MCC: 15 LIGHTS OUT!

Posted on | June 20, 2008 | No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MIDWEST CAGE CHAMPIONSHIP MCC: 15 LIGHTS OUT! PRO MMA EVENT LIGHTS UP HISTORIC VAL AIR BALLROOM WITH TITLE BOUTS, INTERNATIONAL TALENT, AND LOCAL FAVORITES

Des Moines, IA- July 20, 2008- Fast on the heels of the final bout at MCC 14 that nearly brought down the house, Midwest Cage Championship announces MCC 15: Lights Out! The event will be held on Friday, July 25 at the Val Air Ballroom, located at 301 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines.

The ten bout event includes a title fight, the Des Moines premier of a world class fighter, and a solid mix of local favorites. The main event will fill the vacant MCC Lightweight belt when #1 contender Bryce Teager faces up and comer, and local favorite Paul “Gingabread Man” Bird. Teager, known for his strength and never say die attitude, has toppled numerous opponents throughout the Midwest and remains undefeated since his fight when he lost to UFC vet John “Hurricane” Halverson. Bird, a former boxer turned MMA fighter, has trained with the very same John Halverson, as well as popular UFC fighter Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens in preparation for the MCC 15 Teager title fight. The name of the event, Lights Out! was chosen based on the high probability one of the opponents will go down with a sudden thud, or go to sleep that night.

Moving up the scales, all the way to the Heavyweight category, nine time IFL veteran fighter Mike Ciesnolevicz will make his Des Moines fighting debut. Recognized for two wins over Ultimate Fighter veteran Alex Schoenaur, Ciesnolevicz has trained at some of the top MMA camps including Mitetich Fighting Systems. Big man Mike C willingly takes on anyone put before him, and a deserving opponent will be announced soon.

The fight card is completed with the inclusion of proven pro fighters, and crowd pleasers, Danny “The Badger” Anderson, Josh “The Bull” Christiansen, Jesse Lund, and Ronnie “The Warfrog” Britt.

MCC 15 marks the return of pro mixed martial arts to the historic Val Air Ballroom. MCC’s sister promotion, Title Fight Championship (TFC) held the standing room only “Awakening” event at the Val Air in January. “We immediately felt the electricity, and our fans let us know they love this venue.” offered MCC and TFC partner Scott Casber. “If you consider the storied history of the Val Air and include its recent popularity, it has consistently drawn more people through the doors than perhaps any other single location in Des Moines.” added Casber. “The location, the addition of a food concession, various ticket purchasing options, and overall convenience combine to provide the elements for the perfect party!” Casber concluded.

Doors open on Friday, July 25 at 6:30 PM. Fights begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the all ages show go on sale next week and can be purchased at the Val Air box office, at midwestcagechampionship.com, and ticketmaster.com. VIP tables can be purchased by calling (515) 229-8566.