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FCE Shows ‘No Mercy’

Posted by Editor on October 27, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

By: Carlos Acevedo

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Olvia Gonzalez an amateur fighter from Team Top Notch fought against Lisa Wells in a Muay Thai match. (olivia is on the left side, with black and yellow shorts)

This past Saturday, Fightcard Entertainment (FCE), a local mixed martial arts organization celebrated its 5th year anniversary at No Mercy, an event that took place at the Grand Sports Arena in Hoffman Estates.

At this event, men and women fighters participated in over 20 amateur, mixed martial arts and Muay Thai fights. With intro music playing, fans cheered as their favorite fighters walked or ran down the walkway.

Some of the fight teams present were: Team No Comment, Team Top Notch, Combat Do, Team

In his first mixed martial arts fight, Alexander Garcia, an amateur fighter from Team Top Notch fought against Nate Walker from Team No Comment. (Alenxander is in the black trunks)

OneTen, Evanston Boxing Club, Wrecking Ball and Combat Zone. FCE’s next event will be Final Conflict on December 17, 2011 at Mojoes in Joliet, IL. For more information visit: www.fightcard.net or call (773) 339-9555. “Joliet is another great fighting town and I hope they’ll embrace Fightcard Entertainment with open arms. With such a great city, we will definitely have to bring a great event with us,” said FCE co-owner, Brian Angelo.