MCC announces match ups for March 2 event Fast on the heels of another stellar show, MCC is already gearing up for the March 2 event, appropriately titled: Domination. And, with the quick turnaround the Midwest’s most popular promotion certainly didn’t skimp on the fight card! In the main event of the evening, MCC’s most [...]
Matt Young vs. Orlando Peace With sparks flying at the weigh in and face off, the tone had already been set for the battle of featherweights. With both fighters coming off losses, this bout was pivotal in the uber-talented 145 lb weight class. Young, known for his ability to scrap both on the feet and [...]
MCC 38 undercard recap; knockouts and tap outs! Chris Fannon vs. Shon Caldeira The night started out in the catch weight division as late replacement and MCC newcomer, Shon Caldeira faced off against a fighter who is known for making short work of his opponents, Chris Fannon. As the two circled in the center of [...]
What’s up fight fans? So I hope everyones ready for MCC 38 this Friday! So much hype for these fights and I know they’ll live up to expectations. Well it’s been another successful training camp. I just want to thank all the guys at Round Kick for all the help leading up to this fight. [...]
It’s Fight Week! That right, fight fans. Winter has officially set in and Mother Nature has officially reminded you that you still live in Iowa! Not to worry though. This Friday brings a heat wave to Hy Vee Hall as Midwest Cage Championship 38: Hernandez vs. O’Brien is sure to set the cage on fire! The [...]
Most times, the interviews or stories that surround combat sports such as mixed martial arts or grappling, are primarily focused on its competitors. It makes sense. Fighters and grapplers are those people that create the excitement inside the cage or on the mat, laying it on the line for the entertainment of fans in an [...]
Hello fight fans. As we know MCC 38 is NEXT WEEK! Everything has gone to plan in order to prepare myself for this fight and now its just a smooth glide down the stretch. Ive been living right and focused on what needs to be done, so I have to say i’m feeling good going [...]
Ready for his return to the cage, MCC 38′s Matt Young intends to prove himself Matt Young has seen his share of ups and downs inside the cage. “It comes down to the mental game,” Young stated. “With Orlando Peace, that’s what this one is about.” Young is 4-4 in MCC. In his natural weight [...]
Champ Williams fired up with new opponent, ready to settle the trash talk in the cage Given the experience that MCC flyweight champion, Nate “Teddy Bear” Williams has racked up in the last three years of competition, there is not many things that can rattle his cage. Well, maybe one thing… “Haney says that he [...]
Haney fills gap in flyweight title fight, predicts dominant performance over the champ After potential turmoil in the flyweight title fight search, Chicago native, Chris “Bad Boy” Haney stepped up and will challenge Nate “Teddy Bear” Williams for his crown on January 27. Despite the obvious difference in experience, Haney, who got his start in 2010 [...]
Hows it going fight fans? Well we’ve been counting down the days till MCC 38 and it’s coming up quick. In less than 3 weeks I’ll be stepping back into the cage and continuing my road to the top. I can already tell that this fight is gonna be one to remember cause I’m very [...]
Osborn pulls out of title fight, Myles steps in As we’ve seen time and time again, the injury bug has plagued yet another one of the marquee fighters in an MCC event. This time, co-main event challenger, Frankie Osborn, who was set to face off against flyweight champion Nate “Teddy Bear” Williams at MCC 38. [...]
MCC 38 adds Rider vs. Morris, Peace vs. Young A battle of two of the most exciting fighters in the stacked lightweight division will go down on January 27 inside Hy Vee Hall. When it comes to mental and physical toughness, two names are certain to fit that bill; Matt Rider and Joe “The Gentleman” Morris. [...]
Trophy’s Sport’s Bar at Plaza Lanes now home of ALL UFC Parties and MCC Weigh-In’s The new year brings new changes, and for the Midwest’s most popular promotion that means a new home to host UFC pay per view parties as well as official weigh ins. Earlier today MCC officials announced that Trophy’s Sports Bar [...]
Fighter Focus: MCC 38′s Allen Hernandez is content with taking the slow road to the big show! MCC: Allen- welcome back to MCC. In your first performance you put on a dominating performance against one of the top contenders in the division, Alex Harper. How do you feel about that performance and what did you [...]
Fighter Focus: Catching up with T.J. “The Spider” O’Brien MCC: You’ve had quite an experience over the last couple years; getting a shot at the big time on the UFC’s reality series “The Ultimate Fighter”, then getting called back to face Paul Kelly and Cole Miller. What was that experience like for you and what [...]
