Brett Garamella

Photo Stories: Chris vs Ricardo

Chris Martins (left) and Ricardo Lamas (right) begin the fifth bout on the evening of November 8 at UIC Pavilion. The IronHeart Crown XII was the first mixed martial arts event in Chicago since the state athletic commission lifted its ban on July 1, 2008. Both fighters trained 10 weeks for this 155-pound fight.
Chris Martins (left) and Ricardo Lamas (right) begin the fifth bout on the evening of November 8 at UIC Pavilion. The IronHeart Crown XII was the first mixed martial arts event in Chicago since the state athletic commission lifted its ban on July 1, 2008. Both fighters trained 10 weeks for this 155-pound fight.