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Another busy and successful weekend for the squad. 3 of our athletes were able to score wins against very touch opponents for All In Combat. Kendon Kayser defended his title by submitting his opponent with a RNC in round 3, bringing his record to 5-0. Jason Asher also finished a RNC in round 3 in a comeback victory after being down 2 rounds. Justin Robinson won a unanimous decision in a hard fought match bringing his pro record to 2-0. As always, we are incredibly grateful to the promotion and our opponents for the chance to do what we love.

March 29 2024

BFC

bayou fighting championship

4 of our athletes, 3 MMA and 1 kickboxing, fought for BFC over the weekend. All were able to secure finishes over their opponents, 2 submissions and 2 by TKO. All respect and gratitude to the promotion and our opponents for the opportunity to compete.

March 23 2024

Bayardo

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Over the weekend, one of our professional athletes, Bayardo Garcia, was able to secure a unanimous decision victory against a tough opponent. Whether it's boxing, kickboxing, or MMA, Bayardo will be ready for whatever is next!

March 16 2024

BFC

Bayou Fighting Championship

Three of our athletes were able to secure dominant victories over very tough fighters this weekend at BFC. Our team performed and conducted themselves in a manner that has come to be expected from anyone representing Mid City MMA and Le Bros MMA. We are extremely grateful to our opponents and the promotion for giving us the opportunity to compete and grow together.

Feb 2 2024

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smoker @ gladiators

This crew put in some work this past weekend at Gladiators' smoker event. Great job, y'all!

Jan 23 2024

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thanh le v. tang kai 2

Tune in on March 1 for Thanh Le's rematch against Tang Kai at ONE 166 in Qatar to determine the undisputed featherweight champion.

Jan 21 2024

Seige

Seige super fight night

Shoutout to this crew for competing at Seige!

Jan 13 2024

2023 recap

bye 2023!

What a year! Onto 2024. Thank you all for your continued support.

Jan 1 2024

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Seminar with coach tim

Thanks for visiting and sharing your knowledge with us, Coach Tim Credeur! And congrats to everyone who got promotied.

Dec 16 2023

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The squad closed out 2023 with 5 first round finishes -- 2 professional MMA, 2 amateur MMA, and 1 amateur kickbnoxing. All gratitude and respect to our opponents for another chance to express ourselves in doing what we love.

Dec 8 2023

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We're so proud of all of our competitors at AGF! Great work, everyone.

Dec 5 2023

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winter wrestling camp

Join us for our winter wrestling camp! High school and up. 

Winter 2023

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social warrior club

One of our professional athletes was able to secure a split decision victory for Social Warrior Club against a tough opponent. This win brings Davin Scott's pro record to 2-0. Thank you to the promotion and to our opponent for the opportunity to showcase our skills.

Nov 17 2023

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All in combat 4

Two of our athletes were able to secure victories for All In Combat. Kendon Kayser won his second amateur title, bringing his record to 4-0. Justin Robinson won his pro MMA debut after an undefeated amateur career of 7-0. A huge thank you to the promotion and our opponents! 

Nov 11 2023

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gamebred bareknuckle mma

Junior Maranhoa was able to secure a 3rd round submission against a UFC veteran in bare knuckle MMA for Gamebred FC. This was a big win for Junior and our team, and we are very grateful to Jorge Masvidal for the opportunity to showcase our skills on such a big stage.

Nov 10 2023

NAGA

NAGA

Our team had a blast at NAGA! Great work, everyone.

Oct 28 2023

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Empire FC

Two of our athletes had their MMA debuts at Empire FC and were both able to secure first round wins by TKO. We are so proud of all of the hard work that Stormy Rogers and Tristen Saavedra put in to earn their victories. As always, a big thank you to the promotion and our opponents!

Oct 14 2023

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Empire FC sub only

Some of our guys represented us well at Empire FC's Sub Only event in Biloxi - a win by mounted triangle arm bar, 2 draws, and a loss. Win or lose, we are always so proud of our athletes for testing themselves in competition. Onto the next!

Oct 14 2023

sher @ delta

delta training center

We want to give a huge congratulations to Mid City MMA affiliate Delta Training Center on their opening day! Sheridan Moran is one of the most credentialed competitors and instructors in Louisiana and we are so excited to see him take on this new chapter. If you are in the Thibodaux area, be sure to check them out!

Oct 9 2023

thanh v ilya

one championship at Lumpinee stadium

Thanh Le submits Ilya Freymanov 62 seconds into the very first round via inside heel hook to win the One Championship Interim Featherweight Title.

Thanh continues to be an inspiration and a leader to our team, and we are very grateful to have him. Stay tuned for his title unification fight against current champion Tanh Kai!

Oct 6 2023

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savage fight promotions

One of our professional athletes, Jacob Small, was able to secure a victory by way of R3 submission for Savage Fight Promotions. Thank you to the promotion and our opponent for the opportunity to compete. Congrats on your win, Jacob!

Sept 9 2023

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warriors of hope

Coach Michael Zamzam took a group to a kickboxing fundraiser for Warriors of Hope out in Houma. So proud of everyone for getting out there and representing our team! Thanks for having us, Blacklist BJJ.

August 26 2023

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All in combat 3

Two of our athletes competed for All In Combat and both were able to secure decisive unanimous decision victories. We are incredibly grateful to the promotion and out opponents for the opportunity to compete and continue to grow.

August 19 2023

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10 year anniversary

A whole decade! Looking back at how far we've come and all that we have accomplished over the last 10 years fills us with an immense amount of gratitude. Thank you all for the continued love and support. Here's to many more years of fun and friendship on the mats.

August 1 2023

BFC 60

bayou fighting championship 60

The squad went 5-1 (3 professional and 2 amateur victories) at BFC 60 with 2 nasty knockouts in Round 1, a TKO due to leg kicks in Round 2, and 2 dominant unanimous decisions. We are incredibly grateful to the promotion and our opponents for the opportunity to do what we love and grow in the fire.

June 30 2023

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Promotions

Congrats to everyone who. got promoted!

May 13 2023

BFC 57

bayou fighting championship 57

Two of our athletes scored first round finishes at BFC 57 over the weekend. Big thanks to our opponents and the promotion for the opportunity to compete and get better. Congrats to Jason Asher and Scott Gibbons!

March 25 2023

empire sub

empire fc sub only

We had a blast competing in Empire FC Submission Only event. We really appreciate our opponents and the promotion for the opportunity to collect more data and grow together.

March 11 2023

AIC

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Congrats to Madison Ural for winning her MMA debut at All In Combat 1!

February 25 2023

bfc 56

bayou fighting championship 56

We went 4-1 last night at BFC
Our athletes represented themselves and our team with the respect, professionalism, skill, and warrior spirit that has come to be expected from Mid City MMA and Le Bros MMA
We have the upmost gratitude and appreciation for our opponents and the promotion for giving us another opportunity to learn and grow doing what we love together.

February 3 2023

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Tim credeur seminar

Group shot from Tim Credeur's pressure passing seminar at Mid City MMA. Thanks, Tim!

December 10 2022

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Jake's first stripe

Mid City MMA Head Coach Shawn Gayton is honored to award one of his first black belts and dear friend Jake Gibson with his first stripe!

November 2 2022

bfc 54

bayou fighting championship 54

Another successful night for the squad. Will Honer brought his record to 4-0 with a beautiful performance and a second round submission finish. Davin Scott had several last minute opponent changes, went up a weight class, and has been sick all week yet still secured a unanimous decision with an absolutely dominant performance. We appreciate the promotion and our opponents for giving us a chance to express ourselves doing what we love.

October 29 2022

bfc 53

bayou fighting championship 53

We went 1-1 last night at Bayou FC 53 in Lafayette. Sean King put on a dominant performance in his debut scoring an early finish against an opponent who missed weight by 10 pounds. Luc Mazur immediately landed a beautiful right hand putting his opponent down but followed it with an illegal kick that ended the fight in a disqualification. We appreciate the promotion and our opponents for the opportunity to learn and grow together.

October 22 2022

BFC Aug 22

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Just another night of doing what we do. Thank you to our opponents and Bayou FC.

August 13 2022

9 year anni

Mid city mma turns 9!

In 9 years, we have accomplished so much as a team. It’s hard to imagine life before Mid City MMA. Thank you all for the continued support! Here’s to many more years of learning and growing together. 

August 2022

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Fury fighting championship

Congrats to Jared Fryoux for a first round submission in his professional debut, and to Jason Asher on his second amateur win last weekend.

June 26 2022

One FC Belt

Thanh le's featherweight belt for one fc

Mid City MMA athletes Thanh Le and Vinh Le have been with head coach Shawn Gayton for almost 11 years. Shortly after Thanh's huge win over Garry Tonon, the Le brothers presented Shawn with the One FC featherweight belt to display at Mid City MMA. 

March 30 2022

Le v Tonon

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Thanh Le defends his One FC featherweight title against Garry Tonon by knockout in 56 seconds. Congrats, Thanh!

March 11 2022

kids' wrestling announcement

kids' wrestling

We're so excited to announce that we now offer kids' wrestling! Email us for more info or to set up a trial! Wrestling camp info coming soon.

May 3 2022

Feb 2022 Black Belts

First belt ceremony of the year

Meet Mid City MMA's newest black belts -- Jason Broussard, Alex Kelly, and Brandon Corley! Congrats to them, and to everyone else who got promoted at our first belt ceremony of the year. Big thanks to Josh Artigue for a great seminar following the ceremony.

Feb 15 2022

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Bayou FC in gretna, la

Two of our athletes competed for Bayou Fighting Championship and were able to secure solid victories. Jared Fryoux defended his title landing big strikes early and eventually locked in a rear naked strangle finish in round 1. Jacob Small found to win a decisive unanimous decision with a technical display of striking, wrestling, and jiu jitsu. As always, we have great appreciation for the promotion and our opponents to perform and learn.

Feb 15 2022

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empire FC in biloxi, ms

We had a productive evening at Empire FC. Two of our athletes came away with absolutely dominant performances each earning unanimous decision victories, and one of our fighters was on the losing end of the same equation. We welcome both results, as it will only propel us closer to our goals and help us be better versions of ourselves. Thanks to our opponents and the promotion for once again providing us with the experience needed to learn and grow.

January 2022

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empire FC in biloxi, ms

Our athletes went 4-0 for Empire FC. All of them not only won, but absolutely dominated the opposition in impressive fashion. Great work, you guys! Always grateful for the opportunity to showcase.

November 2021

Macy B_CSC

combat sports coverage

Macy Breaux competed in Houston, TX for Combat Sports Coverage and won the 115lb nogi sub only title! 

November 2021

Macy_empire FC

empire FC in biloxi, ms

Macy Breaux secured a unanimous decision victory against a skilled veteran for Empire Fighting Championship. Appreciation goes to Empire FC, our opponent, and her team for the opportunity to compete and learn.

September 2021

BFC

bayou fc

We ended up going 2-1 at Bayou Fighting Championship against solid competition. All appreciation to the promotion and our opponents for the opportunity to express ourselves and continue to grow in the fire! Was nice to feel hometown love for the first time since lockdown.

September 2021

8 years

Mid City mma turns 8!

Happy Anniversary to Mid City MMA! As always, a huge THANK YOU to our members, friends, and family for the incredible support system. We love you all!

August 2021

Empire Sub Series

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Six of our athletes competed in Empire Fighting Championship's Submission Series. We ended the night with 3 wins and 3 draws. Always grateful for the opportunity to compete!

July 2021

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Congrats to Scott Gibbons for defending his 170 title for Empire Fighting Championship.

June 2021

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Congrats to Brad Guidry for winning the 145 Title for Caged Warrior Championship!

June 2021

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empire fc in biloxi ms

Our boys went 4-0 at Empire FC and Scott Gibbons brought yet another title home to Mid City MMA. We are so grateful for the opportunity to do what we love!

May 2021

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empire fc in jackson ms

We went 3-1 at Empire FC. The squad put on 4 dominant performances but one of our professionals made a slight mistake and paid for it with an armlock. Most people will never understand what goes into this sport and how painfully low the valleys can be. Our coaches and athletes pour our hearts and souls into each other and the pain of defeat is felt across the team. We also realize how lucky we are to do what we do and are forever grateful for the opportunity to express ourselves and grow in the fire.

March 2021

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Mid City MMA athlete Macy Chiasson was able to secure a unanimous decision over a tough veteran of the UFC. As always, we are grateful for the opportunity and are excited to grow from the experience.

March 2021

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Macy Breaux's pro debut

Macy Breaux scored a first round finish in her professional debut. All appreciation to her opponent and Ikon Fighting Federation for the opportunity to compete.

March 2021

Empire

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Congrats to Mid City MMA athletes Jared James and Scott Gibbons on their dominant wins at Empire Fighting Championship!

Feb 2021

Adopt A Cop

Adopt a cop affiliate

We are pleased to announce that Mid City MMA is officially an Adopt A Cop affiliate gym!

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Adopt A Cop is a nonprofit, donation-based program that allows active duty patrolling officers to train at any affiliated academy until they reach blue belt with their membership paid for by Adopt A Cop! 

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For more information, visit www.adoptacopbjj.org or email us.

Feb 2021

Empire/BFC

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Mid City MMA goes 6-0! Huge thanks to Empire Fighting Championship and Bayou Fighting Championship for giving us the opportunity to perform before the new year. Always grateful.

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Athletes: Jacob Small, Jewel Scott (pro), Jordan Juneau, Evan Fremin, Dillon Oliver, Scott Gibbons.

Dec. 18-19, 2020

Thanh

thanh le wins!

AND NEW! Congrats to Thanh Le for becoming the One Championship featherweight champion!

Oct. 30, 2020

Empire

Empire fighting championship

​Congrats to Mid City MMA and Thanh Le MMA athletes Evan Fremin and Jordan Juneau on their beautiful performances at Empire Fighting Championship, bringing both of their records to 3-0.

Oct. 17, 2020

One FC

Thanh le for the one championship featherweight title

​Singapore Bound! Mid City MMA athlete Thanh Le will be fighting for the One Fighting Championship Featherweight Title on October 30th.

Oct. 30, 2020

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7 Years!

​We celebrated our 7th anniversary by finishing our brand new mats! Helloooooo 2000 sq ft.! A huge thank you to those of you who helped with this huge project, and to those of you who have loved and supported Mid City MMA for the last 7 years. We feel so lucky to call this place our home.

Aug. 5, 2020

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