Mixed Martial Arts Photography by Chuck Jines

As a street and documentary photographer in Chicago, I had the opportunity to visit many diferent worlds. Back in 2015, I had the opportunity to photograph a mixed martial arts competition (Total Fight Challenge) (TFC 135) at the Willowbrook Ballroom…

The Thrill of Victory More Mma - After a long fought battle, Dan Regal rejoices in winning the 185 lb. championship belt.

More MMA Classic 7 competition at the Edwards Hospital Athletic Center in Romeoville, Il. 11-20-2015

It is my goal to offer fight promoters and fighters the highest quality MMA photography! I strongly believe that high quality, professional grade, action MMA photographs are one of the best means of advertisement for a fight promotion. I am…

The science, precision, and beauty of Jiu Jitsu

Tyler Lorek has been working hard in preparation for his first mixed martial arts title fight coming up in November. I’ve been following Tyler during some of his Jiu Jitsu training. I’ve started to gain a new appreciation for the…

Eddie Lopez endures grueling cardio workouts because he knows what it takes to become a professional MMA fighter.

MMA: The Iceman watches over Eddie Lopez…

Like a patron saint, the Iceman watches over Eddie Lopez as he reaches for his dreams. You have to be willing to suffer if you want to go all the way to the top. Having been close to Eddie Lopez…

Steven Paine Jennings wins the first TFC Muay Thai title fight over his opponent, Lamont Chulo Doyle, during TFC 135.

TFC 135 – Chicago Area MMA

A few shots from last night’s Total Fight Challenge (TFC 135) at the Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs, IL.

TFC Mixed Martial Arts: The Classic Struggle – Man, Against Man!

The classic struggle – man, against man! A concerned ‪‎MMA‬ coach calms his fighter after a hard-fought round during Friday’s event. Ty Mixx Davis hits the floor hard at Friday night’s MMA event, after receiving a brutal kick to the…