“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 a [...]
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 2,000 [...]
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” Shutt will step [...]
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 both [...]
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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By: Bruce “PhyteGuru” Huckfeldt
What is more dangerous? Bullets flying at your head or having your face stomped so hard, it breaks your jaw? Just ask Chris “Maddog” Mickle, he’s experienced both. Mickle (30-12-2), a mixed martial artist of five years, will be headlining the 21st Midwest Cage Championship card against Eric Marriott. A newcomer to [...]
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 [...]
Friday, June 26th, 2009 @ Vets Auditorium
Midwest Cage Championship Ushers in New Year With Return of Fan Favorite vs. Rising Star at Iowa’s MMA Home
Des Moines, IA- December 15, 2008- Fast on the heels of their previous event, and perhaps the best MMA event in Iowa during 2008, Midwest Cage Championship (MCC) returns to the historic Val Air Ballroom on Friday, [...]
Friday, January 16th, 2009 @ Val Air Ballroom
MCC 18 Results
Daraughn Canada v Chad: Zurfluh Canada by Judges Decision
Randy Knutsen v Joe Trader: Trader by KO Rd 1 (1:36)
Chris Perez v Tony Helm: Perez by Judges Decision
Carlos Newborn v Miguel Rios: Rios by Rear Naked Choke Rd 1 (2:42)
Tom [...]
