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Apr 12, 2010
Bryce Teager Fight Week Blog
Posted by Admin in Articles, Featured • Comments OffThis week of training went really well for me. I had a lot of good guys to roll and spar with and I was on my days off, so I got into the gym quite a bit. I am starting to taper off just a bit so I can peak for my fight. My body [...]
Apr 12, 2010
Reiner Replaced for Title Fight
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UFC veteran Chad “The Grinder” Reiner, who was set to face top welterweight contender, Andy “Danger Zone” Branson, was forced to withdraw from the contest due to am injury sustained in training. According to his management team, Reiner was nearing the final phase of his training camp when he injured his [...]
Apr 5, 2010
Bryce Teager week 3 blog
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Hey All,
This week was a little tougher to get into the gym regularly. I was on shift this week, so I worked 24 hours every other day. Obviously, on the days I worked I didn’t get to Mid America, but I did work hard on my conditioning during my work days. I would run to [...]
Apr 5, 2010
Simpson Replaces Mickle for Title Bout with Teager
Posted by Admin in Articles, Featured • Comments OffSimpson Replaces Mickle for Title Bout with Teager
With literally two weeks until fight night, the seemingly perfectly matched card at MCC 26: “Triple Crown” was shaping up smoothly. All of the fighter’s training was going well, there have been no injuries to report, and there has been plenty of buzz in the air. Then suddenly, [...]
Apr 5, 2010
Fighter Focus: Getting to Know Johnny Case
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At MCC 26: “Triple Crown”, Johnny “Hollywood” Case will make his promotional debut against Mike Miller in a three round lightweight bout. Amidst preparations for their upcoming battle, we spent some time to get to know what makes “Hollywood” shine.
MCC: Johnny, welcome to MCC. Tell the fight fans a [...]
Apr 5, 2010
Fighter Focus: Getting to Know Rod Montoya
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MCC newcomer, Rod Montoya is only two weeks out from one of the toughest tests of his mixed martial arts career as he prepares to step in the cage with former MCC Lightweight Champion, Teddy “Red” Worthington. Between these two warriors, there’s nearly a hundred fights! We caught up [...]
Apr 5, 2010
Nutrishop Celebrates its Newest Location in Ankeny
Posted by Admin in Articles, Featured, News, Press Releases • Comments OffNutrishop Celebrates its Newest Location in Ankeny
This Saturday, MCC’s title sponsor, Nutrishop, will celebrate the opening of their third location with celebrity appearances, free supplement samples, door prizes, and MCC ticket giveaways. The festivities will kick off at12:00 p.m. at Nutrishop, located at 2010 SE Deleware in Ankeny, and last until 4pm.
Television reality star and [...]
Apr 3, 2010
On the Way Back to the Top, Next Stop, the Danger Zone
Posted by Admin in Articles, Featured • Comments OffOn the Way Back to the Top, Next Stop, the Danger Zone
By Randy Thomas
When it comes to mixed martial arts, Chad “The Grinder” Reiner is truly a competitor who has been there, done that. With several notable wins on his resume, including wins over two former MCC champions, the two time UFC veteran looks to [...]
Apr 1, 2010
Bryce Teager week 2 blog
Posted by Admin in Articles, Featured • Comments OffHey All, sorry my blog has taken a while for me to get up this week. I’ll jump right in on my schedule and you’ll see how busy my life is.
A typical day for me at the Papillion Fire department looks like this; I wake up at around 5:30am, eat a small breakfast and then [...]
Mar 28, 2010
Figher Focus: Getting to Know Steve “Punch Your Lights Out” Greene
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MCC: Steve, when we interviewed your opponent, Luis “Jabz” Saldana, we thought he had an interesting nickname. Yours may top his!
SG: Well, really the nickname is “Punch Your Mother ****ing Lights Out”, but I’ll tone it down for MCC.
MCC: It just so happens that your [...]
Mar 27, 2010
Fighter Focus: Getting to Know Luis “Jabz” Saldana
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MCC: Luis, welcome to MCC. You’ve been tearing up the local amateur scene. How does it feel to finally get your shot?
LS: Thank you! Yeah, I’m undefeated (9-0-0), and I plan to stay that way. I have to say that I am pumped for the opportunity, and I [...]
Mar 22, 2010
Bryce Teager week 1 blog
Posted by Admin in Articles, Featured • Comments OffHello all! Over these last week weeks leading up to my title defense against Chris Mickle, on April 16, I’m going to blog about my past, present, and future.
I grew up in South Sioux City, Nebraska. I have always been intrigued with combat sports. While all my friends liked to watch the typical sports, I [...]
Mar 22, 2010
Kickin’ Ass, Puttin’ Out Flames, and Wearing Belts….Naked!
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Kickin’ Ass, Puttin’ Out Flames, and Wearing Belts….Naked!
By Randy Thomas
A couple years ago, a relative unknown stepped into the MCC cage to take on crowd favorite, Ronnie “The Warfrog” Britt. Fifteen minutes later, fight fans knew Bryce Teager (7-4) was for real. Handing Britt his first professional loss, Teager rocketed straight up the ladder to [...]
Mar 16, 2010
With Big Shoes to Fill, MCC Returns Next Month
Posted by Admin in Articles, Featured, Press Releases • Comments OffWith Big Shoes to Fill, MCC Returns Next Month
Fast on the heels of the most exciting, action packed event to date, Midwest Cage Championship returns to Hy Vee Hall on Friday, April 16 for MCC 26: “Triple Crown”. The night will feature three five-round title fights and nine additional bouts highlighting some of the top [...]
Mar 16, 2010
MCC 25 Post Fight Interview & Results
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Mar 16, 2010
Kevin Burns Final Blog
Posted by Admin in Articles, Featured • Comments OffIt’s almost surreal to think 2 days have passed since competing against Sean and I’m already thinking about my next opponent (Dave Menne). Fight week was a nice blend of insanely comfortable if that makes any sense. Typically during fight week you are dealing with living out of a hotel in a city you probably [...]
Mar 14, 2010
MCC26: Triple Crown
Posted by Admin in Event • Comments OffFriday, April 16th, 2010 @ HyVee Hall























