Rick Tasler- FINAL BLOG Man was it great to eat after weigh ins Thursday night. I way over ate and was miserable for the ride home but it was well worth it. I put on 10 pounds over night. I weighed in at 144.1, a pound under.

MCC 29: “Champion vs Champion”- the Aftermath   With another successful fights written into the books, fight fans got a taste of everything from decisions to draws to brutal knock outs.  Rick Tasler left the cage with his perfect mixed martial arts record in tact, and TJ “The Spider” O’Brien proved that he truly is [...]

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 [...]

Its finally the week of battle……I can’t wait for weigh ins on Thursday and some good food after. I love seeing everyone at weigh ins. This is where you know how the fighters are. The mental part of the game is the hardest and the cutting weight, sauna suits, and mental breakdowns really show here. [...]

I’m starting out week 5 a little sore. I went to Ronnie’s Redneck Grappling last night in Ankeny. I thought that we were doing all technique grappling. Man was I wrong. We started out with (5) 5 minute rounds of stand-up with new people in every round. WOW! My face hurts today from a right [...]

  Here comes week 4. Man did I have a busy weekend. I got a lot of cardio in and even ran hills at Ledges State Park since the weather was so nice. I was supposed to train with Ronnie Britt last night at 5 and couldn’t make it. I promise Ronnie, you will be [...]

  Respect, Honor and War; It’s the Lawman’s Way     Following a brief retirement, Iowa native and MMA staple, Rick “The Lawman” Tasler made a decision to return to the cage for one more go-round.  Unsatisfied with his last performance, he feels that he owes his fans a real chance to see him go [...]

  Week 3 is already here. Both shows this weekend went very well. I thank all the new people that made it out and introduced themselves. I have a new 145 and 155 pound champ in my promotion and my 185 pound champ defended his title and also won. I train all (3) of the [...]

Week 1 has come and gone. I just returned home from Canada and my arms are killing me from all the walleye that I had to reel in. Now the real work starts. I made it up today at 6:30 and hit the gym hard. I have alot of “chunk” to take off my mid-section [...]

Rick Tasler- week 1 blog Hi. My name is Rick Tasler. MCC has asked me to do a weekly blog for my 29th and last fight that I will have October 22nd in the MCC Steel. My opponent has yet to be named but Im sure MCC will find me a great one that will [...]

MCC Returns in October. Two Champions go to War   While the weather begins to cool down, Midwest Cage Championship is bringing the heat back to Hy Vee Hall on Friday, October 22 for MCC 29: “Champion vs. Champion”   The main event of the evening will pit two champions in two different weight classes [...]

  Two Fighters, Several Fights- One War By Randy Thomas   With an almost unheard of 61 fights stretched between these two warriors resume’s, Josh “The Hitman” Rabedeaux and Rick “The Lawman” Tasler are both ready to put on a show and go to war for the fans on January 16.  Think about that.  That’s [...]