Matt Young vs. Orlando Peace With sparks flying at the weigh in and face off, the tone had already been set for the battle of featherweights. With both fighters coming off losses, this bout was pivotal in the uber-talented 145 lb weight class. Young, known for his ability to scrap both on the feet and [...]
It’s Fight Week! That right, fight fans. Winter has officially set in and Mother Nature has officially reminded you that you still live in Iowa! Not to worry though. This Friday brings a heat wave to Hy Vee Hall as Midwest Cage Championship 38: Hernandez vs. O’Brien is sure to set the cage on fire! The [...]
MCC 38 adds Rider vs. Morris, Peace vs. Young A battle of two of the most exciting fighters in the stacked lightweight division will go down on January 27 inside Hy Vee Hall. When it comes to mental and physical toughness, two names are certain to fit that bill; Matt Rider and Joe “The Gentleman” Morris. [...]
Mike “Mini Van” Van Meer vs. Ben Crowder Expect excitement! Although I would not call these two enemies, both have verbally agreed to go to war for fifteen minutes- or two, or three minutes, however long the fight lasts! With Van Meer close to weight a few days out that is a clear sign that [...]
Fighter Focus: It’s time! Joe Morris is back and ready to ready to prove that he is the real deal Seldom have fight fans ever left the arena after watching Joe Morris fight without learning the true definition of a modern day gladiator. Win or lose, Morris is there to fight and spilling blood and [...]
Fighter Focus: Chris Perez-Van Dam is back, and to him, it’s like he never left! Whether he’s spinning records at the club or spinning his opponents heads backwards in the cage, Chris Perez-Van Dam is a showman. Known for his flashy moves and willingness to lay to all on the line for a win, he’s [...]
This Friday, October 22nd, 28 fighters will step into the MCC cage to tests their skills, their hearts, and their competitive drive. The doors open at Hy Vee Hall at 6:30pm, and the first bout will start at 7:30pm. Last week we reviewed the undercard bouts. Today, we will take a closer look at the [...]
The Name’s Morris. Joe Morris! There are some fighters who are known for their catchy nicknames, their pre-fight hype or their highlight worthy finishes. Joe Morris is willing to go another route. He’s ready to earn your respect by grinding out a win round after round or leave the cage en route to the [...]
Getting to Know Joe Morris By Randy Thomas Like many mixed martial artists that we come across, Morris got his start later in the game. As the 30 year old explain, “I grew up wrestling, but I always wanted to box as a kid. Unfortunately, my parents didn’t want me to. They didn’t want me [...]
