It was just over a month ago that Mexican superstar and Team Lobo member, Alexa Grasso became a household name beating Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 238 in Chicago. This Saturday night at the AT&T CenterContinue reading…
Author: Nicholas Cunningham
Nicholas Cunningham
UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko stuns Chicago crowd with early knockout last weekend against Jessica Eye at UFC 238
If anyone wondered if becoming champion would mentally mess with current UFC women’s flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, it took her just over a round to show that she is exactly where she belongs. In oneContinue reading…
Alexa Grasso wants on UFC Mexico card in September after big win at UFC 238 this past weekend in Chicago
When UFC strawweight Alexa Grasso (11-2) came into the UFC in 2016, she held an undefeated 8-0 record and was one of the most feared strikers coming out of the Invicta FC organization. And toContinue reading…
Valentina Shevchenko to defend women’s flyweight title for the first time this Saturday in Chicago against Jessica Eye at UFC 238
The road to becoming UFC’s current women’s flyweight champion has not been what she thought it would be for Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko (16-3). Moving from bantamweight to flyweight last year, her first fight in theContinue reading…
A Latino lineup at UFC 238 this Saturday night in Chicago
As Andy Ruiz Jr. shocked the boxing world this past weekend beating Anthony Joshua becoming the first Mexican heavyweight boxing champion, a group of top-level Hispanic fighters look to make some notable news of theirContinue reading…
SNL Alum Fred Armisen brings music comedy show, Comedy for Musicians but Everyone is Welcome show tonight to the Rust Belt in East Moline
Fred Armisen, the Saturday Night Live and Porlandia comedian has taken his love for comedy and music and combined them for a hilarious show that is coming to the Quad Cities tonight. The Comedy forContinue reading…
Turning the Page on MVP: Michael Venom Page deals with first career loss and welterweight tournament elimination last weekend at Bellator 221 from Chicago
One week down, twelve to go. That how many weeks, Bellator superstar, Michael “Venom” Page also known as MVP to the mixed martial arts community, has left on his ninety-day medical suspension after suffering hisContinue reading…
Bellator returns to Chicago this Saturday with blockbuster lightweight title super fight and welterweight World Grand Prix Semi-Final fights
When Bellator touched down in Chicago last April, it was a night of spectacular submissions ending with a quick win by MMA legend Fedor Emilianenko. Making their return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill thisContinue reading…
The Moeller Touch: Sean Moeller puts East Moline on the music map with the area’s newest music and entertainment venue, The Rust Belt
It would be fair to say that everything Quad City business entrepreneur, Sean Moeller touches turns to gold. His humble personality would never admit to that and after talking with him for this article, I’mContinue reading…
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For the Love of the Run: Fun races to run this spring, summer and early fall in the Quad Cities
As the leftover snow and ice finally fades away this week after a winter that seemed like it would never end, we can finally see the roads again which for a big part of theContinue reading…
Drinks, Dragons and Dothraki: Replay Lincoln Park extends Game of Thrones Pop Up in Chicago
It was a year and half ago that Replay Lincoln Park owner, Mark Kwiatkowski turned his already popular arcade bar into the iconic Moe’s Tavern from The Simpsons. Inspired by seeing a pop-up of theContinue reading…
Cain’s Casa: Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez returns to the octagon in the main event Sunday night at UFC Fight Night on ESPN
It’s been two and half years since Mixed Martial Arts fans have seen the BROWN PRIDE tattoo in the octagon. And anyone who knows anything about the sport knows that there is only one personContinue reading…
UFC Strawweight Cynthia Calvillo continues championship run this Sunday night on the main card of UFC Fight Night on ESPN
UFC fighter Cynthia Calvillo (7-1) is ready to become a household name. Aside from her first-round submission win over Poliana Botelho this past November, the #12 ranked strawweight is coming off almost a year layoffContinue reading…
What strikes the oyster doesn’t damage the pearl: Pearl Gonzalez gets title shot in main event at Invicta FC 34: Porto vs Gonzalez on February 15th
An old Chinese proverb says, pearls don’t lie on the sea shore, if you want one you must dive for it. That sentiment could not be more fitting for a fighter that shares a nameContinue reading…
Bring on the Bacon: The 2019 Bacon and Beer Fest returns to Davenport this weekend
As the temperature drops to record lows in this Quad Cities this week the fryers are set to high at the River Center in Davenport, IA this weekend in hope that’s the heat from cookingContinue reading…
Champ-Champs, ESPN and more. What to look out for in 2019 in MMA
2018 ended off with one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. It set the stage for a changing of the guard and a change for Mixed Martial Arts overall. With Amanda Nunes beating CrisContinue reading…
YouthHope hosts Resolution Run 5k New Years Day in Moline
It’s not often that you get to make good on your New Year’s Resolution just hours after setting it. For the third year in a row, the YouthHope organization is giving you a chance toContinue reading…
Lee Lacks Luster in Milwaukee main event at UFC Fight Night last Saturday night
The “Motown Phenom” Express was put to a screeching halt last Saturday night at UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Iaquinta 2, as Kevin Lee (17-4) lost a lightweight rematch against “Ragin” Al Iaquinta (13-4) fromContinue reading…
A lightweight fight for the ages helps the UFC say farewell to Fox last Saturday night in Milwaukee
The UFC went out with a bang on Saturday night in downtown Milwaukee and threw themselves a “Raging” party to celebrate their last fight on Fox before the make their big move to ESPN inContinue reading…
UFC bantamweight Sergio Pettis on main hometown card this Saturday night at UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Iaquinta 2 from Milwaukee
For #2 ranked UFC bantamweight fighter, Sergio Pettis (17-5), a bad taste was left in his mouth after losing in a judge’s decision last October to Jussier Formiga. After carrying around Formiga like a backpackContinue reading…
A Thanksgiving day tradition continues at the 32nd Annual YMCA-McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot next week in Davenport
A crowd of people chasing a giant turkey down the streets of downtown Davenport next Thursday is pretty common on Thanksgiving morning in the Quad Cities. But don’t worry, your turkey is safe in yourContinue reading…
Spartan Stadium Series takes over Toyota Park this weekend in Chicago
What do you get when you take your favorite sport stadiums from around the nation and add obstacles from the popular obstacle race-style Spartan Runs? You get the Spartan Stadium Series and for the firstContinue reading…
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Scritch’s Field: MHS Senior Xavier Scritchfield and Maroon football team make history this season
To say the Moline High School football team isn’t having one of the best seasons in the school’s history would be an understatement. Last Friday’s late second half comeback win over Quincy High School securedContinue reading…
An Exception to the Game: QC fighter Shawn West makes Bare Knuckle FC debut Saturday night on PPV
Anytime, anywhere. That is a phrase often thrown around the fight game. Davenport native, Shawn “The Exception” West is walking example of that sentiment and can now add the words any style to that asContinue reading…
Return of the Mac: Conor McGregor returns to the cage at UFC 229 this Saturday night on PPV
It’s been almost two years since former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor (21-3) stepped into the octagon. And just over one year since his blockbuster boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. This Saturday nightContinue reading…
Happy Spartan-versary: Ditching the beach for a Beast
As anniversary celebrations go, most couples usually want to raise a glass of champagne as they sit back and relax with some sand in their toes and waves of beautiful water crashing at their feet.Continue reading…
