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S.L. Feldman & Associates is proud to present MFC 29: Conquer
Elite mixed martial arts event to take place on April 8 at The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor

Press Release – Windsor, ON (February 24, 2011): S.L. Feldman & Associates (SLFA) is thrilled to announce its first mixed martial arts event in the province of Ontario. MFC 29: Conquer will take place on Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m. at The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor featuring fighters from the roster of the Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC).

MFC 29: Conquer will feature highly skilled and conditioned athletes for an evening of intense match competition. A detailed fight lineup* for MFC 29: Conquer will be released in the very near future. One fighter who will undoubtedly be scheduled on the card is reigning MFC welterweight champion Douglas “The Phenom” Lima. The Atlanta, Georgia product will make the first defense of his title on the show, and he is thrilled to have this opportunity.

“I’m very excited and looking forward to the event in Ontario,” said Lima. “I’m happy to be defending my title there. I am training very hard and I’m ready to fight my heart out.”

One of the MFC 29: Conquer featured bouts is a matchup of devastating strikers David “The Headhunter” Heath who takes on Marvin “The Beastman” Eastman. Undefeated welterweight sensation Andreas “The Sweet Swede” Spang is also slated to appear at the event.

Added to what will be a stellar lineup of MFC talent are two exciting young prospects who will be fighting in their home town of Windsor. Making their organizational debuts on the undercard of MFC 29: Conquer will be featherweight Chucky “The Energiza Bunny” Mady and unbeaten light-heavyweight Ali “The Monster” Mokdad – both of whom train under famed martial arts instructor Albert Mady.

Tickets for the event start at $65 Canadian and go on sale to the public on Friday, March 4 at 12 noon.

“SLFA is very excited to bring the talent of the Maximum Fighting Championship to Ontario. I am looking forward to an amazing evening at Caesars Windsor for our inaugural mixed martial arts event in the province.” said Jeff Craib, Senior Vice President, S.L. Feldman & Associates. “We are going to showcase the MFC, especially the great lineup of fighters, to fans who are craving top-quality mixed martial arts.” said Craib.

The talent-rich fight card for the April 8 bouts will be created by MFC President, Mark Pavelich. “This will be the biggest and best lineup we have ever put together” said Pavelich. “I’m eager to see the matchups take place at Caesars in my hometown of Windsor, Ontario.”

Kevin Laforet, President and CEO for Caesars Windsor says, “MFC 29: Conquer will feature an exciting overall fight card. The Caesars properties are known for their outstanding live events and we are thrilled to continue the tradition by hosting the MFC for our first fight night at The Colosseum.”

MFC 29: Conquer will air live on HDNet Fights from The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, the casino resort’s state-of-the-art 5,000-seat venue.

Tickets for MFC 29: Conquer can be purchased through caesarswindsor.com or at the Box Office located in the main casino building on the second floor, open Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 8 pm. On performance days, the Box Office is open noon until midnight, call 1-800-991-8888. Guests must be 19 years of age or older to attend Colosseum events and to enter the casino and all other outlets. Prices listed do not include applicable taxes and fees.

About S.L Feldman & Associates:

SLFA is Canada’s leading full-service agency with over 30 years of experience in artist representation, management and production of events, promotional services and corporate consulting.

About Maximum Fighting Championship:

The Maximum Fighting Championship is Canada’s longest-running mixed martial arts organization and is regarded as one of the top-four organizations in North America. The MFC is the only-Canadian based show with a live television contract through its broadcast partner HDNet which was created by world-renowned entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

About Caesars Windsor:

Caesars Windsor is the largest casino resort in Canada and the first of its kind outside of the U.S. to be branded with this legendary, world-renowned name. Caesars Windsor features two hotel towers of luxury accommodations with a total of 758 rooms and suites. The 5,000 seat theatre features headline entertainment. Two floors of non-stop gaming action offer round the clock excitement with 2,300 slot machines and 85 table games. There are eight delectable restaurants and lounges to choose from and more than 100,000 square feet of multi-use convention space. Caesars Windsor is the proud recipient of the CAA/AAA Four Diamond hotel award, was also voted “Overall Best Hotel and Casino” by Casino Player Magazine and has won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its gourmet steakhouse, Neros. Please visit caesarswindsor.com

*All fighters subject to OAC approval.

Press Release – (18 February 2011): Winning a title in the Maximum Fighting Championship is a difficult challenge.

Holding onto the belt has proven to be an even greater battle. And certainly in the case of the MFC’s world light-heavyweight title, maintaining the role of champion has not been an easy task.

While the belt has been an attractive treasure for several fighters over the years, there’s been very little longevity to any title reign. In fact only once has the MFC’s 205-pound division crown been defended successfully by its holder.

So when Dwayne “D-Bomb” Lewis and Ryan “The Big Deal” Jimmo square-off for the light-heavyweight gold at MFC 28: Supremacy, they go into the fight knowing that just winning the belt isn’t good enough. They have the opportunity to not just claim the crown but to also start on a quest to be the MFC’s longest-serving light-heavyweight champ.

“It’s been a pretty long journey for me in the MFC and I’ve been aiming to get that belt so winning it would be huge,” said Jimmo, who will be riding a 13-fight winning streak into the matchup. Included in that streak is a decision victory over Lewis, though there have been some significant changes since that original clash at MFC Unplugged 3 in 2007.

A previously tentative Lewis has found a more aggressive side that has resulted in eight knockout wins. Jimmo, meanwhile, has maintained a very deliberate style, but has flashed a mean streak on rare occasions such as the second-round assault on Wilson Gouveia at MFC 25.

“All I’m doing is refining the system that I use because it has been successful for me,” noted Jimmo. “I’ve been training hard, and training with more consistency than I did for my last fight. I’ve been training for a five-round fight. Dwayne is very dangerous with that KO power so if I do see the opportunity to end the fight that’s what I’ll do.”

One past MFC light-heavyweight champ took that sentiment to heart – finish the fight when the opportunity presents itself. Roger Hollett, the second man to hold the title, pounced on a fallen Victor Valimaki to take his belt only 2:06 into their matchup at MFC 13. But Hollett’s reign was a short one, in part affected by a serious knee injury, yet upon coming back, he surrendered the belt to Emanuel Newton at MFC 19 in a five-round decision. And Hollett would further tumble down the rankings in his next effort when he was the victim of a shocking first-round submission at MFC 20 against David Heath.

Newton lasted only one encounter as the man in the division, however, as he was narrowly beaten by Trevor Prangley at MFC 21 – this too in a fight that went the distance, though it was an entertaining scrap particularly a wild fifth round that saw both men hit the canvas at the final bell. Like Hollett, Newton also would take another tumble after losing his belt when he dropped a decision to Jimmo at MFC 23. Newton will look to regain his footing in the MFC’s rankings when he meets Rodney Wallace at MFC 28.

Valimaki, in fact, was the only former champ who successfully defended the belt. He claimed the title at MFC 10 with a quick submission win over Jason Day, and then held off a hard-hitting Jared Kilkenny before scoring the knockout at 3:26 of Round 1 in their main-event tussle at MFC 11.

Maximum Fighting Championship Press Conference
Two world titles at stake at MFC 28: Supremacy

Press Release – (17 February 2011): The Maximum Fighting Championship makes its season-debut in spectacular fashion with a pair of world title fights, and we are pleased to invite the media to the official press conference for MFC 28: Supremacy.

The press conference will take place on Wednesday, February 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Sage Restaurant in the River Cree Resort and Casino. Lunch will be provided.

MFC 28: Supremacy goes down on Friday, February 25 at the River Cree Resort and Casino, just outside Edmonton, Alberta, and will air live on HDNet Fights throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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 including the fighters who are vying for both the MFC world light-heavyweight and world lightweight titles.

The MFC 28: Supremacy boasts co-main events during which four fighters will have the chance to wear MFC championship gold.

The showdown for the vacant MFC light-heavyweight title marks a rare occasion as two Canadian fighters will battle for the belt. Ultra-popular Dwayne “D-Bomb” Lewis (13-6) of Fort McMurray, Alberta, who is one of the MFC’s greatest fan favorites, will take on top-ranked Ryan “The Big Deal” Jimmo (13-1) of Edmonton, Alberta, who is riding a 13-fight winning streak into his first championship bout.

Lewis, who has won 10 of his last 11 fights, leads all competitors with 13 appearances in the MFC ring and he has compiled one of the most-impressive records as well by earning eight wins via knockout and three more by submission.

Jimmo has gone unbeaten since 2007 and holds a decision win over Lewis from their original encounter from that same year. Jimmo has scored career wins over such notables as Wilson Gouveia, Emanuel Newton, and Marvin Eastman.

In the other co-main event, reigning MFC world lightweight champion Antonio “Mandingo” McKee (25-4-2) of Lakewood, California, defends his title against top contender and exciting submission specialist Drew “Night Rider” Fickett (40-13) from Tucson, Arizona.

McKee, one of the most outspoken and durable stars in the sport mixed martial arts, will look to defend his MFC crown for the second time. McKee is unbeaten in the Maximum Fighting Championship with victories over Derrick Noble, Carlo Prater, and Luciano Azevedo.

Fickett is having a true renaissance as a fighter, coming back in 2010 to record four consecutive and dynamic wins including verdicts over former MFC title challengers Derrick Noble and Carlo Prater. Fickett holds notable career wins over Josh Koscheck, Kenny Florian, and Dennis Hallman.

Along with Jimmo, another home-town standout will get his shot in the spotlight at MFC 28 as young star Sheldon Westcott (4-1) of Edmonton, Alberta, takes on iconic veteran Thomas “Wildman” Denny (27-18) of Centennial, Colorado in a welterweight battle. Westcott, who has quickly captured a huge fan base in the MFC, called out Denny for the matchup, and the 12-year veteran of mixed martial arts responded by saying that Westcott’s dream fight may become his nightmare.

In addition to the lightweight title fight, two more lightweight tussles will certainly set the tone for future contenders in the 155-pound division.

Former reality show standout Richie “Hell Boy” Whitson (10-1), fighting out of Temecula, California, will put a four-fight winning streak on the line against Curtis “The Demon” Demarce (10-7) of Brandon, Manitoba, who arrived on the scene with a spectacular submission win at MFC 26.

The other lightweight fight on the main card pits a pair of MFC newcomers against each other. Former U.S. Navy petty officer Robert “The Beast” Washington (9-1) of East St. Louis, Missouri, is set to make a good first impression in his organizational debut, but he’ll face a tough test in Tyrone “T$” Glover (5-0), fighting out of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. A newly rededicated Glover is returning to the sport after a layoff to complete his law studies and opening his own practice.

The televised main card is rounded out by a light-heavyweight encounter pitting former MFC champion Emanuel “The Hardcore Kid” Newton (13-6-1) of Long Beach, California, against rugged Rodney “Sho Nuff the Master” Wallace (10-3) of Charlotte, North Carolina. Newton, who took the title at MFC 19 as the highlight of an 11-fight unbeaten streak, is looking for redemption following his narrow decision loss to Dwayne Lewis at MFC 27, while Wallace is out for his second straight win after he scored the unanimous decision over David Heath in his impressive debut at MFC 27.

Three undercard fights will complete the lineup for MFC 28: Supremacy.

Schedule of Events for MFC 28: Supremacy

*Press Conference*
Wednesday, February 23
12:30 p.m.
Sage Restaurant – River Cree Resort and Casino

Speakers will include:
• Mark Pavelich – Maximum Fighting Championship Owner/President
• Antonio McKee – Reigning and defending MFC lightweight champion
• Drew Fickett – Contender for the MFC lightweight title
• Ryan Jimmo – Hometown favorite vying for MFC light-heavyweight title
• Dwayne Lewis – Popular knockout artist contending for MFC light-heavyweight title
• Sheldon Westcott – Fan favorite fighting in his home town
• Thomas Denny – Iconic mixed martial arts veteran

*Weigh-In*
Thursday, February 24
12:30 p.m.
Kitaskinaw School – Enoch Cree Nation
All fighters will be on the scale and available for interviews and photos.

*Fight Night*
Friday, February 25
6:15 p.m.
River Cree Resort and Casino
Doors open at 6 p.m. with undercard bouts starting at 6:15 p.m. The televised card begins at 8 p.m.