Drew Fickett released by MFC after knockout loss to Tatsuya Kawajiri
The tides have turned on Drew Fickett after an impressive run over the past year gave way to a pair of consecutive defeats and his subsequent release from Canadian promotion Maximum Fighting Championship. The 41-15 grappler was stopped by strikes last weekend at a DREAM event by widely respected powerhouse Tatsuya Kawajiri. “Drew had the consent of the MFC to fight in Japan, but he and his management... [Read More...]
Drew Fickett and Hermes Franca to meet for MFC title in June
Lightweights Hermes Franca and Drew Fickett have a lot in common. Both men are apt grapplers, experienced success in the Octagon before running into personal and professional adversity, and appear to have righted the proverbial ship based on their recent in-ring appearances. Also shared by Franca and Fickett is a future date in the MFC cage and an opportunity to become the Canadian company’s 155-pound... [Read More...]
Hermes Franca draws Drew Fickett at MFC 29
Former UFC lightweight contender Hermes Franca will take his talents North of the Border next month after signing a multi-fight deal to compete under the MFC banner. His promotional debut is set for April 8 at “MFC 29: Conquer” and will involve a test of his tap-out abilities as Drew Fickett, who has thirty submission wins to his credit, has been named as Franca’s opponent at MFC’s Ontario-based... [Read More...]
Injured Antonio McKee pulls out of MFC 28 main event against Drew Fickett
Antonio McKee’s return to the ring has put been temporarily put on hold due to a knee injury sustained in training meaning the outspoken lightweight will no longer be able to defend his Maximum Fighting Championship title this Friday night at MFC 28 against Drew Fickett. McKee last fought on New Year’s Day at UFC 125 resulting in a one-and-done stint inside the Octagon after falling by way of Split... [Read More...]
Antonio McKee booked for MFC title-defense against Drew Fickett
Outspoken lightweight Antonio McKee is heading back to Canada after a one-and-done stint in the UFC. McKee, who lost a split decision to Jacob Volkmann at UFC 125, will defend the Maximum Fighting Championship belt he won in 2009 against recently resurgent Drew Fickett on February 25 at “MFC 28: Supremacy”. The event is scheduled to take place in Edmonton and will be broadcast on HDNet. News of... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another ediition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Scott Coker Still Expecting Gina Carano to Fight Again (MMAFighting.com) Anthony Pettis Receiving Honor from City of Milwaukee (HeavyMMA.com) Jacob Volkmann Put on Administrative Leave After Comments About President Obama (CagePotato.com) Brock... [Read More...]
Drew Fickett submits trio of opponents to win Shine Fights Grand Prix
Fans of MMA are likely familiar with Drew Fickett’s name for a plethora of reasons. The 30-year old has experienced a number of notable highs and lows in the sport, including wins over Josh Koscheck, Kurt Pellegrino, and Ken Florian earlier in his career to arrests, bizarre post-fight antics, and professional disputes with a variety of promotions. Friday night Fickett gave the public another reason... [Read More...]
Jesse Taylor returns to action on Oct. 2 vs. Drew Fickett
Following his July release from the UFC, former TUF 7 middleweight contestant Jesse Taylor will be returning to action on Oct. 2 during Total Combat 32 at the Syucan Casino just outside of San Diego. Taylor’s opponent will be another former UFC veteran, Drew Fickett. Taylor lost a chance to compete against Amir Sadollah in the finals of TUF 7 after he was dismissed from the show following an... [Read More...]
Report: Jay Hieron agrees to fight Drew Fickett at Affliction II
Sherdog is reporting that Jay Hieron has verbally agreed to a bout against Drew Fickett at Affliction: Day of Reckoning in Las Vegas in October. Fickett has yet to come to an agreement with Affliction and his manager notes that negotiations are ongoing. Should he sign, however, it appears that he will be facing off against Hieron in a 170 lbs. matchup. Hieron last fought on an IFL show in April, recording... [Read More...]
Phil Baroni wins, Drew Fickett loses in weekend action
Last night there were two MMA events that featured some exciting fights as well as some competition involving well known names in MMA. In Hawaii, ICON Sport: Hard Times featured a fight involving the always extravagant Phil Baroni as well as a possible Fight of the Year candidate as Bao Quach took on Mark Oshiro. Rage in the Cage 113 in New Mexico also featured a couple of former UFC fighters in Alberto... [Read More...]
Entire Gareb Shamus interview now available
An abbreviated version of my recent interview with Gareb Shamus debuted on CBS Sportsline earlier this week. You can now read the completed, unedited version of the Shamus interview by clicking here. Read More →
Extensive interview with Gareb Shamus available at CBS Sportsline
I recently had the opportunity to interview IFL co-owner Gareb Shamus. Shamus was willing to tackle any difficult question pertaining to his company and I did my best to make sure that I asked him every difficult question I could think of. We talked about the IFL’s current financial situation, whether there are any plans to get away from the team concept, his reaction to Dana White’s critical... [Read More...]
