MCC 23 Thanksgiving Throwdown

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 @ Vets Auditorium

Featherweight Division
Justin Morrisson	VS	Zak Laird
Batamweight Division
John DeVall	VS	Tony Crowder
Lightweight Division
Nick Lepa	VS	Jordan Jones
Featherweight Division
Max Holloway	VS	Corey McDonald
Welterweight Division
Leo Villareal	VS	Chad Vandermark
Bantamweight Division
Shane Moffit	VS	Laramie Shaffer
Welterweight Division
Thomas Naumann	VS	Miguel Rios
Middleweight Division
Andy Branson	VS	Ian Tice
Light Heavyweight Division
Josh Christenson	VS	Heath Johnson
Lightweight Division
Will Shutt	VS	Chris Mickle
Featherweight Championship
Josh Henry	VS	Eric Marriott
Interim Light Heavyweight Championship
Demetrius Richards	VS	Jesse Lund
Middleweight Championship
Elvis Mutapcic	VS	Mike Van Meer

Thanksgiving Throwdown

MCC has always been known for their annual Thanksgiving Throwdown show, and this year the Midwest’s top promotion is in the midst of putting together another stellar card with not one, but three title fights.  Fans poured into Veterans Auditorium for MCC 22 “Reality Check”, which was, by far, the most exciting card of 2009.  The stacked fight card brought forth new talent as well as allowed some of the veterans of the sport a chance to show they still have what it takes to compete with the toughest up and coming fighters in the game.  Two of the fighters from that night have earned their shot at championship belts in their respective weight classes.

Jesse Lund is one of the most exciting light heavyweight fighters in the sport today.  With a six bout win streak on his MMA record and multiple accolades for putting on the fight of the night, he will face his toughest opponent to date when he steps in the ring at MCC 23 to face Mainstream’s Light Heavyweight Championship, Derek Mehman for the MCC Interim Light Heavyweight title.  MCC co-owner, John Halverson stated, “With our champion, Chuck Grigsby fighting overseas for M-1 and destined to make it back to the big show, we figured we’d better put an interim title in place until we see how the division is going to lay out.”  He added, “Putting Lund against one of the toughest fighters around just makes sense.”   Mehman’s only loss came at hands of UFC veteran Mike Ciesnolevicz where he was submitted by a choke.  Lund, who had planned on taking a break from his rigorous training schedule following his last win, jumped at the opportunity to fight for the title.

One of the most improved fighters on the MCC roster, Josh “Bam Bam” Henry, dug deep and pulled out the biggest win of his young career at MCC 22 which he submitted undefeated brawler and WEC hopeful, Bill Kammery.  Playing the part of the underdog has never bothered Henry, in fact he enjoys the stress free moniker.  At MCC 23 he will, once again, take another step up the ladder when he challenges MCC Featherweight Champion, Eric Marriott, for his belt.  Marriott won his title following a five round unanimous decision victory over former champion, Chris Mad Dog” Mickle.

In the third title bout of the evening, former MCC Middleweight Champion, Mike “Mini Van” Van Meer will, once again, lace up the gloves for a five round war when he steps in the cage with Elvis “The King” Mutapcic.  Van Meer, who has fought from Middleweight to Heavyweight, has battled some of the best fighters in mixed martial arts.  Known for his toughness and never say die attitude, will he have what it takes to defeat the Bosnian bomber with heavy hands, a granite chin, and a hunger to take home the belt?  This is a classic battle of striker versus grappler and with both fighters promising to stop the other in dramatic fashion, this bout could, quite possibly be on the most exciting of the night.
MCC 23: Thanksgiving Throwdown will also feature Chris Mickle vs Will Shutt, Ian Tice vs Andy Branson, Miguel Rios vs Thomas Naumann, Zak Laird vs Joe Trader, Laramie Shaffer, and much more!
Tickets are available on-line at MidwestCageChampionship.com, Iowa Events Center Box Office, Dahls Tickets, or by phone at 515-229-8566.  Veterans Auditorium, Wednesday, November 25th.  Doors open at 6:30pm and the first fight starts at 7:30pm.

Saturday, September 5th, 2009 @ Vets Auditorium

MCC 22 Results

1. 1. Chad Zurfluh v Mike Miller Miller Rd 2 (1:48) Head & arm choke
   2. Laramie Shaffer v Zak Laird Laird – Unanimous Judges Decision
   3. Phil Conley v Barrett Eller Eller Rd 1 ( :45) Verbal submission
   4. Nick Rouse v Brad Davis Rouse Rd 1 (1:23) Head & arm choke
   5. Patrick Perkins v Miguel Rios Rios Rd 1 (:55) Arm bar
   6. Dean Bradley v Ian Tice Tice Rd 1 (4:03) Head & arm submission
   7. Daraugh Canada v Nick Walker Canada Rd 3 (:37) TKO
   8. Bill Kamery v Josh Henry Henry Rd 2 (1:40) Rear naked choke
   9. Matt Scaggs v Josh Christensen Christensen Rd 1 (2:12) Tap to strikes
   10. Chad Vance v Jesse Lund Lund Rd 2 (1:46) Triangle choke
   11. Alex Harper v Jake Brown Brown Rd 1 (3:28) TKO
   12. Chris Mickle v Joe Brammer Brammer – Unanimous Judges Decision

Bantamweight
Josh Troen	VS	Nate Williams
Lightweight
Chad Zurfluh	VS	Mike Miller
Featherweight
Laramie Shaffer	VS	Zak Laird
Heavyweight
Phil Conley	VS	Barrett Eller
Welterweight
Nick Rouse	VS	Brad Davis
Welterweight
Patrick Perkins	VS	Miguel Rios
Middleweight
Dean Bradley	VS	Ian Tice
Lightweight
Daraughn Canada	VS	Nick Walker
Featherweight
Bill Kamery	VS	Josh Henry
Light Heavyweight
Matt Scaggs	VS	Josh Christenson
Light Heavyweight
Chad Vance	VS	Jesse Lund
Lightweight
Alex Harper	VS	Jake Brown
Lightweight Interim Championship
Chris Mickle	VS	Joe Brammer

Friday, June 26th, 2009 @ Vets Auditorium

MCC 21 Results

1. Johnny Coleman vs Josh Troen Winner: Coleman, :22, Round 1, KO by headkick
2. Barrett Eller vs Dean Bradley Winner: Bradley, 1:56, Round 1, Arm bar
3. Mike Miller vs Daraughn Canada Winner: Canada, 1:16, Round 1, RNC
4. Lance Meredith vs Josh Atwell Winner: Atwell, 2:57, Round 1, Guillotine
5. Joe Morris vs Josh Henry Winner: Henry, 1:14, Round 3, Head-Arm Choke
6. Thomas Lopez vs Troy Cline Winner: Lopez, 2:21, Round 1, Tapout due to strikes
7. Jeremy Castro vs TJ O’Brien Winner: O’Brien, 1:28, Round 1, Triangle
8. Andy Branson vs Elvis Mutapcic Winner: Branson, Split Decision, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29
9. Matt Scaggs vs Mike Van Meer Winner: Van Meer, 3:09, Round 1, Tapout due to strikes
10. Travis Nath vs Ronnie Britt Winner: Britt, :11, Round 1, Guillotine
11. Eric Marriott vs Chris Mickle Winner: Marriott, Decision, 46-49, 44-50, 50-45

Bantam Weight Division
Johnny Coleman	VS	Josh Troen
Heavy Weight Division
Barrett Eller	VS	Dean Bradley
Light Weight Division
Mike Miller	VS	Daraughn Canada
Feather Weight Division
Lance Meredith	VS	Josh Atwell
Feather Weight Division
Joe Morris	VS	Josh Henry
Light Heavyweight Division
Thomas Lopez	VS	Troy Cline
Light Weight Division
Jeremy Castro	VS	TJ O’Brien
Middle Weight Division
Andy Branson	VS	Elvis Mutapicic
Middle Weight Division
Matt Scaggs	VS	Mike Van Meer
Welter Weight Division
Travis Nath	VS	Ronnie Britt
Featherweight Championship
Eric Marriott	VS	Chris Mickle

Friday, April 17th, 2009 @ Val Air Ballroom

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Light Weight Division
Joe Morris	VS	Mike Miller
Welter Weight Division
Shaun McDermott	VS	Daraughn Canada
Featherweight Tournament Round 1
Erik Koch	VS	Will Shutt
Featherweight Tournament Round 1
Ryan Roberts	VS	Tom Ahrens
Middle Weight Division
Thomas Lopez	VS	Alivonta Turner
Light Weight Division
Eric Keeler	VS	Chris Perez Van Dam
Light Weight Division
Jesse Swanson	VS	Colby Karadios
Welter Weight Division
Marshall Blevins	VS	Jeff Carstens
Bantam Weight Division
Rob Gates	VS	Nate Williams
Middle Weight Division
Jake Pudenz	VS	Mike Van Meer
Featherweight Tournament Round 2
Winner of Round 1	VS	Winner of Round 1

Saturday, March 14th, 2009 @ Val Air Ballroom

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MCC 19 Results

Light Weight Division
Justin Morrisson	VS	Joe Trader
Feather Weight Division
Brad Davis	VS	Matt Williams
Feather Weight Division
Josh Henry	VS	Nick Walker
Bantam Weight Division
Johnny La Prai	VS	Nate Williams
Middle Weight Division
Elvis Mutapcic	VS	Evan Marks
Welter Weight Division
Chad Ruby	VS	Ronnie Britt
Light Heavy Weight Division
Justin Grizzard	VS	Josh Christenson
Light Weight Division
Jake Brown	VS	Jeff Carstens
Light Weight Division
Jeremy Castro	VS	Paul Bird
Light Weight Interim Championship
Michael Johnson	VS	Joe Brammer

Friday, January 16th, 2009 @ Val Air Ballroom

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Light Weight Division
Daraughn Canada	VS	Chad Zurfluh
Feather Weight Division
Randy Knutsen	VS	Joe Trader
Light Weight Division
Chris Perez	VS	Tony Helm
Welter Weight Division
Carlos Newborn	VS	Miguel Rios
Feather Weight Division
Tom Ahrens	VS	Will Shutt
Light Weight Division
Colby Karadios	VS	Jake Brown
Middle Weight Division
Evan Marks	VS	Ronnie Britt
Middle Weight Division
Jason Louck	VS	Mike Van Meer
Welter Weight #1 Contender
Steve Carl	VS	Matt Delanoit
Feather Weight Championship
Chris Mickle	VS	TJ O’Brien

Wednesday November 26th, 2008 @ Val Air Ballroom

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Heavy Weight Division
Todd Schmauss	VS	Josh “Hardcore” Henry
Welter Weight Division
Mike Miller	VS	Miguel Rios
Light Weight Division
Matt Williams	VS	Josh “Bobby” Henry
Feather Weight Division
Joe Trader	VS	Derek Wilkins
Welter Weight Division
Shane Mosby	VS	Ryan Langmaid
Light Heavy Weight Division
Heath Johnson	VS	Josh Christenson
Light Heavy Weight Division
Phil Dawes	VS	Jesse Lund
Light Weight Division
Will Shutt	VS	TJ O’Brien
Middle Weight Championship
Zak Cummings	VS	Cole Jennett
Light Heavy Weight Championship
Chad Vance	VS	Chuck Grigsby

Friday September 12th, 2008 @ KGGO Arena

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Heavy Weight Division
Kenny Ford	VS	Shadoe Speaker
Feather Weight Division
Anthony Tallman	VS	Mateo Young
Heavy Weight Division
Fernando Sheeler	VS	Richard White
Light Weight Division
Travis Tovrea	VS	Jeff Carstens
Feather Weight Division
Nick Walker	VS	Will Shutt
Light Weight Division
Colby Karaidos	VS	Matt Cook
Middle Weight Division
Rakeem Hedrington	VS	Cole Jennett
Middle Weight Division
Jake Pudenz	VS	Brian Green
Light Weight Division
Joe Ellenberger	VS	Alex Harper
Feather Weight Championship
TJ O’Brien	VS	Josh Atwell