Articles about Miguel Rios’

Nov 29, 2011

MCC 37 “Thanksgiving Throwdown” Main Card Review

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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 [...]


Nov 24, 2011

MCC 37 Post Fight Interviews

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Nov 19, 2011

Catching up at work with Miguel “El Rey” Rios

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Nov 7, 2011

Fighter Focus: Miguel “El Rey” Rios, Jr. carries on four-year tradition at Thanksgiving Throwdown, looks to impress fans and his students alike

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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 [...]


Oct 5, 2011

Rios vs. Jenkins added to MCC 37 “Thanksgiving Throwdown”

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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.


Oct 4, 2011

MCC gears up for annual Thanksgiving Throwdown, stacks card with top talent

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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, [...]


Jun 27, 2011

MCC 34: Moreno victorious, Rios dominates, Williams closes in on title shot

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MCC 34: Moreno victorious, Rios dominates, Williams closes in on title shot Moreno vs. Kruger In the main event of MCC 34, Victor “Superman” Moreno proved that his post-retirement campaign was exactly what he had trained for. Taking just one and a half minutes in the very first round to put a halt to top [...]


Jun 25, 2011

MCC 34 Post Fight Interviews

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Jun 23, 2011

MCC 34 Weigh-In’s at Chicken Coop

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May 25, 2011

Fighter Focus: Catching up with Miguel “El Rey” Rios, Jr.

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Fighter Focus: Catching up with Miguel “El Rey” Rios, Jr. Miguel, welcome back to MCC. It seems like forever since we’ve seen you in the cage. What have you been up to? It has been too long since I’ve competed in MMA. However, I have been training consistently since the first of the year. I’ve [...]


May 13, 2011

MCC announces MCC 34 date, main event: Victor Moreno versus Calley Kruger

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MCC announces MCC 34 date, main event: Victor Moreno versus Calley Kruger After a short break from back to back electrifying events, the Midwest’s most popular promotion gears up to return to Hy Vee Hall on June 24 for MCC 34: “Moreno vs. Kruger”. The nights main event will feature a match up with former [...]


Nov 27, 2010

MCC 30 Post Fight Interviews

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Nov 26, 2010

Post- MCC 30: Thanksgiving Throwdown & Quick Results

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On Thanksgiving eve, the Midwest’s top promotion held its annual “Thanksgiving Throwdown,” and the card did not disappoint.  The evening showcased some of the finest up and coming talent in the Midwest along with a combination of submissions, razor close decisions, and brutal stoppages.   In the feature bouts of the evening, Rios tasted his first [...]


Nov 21, 2010

Fighter Focus: Getting to Know Lance Benoist

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Fighter Focus: Getting to Know Lance Benoist In a matter of days, MCC newcomer Lance Benoist will step in the cage to face Miguel “El Rey” Rios, Jr.  Undefeated in his mixed martial arts career, Benoist will compete against an almost mirror image of himself.  Two fighters on the same path, both young and hungry, [...]


Nov 17, 2010

Fighter Profile: Miguel “El Rey” Rios

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Nov 15, 2010

Fighter Focus: Dreams, Goals, and Dedication; Just Another Day in the Life of Miguel “El Rey” Rios, Jr.

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Fighter Focus:  Dreams, Goals, and Dedication; Just Another Day in the Life of Miguel “El Rey” Rios, Jr.   Miguel, thank you for taking the time to talk to us about your fight and what’s been keeping you busy.  First off, I understand you spent a little time in Las Vegas recently.  Tell us what [...]


Aug 8, 2010

MCC 28: IMPACT- Post Fight Interviews

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Aug 8, 2010

Burns Turns up the Heat, Williams Edges Out Giboo, and The King remains Royalty

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Burns Turns up the Heat, Williams Edges Out Giboo, and The King remains Royalty Slams, slick submissions and surprise ending could have easily been the replacement title for MCC 28: “Impact”. The fight fans were able to see a little bit of everything as Veterans Auditorium hosted another exciting night of mixed martial arts action.


Aug 6, 2010

MCC 28: IMPACT Weigh-Ins

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Aug 5, 2010

MCC 28 Pre Fight

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