Breitsprecher & Estus will be competing in North Iowa Fights 23 at the Mason City Arena on July 25th for a heavyweight retirement title. Estus is coming out of a 10- year retirement for one last fight. Who will bring home the win and receive the hardware?
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Blake Breitsprecher
36-year-old Blake Breitsprecher, frequently fighting under the nickname “The Punisher,” is an American Professional MMA fighter. Breitsprecher has fought in multiple different weight classes but is currently heavyweight. Originally from Ossian, Iowa, he has been competing professionally since 2010.
FIGHTER PROFILE & RECORD
- Pro Record: 5-16-0 (Wins-Losses-Draws)
- Amateur record: 8-2-0
- Weight Class: Heavyweight
- Height: 6’5″ (196 cm)
- Last Weigh-In: 251 lbs
- Fighting Out of: Ossian, Iowa
Career Highlights
Breitsprecher is a veteran of the regional MMA scene in the American Midwest, fighting for promotions such as Iowa Challenge, Fury Fight Series, Pure FC, and WWFC. Breitsprecher’s career highlights include:
- Winning by first-round submission (rear-naked choke) against Blake Kellogg at Fury Fight Series 2 in June 2025.
- Stepping into the cage against notable regional opponents, including the late veteran Travis Fulton in 2013.
- Fighting UFC VET Tyrone Roberts
- Beating Mark Orton
- Beating a 10-0 amateur and a 5-0 amateur, when he was fighting amateur
Mike Estus
43-year-old Mike “The Real Pretty Boy” Estus is a retired welterweight American Professional MMA fighter, now competing in the heavyweight division. Born in Stockton, California, Estus fights out of Mason City, Iowa. Estus fought professionally starting in 2011 and retired in 2016.
FIGHTER PROFILE & RECORD
- Pro welterweight Record: 7-5-0 (Wins-Losses-Draws)
- Amateur welterweight record: 3-3-0
- Weight Class: Heavyweight
- Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
- Last Weigh-In: 177 lbs
- Fighting Out of: Mason City, Iowa
Career Highlights
Estus is a veteran of the regional MMA scene in the American Midwest, fighting for promotions such as Iowa Challenge, Bellator, and Shamrock FC. Estus’ career highlights include:
- Winning by submission 100% of the time in his professional career
- Receiving 5 fight of the night awards throughout his career
- Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu- trained by Francisco Bueno
- Large fan base- Top ticket seller for NitroTix and Iowa Challenge
- In his ammateur career Estus beat Nate Mackey who was undefeated as an amateur and professional MMA fighter
- Fighting notable fighters such as- Bobby Voelker, Gavin Sterritt Jesse Sanders and Brandon Girtz
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