Is Chicago a UFC Graveyard?
So, you wanna know if there are UFC fights in Chicago? Let’s dive into this deep-seated mystery, shall we? It's like asking if there's deep-dish pizza in Chicago – a rhetorical question, right? Wrong.
The Glory Days (or Night)
Once upon a time, in a land of deep dish and cold winters, Chicago hosted a UFC event. It was like a unicorn sighting – rare, magical, and then poof, gone. UFC 238, that was its name, a fleeting moment of glory that left Chicagoans craving more Octagon action than a deep-dish craving.
The Drought
Since then, it's been a barren wasteland for MMA fans in the Windy City. No more flying elbows, no more ground-and-pound, just endless disappointment. It's like the UFC is playing hard to get, or maybe they're just scared of our pizza.
Why, Oh Why, UFC?
We’ve got the fans, we’ve got the venues (the United Center, anyone?), we even have a reputation for toughness. So, what’s the hold up? Is it the lake? Are you afraid of our deep-dish pizza giving you indigestion after getting knocked out? Come on, UFC, give us a chance to show you what Chicago is made of.
So, What Can We Do?
Well, short of starting a riot (which, let’s be honest, Chicagoans are pretty good at), we can:
- Flood the UFC's social media with demands: Let them know we're not taking no for an answer.
- Start a petition: Show the UFC the power of the people (or at least, the power of Chicagoans).
- Train to be a UFC fighter: Okay, maybe this is a bit extreme, but hey, you never know.
How to...
- How to find out about future UFC events in Chicago? Keep an eye on the UFC's official website and social media channels.
- How to get UFC tickets? Check the UFC's official ticketing partner or resale marketplaces.
- How to survive a Chicago winter after attending a UFC event? Layer up, drink lots of hot chocolate, and dream of warmer days.
- How to impress your friends with UFC knowledge? Watch a lot of fights, read up on fighters, and practice your best Octagon analysis.
- How to cope with the lack of UFC events in Chicago? Find a new hobby, like deep-dish pizza eating or complaining about the cold.