As the fighters make their final preparations to step into the cage, MCC gears up for one of the most stacked cards to date. With a move just next door to Vets Auditorium into Hy Vee Hall, MCC 25: “Inferno” is talent laden with mixed martial arts superstars and stars in the making. The main event of [...]
Monster Energy Drink Makes MCC Debut Next Saturday
Fight fans have saw national brands such as Budweiser and Army plastered across the canvas and cage at MCC events. At MCC 25: “Inferno”, one of the most recognized names in the extreme sports industry will be added to the Midwest Cage Championship roster. With big names such [...]
As Bout Draws Near, Reality Sets In; DeMoney Pulls Out
Many times, as fight night nears, competitors are pushing their bodies to the limit- sometimes past their limit. Often, you will read of a fighter who was forced to pull out of a contest due to an injury, a cut, or other physical incapacities. It happens.
Early [...]
From the Dojo to the Cage, Lonnie Scriven is Ready to Kick Ass
By Randy Thomas
In the state of Iowa, we always hear of the wrestler turned mixed martial artist. Or, maybe even the boxer turned mixed martial artist. But for MCC newcomer, Lonnie Scriven, he’s traded in his third degree, black belt in the age [...]
Fighter Focus: Getting to Know Jon Youngbear
At MCC 25: “Inferno”, Jon Youngbear will make his debut for Midwest Cage Championship, although he’s no stranger to the fight game. He’s slated to take on up and coming striker, Chris Bishop. Having already amassed an impressive 11-2 record, this hard-hitting fighter is looking to make a splash [...]
Chris Helm Prepares for MCC Debut
By Randy Thomas
When MCC newcomer, Chris Helm (11-1) steps into the cage against Johnny “Coletrain” Coleman at MCC 25: “Inferno”, he knows he will have his hands full. After all, the last time his opponent took the center of the ring, he made his exit less than 30 seconds later [...]
Getting to Know Maurice Speirs
At MCC 25: “Inferno”, Maurice Spiers will make his debut for the promotion as he takes on fan favorite, Ian “Not So Nice” Tice. We recently caught up to Maurice to get to know a little about him.
MCC: Welcome to Midwest Cage Championship. Can you tell the fans a little about [...]
On the Edge of Stardom; Getting to Know Justin DeMoney
By Randy Thomas
Over the past several months, Midwest fight fans have been hearing the buzz surrounding the Oskaloosa-based fighter, Justin DeMoney. On March 13, at MCC 25: “Inferno”, DeMoney will look to take the next step towards his dream of making it to the UFC when [...]
MCC Lights up Des Moines With an Inferno
On the heels of one of the most exciting nights in mixed martial arts, Midwest Cage Championship has announced the date for their upcoming event. Fight fans can officially mark their calendars for March 13, as the Midwest’s top promotion moves their event just next door from historic Veterans Auditorium [...]
