As I l look at some of these bigger shows come to the Chicago-land area, I feel as though sometimes they just cut and paste off of the events that Mike Davis and I have put together in the past. I see myself as someone who has an eye for the local talent and can help develop and do the right match-ups to help get them prepared for the next level. I did some research of all the fighters that Mike Davis has showcased over the years and have made a list. I think this will be interesting to our fans. I also hope to inspire current and new talent to believe that someday they can make it. In MMA anything is possible.

Current and past UFC fighters:

Mike Russow-Champion,Brawl at Bourbon st

Neil Magney-Supremacy

Keith Wisnewski-Supremacy

John Kolosci-Lockdown in Lowell

Darren Elkins-Brawl at Bourbon st

Todd Brown-Brawl at Bourbon st

Strikeforce

Gabriel Salinas-Jones-Champion, Brawl at Bourbon st, Supremacy

Jonatas Noveas-Supremacy

John Kolosci-Lockdown in Lowell

Dennis Dombrow-Brawl at Bourbon st

The Ultimate Fighter

John Kolosci-Lockdown in Lowell

Neil Magney-Supremacy

Kevin Nowaczyk-Brawl at Bourbon st

Dorian Price-Lockdown in Lowell

Carson Beebe-Brawl at Bourbon st

Prince McLean-Brawl at Bourbon st

Bellator

Anthony Gomez-Lockdown in Lowell

Jake Nauracey-Champion, Lock down in Lowell, Brawl at Bourbon st, Supremacy, Naperville Fight Nite.

Rafal Skibinski- Supremacy

Dan Viscaya-Supremacy

Jason Graves-Champion, Brawl at Bourbon st

Eddie Castillo-Champion, Brawl at Bourbon st, Lockdown in Lowell, HoChunck

Jereld Williams-Brawl at Bourbon st, Naperville Fight Night, Invasion, Fury at Montfiore.

Jose Medina Jr-Cage of Honor

Bobby Reardanz-Champion, Supremacy, Kaos

Belal Muhammed-Brawl at Bourbon st

Dan Keenan-Brawl at Bourbon st

Ed Carpenter- Lockdown in Lowell, Supremacy

John Kolosci-Lockdow in Lowell

WEC

Tommy Lee-Lockdown in Lowell

Ryan Stonitsch-Champion, Brawl at Bourbon st

Joe Benoit-Champion, Brawl at Bourbon st, Lockdown in Lowell

IFL

Jay Estrada-Brawl at Bourbon st, Supremacy

Kevin English-Brawl at Bourbon st

Other fighters who fought in larger shows overseas

Eric "Butterbean" Esch-Lockdown in Lowell

Yusup Saadulaev-Champion, Brawl at Bourbon st

Dan Gilbert-Champion, Supremacy, Brawl at Bourbon st, Lockdown in Lowell

Daisuke Hanazawa-Brawl at Bourbon st

Yusuke Kagiyama-Brawl at Bourbon st

Nothing makes Mike Davis and I prouder than watching these guys fight for our show and graduate to the next level. I hope to add more names to this list in the future. To the UCL it is an honor to provide fighters a step on their ladder to success. UCL guaranties to continue to develop and produce the next level fighters. Next event Is Feb. 20th at Bourbon st. Who will be next to add to this list?

Tony