Chris Mickle Two Warriors, One Fight Six months ago fight fans in Des Moines didn’t know who Doug Jenkins was. They hadn’t heard his name and they’d never watched him fight. The South Dakota mixed martial artist showed up to the official weigh in as a late replacement opponent against popular Des Moines-based veteran, Ronnie [...]

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. [...]

MCC 31: Full Force- This Saturday, “Lil’ Heathen” in Attendance The Midwest’s top promotion returns this Saturday night to Hy Vee Hall for another night of mixed martial arts action. This talent packed fight card features two title fights including current MCC Featherweight Champion, Josh “Bam Bam” Henry defending his strap against Rick “Gladiator” Glenn, [...]

MCC 27: “Mutapcic vs Cummings” Makes History With another event in the books, MCC 27 is already being regarded as quite possibly, the best event in the promotions history. From open to close, these warriors came out to put on a show for the fight fans, and with raw talent, determination, and the willingness to [...]

Moreno vs. Crowder Scrapped, Replaced with Mickle vs. Simpson   At MCC 25: “Inferno”, Cory “The Projekt” Simpson made his return to the cage with a dominating performance over fellow lightweight striker, Jake Burriola.  He returned at MCC 26: “Triple Crown” to replace injured title contender, Chris “Mad Dog” Mickle, in a title bout with [...]

Friday, June 11th, 2010 @ Vets Auditorium

With Big Shoes to Fill, MCC Returns Next Month     Fast on the heels of the most exciting, action packed event to date, Midwest Cage Championship returns to Hy Vee Hall on Friday, April 16 for MCC 26: “Triple Crown”.  The night will feature three five-round title fights and nine additional bouts highlighting some [...]

“The Biggest Midwest Showdown Since Mickle vs. Stephens” Several years ago, before they became two of the most popular fighters in the Midwest, Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens and Chris “Mad Dog” Mickle put on one of the most epic four round battles in MMA history.  It ultimately ended when Stephens put Mickle to sleep with [...]

Thanksgiving Throwdown has become a tradition for the Midwest’s top promotion, and with thirteen fights down, the fighters and MCC crew are ready to relax and spend some time giving thanks for all that is good. There were three belts on the line last night, and all three champions proved to a crowd of over [...]

By Randy Thomas Former Champions Collide in Non-Title Bout   At MCC 23 “Thanksgiving Throwdown,” two former champions have agreed to face each other in a bout that is expected to be one of the most fast paced of the evening.  Following a side-lining shoulder injury due to an automobile accident, Will “The Real Deal” [...]

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 @ Vets Auditorium

With the most stacked MCC card to date, the Midwest’s top promotion delivered what was promised to be non-stop action from start to finish.  MCC 22 “Reality Check” featured a Lightweight title match between reigning interim champion, Joe “The Hammer” Brammer and former featherweight champion, Chris “Mad Dog” Mickle.  Although most expected Brammer to finish [...]

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 [...]

MCC 22 Reality Check Saturday, September 5th, 2009 @ Vets Auditorium

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 [...]

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 [...]

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