Max Muscle and MaxFight DM “Undisputed Blood Donor” Blood Drive and Fight Update

Posted on | August 24, 2009 | No Comments

Welcome to Fight Week!

Festivities kick off with The Blood Center of Iowa blood drive on Wednesday. The drive is hosted by Max Muscle and MaxFightsDM and provides a great way for the Iowa MMA community to contribute to one of the most important causes there is. Check out the the artwork, shown below, to learn the important details.

The fight card, while always subject to change, is locked in for Des Moines’ first all pro MMA event. Two of the most exciting new details include the addition of Dennis Read and Chad Reiner.

Dennis Reed will face Brian “SMOKIN” Green in the nights first bout, and a rematch where Reed looks to capture a win over Green, unlike their Mainstream MMA contest in 2006. Reed is one of the most seasoned fighters in the Midwest and has battled Rashad Evans, Rich Franklin, Jeremy Horn, Evan Tanner, and Dan Severen, just to name a few.

Three time UFC vet Chad Reiner takes on Indiana up and comer Kevin Barkdull in the nights eighth bout. Barkdull has been training side by side with MaxFightsDM welterweight belt contender, Jason Gilliam. These guys have been fighting for huge crowds in major markets, although will not have their hometown crowds behind them this time.

Be sure to get the the Val Air early as the first bout promises fireworks. Also, Justin Wren from this season’s The Ultimate Fighter will in the crowd, as will UFC vet and the nights referee, James Giboo. Kevin Jackson and Chris Bono, along with several Cyclones will be in the house, as well as members of the Iowa Barnstormers. The Isaac James Band will perform the national anthem.

Here’s the entire card, in order of appearance.

1. Dennis Reed vs. Brian Green (middleweight)
2. Zach Patterson vs. Brad Floyd (bantamweight)
3. Matt Dominguez vs. Scott Kinzebach (lightweight)
4. Ryan Bruan vs. Ben Crowder (middleweight)
5. Jordan Wall vs. Justin Grizzard (super heavyweight)
6. Demetrious Richards vs. Chris Vos (light heavyweight)
7. Abel Trujillo vs. Jaxson Mayson (welterweight)
8. Kevin Barkdull vs. Chad Reiner (welterweight)
9. Ben Askren vs. Matt Delanoit (welterweight)
10. Jason Gilliam vs. Demi Deeds (welterweight championship)

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