Doug Jenkins has his eyes on the prize in the present and future by Aaron Young Reaching the top-tier ranks of cage fighting, signing a big-time contract fight after fight and taking care of his family through mixed martial arts would be a dream come true for Doug Jenkins. That dreams is so close to [...]

Undefeated Michael McBride, MCC title contender Doug Jenkins headline MCC 48 Fight Card by Aaron Young Midwest Cage Championship released its MCC 48 fight card Tuesday afternoon, featuring many match-ups between many fighters looking to showcase their talents on a night chock-full of electrifying brawls and heavy punches. A few key fighters include Luis Saldana, [...]

Every fighter makes that choice, the one they believe will be the last one of their career. One Midwest fighter put in a lot of hard work and thousands of hours in the gym and would go on to build a 16-7 record. The blood, sweat and tears over the years would eventually drain the [...]

MCC ramps up for August 3 event; Lund, Burns, Halverson make returns Could it get any hotter in the Midwest? With no let up from the heat in the near future, the Midwest’s most popular promotion follow suit as they gear up for the next action packed event; MCC 42 “Lund vs. Schmauss”. The main [...]

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 37 “Thanksgiving Throwdown” Main Card Review Gary Hedlund vs. Ronnie Britt, 3rd, RNC When Ronnie “The Warfrog” Britt lost his fourth ever mixed martial arts fight at MCC 36, many people thought the 46 year old would hang it up (really hang it up this time), but rather than calling it quits he immediately [...]

Fighter Focus: Miguel “El Rey” Rios, Jr. carries on four-year tradition at Thanksgiving Throwdown, looks to impress fans and his students alike MCC: Miguel, welcome back to MCC. Since we last talked to you it sounds like you are training with same crew but moved locations and you started your own MMA gym. Wow- busy [...]

Rios vs. Jenkins added to MCC 37 “Thanksgiving Throwdown” Coming straight off a potential fight of the year performance in his MCC debut, South Dakota native, Doug Jenkins looks to take another step towards the top of the food chain on November 23 when he takes on perennial contender, Miguel “El Rey” Rios, Jr.

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, [...]

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 [...]