Heath sidelined by injury
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 by MFC Staff
Teammate McClain steps in for battle with Lewis
An injury late in training for the MFC 24: Heat XC co-main event has dropped David Heath from Friday’s card, but his teammate Ryan McClain has stepped up to the challenge.
McClain (9-3), who like Heath hails from Tulsa, Oklahoma, will meet Dwayne Lewis (10-4) in a light heavyweight tussle with Lewis looking to extend his winning streak to seven straight. Heath suffered what has been initially diagnosed as a partially torn right bicep while sparring late last week. He continued to train right up until Saturday and still was looking forward to fighting until a final visit to the doctor on Monday.
Heating up airwaves for MFC 24
Posted: Feb 22, 2010 by MFC Staff
The hype for MFC 24: Heat XC hits tops speed this week as the countdown to fight night ticks down.
On Tuesday, February 23, Maximum Fighting Championship Owner/President Mark Pavelich will join "The Jason Gregor Show" on Team 1260 airing at 5:30 ET/3:30 MT/2:30 PT. The discussion will range from the upcoming fight card featuring the lightweight showdown in the main event pitting Derrick "The Eraser" Noble and "The Texas Gunslinger" Yves Edwards, to what lies ahead for the MFC in 2010 including the move to a new venue, and many other current debates in the world of mixed martial arts. The show will live online at www.team1260.com.
A Noble undertaking Lightweight contender starts up hype for MFC 24
Posted: Feb 20, 2010 by By MFC Staff
Derrick Noble is hoping a second opportunity at reaching an MFC title shot is within his reach.
The hard-hitting lightweight enters a key showdown at MFC 24: Heat XC on Friday, February 26, and "The Eraser" is targetting a win over "The Texas Gunslinger" Yves Edwards in the main event to get right back into the title picture. Noble will detail his plan of attack and plans on a second shot at the MFC crown when he joins T.J. DeSantis on Sherdog Radio Monday, February 22 at 4 p.m. ET/2 p.m. MT/1 p.m. PT. Catch the show at www.sherdog.com.
Mark Pavelich MFC President on CARSONS CORNER
Posted: Feb 19, 2010
As the next fight show promoted by the Maximum Fighting Championship draws near, MFC president Mark Pavelich finds himself mired in something of a controversy. We're delighted that we are able to bring you Mark's definitive statement about this situation. After you hear this interview, you'll wonder whether the media created this drama and, if so, why.
Host Bob Carson and Mark also talk about MFC 24: Heat XC, which takes place on February 26. You'll hear a breakdown of the fights and analysis with the president that is presented in a way that you probably aren't used to hearing from the head of a major company. Mark also discusses the MFC futures of such fighters as Travis Lutter and Dean Lister. As usual, Pavelich holds nothing back. It's all there and you won't want to miss it.
Big leap for Lewis
Posted: Feb 18, 2010 by By MFC Staff
Stakes high but target in reach for light heavyweight hopeful
Dwayne Lewis has had moments before in his career when he could have, and arguably, should have seized an opportunity and tapped it out.
But for whatever reason, whether it was inexperience, stage fright or tactical error, Lewis never grabbed a hold of those chances and soared to new heights. There is no turning back this time for Lewis, one of the Maximum Fighting Championship’s most-popular competitors, when he faces the biggest name and most important test of his career.
Maximum Fighting Championship ready to feel the "Heat" on Feb. 26
Posted: Feb 15, 2010 by By Jesse Holland
How do you improve upon the success of Maximum Fighting Championship, Canada's leading mixed martial arts promotion? Easy. You simply combine it with Heat XC, Canada's second-leading mixed martial arts promotion.
That's the premise behind the upcoming MFC 24: Heat XC event scheduled for the River Cree Resort and Casino on February 26. Two all-star promotions, one star-studded event.
Just don't tell any of the talent in Heat XC they're second best, even to the big guns mixing it up under the MFC banner. You can be sure that fighters like Jason Kuchera, who's ended his last two contests in violent fashion, will be looking to prove that he's one of many up-and-coming Heat XC fighters on the precipice of superstardom.
Roads of opportunity
Posted: Feb 13, 2010 by MFC Staff
Four fighters facing pivotal situations at MFC 24
Cross roads and new roads.
They are both defining moments in a fighter’s career. Cross roads, more times than not, are make-or-break fights, must-win situations, and absolute keys when considering whether a fighter has anything left to give or whether his better days are behind him.
New roads are essentially those paths that young, up-and-coming fighters travel down. Times in their blossoming careers when they can step up to new heights or they are forced to re-focus and start fresh.
Two fights on the undercard of MFC 24: Heat XC are the epitome of cross roads-new roads fights. Travelling down the cross roads are Jared Kilkenny and Jason Kuchera while strolling down the new roads are David Letourneau and Nick Hrynchyshyn. The two matchups will be among the Heat XC bouts of show slated for Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino.
High-tempo card to rock MFC 24: Heat XC
Posted: Feb 11, 2010
Joint promotion show features numerous top prospects
The Maximum Fighting Championship smashes its way into the 2010 campaign with MFC 24: Heat XC – a special joint promotion show featuring fighters from the MFC and Heat XC, the two organizations under the umbrella of Pavelich Sports Inc.
MFC 24: Heat XC will take place on Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino just outside Edmonton, Alberta, and will be streamed live online at www.maximumfighting.com.
Open Training Session sparks kickoff to MFC 24
Posted: Feb 9 , 2010
Sneak peek and inside look at final preparation for Feb. 26 event
For Immediate Release
The Maximum Fighting Championship welcomes all media, fans, and sponsors to a revealing and action-packed Open Training Session on Thursday, February 18.
This special event featuring some of the MFC’s biggest names will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Hayabusa Training Centre located at 125 Carleton Drive in St. Albert, Alberta. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to get an up-close look at the final preparation of fighters who will be under the spotlight at MFC 24: Heat XC on Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, as well as those getting ready for MFC 25: Vindication schedule live Friday May 7.2010 @ Edmonton Expo/Northlands, also live on HDNET TV.
Top 3 most anticipated match-ups at MFC 24
Posted: Feb 7 , 2010
MFC 24: Heatxc is approaching quickly with only 3 weeks of waiting time left until some of the most interesting and stylistically sound match ups take place live from the river cree resort and casino and streaming live on www.maximumfighting.com for only $9.99.
In my opinion, these are the top 3 not to be missed fights of MFC 24…
1) Dami Egbeyemi vs. Paapa Inkumsah – Dami is making is MFC/heatxc debut with a perfect record of 4 wins and no losses, he is a very strong welterweight with a lot of raw power and a well rounded skill set, look for him to quickly become a contender if he can by Inkumsah. Inkumsah has a very similar fighting style as Dami which makes for such an interesting fight. Both are strong fast and viscious and both can become champions – This is an early test for both and could be one of those fights in which case a rematch could happen as one of them a champion and the other looking to become a champion.
