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MCC 48′s Headliner Michael McBride
Brandel: “I love the sport and being a part of it.”
Deatra Brandel
Brandel: “I love the sport and being a part of it.”
by Aaron Young
To Deatra Brandel the best part about being a cage fighter is showing everyone what you worked so hard for.
Everyone will get that chance on June 14 at MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins as Brandel takes on Alex Stobbe.
But going into that logic of being a cage fighter, Brandel thinks it is awesome seeing females make a name and a sport that is male-dominated.
Not buying into the numbers, Wolf is ready for battle against Saldana
Prentiss Wolf
Not buying into the numbers, Wolf is ready for battle against Saldana
by Aaron Young
Prentiss Wolf had a big, knockout win at MCC 47: Comeback that escalated his confidence a bit.
But he doesn’t buy into the records, the hype or any outside factors. No, Wolf is just taking it fight-after-fight.
“Everybody is different and anything can happen,” Wolf said. “In any fight, it just takes one mistake and the fight can turn around on you just like that.”
He is going to make sure that doesn’t happen, especially when he is facing rising sensation Luis Saldana in a co-main event fight at MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins.
Behind the Fighter: MCC 48’s Matthew Young
Matt Young
Behind the Fighter: MCC 48’s Matthew Young
by Aaron Young
Every fighter has their own road to take whether it is through life or in the sport of mixed martial arts. Some may be similar others, but many may be drastically different.
Meet Matthew Young, a 32-year old mixed martial artist fighting out of Toledo, Ohio. He will be going head-to-head with Eric Howser at MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins on June 14.
He has had quite the path to where he is at today and is one story worth telling. Hopefully his journey full of rises and downfalls will open the eyes of many as they begin – or continue – their own path through MMA.
Focusing on fighting to his fullest potential, Cox is ready for war against Tasler
Nic Cox
Focusing on fighting to his fullest potential, Cox is ready for war against Tasler
by Aaron Young
To Nic Cox, Rick “The Lawman” Tasler seems like an overall good guy.
But at MCC 48, Cox knows the two of them are going to war and first impressions are going to have to be pushed aside.
In what will be an anticipated match on the nightcap of MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins, Tasler will be making a two and a half year return back inside the steeled cage as he battles head-to-head with Cox.
Cox knows exactly who he is going up against and knows what exactly is at stake. In fact, the two have agreed to fight at 145 instead of 135 lbs.
Preparing for his military career, Will Hinkle will prove who the better athlete is
Will Hinkle
Preparing for his military career, Will Hinkle will prove who the better athlete is
by Aaron Young
Before he heads out and serves in the United States Army, Will Hinkle will have a quick pit-stop in doing something he has always wanted to pursue for some time.
He will be making his cage fighting debut as he takes on Chris Fannon to open the night up at MCC 48: McBrides vs. Jenkins.
To say the least, Hinkle is extremely excited for this shot MCC has provided to him.
“I’ve wanted to do this for years and now that I’m enlisting in the army, I have made it my priority to train,” Hinkle said. “Fighting for the MCC will be a great way to prepare me for what’s ahead in my military career.”
Quick return for Josh “Bull” Christensen: “It’s just another day in the office.”
Josh Christensen
Quick return for Josh “Bull” Christensen: “It’s just another day in the office.”
by Aaron Young
He is back and he is ready for more!
Josh “Bull” Christensen returns to the MCC stage June 14 at MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins where he will be knocking fists and exchanging kicks against Kenny Fredenburg.
Christensen, who made his return last April at MCC 47: Comeback after a temporary two and a half year retirement, defeated Dean Bradley by TKO in the first round (4:20).
Rick “The Lawman” Tasler talks with MCC about his return and more!
Rick Tasler
Rick “The Lawman” Tasler talks with MCC about his return and more!
by Aaron Young
Making an almost two and a half year return to the cage, undefeated Rick “The Lawman” Tasler will appear on the fight card of MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins on June 14.
MCC caught up with Rick and talked more in-depth about his comeback, his opponent and more!
MCC: You are an undefeated fighter making his return back to the cage. Are you nervous at all getting back in there for competition or are you pumped to start punching in faces again?
Outside looking In: Chris Fannon talks about his MCC 48 fight!
Chris Fannon
Outside looking In: Chris Fannon talks about his MCC 48 fight!
by Aaron Young
Serving as a corner to Courtney Miller at MCC 47: Comeback, Chris Fannon is amped and ready to be the one inside the MCC steel making the moves rather than hollering them.
He will get his chance at MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins when he squares off against MCC newcomer Will Hinkle.
Spending almost seven months away from the cage fighting confines, Fannon said that it is so much easier to see small things someone can change when you are looking from the outside.
“In the heat of the moment whether you are hitting pads or fighting, you are just going for blood and trying to get that workout in,” Fannon said. “As someone holding the pads and barking from the corner, you notice things to perfect or better your situation.”
Damion Shehen plans to make a big statement June 14
Damion Shehen plans to make a big statement June 14
by Aaron Young
Making his MCC debut on June 14, Damion Shehen cannot wait to showcase his skills to the organization and all of whom in the audience for the first time.
In fact, it will be his first fight ever in the state of Iowa.
“I want to send a clear message to all the fighters and fans,” Shehen said.
Shehen will be going head-to-head with Steven Spaur, who will also be making his first ever appearance at an MCC event.
Getting a deserving second chance, Alex Stobbe returns to fight at MCC 48
Alex Stobbe
Getting a deserving second chance, Alex Stobbe returns to fight at MCC 48
by Aaron Young
It was not long for female-fighter Alex Stobbe to get a second chance to fight for Midwest Cage Championship.
Stobbe, who filled in last April at MCC 47: Comeback as a last second replacement, took on Courtney Miller and went the distance. The fight between the two went through all three rounds, but Miller ended up being the victor, winning by a judges’ unanimous decision. Stobbe did not exit the venue empty-handed, however, as the young, humble fighter was a recipient of the Warrior Spirit Award.
Now with ample time to train and prepare, Stobbe will square off against Deatra Brandel at MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins.
Crisp and smooth Saldana is thrilled for MCC 48 match-up
Luis Saldana
Crisp and smooth Saldana is thrilled for MCC 48 match-up
by Aaron Young
Both fighters returning to another Midwest Cage Championship event in a row, Luis Saldana and Prentiss Wolf will battle inside the caged steel at MCC 48: McBride vs. Jenkins.
Going into this match, however, Saldana is looking forward to an exciting bout, specifically because of his unfamiliarity with his counterpart.
“I saw Wolf win his match right before mine [at MCC 47: Comeback] and he surprised me because that was my boy Eric [Howser] he beat,” Saldana said. “I don’t know much about Wolf, but I feel this will be a fun fight.”
Undefeated Michael McBride, MCC title contender Doug Jenkins headline MCC 48 Fight Card
6-14-2013
Undefeated Michael McBride, MCC title contender Doug Jenkins headline MCC 48 Fight Card
by Aaron Young
Midwest Cage Championship released its MCC 48 fight card Tuesday afternoon, featuring many match-ups between many fighters looking to showcase their talents on a night chock-full of electrifying brawls and heavy punches.
A few key fighters include Luis Saldana, Josh Christensen, Ben Crowder, Deatra Brandel, Alex Stobbe, Matt Rider and the return of Rick Tasler.
And of the big name fighters set, there is one match that should definitely be on everyone’s radar: the nightcap main-event between Michael McBride vs. Doug Jenkins.
The reason: An opportunity at the lightweight title for one fighter.
Let’s preview these two fighters, shall we?
Regardless of loss, Alex Stobbe left MCC 47 with a lasting impression in the eyes of all
Alex Stobbe
Regardless of loss, Alex Stobbe left MCC 47 with a lasting impression in the eyes of all
by Aaron Young
If you were not at MCC 47: “COMEBACK,” you definitely missed out on a bunch of action-packed, full-out brawls that took place.
Of those matches, you would have watched the fight between last-second replacement fighter Alex Stobbe vs. Courtney Miller. The fight went the distance, going through all three, three-minute rounds and ended in favor of Miller, winning by a judges’ unanimous decision.
And despite losing the match, Stobbe’s performance did not go unrecognized by any of the fighters on the MCC 47 card, the fans and audience members to even the staff on MCC. Her fight, given how she was called upon to fill-in on such short notice, was recognized as she won the Warrior Spirit Award.
