MFC 33 Collission Course poster
Maximum Fighting Championship Press Conference
Welterweight title fight with Coy vs. McGillivray highlights MFC 33 lineup
Press Release – April 26, 2012 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – The Maximum Fighting Championship is revved up to announce its official press conference for MFC 33: Collision Course. All members of the media are invited to attend.
The official press conference will take place on Wednesday, May 2 at 12:30 p.m. at Character’s Restaurant (10257-105 Street, downtown Edmonton).
The press conference will launch the lead-up to MFC 33: Collision Course taking place on Friday, May 4 at the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
The event, topped by the MFC welterweight title bout between Nathan Coy (10-4) and Ryan McGillivray (12-5-1), will air live in the United States on HDNet Fights beginning at 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT/7 p.m. PT (check local listings for channel designation). MFC 33 will also air on tape-delay throughout Canada on TSN2 at a later date.
“I like the names on this card for one big reason – this is a group of guys who bring it every time they come to fight,” touted MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich. “Every fighter on this card wants to remembered by the fans for finishing fights, for being impressive, and for doing what they do best – get in the ring and fight.”
Coy and McGillivray will get their opportunity to be etched in the Maximum Fighting Championship’s history books as they vie for the welterweight crown. Coy, who fights out of Coconut Creek, Florida, is a former All-American wrestler who also relishes the chance to stand toe-to-toe with his opponent. McGillivray will have plenty of support on his side as he fights in his home town of Edmonton, Alberta. The submission specialist boasts 10 of his wins via tapout.
McGillivray has the opportunity to be the first Canadian to wear the MFC’s welterweight belt. Although the MFC boasts numerous past Canadian champions including Patrick Cote and Ryan Jimmo, only American Pat Healy and Brazilian-born Douglas Lima have worn the 170-pound division title.
Alongside Coy and McGillivray, many of the other key names on the card are scheduled to attend the press conference including two of Edmonton’s rising mixed martial arts stars – “The Afrikan Assassin” Mukai Maromo and Luke Harris.
Maromo (6-2) will be taking on former United States Marine Adam Lynn in a featured lightweight contest, while Harris (8-1) puts his eight-fight winning streak on the line against Edwin Dewees.
Also in attendance at the press conference will be MFC newcomer Derek “The Lion” Parker, a former minor-pro hockey enforcer who will be making his organizational debut. Parker, who fights out of Regina, Saskatchewan, is coming off a six-year hockey career that was highlighted by over 1,700 penalty minutes including back-to-back seasons of over 500 PIMs.
Schedule of Events for MFC 33: Collision Course
*Press Conference*
Wednesday, May 2
12:30 p.m.
Character’s Restaurant
10257-105 Street
Speakers will include:
· Mark Pavelich – Maximum Fighting Championship Owner/President
· Nathan Coy and Ryan McGillivray – Fighting for MFC world welterweight title
· Adam Lynn and Mukai Maromo – Former U.S. Marine vs. Edmonton lightweight sensation
· Luke Harris – Edmonton’s own middleweight rising star; eight-fight winning streak
· Derek Parker – Former hockey enforcer making MFC debut
* Media members can pick up their accreditation for MFC 33 at the press conference.
*Weigh-In*
Thursday, May 3
12:30 p.m.
Lobby Courtyard
Mayfield Inn
All fighters will be on the scale and available for interviews and photos.
*Fight Night*
Friday, May 4
Mayfield Conference Centre
Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with undercard bouts starting at 6:45 p.m. The televised card begins at 8 p.m.