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…
Author: Nicholas Cunningham
Nicholas Cunningham
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…
Nicco Montano defends flyweight title against Valentina Shevchenko this Saturday night at UFC 228
After winning the inaugural women’s flyweight title at TUF 26 last December, sitting on the sideline was the last thing that New Mexico native Nicco Montano (5-2) planned to do after her win against RoxanneContinue reading…
Labor Day tradition continues at the Run With Carl Annual Run, September 3rd in Bettendorf
With just a few weeks left of summer, one way you know that fall is just around the corner is when the Run With Carl Annual Labor Day Run takes over Middle Road in Bettendorf,Continue reading…
Happy Trails: Illiniwek: Race the Night keeps trail running relevant and fun in the QC
When Fleet Feet Sports owner Phil Young said that trail running is different from street running, I’ll have to admit, I was a bit skeptical of just how different it could be. As an avidContinue reading…
2nd Annual Illiniwek: Race the Night trail race returns to Illiniwek Forest Preserve in Hampton, IL on Saturday, August 18th
You know when Fleet Feet Sports Davenport owner Phil Young and co-owner of The Foundation (formerly Quad City CrossFit) Brandon Bartz sit together and brainstorm, something fun is going to come out of that conversation.Continue reading…
Dillashaw and Garbrandt run in back in a bantamweight title rematch tonight at UFC 227 on PPV
The UFC bantamweight division currently holds one of the worst rivalries in the sport to date and tonight at UFC 227, current UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw (16-3) and Cody Garbrandt (11-1) will lock hornsContinue reading…
Henry Cejudo gets second chance at flyweight title at UFC 227 tonight on PPV
In the UFC, the men’s flyweight division doesn’t get the respect it deserves. There is often talk of the guys being too small in the division at 125lbs, so it doesn’t draw the attention likeContinue reading…
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Better Late Than Never: Lauren Hill Closes Out Pitchfork Music Fest last week in Chicago
You may think that reading a review on R&B and Hip Hop star, Lauren Hill’s 20th Anniversary of the Miseducation of Lauren Hill Tour performance from last week’s Pitchfork Music Festival would be kind ofContinue reading…
Daughter’s Dream for Dads Comes True on Sylvan Island
Over twenty years ago, Jesse, Don and Buck Perez, best known to the West End of Moline as part of the Sylvan Island Dreamers, took the task of spearheading a renewal project to improve andContinue reading…
It’s the Year of the Family at the 44th Annual Bix 7 on Saturday, July 28th in Davenport, IA
In just week from today at 8am on Saturday, July 28th, the 44th Annual Quad City Times Bix 7, will take over Brady Street and many other streets in Davenport, IA and this year’s themeContinue reading…
Lauren Hill to Perform 20th Anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauren Hill Tour at Pitchfork Music Festival on July 22nd in Chicago
In less than two weeks, one of the most influential music artists of the past two decades will make her stop at Union Park, Chicago headlining the Pitchfork Music Festival. On Sunday, July 22nd, theContinue reading…
