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Aug 21, 2009

MCC: Making the Fighter, hits the TV screen!

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Aug 21, 2009

Train with Local Legend, Ronnie Britt

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Aug 12, 2009

Joe Brammer Vs. Chris Mickle Run Down

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Guest post by: Ronnie “The Warfrog” Britt
Brammer vs Mickle. Another big fight in the MCC looms close and I look forward to it like many of you do of course, but I also have some trepidation.  You see, the fighters involved are two friends of mine and this fight means a great deal to both [...]


Jul 28, 2009

MCC partners with Nutrishop to serve up a dose of reality and stacks the card

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On Saturday, September 5, Midwest Cage Championship returns to Veterans Memorial Auditorium as Nutrishop presents: MCC 22 “Reality Check”.  With thirteen exciting fights on the card, the Midwest’s top promotion looks to once again, impress the fans and deliver fights the way only MCC can.   “This could possibly be one of the most loaded events we’ve ever [...]


Jul 20, 2009

Midwest Cage Championship encourages all fighters & grapplers to compete at Mission 2 Submission No GI Tournament in Des Moines

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Des Moines, IA: With the increased interest in Mixed Martial Arts reality shows, all styles of Mixed Martial Arts are starting to hit the mainstream, people finally are getting to see what styles of fighting, fitness and strength conditioning are really all about. Submission Grappling has gained the most popularity based on the numerous styles [...]


Jul 18, 2009

MCC Trials II a success, several deserving fighters earn their shot!

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Despite moving venue locations on three days notice, MCC Trials II proved to be a success. With over 1,000 fight fans through the door, some of the 22 fighters delivered performances worthy of receiving their invitation to compete at MCC 22 “Reality Check” on September 5 at Veterans Auditorium. MCC co-owner and matchmaker, [...]


Jul 15, 2009

MCC Trials moved, same great fights!

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Midwest Cage Championship Trials II was scheduled to be held this Friday night in the historic Court Avenue district.  However, due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the unrelated events that occurred in the area last weekend, the show has been moved to West Des Moines at Uncle Bucks Party Bar.  “Out of respect to the [...]


Jun 30, 2009

Twisted Parrot & MCC Appreciation night for Fighters, fans, friends, and families.

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Saturday July 11th, 2009
4pm-11:30pm
Free Beer & Pizza 4-5:30pm
UFC Undisputed game tournament 4-8pm
UFC 100 9pm-11:30pm
Brock Lesnar Vs. Frank Mir
Georges St-Pierre Vs. Thiago Alves
Jon Fitch Vs. Paulo Thiago
Dan Henderson Vs. Michael Bisping
Yoshihiro Akiyama Vs. Alan Belcher


Jun 30, 2009

Ronnie Britt Final Blog

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11 seconds. A lot can happen in 11 seconds. A kick returner can return a kick for a touchdown. One can heat up a slice of pizza. A fighter can finish out a career with a choke. As I look back on this fight, I was saddened that it seemed so anti climatic. I lamented [...]


Jun 22, 2009

Ronnie Britt Week 7 Blog

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Hello faithful reader. As you read this we are on the last few days before the fight this Friday and the final blog before the fight. I am not in the most chatty mood I have been, I hope you understand. I have concluded another arduous week of training unscathed for the most part. Its rare to go through [...]


Jun 22, 2009

MCC21 Weigh-ins and After Party info

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Weigh-Ins- Thursday at Twisted Parrot- 7pm
Stop out to Twisted Parrot, 6500 Hickman rd in Windsor Heights, IA, this Thursday to see these 22 fighters make weight and the drama unfold as they face off for their bouts the following night at Vets Auditorium. Twisted Parrot will have great wait staff, food, and specials like: 1/2 [...]


Jun 19, 2009

MCC Steps out of The Cage and into Reality TV

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Midwest Cage Championship (MCC), one of the Country’s fastest rising MMA promotions has joined forces with Mediacom to produce a several part mini series that focuses on two Des Moines based fighters in their quest to become the next MMA star to rise from the Midwest.


Jun 15, 2009

Ronnie Britt Week 6 Blog

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I love to read, it is one on my favorite past times. However, as I prepare for fights, I don’t have the time to read as much as I would like. That’s unfortunate because I draw a lot of inspiration from some of the material I read as well as a chance to get some [...]


Jun 9, 2009

New opponent for Mickle, new cage for MCC!

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Erik “New Breed” Koch had been training hard as he was scheduled to take on MCC Featherweight Champion, Chris “Mad Dog” Mickle, however a call from the big show threw a curve ball to the plan!  As we have witnessed several times in the past, top promotions such as the UFC have hand picked Midwest [...]


May 15, 2009

Midwest Cage Championship returns to its roots, pays homage to a local legend!

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Midwest Cage Championship returns to its roots, pays homage to a local legend!
On Friday, June 26, Midwest Cage Championship (MCC) takes historic Veterans Memorial Auditorium by storm when the metro’s number one mixed martial arts promotion returns with the hottest card of the Summer.  MCC owners, Ryan Hass and John Halverson have worked long and [...]


May 11, 2009

Ronnie Britt Week 1 Blog – Into His Final Fight

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Hi fight fans,
My name is Ronnie Britt, and I am a pro mma fighter. You may also know me as the Warfrog……a lil bit about myself. I grew up in Diagonal Iowa, a town in the southwest corner of our state. If you have never heard of it, that’s understandable.  Its a small town. The population [...]


Apr 15, 2009

Dr. McDonough Joins MCC

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Dr. Brett McDonough, D.C. Joins Midwest Cage Championship to Advise Professional Athletes on Wellness and Conditioning

Des Moines, IA- April 13, 2009- Midwest Cage Championship, announced today the addition of a Sports Performance Specialist to its corporate staff. Dr. Brett McDonough, founder of Maxized Life Chiropractic Center in Johnston, IA will coordinate as well as advise [...]


Apr 7, 2009

Erik Koch added to MCC20

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Team Hard Drive Star, Erik Koch, Added to Four Man Tournament at Midwest Cage Championship 20
Des Moines, IA- April 7, 2009- Several MCC fighters have incurred injuries during preparation for the April 17 event that have required them to drop from the fight card. “Our fighters are continually pushing their training further to meet the [...]


Mar 24, 2009

Top Names, UFC Vet, Square Off in Four Man Tournament

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Top Names, UFC Vet, Square Off in Four Man Tournament to Determine Last Man Standing in MCC 20

Des Moines, IA- March 18, 2009- In a return to a competition steeped in MMA roots and tradition, MCC fans will witness a four man tournament, with only one fighter emerging victorious. MCC 20: Last Man Standing, returns [...]


Feb 4, 2009

Fighters Get Their Close-Up at Midwest Cage Championship 19: The Return

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Giant Video Display Added to Provide Close-Ups, Instant Replays, at Midwest Cage Championship Promotions Beginning with MCC19: The Return
Des Moines, IA- February 4, 2009- The production level of live professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in Iowa becomes elevated to a new level on Saturday, March 14 when Midwest Cage Championship brings MCC 19: The Return, [...]



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