MCC Seeks New Talent in Guthrie Center, Van Meer Seeks Revenge
On Saturday, September 4 at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds, Midwest Cage Championship will hold its fourth Trials event. The show will feature a twelve bout fight card including a rematch of former MCC Middleweight Champion, Mike “Mini Van” Van Meer and rising star “Mean” Dean [...]
Saturday September 4 at the Guthrie Country Fair, Guthrie Center, Iowa
Burns Turns up the Heat, Williams Edges Out Giboo, and The King remains Royalty
Slams, slick submissions and surprise ending could have easily been the replacement title for MCC 28: “Impact”. The fight fans were able to see a little bit of everything as Veterans Auditorium hosted another exciting night of mixed martial arts action.
It’s Time!
The fighters preparation is over. A culmination of several weeks of grueling training, strategic planning, and waiting has come to an end. The cage has been erected and the arena doors are ready to burst open and fill up with fight-hungry fans. The hype is in the air. Now, it’s time to sit back [...]
“Focused and Ready, Branson Takes on a Bull”
Getting his start just one year ago, Melcher’s Travis Branson is starting to make waves in the MCC Light Heavyweight division. Going undefeated in smaller shows, he was discovered by the MCC matchmaker, while on a scouting mission for another fighter. He was signed with MCC and in [...]
Any Time, Any Place; The Tale of a Fearless Fighter
Throughout the Midwest, in mixed martial arts, when you mention the word ‘tough’, one fighter comes to mind; Ted “Red” Worthington. Making his professional debut in 2004, Worthington has fought the who’s who in MMA. Going three rounds with Strikeforce phenoms, Rudy Bears and Bobby Voelker, [...]
A Man on a Mission; James Giboo is Ready to Prove It
By Randy Thomas
A high school science teacher by day, James Giboo’s precious free times consists of coaching wrestling and baseball, spending time with his two children, his wife Kelly, and kicking ass! His mixed martial arts career began in 2004 with a first round [...]
Fighter Focus: Getting to Know Cole “The Edge” Williams
MCC newcomer, Cole Williams, will make his promotional debut at MCC 28: “Impact” when he takes on UFC veteran, James Giboo. Two wrestlers turned mixed martial artists will go head to head, both with the same goal in mind; keep racking up wins and make it to [...]
MCC Announces Next Show; Looks for Repeat Performance
Des Moines, IA (USA)- On Friday, August 6, Midwest Cage Championship will return to Veterans Auditorium for the most explosive fight card of 2010. MCC 28: “Impact” will feature UFC veterans, exciting up and coming stand-outs, and some of the promotions most popular mixed martial artists. Fresh off the heels [...]
Fighters and Fans Say Goodbye to DMX
This Wednesday marks the three year anniversary of the longest running weekly show in Iowa’s amateur mixed martial arts history. Coincidentally, it marks the end of its run too due to new state laws regulating amateur events. Des Moines Xtreme (DMX) was started by the promoters who founded Midwest [...]
MCC 27: “Mutapcic vs Cummings” Makes History
With another event in the books, MCC 27 is already being regarded as quite possibly, the best event in the promotions history. From open to close, these warriors came out to put on a show for the fight fans, and with raw talent, determination, and the willingness to push [...]
So its finally time!! After all the hard work and dedication, I will be taking on Jesse Lund this Friday, June 11th, at Vets Auditorium for the light heavyweight number one contender spot!! Its going to be a great battle, with our training finally paying off, as we go in there to put on a [...]
Fighter Focus: Getting to Know Colby “Tha Alligator” Karaidos
Often you hear about high school or collegiate wrestlers who make the transition to mixed martial arts. In this case, Karaidos, a National Silver Gloves Champion who has amassed a 29-5 amateur boxing record has made the transformation as well. Using his hands to deliver the same [...]
