MCC15: Lights Out! DVD is now for sale on the MCC store page.

http://www.hd.net/imma231.html

Be sure to join MCC at the Bucs Arena for our next promotion on Friday, Sept 12.

See Ya There !!!!!!!

Des Moines, IA- August 11, 2008- Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) returns to Urbandale’s Buccaneer’s Arena on Friday, September 12. Midwest Cage Championship, Iowa’s premier MMA promoter, will deliver a ten bout show stacked with major talent and significant fights.

The MCC Featherweight belt is on the line when Josh “Jigsaw” Atwell defends himself against up and comer, and number one contender, TJ “The Spider” O’Brien. Atwell took the belt from Will Shutt in MCC 13, and O’Brien has gained impressive wins in non-title bouts since that time. Atwell, with beginnings as a standout wrestler, and known for his tenacity, has delivered some of the most crowd pleasing performances in MCC history. For all his experience and success, Atwell clearly has his hands full, as O’Brien remains undefeated in MCC and has quickly become known for his Jujitsu, often leaving his opponents quickly tapping or suddenly sleeping.

In another much anticipated match, Des Moines native and two time UFC veteran, John “Hurricane” Halverson returns to MCC action when he meets Vern “The Native Assassin” Jefferson. Most recently, Halverson dropped a close three round war to fellow UFC fighter Jorge Gurgel. “It’s awesome fighting for the huge UFC crowds, national TV and pay-per-view, but for me it never compares to the experience of fighting in my hometown, for the fans, friends, and family that are truly most important to me” stated a grateful Halverson. Jefferson is no stranger to the same crowd. He has over thirty pro bouts to his credit and a solid reputation as a warrior willing to take on anyone. As Jefferson will now face one of the top lightweights in the Midwest, that experience and fortitude will be put to the ultimate test.

Other key talent and bouts for MCC 16 include the return of Cole “The Apprentice” Jennet, and the match-up of two undefeated fighters when Alex Harper takes on NCAA All American wrestler Joe “Excalibur” Ellenberger.

MCC 16: No Guts, No Glory! takes place at the Bucs Arena, 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA on Friday, September 12. Doors open at 6:30PM, fights begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Tickets prices begin at $25 and can be purchased at the Bucs box office, by phone at 515-278-9757, and on-line at http://www.midwestcagechampionship.com. VIP tables can be purchased by calling 515-229-8566.

Friday September 12th, 2008 @ KGGO Arena

Heavy Weight Division
TBA	VS	Shadoe Speaker
Feather Weight Division
Phil Cooper	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
Middle Weight Division
Jake Pudenz	VS	Brian Green
Light Weight Division
Colby Karaidos	VS	Matt Cook
Middle Weight Division
Rakeem Hedrington	VS	Cole Jennett
Light Weight Division
Joe Ellenberger	VS	Alex Harper
Light Weight Division
Vern Jefferson	VS	John Halverson
Feather Weight Championship
TJ O’Brien	VS	Josh Atwell

Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Vedepo likely for UFC Fight Night 15

Des Moines, IA- July 20, 2008- Fast on the heels of the final bout at MCC 14 that nearly brought down the house, Midwest Cage Championship announces MCC 15: Lights Out! The event will be held on Friday, July 25 at the Val Air Ballroom, located at 301 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines.

The ten bout event includes a title fight and a solid mix of local favorites. The main event will fill the vacant MCC Lightweight belt when #1 contender Bryce Teager faces up and comer, and local favorite Paul “Gingabread Man” Bird. Teager, known for his strength and never say die attitude, has toppled numerous opponents throughout the Midwest and remains undefeated since his fight when he lost to UFC vet John “Hurricane” Halverson. Bird, a former boxer turned MMA fighter, has trained with the very same John Halverson, as well as popular UFC fighter Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens in preparation for the MCC 15 Teager title fight. The name of the event, Lights Out! was chosen based on the high probability one of the opponents will go down with a sudden thud, or go to sleep that night.

The fight card is completed with the inclusion of proven pro fighters, and crowd pleasers, Danny “The Badger” Anderson, Josh “The Bull” Christiansen, Jesse Lund, and Ronnie “The Warfrog” Britt.

MCC 15 marks the return of pro mixed martial arts to the historic Val Air Ballroom. MCC’s
sister promotion, Title Fight Championship (TFC) held the standing room only “Awakening” event at the Val Air in January. “We immediately felt the electricity, and our fans let us know they love this venue.” offered MCC and TFC partner Scott Casber. “If you consider the storied history of the Val Air and include its recent popularity, it has consistently drawn more people through the doors than perhaps any other single location in Des Moines.” added Casber. “The location, the addition of a food concession, various ticket purchasing options, and overall convenience combine to provide the elements for the perfect party!” Casber concluded.

Doors open on Friday, July 25 at 6:30 PM. Fights begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the all ages show go on sale next week and can be purchased at the Val Air box office, at midwestcagechampionship.com, and ticketmaster.com. VIP tables can be purchased by calling (515) 229-8566.

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Welter Weight Division
Zach Ewing	VS	Travis Tovrea
Welter Weight Division
Brad Thompson	VS	Colby Karaidos
Light Heavy Weight Division
Heath Johnson	VS	Jesse Lund
Welter Weight Division
Dustin Daprizio	VS	Ronnie Britt
Light Weight Division
Chris Perez	VS	TJ O’Brien
Light Heavy Weight Division
Rakeem Hedrington	VS	Josh Christenson
Light Weight Division
Jesse Swanson	VS	Matt Cook
Middle Weight Division
Zak Cummings	VS	Danny Anderson
Heavy Weight Division
Brett Inglebritson	VS	Mike Ciesnolevicz
Light Weight Championship
Bryce Teager	VS	Paul Bird