rundown of last night’s action.
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Cheez TV Premieres Friday, January 20th on WCIU-TV Chicago
January 18th, 2012
This Friday night, January 20, Cheez TV premieres on WCIU in Chicago at 2:00am. The show puts the spotlight on local MMA camps including interviews with fighters, coaches, and fans. Featured on this episode is the story of recently injured MMA fighter Jeff Dunbar.
Jeff was injured during an MMA bout in December and is currently at Kindred North Hospital in Chicago undergoing rehabilitation on his long road to recovery. Cheez took a trip to the hospital to talk with Jeff, his mother Kathy, and his coach, Josh Bulak of Team No Comment. The Cheez TV cameras let viewers inside the hospital room to see how Jeff is holding up and to hear first hand from his mother describe what the family is going through.
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Interview with Middleweight Title Fight Contender
Sam Ferguson
January 12th, 2012
Sam Ferguson wakes up and heads out to the gym. He trains and coaches, that’s all he does. He lives with two different Carlson Gracie fighters, and he spends his whole day at the Carlson Gracie gym. His life revolves around the cage, and that’s how the Champaign native wants it.
He came to Carlson Gracie after he lost his passion for football, and he’s taken to the camaraderie of the gym. He socializes with other fighters outside of training, and he rocks out at Alice Cooper and Hank III concerts with his coaches. Moving away from central Illinois has taken Ferguson out of his element, but the gym has been a respite for the young fighter, and the bonds he’s made from the gym have helped fuel his obsession for MMA.
Ferguson is on the main card for Invasion Aurora later this month, and we sat down with him to talk about life downstate, his fighting style, and his passion for MMA.
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Night at the UFC Contest Ends Tomorrow!
January 5th, 2012
We want to reward our loyal Cut Throat MMA fans by offering them a special chance to win tickets to UFC on FOX 2 to watch former Cut Throat Heavyweight Champion Mike Russow fight. The Contest is called" Cut Throat MMA's UFC Night on The Town"
This package includes:
2 tickets to watch UFC on Fox 2
A round trip limo ride to the "UFC on FOX 2" on January 28th, 2012 @ the United Center.
Bottle service in the limo (if your 21+)
All you have to do to have a chance of winning these tickets is “LIKE” the Top Of The Food Chain Mixed Martial Arts Management Co. page on Facebook, and leave a comment on our wall.
This is the last day to enter this contest, so don’t wait! We will be picking a winner Friday, January 6th. Good luck to everyone!
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Fight Results From Invasion 4 @La Sierra
December 5th, 2011
La Sierra Banquet Hall, was the venue for Cutthroat Invasion 4, on Friday night. Cutthroat was getting in the Holiday spirit by providing a Cutthroat Army t-shirt to all fans that donated a toy for the Toys for Tots program. There were 10 amateur fights on the card this evening.
In the main event it was Carlson Gracie's Sam Ferguson taking on the Archangels Andrew "Wild" West. West was coming off his TKO victory over John Finn at Bourbon St on November 18th
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Tom Shoaff Looks to Stay Undefeated
November 30th, 2011
At first glance, Tom Shoaff doesn’t look like he punches people for a living. The grey pea coat and button-up might deceive the casual onlooker, but a closer look paints a different picture. The small bruises around the eye, the tattoos on the neck and wrist, the purple stuff (we assume is a recovery drink) that he carries around in an empty water gallon, all give the impression that he can knock motherf*ckers out.
Ok, so none of that stuff really gives us any indication that Tom Shoaff can knockout people, but sitting down and hearing Shoaff passionately talk about what he loves leaves us with little doubt where this kid’s heart lies.
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Former Cut Throat Heavyweight Champion Gabe Salinas set to fight Devin Cole on Dec. 17th, Strikeforce Card.
November 21st, 2011
The match has been set and the papers have been signed. Former Cut Throat Heavywight Champion Gabe Salinas will fight on Strikeforce's December 17th card in San Diego, California.
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Fight Results From Brawl @ Bourbon St.
November 21st, 2011
Waitresses walked around with shots of whiskey and Jägermeister, men double fisted beers, and halter tops were as numerous as Hester jerseys and Sox gear. But in the middle of all the Friday night euphoria stood a cage.
The Brawl at Bourbon Street was held at its usual location in Merrionette Park, and the event was packed. Alcohol flowed freely, lights and hip hop beats bounced around the cavernous space, and spectators were treated to some great MMA action. The fights were as diverse as they were entertaining, with huge left hooks, rear naked chokes, knockouts, and a few controversies.
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Amateur Fighter Looks to Move Past Personal Demons
November 11th, 2011
Some amateur fighters are motivated to fight by dreams of glory, some fight as a release from the daily grind of their jobs, and others just want to hit people. Amateur fighter Tim Frain will be fighting for something far more personal, the memory of his recently deceased father.
The 40-year-old Frain, who works at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, will step into the ring for the first time on December 2nd for the upcoming Invasion 4 fight in Aurora, IL.
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Fight Results From Babes & Brawls 9
November 7th, 2011
The Atlantis Gentlemen's Club in Ford Heights, IL was the host to Cutthroat's Babes and Brawls 9. The main event was for the vacant Cutthroat Light Heavyweight Championship between the Academy of Self Defense's Paul Amos versus Patriot Grappling's Mike O'Connor. O'Connor was able to control the pace of the fight, even when he was taken down by Amos. O'Connor was the busier fighter, working submission attempts, which prevented the powerful Amos from doing any damage when he was in the top position. Early in the first round it appeared Amos's strength would be a factor, as he was able to just push O'Connor away while in the clinch, but the relentless O'Connor kept pushing the pace.
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Fight Results From Clash at the Kilt 2
October 18th, 2011
The first fight was a Muay Thai fight between Dennis Sherman and Axel Mendez (Carlson Gracie). In the first round it appeared that Sherman tried to complain to referee Jay Estrada about a low knee, however there wasn't any way Estrada could of seen it if it did land. Mendez unloaded with a flurry of punches and landed a nice head kick sending Sherman to the ground. Estrada stopped the contest and it was a good showing by Mendez.
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Fight Results From Invasion 3
October 10th, 2011
Justin Ploof def Jerald Williams via split decision
Pat O'Connor def Kyle Symes via submission (guillotine) 1:13 Round 1
Dustin Stusse def John Mitsis via unanimous decision
Tom Shoaff def Tim Young via submission (armbar) Round 1
David Booth Will Compete For His Second Cut Throat Title Belt at Clash at The Kilt 2
October 4th, 2011
More HUGE news in the Cut Throat MMA event schedule. A title fight has been confirmed for the upcoming event, Clash at the Kilt 2 October, 14th , at The Tilted Kilt in Elgin, IL. Former light heavyweight champion House of Martial Arts David Booth has dropped weight and is now looking to obtain the middleweight Cut Throat title.
The Cut Throat Invasion 3 Main Event Preview
September 29th, 2011
We are eight days away from seeing three Cut Throat title belts up be put up for grabs at Invasion 3. The fights are taking place at La Sierra, 2121 East New York Street Aurora, IL. The card has seven action packed fights and three of those are for titles including our main event, the title defense of the lightweight championship belt. The current champion Eric "The Red" Rasmussen (2-1-3), from Uflacker, and Degerberg Academies, will try to defend his title against Patriot Boxing's Dan "The North Avenue Beach Bad Boy" Ortiz(2-1).
H.I.T. Kickboxing's Martyn Jimenez Fights For the Cut Throat Welterweight Title at Invasion 3
September 28th, 2011
In less then two weeks Cut Throat will put 3 title belts on the line ( featherweight, lightweight, welterweight) and although all 6 of the fighters walking into the cage October 7th deserve to be champions, only 3 will walk out as champions. The welterweight title fight will feature Cut Throat Veteran Martyn Jimenez (8-2-2). Jimenez, a Northwestern Indiana native has competed in 3 different Cut Throat weight classes (lightweight, welterweight, and featherweight). Martyn fights out of H.I.T Kickboxing and Henson Jiu-Jitsu, and is excited about his opportunity to get back into cage and fight for a championship belt.
The Featherweight Belt is on the Line October 7th, at Invasion 3
September 27th, 2011
Cut Throats prestigious featherweight division, has seen many solid contenders compete for the coveted 145 title belt. In less then two weeks the featherweight belt will be put back on the line, and two worthy contenders will try to etch their respective names into the Cut Throat gold.
More MMA Interviewed Patriot Boxing's Dan Ortiz to discuss his upcoming lightweight title shot at Invasion 3
September 26th, 2011
Cut Throat MMA's Invasion 3 will be held on October 7th, 2011 at La Sierra,2121 E New York St., in Aurora, IL. This will be one of the best shows of the year featuring three championship bouts. Not many organizations offer this many title fights on one night and I consider this a must see card!
The lightweight title will be on the line as challenger Dan Ortiz takes on champion Eric Rasmussen. Ortiz is coming off his quick submission victory over Chad Fredericksen. Eric Rasmussen looks to defend his title for the first time, after knocking out Rich Molina to capture the belt. Both of these fighters have outstanding standup and it will be interesting to see if Ortiz will try to keep it standing or try to take him down, like he did to Fredericksen in his last fight. This fight has the potential for fight of the night and I doubt that it will go to the judges. I had the chance to speak to Dan Ortiz to get his thoughts on this fight.
A Q: and A: with Top of the Food Chain management regarding Invasion 3
September 23th, 2011
On October 7, 2011 Cut Throat MMA's Invasion 3, takes place at La Sierra , 2121 E. New York St. Aurora, IL. At this fight alone there will be three title belts on the line. One of those belt is the 170 lbs. welterweight belt. The fight features Danny Morales (8-2-0) and Martyn Jimenez (8-2-2). Cut Throat MMA sat down with Top of the Food Chain to discuss their fighter Danny Morales and the up coming fight at Invasion 3.
Q: What are your feeling about one your fighters competing for a title belt at Invasion 3?
A: We here at Top of the Food Chain are excited that our fighter Danny Morales is contending for the Cut Throat MMA Welterweight title belt. Cut Throat belts are never given away, but always earned, and that actually means something in the MMA industry
Brawl @ Bourbon St. Results
September 23nd, 2011
Here are the results from the Brawl @ Boubon St.
Amateur Bouts
Niade Brojavich (155) def. Josh Johnson (145) via TKO (ref. stop. strikes) 2:30 Round 1
Matt Brown (135) def. Jason Crose (135) via TKO (ref. stop. strikes) 1:20 Round 1
Dan Bravo (150) def. Mike Dombrowski (135) TKO (ref. stop. strikes) :27 Round 1
Matt Shapiro (150) def. Chuck Giles (145) Tap out due to injury (ribs?) 0:42 Round 1
Paul Amos (206) def. Nio Potao (205) via Submission (key lock) 1:02 Round 1
Ryan Kirwin (185) def. Brandon Connor (185) TKO (ref. stop. strikes) 0:56 Round 1