Kim Couture Leaving Las Vegas For Missouri Rumble

Kim Couture

Branson, Mo - Kim "Sugarfree" Couture, former wife of Randy Couture, the first MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter to be inducted into the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) will compete in Branson April 7, 2012 in an event billed as the Missouri Rumble. 

Couture Vs Rodriquez

MUCF (Midwest Ultimate Cage Fights) announced Kim Couture will be fighting at the Branson Convention Center as a Missouri Rumble featured event. MUCF Organizer Tommy Tran revealed contracts were finalized yesterday for three high-profile fights to take slated in Branson during the Missouri Rumble. Couture will fight Anita "Le Tigre" Rodrigues.

Sitzes Vs. Sophia Bagherdai

Midwest Ultimate Cagefight fans have a familiar face as Jeri "Fists of Fury" Sitzes returns. Sitzes fought won an  MUCF tournament in Branson on Nov. 26, 2011 in a match voted" fight of the night".

Sitzes holds  a World Boxing Council (WBC) title in Muay Thai. Sitzes is scheduled to fight Sophia Bagherdia of Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Bagherdia is ranked the 9 best female fighter in the world.

Midget Wrestling
Little Kato "The Dwarf Destroyer" and Beautiful Bobby Dean promise delivery of fun sized brutality. The wrestlers were featured on Jackass 3D and participate in a television series called , "Half Pint Brawlers".  Branson's first Midget Wrestling match at the Branson Convention Center promises a night's worth of entertainment on its own.

Several other fights are scheduled and will be released when contracts are finalized.

A spokesperson for Midwest Ultimate Cagefights said the company goal is to bring Las Vegas caliber fighting to Branson. The three anchor events are staged to ensure the draw of MMA fans continues to grow.


Missouri Rumble Media Campaign has TV Focus
Tran plans to focus marketing efforts towards regional television advertising stating, "All of our Midwest Ultimate Cage Fight events at the Branson Convention Center have received excellent coverage from Springfield and Joplin television stations; they always come to our events and provide television coverage; the rebroadcasts have been good for the fighters and the brand. "

Midwest Ultimate Cage Fights  plans to orchestrate a large  media campaign with a heavy television advertising blitz during the UFC 143 which will broadcast Live on FOX Feb 28, 2009..

Branson's First PRO/AM MMA Fights Tonight At Branson Convention Center

Midwest Cage Fight entrepreneurs Right to Left Ron Safa, Tommy Tran, TJ Nobles

Hexagon Cage at Branson Convention Center fully setup

Hexagon cage being setup at the Branson Convention Center

Fighters being weighed in and blood work being evaluated by doctor

The Holiday Rumble, Branson's firt PRO/AM Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event is only hours away from starting. Everyone knows the desire for holiday brutality as the winds blow us closer to our relatives over turkey and stuffing.

Practitioners of karate, wrestling, boxing and other fighting disciplines sized each other up before chowing at a Chinese buffet on the Branson strip last night. An eerie silence and overkill of testrone filled the room as fighters eyed their competition in wait for clearance from both medical doctors and weigh-in by a certified official.

Over the past few weeks I've been able to get a view of the complexity of organizing a fighting event of this size. The production aspects are phenomenal, including audio, video and web production - all light work compared to buying appropriate insurance, and medical staff including Emergency Medical Technicians who will be on the scene with an ambulance.

The hexagon structure shown above will soon be layered with blood and sweat. Like Festivus, tonights first of its kind event at the Branson Convention  Center will showcase feats of strength and will.

Athletes trained in Karate, Taekwondo, boxing, wrestling and a wide variety of martial arts will square skills before a live audience in this first of it's kind event for Branson. 

Stay tuned for updated coverage

Kansas City Royals Visting Branson

Representing Missouri's "Westside", a few Kansas City Royals will stop in Branson for a meet and greet between 6:30 and 7:30 KOMC studios.

The caravan will include:

The Royals infielder Billy Butler, outfielder Mitch Maier, Royals Hall of Famers John Mayberry and Frank White and Royals broadcaster Steve Stewart. Prior to the Caravan tour, these participants will be involved in the Royals FanFest, January 15-16 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kan.

To see the full schedule and player bio visit the full Kansas City Royals Press Release