MFC 36: Reality Check tickets on sale today! MFC Ticket Hotline will continue to feature VIP rows & Dinner Packages Press Release – The Maximum Fighting Championship is pleased to announce it has rejoined forces with Ticketmaster, agreeing to a new three-year pact which will give fans even greater access to terrific seats for upcoming […]
MFC 36: Reality Check tickets on sale today!
MFC Ticket Hotline will continue to feature VIP rows & Dinner Packages
Press Release – The Maximum Fighting Championship is pleased to announce it has rejoined forces with Ticketmaster, agreeing to a new three-year pact which will give fans even greater access to terrific seats for upcoming events beginning with MFC 36: Reality Check.
Tickets for MFC 36: Reality Check go on sale Thursday, Nov. 22 and are available at www.ticketmaster.ca.
MFC 36 will take place on Friday, February 15 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, with the prelims beginning at 6:15 p.m. and the main card at 8 p.m.
“It is a pleasure to once again be working with the team at Ticketmaster,” noted MFC Owner/ President Mark Pavelich.
“The majority of people know that tickets for events at the Shaw Conference Centre are available through Ticketmaster, and teaming up with Ticketmaster will give fans of the Maximum Fighting Championship fast and easy access to great seats.
“The MFC’s floor layout at the Shaw allows for fantastic vantage points with raised seating throughout the arena. Every seat in the house will be as close as possible to the action.”
The MFC Ticket Hotline will continue to provide fans elite-level tickets in VIP, Row 1, Row 2 and Row 3. Tickets for those seats, as well as Dinner & Ticket Packages, are already on sale via the MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024.
Press Release – Nov. 21, 2012 – The Maximum Fighting Championship’s top-ranked lightweight, Mukai Maromo, has signed a new multi-fight deal and a championship bout agreement for MFC 36: Reality Check. Maromo (8-2), the MFC’s No. 1 contender in the 155-pound division, will meet former foe Graham Spencer (9-1, 1 no contest) for the MFC […]
Mukai Maromo – photo via the Maximum Fighting Championship
Press Release – Nov. 21, 2012 – The Maximum Fighting Championship’s top-ranked lightweight, Mukai Maromo, has signed a new multi-fight deal and a championship bout agreement for MFC 36: Reality Check.
Maromo (8-2), the MFC’s No. 1 contender in the 155-pound division, will meet former foe Graham Spencer (9-1, 1 no contest) for the MFC lightweight crown in the co-main event of MFC 36 on Friday, Feb. 15 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, and live on AXS TV Fights.
“All along my plan has been to become the MFC lightweight champ,” said Maromo. “I want to become the first Canadian-based fighter to win that belt. I want to make that mark, and then I want to defend the title successfully. After that I’ll see where my journey takes me next.”
Maromo previously dropped a decision to Spencer and ‘The Afrikan Assassin’ is desperately seeking a substantial measure of revenge. Nothing would erase the bitterness of that earlier defeat more than a victory in a championship bout.
“That loss has stuck with me, and I need to get it back,” added Maromo, who also hinted that if he does land the MFC’s lightweight belt, he may also go after the title in the MFC’s newly instituted featherweight division.
MFC Owner/President Mark Pavelich was not only delighted to sign Maromo to the title fight, but equally ecstatic to have one of the most electrifying fighters in the organization on board with a long-term agreement.
“Many fans and mixed martial arts insiders already view Mukai as the uncrowned champion. Well, what a better way to prove that you truly are the champion than by getting a measure of revenge against the last guy to beat you,” said Pavelich.
“Mukai and Graham are elite-level fighters – two of the very best in the entire MFC – and they should fight for the title.”
Maromo (Twitter: @afrikanassassin) has been on a tear of late, winning five straight in impressive style. Originally from Zimbabwe and now living in Edmonton, Alberta, Maromo is coming off back-to-back wins over hard-nosed U.S. Marine Adam Lynn at MFCs 33 and 34. Their rematch came to an epic conclusion with Maromo demonstrating his vast striking arsenal en route to a stirring second-round TKO finish that earned him a second career Knockout of the Night honor.
Prior to those two bouts, Maromo rattled off a Knockout of the Night victory over Scott Cleve at MFC 30, and then bested Sabah Fadai at MFC 31 in a matchup that earned the pair the MFC’s Fight of the Year for 2011. Maromo boasts four knockout wins and three victories via submission on his resume.
Spencer (Twitter: @gspence145), who hails from Nanaimo, British Columbia, made his first foray into the Maximum Fighting Championship at MFC 35 and had no trouble cruising to a tidy decision win over Shane Nelson.
A holder of four victories via submission, Spencer will ride a four-fight winning streak into the title fight.
The lone previous lightweight champion in MFC history is Antonio McKee, who defeated Derrick Noble for the belt at MFC 20, and successfully defended it at MFC 26 against Luciano Azevedo.
Tickets for MFC 36: Reality Check are on sale now and available via the MFC Ticket Hotline by calling (780) 504-2024.
Press Release – October 26, 2012 – Elvis “The King” Mutapcic used a crushing leg kick to chop down Joseph Leonidas” Henle and capture the MFC world middleweight title at the Maximum Fighting Championship’s MFC 35: Explosive Encounter. After two even rounds highlighted by crisp striking from both fighters, Mutapcic (12-2) ended the bout at […]
Elvis Mutapcic captures MFC middleweight title – image via the Maximum Fighting Championship
Press Release – October 26, 2012 – Elvis “The King” Mutapcic used a crushing leg kick to chop down Joseph Leonidas” Henle and capture the MFC world middleweight title at the Maximum Fighting Championship’s MFC 35: Explosive Encounter.
After two even rounds highlighted by crisp striking from both fighters, Mutapcic (12-2) ended the bout at 1:45 of Round 3 live on AXSTV Fights emanating from the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Mutapcic, the native of Bosnia who now makes his home in Des Moines, Iowa, crumpled Henle with a thunderously vicious kick to the right knee and Henle (8-1-1) immediately went down and grabbed his leg in severe pain.
The victory was Mutapcic’s fifth via TKO, and early reports from the dressing room indicated that Henle may have suffered both torn MCL and ACL ligaments.
In the semi-main event, the MFC trumpeted the debut of its featherweight division and Canadian sensation Graham Spencer emerged from underdog status to top dog with a thoroughly dominating effort against Hawaii’s Shane Nelson. Spencer (9-1, 1 NC) was in control from start to finish and cruised to 30-27 scorecards from all three judges to make a triumphant organizational debut against Nelson (15-7), a protégé of legendary star BJ Penn.
MFC 35 ended with a one-strike finish courtesy of Mutapcic’s powerful kick and began with a furious flurry of wild strikes in a light-heavyweight tussle between Jason Kuchera and Paul Grandbois. With both fighters on the verge of exhaustion from brutal exchanges, Grandbois (5-4) put one last assault together and earned the Knockout of the Night by finally stopping Kuchera (5-6) at 1:43 of Round 2. All five of Grandbois’ wins have come by knockout and this was his first under the MFC flag.
The Submission of the Night honor was taken home to Vancouver, B.C. by Sabah Fadai who breezed past home-towner Cody Krahn. Fadai (8-2, 1 NC), the co-winner of the MFC’s 2011 Fight of the Year, secured a triangle choke and coaxed the tapout from Krahn (11-6) just 1:24 into their bout. The win was Fadai’s first under the MFC banner and also his first appearance in the welterweight ranks.
In a battle of rising Canadian heavyweight upstarts, Smealinho Rama showcased his submission skills as well as surprising quickness as he took out Ryan Fortin. Rama (5-0), who fights out of Calgary, Alberta, nearly won in the opening moments with an armbar attempt, and then defended against some ground-and-pound before taking the back of Fortin (6-4) and locking in a rear-naked choke finish at 2:02 of the first round.
Other results from MFC 35:
Derek Parker (5-1-1) def. Jared McComb (4-2-1) – unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)
Daniel Swain (7-2) def. Matt Jelly (3-2) – unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)
Garrett Nybakken def. Jesse Veltri – tapout due to armbar, 1:24 Round 1
MFC 36: Reality Check will take place on Friday, February 15 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Tickets go on sale November 1 via the MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024 and www.ticketmaster.ca.
Elvis “The King” Mutapcic is known for his violent KO’s. But just escaping the violent past of his home country has been a victory.
Mutapcic faces Joseph Henle for the Middleweight title at MFC 35 LIVE on AXS TV 10/26
Press Release – October 25, 2012 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – The Maximum Fighting Championship’s world middleweight title fight is set to go at MFC 35: Explosive Encounter this Friday night in Edmonton, Alberta. Contenders Elvis Mutapcic and Joseph Henle were both perfect on the scale during Thursday’s official weigh-in and they will vie for […]
MFC 35: Explosive Encounter event poster
Press Release – October 25, 2012 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – The Maximum Fighting Championship’s world middleweight title fight is set to go at MFC 35: Explosive Encounter this Friday night in Edmonton, Alberta.
Contenders Elvis Mutapcic and Joseph Henle were both perfect on the scale during Thursday’s official weigh-in and they will vie for the vacant crown live on AXS TV Fights beginning at 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT/7 p.m. PT (check local listings for channel designation).
Mutapcic (11-2), who is originally from Bosnia and now fights out of Des Moines, Iowa, weighed in at 184.4, while Henle (8-0-1), who trains in Thousand Oaks, California, stepped off at 184.6. The winner will be the first MFC world middleweight title-holder since Patrick Cote was crowned champion at MFC 9.
The MFC’s first major bout in the featherweight division was also secured as Vancouver, B.C.’s Graham Spencer (8-1, 1 NC) weighed in at 144.8, and opponent Shane Nelson from BJ Penn’s gym in Hilo, Hawaii, stepped off at 146.0.
The other key bout at MFC 35 is between two young Canadian standouts in the heavyweight division. Unbeaten Smealinho Rama (4-0) hit the scale at 260.0, while six-foot-six opponent Ryan Fortin weighed in at 261.2.
MFC 35: Explosive Encounter Weigh-In Results
MFC World Middleweight Title bout: Elvis Mutapcic – 184.4 vs. Joseph Henle – 184.6
Featherweight bout: Graham Spencer – 144.8 vs. Shane Nelson – 146.0
Heavyweight bout: Smealinho Rama – 260.0 vs. Ryan Fortin – 261.2
Middleweight bout: Derek Parker – 185.4 vs. Jared McComb – 187.0*
Welterweight bout: Sabah Fadai – 170.6 vs. Cody Krahn – 172.8*
Light-Heavyweight bout: Paul Grandbois – 199.6 vs. Jason Kuchera – 204.2
Lightweight bout: Daniel Swain – 155.6 vs. Matt Jelly – 155.6
Press Release – October 15, 2012 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – The Edmonton-based Maximum Fighting Championship is joining the fight against breast cancer at MFC 35: Explosive Encounter on Oct. 26. The organization is launching a “Power of Pink” Initiative, wrapping the ring ropes in pink tape and debuting a new MFC logo with a […]
Press Release – October 15, 2012 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – The Edmonton-based Maximum Fighting Championship is joining the fight against breast cancer at MFC 35: Explosive Encounter on Oct. 26.
The organization is launching a “Power of Pink” Initiative, wrapping the ring ropes in pink tape and debuting a new MFC logo with a pink ribbon. In addition, fighters will have pink tape on their gloves, while other MFC staff also wears pink accessories, including neckties.
Full press release below:
The Maximum Fighting Championship will be proudly supporting the fight to end breast cancer at MFC 35: Explosive Encounter.
The “Power of Pink” Initiative will take place on Friday, October 26 at the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
“Unfortunately, cancer has touched someone in everybody’s family, and breast cancer is especially heartbreaking yet the fight of those ladies battling this disease is truly inspiring,” said Mark Pavelich, Owner/President of the Maximum Fighting Championship.
“The MFC would like to show its support in whatever way we can and showcasing pink on fight night is just a small measure of our sentiment.”
The MFC will wrap two of the ring ropes in pink tape as opposed to the usual white, a new MFC logo with pink ribbon (pictured above) will be on the ring mat, and fighters will sport pink tape on their gloves. MFC staff will also be wearing pink accessories such as neckties during fight night.
“To help make an even bigger statement, we’re encouraging our fighters to wear pink during their walkout to the ring and to put the pink ribbon on their sponsorship banner,” added Pavelich. “More pink means more support and awareness, and hopefully, one day a cure.”
MFC 35: Explosive Encounter will air live on AXS TV Fights throughout the United States on Friday, Oct. 26 beginning at 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT/7 p.m. PT (check local listings for channel designation). The main card will then air on tape-delay on TSN 2 throughout Canada.
