MFC signs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, will fight Ryan Jimmo at MFC 31
Canadian organization Maximum Fighting Championship continues to make moves in the MMA world. Always looking to add talent to their roster, MFC has confirmed the signing of explosive light heavyweight Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. He will make his MFC debut at MFC 31, facing Ryan Jimmo in the main event for the MFC light heavyweight title. MFC sent out a press release to announce the signing. Once thought... [Read More...]
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...]
MFC releases Hermes Franca based on breach of contract, disturbing allegations
Former WEC 155-pound champ Hermes Franca has been cut by the Maximum Fighting Championship after an arrest earlier this week on charges relating to sexual contact with a minor in addition to having violated their contractual agreement by taking two fights after an April bout under the company’s banner. Franca had been previously scheduled to face Drew Fickett for the MFC lightweight title on June... [Read More...]
MFC’s Mark Pavelich points finger at “celebrity referees” charging additional fees
There is no lack of criticism in the world for MMA referees who often draw fire after errantly stopping fights or for a questionable approach to fouls. From fans to fighters to promoters, for the most part, everyone involved with the sport has voiced concern about the state of officiating at some point in the past. However, a recent rant by Maximum Fighting Championship founder and head Mark Pavelich... [Read More...]
Marcus Davis signs on with Maximum Fighting Championships
Former UFC lightweight/welterweight Marcus Davis’ attempt to regain the form resulting in victory eight of the first nine times he stepped foot in the Octagon will start North of the Border later this year as Canada’s Maximum Fighting Championships announced “The Irish Hand Grenade” had been inked to a deal during Friday night’s broadcast of MFC 28. Neither an opponent or date for his debut... [Read More...]
Drew Fickett, Ryan Jimmo dominate MFC 28 match-ups
A pair of win streaks continued Friday night in the Great White North as Drew Fickett and Ryan Jimmo both cruised to victory in their respective bouts at “MFC 28: Supremacy”. The performances marked Fickett’s fifth and Jimmo’s fourteenth consecutive victories though both finishes were as different as could be. Fickett tapped HIT Squad member Matt Veach less than a minute into the opening round... [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...]
Lutter defeats MacDonald, Alessio KO’s Fioravanti during MFC 22: Payoff
Fans in Edmonton attending Friday night’s MFC 22 were treated to a night of exciting action helping the show live up to its formal name – “Payoff”. With a main card featuring a plethora of fighters previously calling the UFC home, including a headlining bout between Jason MacDonald and Travis Lutter, the event had it’s share of both highlights and lowlights for those with Octagon experience. After... [Read More...]
Jason MacDonald vs. The World
Following his release from the UFC, “The Athlete” Jason MacDonald has recently confirmed that his next bout outside of the Octagon will be taking place on extremely familiar territory. MacDonald made a name for himself with Canada’s MFC promotion, fighting a total of ten times under the MFC banner before being scooped up by the UFC in 2006 where he ended up going 5-5 with the organization... [Read More...]
Bobby Lashley Destroys Mike Cook at MFC 21
“Now he can put back on the mask and have fun with himself”, was former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley‘s comments after he choked Mike Cook completely unconscious just seconds into last nights bout. Cook entered the ring wearing a lucha libre mask in an effort to mock the former professional wrestler, and needless to say, Lashley failed to see the humor. The bout took place at MFC 21:... [Read More...]
Travis Lutter to take on Dean Lister in the main event of MFC 21
Maximum Fighting Championships, which is based out of Canada, has announced a match-up of two UFC veterans for their upcoming card MFC 21 which will be held on May 13th. MFC promoter Mark Pavelich made an announcement last night on Carsons Corner concerning the line-up for MFC 21. Travis Lutter, the middleweight winner of season six of The Ultimate Fighter, which earned him a shot at UFC middleweight... [Read More...]
Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley: “I would love to fight for the UFC in 2009″
As is often the case when a major event is forced to compete with a UFC weekend, there is one extremely interesting bout between two of the games top fighters that has flown under the radar that deserves the sports attention. This Friday night’s bout between Paul “Semtex” Daley and Nick “The Goat” Thompson is one that could just as well be taking place at Saturday night’s... [Read More...]
MFC signs Derrick Noble to three-fight contract
The Maximum Fighting Championship has announced that it has signed UFC veteran Derrick Noble to a three-fight contract. Noble is a versatile veteran who possesses a mixed martial arts record of 22-11-1. Noble owns victories over the likes of MFC welterweight champion Pat Healy, Thiago Alves, Carlo Prater, and Jake Ellenberger. Noble has also been in the cage with notable names such as Chris Lytle,... [Read More...]
IFL Video Highlights
Here is a video highlight that captures the bulk of what happened at the IFL World Grand Prix Finals on Saturday night. ***NOTE: Good news for any concerned… I got word from the IFL this morning that Elias Rivera was fine after his fight with Tim Kennedy and actually drove himself home from the event. Read More →
