Friday night was a busy night for Canadian mixed martial arts promotions as The Score Fighting Series held their first event at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The event was put together by the Canadian sports cable network TheScore, featuring a heavy Canadian contingent of fighters.
The ten fight card features some high profile […]
Friday night was a busy night for Canadian mixed martial arts promotions as The Score Fighting Series held their first event at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. The event was put together by the Canadian sports cable network TheScore, featuring a heavy Canadian contingent of fighters.
The ten fight card features some high profile names such as DREAM welterweight champ Marius Žaromskis, UFC vet Joe Doerksen and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou.
Žaromskis, looking to improve his slumping record of 1-2 and one no contest over his past four fights, headlined the event against Canada’s Jordan Mein. At the end of three rounds it would be Mein who would walk away the winner scoring a decisive unanimous decision, using his reach to outscore the DREAM champ. Mein improves to 22-7 overall and is 9-1 in his last ten fights. It’s safe to say a move to one of the big three promotions is in his future.
The full Score Fighting Series ‘Quick Results’ are as follows:
Welterweight bout: Jordan Mein def. Lithuania Marius Žaromskis via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Middleweight bout: Joe Doerksen def. Luigi Fioravanti via Unanimous Decision(30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight bout: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou def. Roy Boughton via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight bout: Antonio Carvalho def. Doug Evans via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight bout: Nick Mamalis def. Adrian Wooley via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Bantamweight bout: Josh Hill def. Darin Cooley via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Lightweight bout: Kurt Southern def. Jorge Britto via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-26, 29-28)
Featherweight bout: Tristan Johnson def. William Romero via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight bout: Alex Ricci def. Mike Sledzion via KO (punch) – R2 @ 1:24
Bantamweight bout: Mike Reilly def. Tyler Hardcastle via KO (slam) – R2 @2:02
Co-main events top Up Close & Personal card Friday night
Press Release – June 9, 2011: All four fighters in the co-main events for the Maximum Fighting Championship’s MFC 30: Up Close & Personal card were bang on the scale during Thursday’s official weigh-in.
The two fights top the marquee on Friday night’s show at the Mayfield […]
Co-main events top Up Close & Personal card Friday night
Press Release – June 9, 2011: All four fighters in the co-main events for the Maximum Fighting Championship’s MFC 30: Up Close & Personal card were bang on the scale during Thursday’s official weigh-in.
The two fights top the marquee on Friday night’s show at the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, which will air live on HDNet Fights starting at 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT/7 p.m. PT (check local listings for channel designation).
Headliners Drew “Night Rider” Fickett (41-13) and Brian “The Bandit” Cobb (18-6) are set for an exciting lightweight clash between top-notch submission specialists. Fickett weighed in at 155.5 while Cobb stepped off at 155.4.
In the night’s other co-main event, electrifying veterans Pete “The Secret Weapon” Spratt (22-19) and “The Irish Hand Grenade” Marcus Davis (18-8) will square-off in a welterweight tilt that is a rematch of their 2007 bout that Davis took via a second-round submission. Spratt weighed in at 170.6 and Davis was set at 170.1.
MFC 30: Up Close & Personal
Official Weigh-In Results
Co-Main Event – Lightweight: Brian Cobb (155.4) vs. Drew Fickett (155.5)
Co-Main Event – Welterweight: Pete Spratt (170.6) vs. Marcus Davis – (170.1)
Catchweight – 165 lbs: Thomas Denny (163.5) vs. Sheldon Westcott (165.8)
Welterweight: Jamie Toney (168.4) vs. Dhiego Lima (170.6)
Lightweight: Robert Washington (159.6*) vs. Curtis Demarce (155.6)
Middleweight: Andreas Spang (185.8) vs. Cody Krahn –
Lightweight: Scott Cleve (154.5) vs. Mukai Maromo (155.1)
Lightweight: Jevon Marshall (156.1) vs. Garrett Nybakken (154.5)
*Robert Washington fails to make weight and loses 20% of his purse
Press Release – Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The weigh-ins for Aggression MMA’s “Confrontation” are set to take place tomorrow, June 9th at 2:30 PM at the New Cap media stage, phase 3 at the West Edmonton Mall. The media and fans are encouraged to attend.
General admission tickets for “Confrontation” are on sale, and are priced at […]
Press Release – Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The weigh-ins for Aggression MMA’s “Confrontation” are set to take place tomorrow, June 9th at 2:30 PM at the New Cap media stage, phase 3 at the West Edmonton Mall. The media and fans are encouraged to attend.
General admission tickets for “Confrontation” are on sale, and are priced at $60. Limited floor seats are available for $100, $150, and $200. Tickets are available at www.tnttickets.ca
or via email at [email protected]. Fans can also call (780) 426-SOLD.
Here’s a rundown of the card:
Main event: Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford vs. Nick “Juggernaut” Hinchliffe
Ryan Ford is coming off a highlight reel victory over former UFC standout Karo Parisyan, and is looking to give an old fashioned E-town beatdown to the nationally-ranked “Juggernaut.” Hinchliffe’s losses are at the hands of current UFC stars Rory Macdonald and UFC veterans Victor Valamaki and Kalib Starnes. A Facebook battle has been brewing between these two Canadian standouts and they will both enter the cage with the goal of knocking each other out.
Shane Campbell vs. TBA
Shane Campbell was looking forward to displaying his amazing skills against “Cowboy” Myles Merola. However, the “Cowboy” broke his hand and the search for a replacement is in full swing.
Luke Harris vs. John Troyer
Submission specialist and Hayabusa owner Luke Harris looks to continue his meteoric rise to stardom as he faces his toughest test to date in Bellator veteran John Troyer. Troyer’s fights have only gone to the judge’s score card twice over 18 fights. This fight will surely not be left in the judges’ hands.
Jason “The Highlight Reel” Gorny vs. Elmer Waterhen
This fight has all the making of “fight of the night.” Gorny showed off his standup skill in a victory over Trent Thorne at the last Aggression show with a second round TKO. Elmer is a true veteran of the sport with fights against current UFC fighters Rory Macdonald, Jesse Bongfeldt, and Jason Heit. These two fighters will be swinging for the fences.
Stephan Beaumont vs. James Haddad
Both fighters put their perfect records on the line as these two lightweights slug it out for pride. Beaumont trains out of Legends Training Center with UFC fighter Ryan McGillivray in Edmonton.
Rio Wells vs. Mark Burns
Former CFL standout Rio wells is getting back in the cage after his first career loss. Rio has been training at Legends Training Center under the guidance of black belt coach Paulo Azambuja. Standing in his way is Heart and Soul fighter Mark Burns. Burns won his last fight by rear-naked choke after being caught in two seemingly inescapable arm bars.
Paapa Inkumsah vs. Dejan Kajic
This fight pits two extremely well-rounded fighters against each other in Paapa, who represents Gracie Barra, and Dejan, who represents Dynamic MMA in Vancouver. Paapa is looking to avenge his last loss at the hands of one of Dejan’s teammate.
Levi Kump vs. Matt Trudeau
World muay thai champ Kump fights out of Frank Lee’s MMA in Edmonton, and will make his MMA debut against well-rounded Trudeau, who trains out of Dynamic MMA in Vancouver.
Mark Sawka vs. James Edwards
Sawka is a fighter who is well-versed in every aspect of the sport. Edwards, who trains under the guidance of current UFC star Claude Patrick, looks to make his pro debut and spoil Sawka’s vision of victory in his hometown.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.aggressionmma.com/
UFC Director of Canadian Operations Tom Wright talks about this coming weekends UFC 131 event in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Wright feels that one of the reasons the event hasn’t sold out yet is due to the success of the cities NHL team the Vancouver Canucks. He does feel that Rogers Arena will be […]
UFC Director of Canadian Operations Tom Wright talks about this coming weekends UFC 131 event in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Wright feels that one of the reasons the event hasn’t sold out yet is due to the success of the cities NHL team the Vancouver Canucks. He does feel that Rogers Arena will be full come fight night this Saturday.
Wright talks about the loss of Brock Lesnar from the card, the rest of the card including Kenny Florian’s drop to featherweight. He also plans on talking to the city of Vancouver about the future of the sport in the Province and working with them to form a Commission. Currently the sport is not regulated by an overall commission like it is in Ontario and Quebec.
The UFC Director of Canadian Operations feels that Canadians should only expect to get three events a year, with the next date likely taking place on December 10 in either Montreal or Toronto. The promotion is also looking at a “TUF” Canadian series, along with international series, plus a whole lot more.
Press Release – CHICAGO, Ill. (June 7, 2011) – Bellator Fighting Championships announced today it will be traveling north of the border for the promotion’s first international event, debuting in Rama, Ontario, on July 23rd at the Casino Rama. Bellator 47, which will air LIVE on MTV2, will be brought to Canada by Orion Sports […]
Press Release – CHICAGO, Ill. (June 7, 2011) – Bellator Fighting Championships announced today it will be traveling north of the border for the promotion’s first international event, debuting in Rama, Ontario, on July 23rd at the Casino Rama. Bellator 47, which will air LIVE on MTV2, will be brought to Canada by Orion Sports Management in conjunction with Casino Rama.
“MMA is the hottest sport in Ontario right now and we’re thrilled to be able to partner with this world leader to bring Ontario fans their first taste of Bellator action,” said Jeff Craik, Vice President of Marketing, Casino Rama. “This is going to be one of the hottest tickets of the summer and fans can bet on seeing exactly this caliber of MMA event from Casino Rama several times a year.”
The event will feature Bellator Featherweight World Champion and self-proclaimed “Baddest Man on the Planet” Joe Warren in a Bellator World Title fight against Season 4 Featherweight Tournament winner Patricio Pitbull, who punched his ticket into the Championship fight with a unanimous decision victory over Daniel Straus at Bellator 45.
“Our fans have been asking us to come to Canada since our first season,” said Bellator Chairman & CEO Bjorn Rebney. “Casino Rama is an unbelievable venue and should make for a magical night of fights at Bellator 47.”
The night will also host the semifinals of the Bellator Featherweight Summer Series Tournament, with the winners moving onto the finals at Bellator 48 in August. The eight-man competition is shaping up to be one of Bellator’s deepest tournaments to date, with Sengoku veteran and Bellator 42 winner Ronnie Mann, Brazilian knockout artist Marlon Sandro, Argentine submission finisher Nazareno Malegarie and Bellator Season 2 Lightweight Tournament Winner Pat Curran all scheduled to participate.
Casino Rama opened in 1996 and is Ontario’s only First Nations commercial casino, offering a complete entertainment experience with more than 2,500 slot machines, more than 110 table games, 10 unique restaurants and a world-class 5,000-seat Entertainment Centre.
Orion Sports Management is an Ontario based promotional company known for staging world class sports events across Canada and is headed by Allan Tremblay.
“Orion Sports is both proud and privileged to partner with Casino Rama to bring Bellator Fighting Championships to Canada,” stated Orion President Allan Tremblay.
For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bellator
About Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Fighting Championships is a Mixed Martial Arts promotional company headquartered in Chicago. Bellator’s founder/CEO, Bjorn Rebney, is an experienced fighting sports and entertainment professional with a deep commitment to the purity and integrity of the sport of MMA and its athletes. Bellator Fighting Championships’ executive team is comprised of top industry professionals in the areas of live event production, television production, fighter relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations.
About Casino Rama
Operating since July 31, 1996, Casino Rama is Ontario’s only First Nations commercial casino. The Casino offers a complete entertainment experience with over 2,500 slot machines, more than 110 gaming tables, 10 unique restaurants, a world-class 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre, and a 300-room all-suite, full-service hotel, featuring spa and health club facilities. Casino Rama is operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.
About Orion Sports Management
Orion Sports Management is an Ontario based promotional company known for staging first class boxing events. Run by former Canadian Airline executive Allan Tremblay, Orion is the force behind Ontario’s biggest match ups, from their launch event at The Air Canada Centre (”The Night of the Hurricane”) to a series of televised events in the Niagara region featuring “Baby Joe” Mesi, Razor Ruddock, Egerton Marcus, Chad Brisson, and Steve Molitor.
About MTV2
MTV2 is a man’s best friend, available in nearly 80 million homes and with the highest concentration of males 12-24 and 12-34 on TV today. A vibrant mix of music, lifestyle and action sports programming, MTV2 has reflected the habits and behavior of young people since its launch in 1996. MTV2 is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom, one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
Incredible night of fights on tap for Friday, June 10
Press Release – June 6, 2011: A friendly reminder to our friends in the media that the Maximum Fighting Championship will be hosting the official press conference for MFC 30: Up Close & Personal will take place on Wednesday, June 8 at 12:30 p.m. in the […]
Incredible night of fights on tap for Friday, June 10
Press Release – June 6, 2011: A friendly reminder to our friends in the media that the Maximum Fighting Championship will be hosting the official press conference for MFC 30: Up Close & Personal will take place on Wednesday, June 8 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lobby Courtyard of the Mayfield Inn. Lunch will be provided.
The Maximum Fighting Championship unleashes MFC 30: Up Close & Personal on Friday, June 10 at the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, and will air live on HDNet Fights throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This will be the Maximum Fighting Championship’s triumphant return to the place where it all started – the City of Champions – following its tremendously successful debut at Caesars Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, for MFC 29.
MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich will be the featured speaker at the press conference and he will be alongside the biggest names on the card. The MFC 30: Up Close & Personal lineup boasts co-main events that will showcase some of the MFC’s top talents including lightweight stars Drew “Night Rider” Fickett and Brian “The Bandit” Cobb plus the much-anticipated welterweight clash between rival veterans Pete “The Secret Weapon” Spratt and “The Irish Hand Grenade” Marcus Davis. The night of fights will also include the rematch all MFC fans have been waiting for as Edmonton’s own Sheldon Westcott goes up against Thomas “Wildman” Denny as they look to settle their issue following a draw back in February.
Schedule of Events for MFC 30: Up Close & Personal
*Press Conference*
Wednesday, June 8, 12:30 p.m.
Lobby Courtyard – Mayfield Inn
Speakers will include:
• Mark Pavelich – Maximum Fighting Championship Owner/President
• Drew Fickett – Contender for the lightweight title
• Brian Cobb – Newly signed lightweight title hopeful
• Marcus Davis – Standout veteran striker
• Pete Spratt – Accomplished longtime crowd-pleaser
• Sheldon Westcott – Fan favorite fighting in his home town
• Thomas Denny – Colorful talent in rematch against Westcott
• Local fighters Cody Krahn and Mukai Maromo
* Media members can pick up their accreditation for MFC 30 at the press conference.
*Weigh-In*
Thursday, June 9, 12:30 p.m.
Lower Level – City Centre Mall
All fighters will be on the scale and available for interviews and photos.
*Fight Night*
Friday, June 10, 6:15 p.m.
Mayfield Conference Centre
Doors open at 6 p.m. with undercard bouts starting at 6:15 p.m. The televised card begins at 8 p.m.
