Former Champions Collide in Non-Title Bout
Posted by Admin on Oct 19, 2009 in Articles, Extras • No comments
Chris Mickle & Will Shutt
By Randy Thomas
Former Champions Collide in Non-Title Bout
At MCC 23 “Thanksgiving Throwdown,” two former champions have agreed to face each other in a bout that is expected to be one of the most fast paced of the evening. Following a side-lining shoulder injury due to an automobile accident, Will “The Real Deal” Shutt will step back in the cage to take on Chris “Mad Dog” Mickle. Prior to moving back up to his natural weight class, Mickle lost his featherweight belt to current champion, Eric Marriott, who is set to defend his title at MCC 23. Will Shutt, who has been on the hunt for the featherweight crown since losing the strap in 2007, will come up to the lightweight division in hopes to make a statement. A win against Mickle could possibly set him up for another title shot down the road.
Any fight fan would agree, that Shutt vs Mickle is a very interesting match up. Mickle’s last two fights have been five round title bouts where he battled until the final bell. Both fights were main events along with the added pressure to perform since he had just competed in the WEC in front of millions. With this contest only scheduled for three rounds, we should see the best Chris Mickle. We caught up with the frustrated former champion, who stated, “I’m down three fights, and I won’t be at ease until I’m up more then three consecutive fights.” He added, “I’m mad, and it just sucks for Will Shutt, because he will just be my first victim.”
His opponent, Will Shutt answered, ”I feel we are tailor made for each other, and we’ll both be fighting with the same exact styles.” The always exciting Shutt, and his go for broke fighting style makes this bout very much anticipated. He promised, “I’m coming out to knock Chris Mickles’ head off! I’m looking for the big KO, as I know Mickle will be looking to do the same. Anything can happen though. If I don’t get it, I plan to earn my victory one way or another, even if it takes all three rounds.”
Although he has been out of the cage for some time, Shutt says the break was a blessing in disguise, and it gave him the much needed time to re-charge. Not to mention, sitting back and watching the success of his training partners Jake Brown and Josh Henry, has done nothing but light a fire and help him improve.
Shutt concluded with, “Come Wednesday, November 25th at Vets, this will be the most excited I will ever be to get in the cage. And, I couldn’t be more excited to do it against such a veteran of the sport.”
MCC 23 “Thanksgiving Throwdown”, Wednesday, November 25 at Vets Auditorium features three title bouts. Tickets are available on-line at MidwestCageChampionship.com, or by phone at 515-229-8566. To see the full card, visit the MCC web site.
