Moreno vs. Crowder Scrapped, Replaced with Mickle vs. Simpson

Moreno vs. Crowder Scrapped, Replaced with Mickle vs. Simpson
 
At MCC 25: “Inferno”, Cory “The Projekt” Simpson made his return to the cage with a dominating performance over fellow lightweight striker, Jake Burriola.  He returned at MCC 26: “Triple Crown” to replace injured title contender, Chris “Mad Dog” Mickle, in a title bout with lightweight champion, Bryce Teager.  Although Simpson was unsuccessful in his quest for the belt, fight fans will not have to wait very long to see him back in action!
 
The Simpson camp has verbally agreed to face the fighter he recently replaced; Chris “Mad Dog” Mickle in a three round bout at MCC 27: “Mutapcic vs. Cummings”.  The bout will take place Friday, June 11 at Veterans Auditorium.
 
MCC official’s reported early Sunday morning, “We received word from Moreno that he had lost his fight in North Dakota and was too banged up to continue training or fight Ben Crowder in June.  It was disappointing because their bout had been heavily promoted already, but these things happen.  We are very excited that, once again, Cory Simpson has stepped up to the plate to take a tough fight.  Hopefully we can get Crowder and Moreno in the cage down the road so they can finally settle their grudge.”
 
Mickle, a former MCC champion and a veteran of the UFC’s sister promotion, WEC, has faced some of the toughest competition in the game.  Whether the fight is standing or on the ground, Mickle has been known for his heart and willingness to take the fight wherever it needs to go.  On facing a devastating knock out artist like Simpson, Mickle simply stated, “Let’s do it!”
 
Tickets for MCC 27: “Mutapcic vs. Cummings” are available at www.MidwestCageChampionship.com, by phone at 515-229-8566 or at all Dahl’s ticket outlets.  For more information including interviews, fighter blogs, and up to the minute news, check out the MCC web site.