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Midwest Cage Championship seeks out new talent with MCC Trials III

Admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:13:13 +0000

MCC Trials III

Over the course of the last few years, the Midwest’s top promotion, Midwest Cage Championship has scoured the heartland for the top up and coming talent. On a couple occasions, the talent seeks out the promotion. MCC Trials is a chance for mixed martial artists to put their talents on display as they lobby for a spot on the MCC roster and an opportunity to fight in upcoming events. MCC Co-owner, John Halverson stated, “We’ve discovered fighters like Cole Jennet, Josh Atwell, Miguel Rios, and the list goes on and on. The Trials events are getting big. We have fighters contacting us all the time wanting to fight. This is sort of like an interview. You come in, put on a good show- show you have what it takes, and you have the job”

The next event, MCC Trials III is scheduled for Friday, October 9 at Uncle Bucks Kick Ass Party Bar. Tickets are only available the day of show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first bout will start at 7:30 p.m. For more information about this event and upcoming shows, visit www.MidwestCageChampionship.com. Mixed martial artists who are looking to compete are encouraged to call Ryan Hass at 515-229-8566 or e-mail at Ryan@MidwestCageChampionship.com.

@ Uncle Bucks Party Bar

MCC Pool Party

Admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:01:15 +0000

MCC Trials II a success, several deserving fighters earn their shot!

Admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:28:43 +0000

Despite moving venue locations on three days notice, MCC Trials II proved to be a success. With over 1,000 fight fans through the door, some of the 22 fighters delivered performances worthy of receiving their invitation to compete at MCC 22 “Reality Check” on September 5 at Veterans Auditorium. MCC co-owner and matchmaker, Ryan Hass commented, “I was a little worried about moving the show, but I knew that the fighters I booked were going to impress the fans no matter how many show up.” He added, “We’re taking some of the top amateur fighters from the Midwest and giving them a chance to really showcase their skills as they fight their way into MCC.”

One of last nights standout performances included a huge win for Zak Laird, submitting undefeated wrestling champion, Jordan Webb in the first round. “You’ve got an 18 year old kick boxer taking a state wrestler down, switching from a gogoplata, to an arm bar, to a triangle choke. These are high level jiu jitsu transitions, and this guy’s pulling them off,” stated MCC co-owner, John Halverson. He followed with, “Zak Laird is the real deal. He’s the next generation of MCC, and he’s definately fighting for us for a long time.”

Some of the other fighters who will be competing in MCC include Laramie Shaffer, Nick Rouse, RJ Harris, and winners of fight of the night, Josh Troen and Nate “Teddy Bear” Williams have already agreed to a rematch at MCC 22.

MCC’s next event, MCC 22 “Reality Check” is scheduled for September 5 at Veterans Auditorium. The main event will feature MCC Interim Lightweight Champion, Joe “The Hammer” Brammer as he puts his title on the line against former MCC Featherweight Champion and WEC veteran, Chris “Mad Dog” Mickle. For more information about MCC, including the reality series “Making the Fighter” log on to www.MidwestCageChampionship.com.

MCC Trials moved, same great fights!

Admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:45:54 +0000

MCC Trials II

Midwest Cage Championship Trials II was scheduled to be held this Friday night in the historic Court Avenue district. However, due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the unrelated events that occurred in the area last weekend, the show has been moved to West Des Moines at Uncle Bucks Party Bar. “Out of respect to the business owners and those involved in the events, we thought it would be best to leave the area clear and move the show ten minutes west,” stated MCC co-owner, John Halverson. He added, “We still have all the great fights lined up, and Uncles Bucks has agreed to the same drink specials for our fans.”

MCC Trials II will feature twenty of the most skilled up and coming amateur fighters as they look to compete for a few precious spots at MCC 22 “Reality Check” scheduled September 5th at Veterans Auditorium. Some of the fighters on Friday’s card are Nate “Teddy Bear” Williams, Josh Troen, Nick Rouse, Laramie Shaffer, Mike Miller, Zak Laird and many more. Tickets are just $5.00 (21 and older) and $10.00 (18-20) and are available the night of the show at Uncle Bucks. The doors open at 7:00pm and the fights will start promptly at 8:00pm.

For more information on MCC Trials II and all upcoming events, please visit the website www.MidwestCageChampionship.com or call 515-229-8566.

Twisted Parrot & MCC Appreciation night for Fighters, fans, friends, and families.

Admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:23:15 +0000

Saturday July 11th, 2009

4pm-11:30pm

Free Beer & Pizza 4-5:30pm

UFC Undisputed game tournament 4-8pm

UFC 100 9pm-11:30pm

Brock Lesnar Vs. Frank Mir

Georges St-Pierre Vs. Thiago Alves

Jon Fitch Vs. Paulo Thiago

Dan Henderson Vs. Michael Bisping

Yoshihiro Akiyama Vs. Alan Belcher

MCC MiddleWeight Champion called up to UFC

Admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:09:11 +0000

From MMAJunkie.com

Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Vedepo likely for UFC Fight Night 15

by Dann Stupp and Bruce “PhyteGuru” Huckfeldt

Another Midwest-based fighter could make his UFC debut when the organization heads to Omaha next month.

A source close to UFC newcomer Joe Vedepo (7-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that the middleweight fighter has verbally agreed to meet Alessio Sakara (12-7 MMA, 3-4 UFC) at next month’s UFC Fight Night 15 event.

The bout has not been signed, but bout agreements should be distributed shortly, the source said.

UFC Fight Night 15 takes place Sept. 17 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium and airs on Spike TV. The event, co-headlined by Nate Diaz vs. Josh Neer and Mac Danzig vs. Clay Guida, precedes the debut episode of “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.”

Vedepo, a part of the Cedar Rapids-based Team Hardrive MMA, won the Midwest Cage Championship middleweight belt with a June victory over Brian Green (15-10). Both fighters entered the bout knowing that a major-league contract offer could be on the line. The bloody, back-and-forth main-event fight ultimately ended via a third-round verbal submission in favor of Vedepo.

The 25-year-old former light heavyweight and stand-out high school wrestler has never gone to decision; he’s won four fights via knockout and three by submission.

Sakara, meanwhile, will look to push his UFC record to .500. He most recently suffered a loss to Chris Leben at UFC 82 in March. The hard-hitting Italian’s other losses have come to Houston Alexander, Drew McFedries and Dean Lister; victories have come over James Lee and Victor Valimaki via knockout, and Elvis Sinosic via unanimous decision.

The American Top Team fighter has lost four of his past six fights.

For the latest UFC Fight Night 15 fight card, check out the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.