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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Lesson 7 set to rock the house at MCC 38 On Friday, January 27 the MCC’s fight fans will have more than just twelve action packed mixed martial arts bouts to get them hyped up. The Des Moines band, Lesson 7 will showcase their unique blend of music pre-show and during intermission. Lesson7, led by [...]
MCC kicks off 2012 with blockbuster event, big-show talent returns The Midwest’s most popular promotion blasts into the new year off by stacking the first card of 2012 with two former champs turned big-show alumni as well as the return of MCC’s first ever flyweight title holder, plus a bevy of up and coming talent. [...]
Start the countdown; Thanksgiving Throwdown just two weeks away! In just two short weeks the Midwest most popular mixed martial arts event, MCC, will return to Hy Vee Hall for the annual Thanksgiving Throwdown. Featuring 12 exciting MMA bouts headlined by none other than Des Moines native and five-time UFC veteran, Kevin “The Fire” Burns. [...]
MCC gears up for annual Thanksgiving Throwdown, stacks card with top talent Historically, the Midwest’s most popular promotion reserves its annual Thanksgiving Throwdown event to showcase the area’s top talent, and this year’s event is certain not to disappoint. With more high profile fights than any other event this year, returning superstars Victor “Superman” Moreno, [...]
Saldana KO’s Colon in second, Green fights back to submission victory In the co-main event of the evening, former trainer partners became adversaries as Luis “The Predator” Saldana looked to keep his professional undefeated record in tact as he welcomed Colon to the pro ranks. Following a stellar amateur run, Luis Saldana became a professional [...]
Fight of the Year candidate; Ronnie Britt vs. Doug Jenkins It’s hard to go to a mixed martial arts show or training center throughout the Midwest and find someone who has not watched a fight of, or been inspired by Ronnie “Warfrog” Britt. At 46 years old, he is our version of UFC Hall of [...]
McDonald out against Fannon, Deever steps in to take fight It seems that Chris Fannon may never get the chance to fight Jake McDonald. After McDonald was scratched for their first scheduled bout at MCC 35, Sean Frank replaced the injured fighter and was quickly dismantled in his brief ten-second appearance. Fannon, who campaigned for [...]
Moreno out, Green in; set to meet Kyle Davis at MCC 36 After two main event fighters dropping off the card, MCC’s former middleweight champion, Brian “Smokin” Green jumped at the opportunity to step in and face Davis on September 23. Victor “Superman” Moreno informed MCC officials of an ankle injury sustained over the Labor [...]
Brammer out, Superman to the rescue! Amongst some promotions, when one of the main event fighters is forced out of their scheduled bout, it spells almost certain turmoil for that show. It can send the matchmaker reeling to find a suitable replacement for a fight that has already been hyped up for weeks. Not for [...]
MCC 35 Re Cap- Roberts and Glenn go the distance, Lund dominates Poling The night started out with a bang; technically four of them as the first four of five bouts ending by knockout! Usually such highlight reel performance are witnessed in the latter part of the card, however several fighters, some new to the [...]
The Midwest’s Top promotion has scheduled its next event for Friday, August 5 at Hy Vee Hall for MCC 35: “Brawl at the Hall.” The main event will feature light heavyweight title holder, Jesse Lund, as he faces Eric Poling in a championship bout scheduled for five rounds. This marks the first title defense for [...]
