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Wilson Gouveias Move to MFC is a "Big Deal"
Jan 13, 2010 - American Top Team's Wilson Gouveia (12-7) has inked a big return to mixed martial arts. Monday he signed a multi-fight deal with Maximum Fighting Championship and will fight Canadian star "Big Deal" Ryan Jimmo (12-1) at MFC 25: Vindication at the Winspear Centre/Enmax Hall in Edmonton, Alberta April 9. Wednesday, Gouveia told MaximumFighting.com, “I’m excited! I have friends that fight for MFC and they all tell me good things.” The event will broadcast live on …
Kong looking for KO - Watson sets stage for showdown with Galbraith
Jan 12, 2010 - By MFC StaffThe Maximum Fighting Championship has set MFC 24: Heat XC as the right date to debut its new middleweight prospect.Tom “Kong” Watson (10-3) joins the MFC after making a sizeable name for himself fighting in his native England. The Southampton product, who of late has been training alongside Georges St. Pierre in Montreal, has set a big target for his first fight in the MFC by taking on hometown hero Travis Galbraith (17-6). The pair will face off on Friday, February 2…
MMA Veteran Yves Edwards Streaks into Maximum Fighting Championship at River Cree Casino February 26
Jan 10, 2010 - By Chad Edward, MFC StaffFew lightweight mixed martial artists have been where Yves Edwards (36-15-1) has been and are still strapping on four-ounce gloves. Edwards has fought champions, and been written-off as washed up. He's fought around the world and in most major MMA promotions since 1997. And, now Edwards will ride a two-fight win streak into Maximum Fighting Championship at River Cree Casino February 26.Edwards TKO'd Kyle Jensen in October and tapped Jame…
Young Gun on the Rise
Jan 7, 2010 - By MFC StaffFrom Day 1 of his MMA career, Nick Hrynchyshyn was touted as a young gun. Just two fights in, the young gun has blossomed into a potentially destructive cannon.Eyeing a long-term future, the Maximum Fighting Championship has inked Hrynchyshyn to a new multi-fight deal, and the welterweight prospect hopes to become one of the organization’s top upcoming stars.“It is like a dream come true. There’s no place I'd rather be right now,” said the product of Sylvan Lake, Albe…
Top 10 Knockouts of the Year
Dec 28, 2009 - The Year 2009 is in the books for the Maximum Fighting Championship so it is time once again to review the very best of the campaign gone by with the Z-Files’ annual look at the Top 10 finishes and fights. Last week, the Top 10 Submissions of ’09 were presented with Ryan Machan taking home the honor for his rear-naked choke victory over Kajan Johnson at MFC 23. Up next it’s the Top 10 Knockouts, and just before the New Year, we’ll do the final rundown - the list of the Top 10 …
Lewis to Tangle with Heath
Dec 25, 2009 - A showdown of heavy-handed light heavyweights has been added to the main card for MFC 24: Heat XC.Rival 205-pounders Dwayne Lewis and David Heath have agreed in principle to square-off in one of the featured bouts slated for Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, just outside Edmonton, Alberta. The bout is sure to be an explosive exchange of strikes as both fighters are more accustomed to looking for the big knockout.“There’s no doubt in my mind that Dwayne and …
Penner prepped to expose ‘The Exorcist’
Dec 23, 2009 - First light heavyweight test for high-rated prospectBy MFC StaffComing off a gusty win in his last outing, Nick “The Quiet Assassin” Penner will make his much-anticipated debut as a light heavyweight at MFC 24. Penner (9-1) won’t get an easy assignment as a 205-pounder, however, when he meets Chris “The Exorcist” Price (15-3) on Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, just outside Edmonton, Alberta. The bout, agreed to in principle, will be one of the main-card attr…
Top 10 Fights of the Year
Dec 20, 2009 - It’s a wrap. The Year 2009 is in the books for the Maximum Fighting Championship so it is time once again to review the very best of the campaign gone by with the Z-Files’ annual look at the Top 10 finishes and fights. After scrolling through the Top 10 Submissions and Knockouts of the Year for 2009, it’s time to put a final stamp on the proceedings with a look back at the 10 best Fights of the Year. Already we’ve seen Ryan Machan get credit for the best submission of ’09 whil…
MMA Legal in Vancouver
Dec 17, 2009 - The City of Vancouver has legalized MMA in Vancouver during their council session today. The motion to allow MMA on at two year trial basis was passed by a vote of 6-3. Councillors Meggs, Stevenson, Anton, Chow, Deal, Jang voted for MMA legalization, while Councillors Woodsworth, Reimer, Louie voted against MMA. Smaller promotions may still be out of luck as they will have to purchase enough insurance to indemnify the City of Vancouver from any liabilities.&nbs…
Maximum Fighting heading to Winspear Centre for bigger show in 2010
Dec 12, 2009 - With MFC: 23 Unstoppable marking the promotion's 18th-straight sellout, it's about time to move on to bigger, if not better, things. The Venue at the River Cree Resort and Casino will host a combined MFC/Heat XC event on Feb. 26 before the MFC switches locations for their next show. On April 9, they will debut at the Winspear Centre. "It's bigger, the viewing is better and I'm very excited about going to the Winspear Centre," said MFC president Mark Pavelich. "We've already attracted…
Rice Stands Out From The Crowd
Dec 11, 2009 - HDNet’s MFC voice is tops among mixed martial arts broadcastersThe Maximum Fighting Championship has always believed in surrounding itself with the best when it comes to fighters, staff, production, and so much more. So it should come as no surprise that the MFC feels it has the best when it comes to play-by-play announcers. Kenny Rice, the man at the mic for MFC’s broadcasts on HDNet Fights, is unquestionably the top dog when it comes to calling the intense in-ring action. Rice is a…
All fighters on course at Unstoppable
Dec 3, 2009 - By MFC StaffMain eventers Thales Leites and Dean Lister were both perfect on the scales in their preparation for MFC 23: Unstoppable to be held Friday, December 4 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, just outside Edmonton, Alberta.That middleweight clash, which headlines the card airing live on HDNet Fights, leads a nine-fight event before the MFC's 18th consecutive sold-out crowd. Lister hit the scale at 185 while Leites hit at 185 1/2.Fellow middleweights Solomon Hutcherson and Jas…
Unbeatable lineup set for Unstoppable
Nov 29, 2009 - The Maximum Fighting Championship will cap its 2009 campaign with the organization’s 16th straight sold-out show and an amazing lineup of fights set for MFC 23: Unstoppable.MFC 23: Unstoppable will take place on Friday, December 4 at the River Cree Resort and Casino just outside Edmonton, Alberta, and will be aired live throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico on HDNet Fights.With the MFC’s middleweight title awaiting a new champion, there are three 185-pound fights on th…
Unstoppable on Track
Nov 24, 2009 - The momentum is Unstoppable. With the hype picking up and the anticipation growing, the Maximum Fighting Championship is set to announce its full lineup and more exciting news for MFC 23: Unstoppable. The event will be held Friday, December 4 at the River Cree Resort and Casino just outside Edmonton, Alberta, and will air live on HDNet Fights throughout North America. MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich will hit the airwaves on Tuesday, November 24 to unveil the roster of f…
Maximum Fighting Partners with Headrush Brand
Nov 12, 2009 - Pavelich Sports Inc. and the Maximum Fighting Championship announced today a new partnership with rising stars in the apparel industry, Headrush.“I am extremely excited about the MFC’s relationship with Headrush and I am going to do for Headrush what another organization has done for a certain apparel company – make them a household name,” said MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich.“The MFC had many opportunities to team up with other apparel companies but I chose Headrush because of the…
MFC Cuts Prangley for Unacceptable Breach of Contract
Oct 26, 2009 - The Maximum Fighting Championship has taken the necessary steps to strip light heavyweight champion Trevor Prangley of his title and release him from his contract. The move was required when Prangley violated his contract by signing with two smaller organizations while under contract with the MFC. Prangley’s management was informed of the violation after the first offense but Prangley agreed to fight again outside of the MFC in blatant disregard of his signed exclusive contact. “The MFC won’t …
Leites joins MFC ranks
Oct 16, 2009 - Brazilian star looking to earn impressive wins By MFC StaffThe detractors have said their piece.Now it’s time to prove them wrong. That is the sentiment coming from the camp of Thales Leites, who has officially signed on to join the middleweight ranks in the Maximum Fighting Championship. In all likelihood, the standout Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace will make his debut with the organization at MFC 23: Unstoppable on Dec. 4 – quite possibly against another top-ranked title contender, Bryan Baker. Le…
Newly Signed Prater Gets Title Shot
Sep 8, 2009 - By MFC Staff Brazilian Carlo Prater couldn't have picked a better time to sign a three-fight deal with the Maximum Fighting Championship. With his name on the dotted line, Prater not only seals up a multi-fight contract but also secures himself a title shot - an opportunity he'll get right out of the gate when he meets Antonio "Mandingo" McKee for the MFC lightweight belt at MFC 22: Payoff. "Carlo's credentials are fantastic and he will deservedly get a chance at the tit…
MacDonald to face Lutter at MFC 22
Jul 28, 2009 - Can the ‘TUF Killer’ terminate ‘The Serial Killer’?Jason “The Athlete” MacDonald picked up a new nickname by taking out former reality show stars Ed Herman and Chris Leben. MacDonald was dubbed the “TUF Killer” for those blazing-hot submission victories, and he followed it up later on with a dominating ground-and-pound stoppage of Rory Singer. Once more MacDonald will get to prove himself against a “TUF” fighter, although this time around it will be against a “TUF” champion. The superfight fo…
Touted Goncalves Looking to Prove Himself Signs with MFC
Jun 12, 2009 - Touted Goncalves Looking to Prove Himself By Kelsey Philpott, MFC Staff Does any touted fighter ever truly live up to his hype? It’s a difficult question to answer because the issue of hype is quite subjective and relative from one person to another. There are safer bets than others, of course, and when you look at the MFC’s newest welterweight acquisition, Thiago “Jambo” Goncalves, you can’t help but think that he’s got the credentials to live up to some of his hype. “I don’t know about all…
Jason MacDonald Signs with Maximum Fighting Championshipþ
Jun 12, 2009 - J-Mac attack is back‘The Athlete’ has burning desire for MFC title beltBy MFC Staff Jason MacDonald is the very definition of the catchphrase “hometown hero.” In the early days of the Maximum Fighting Championship, “The Athlete” was one of the main attractions on fight cards. His popularity grew at an incredible rate. MacDonald became the star – legions of fans turned out for every show and those loyal followers helped the MFC get credited with having the marketplace’s “sexiest crowd in sports…
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