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The Carlson Gracie team wins the 2015 New Breed Illinois Challenge (Sport Jiu-Jitsu) “2014 we won the team title as well as IBJJF, NAGA and others. We also did very   Read More ...

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Aurora / Naperville / South Barrington and Channahon gym member Matt Shapiro wins in his Pro Debut in the 1st round with strikes from the mount. Pictured with him are   Read More ...

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On July 11th, 2014 at Total Fight Challenge Mixed Martial Arts MMA we went 3-0. Jackie Hansen won by unanimous decision, Luke Cherep by first round submission, and Tony Rodriguez by   Read More ...

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Darren Elkins a Mixed Martial arts MMA featherweight fighter in the UFC with a record of 17-4 has earned his 2nd stripe on his brown belt under Jeff Neal / Carlson   Read More ...

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Congratulations to Axel and Anthony as they traveled to Toronto, Canada to compete in the 2014 North American Kickboxing Championships. Both fighting out of the Carlson Gracie gym in Channahon/Naperville,   Read More ...

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Darren Elkins will be fighting Jeremy Stephens at UFC on Fox, January 25th in Chicago. Elkins (17-3) is ranked in the top ten in the featherweight division.  He was on   Read More ...

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Congrats to former Carlson Gracie team Coach and now full time UFC Fighter Ricardo Lamas on his upcoming 145 Title fight against Jose Aldo February 1st.

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Congrats to Darren Elkins on his big victory in the UFC last night. He is now 6-1 in the 145 division. He also has the most wins of anyone in   Read More ...

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Carlson Gracie MMA Coach Mike Benefiel working with UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Jon Bones Jones on his upcoming UFC fight.

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UFC Fighter Darren Elkins is looking to get back on the wining track Aug 28 in Indianapolis. after having his 5 fight win streak snapped by Chad Mendes.  

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