Press Release – January 17th, 2011 – Edmonton, Alberta, Aggression MMA has concluded with its arrangement to acquire, one of the premier MMA promotions in Western Canada, in The Fight Club (TFC). This agreement will merge TFC under the Aggression MMA umbrella and all future events will occur under the Aggression name.
“This is hands […]
Press Release – January 17th, 2011 – Edmonton, Alberta, Aggression MMA has concluded with its arrangement to acquire, one of the premier MMA promotions in Western Canada, in The Fight Club (TFC). This agreement will merge TFC under the Aggression MMA umbrella and all future events will occur under the Aggression name.
“This is hands down the most exciting day for us at Aggression. We obviously have an abundance of respect for The Fight Club and the components for making that such a successful mixed martial arts organization over the years,” stated Harvey Panesar co-owner of Aggression MMA, “It just felt right to start solidifying the MMA landscape in Edmonton, to be able to provide the amazing fans of Edmonton an event bringing the best locals under one roof, without having to choose amongst the two organizations.”
“The Fight Club has successfully established its brand with the MMA community in Canada, putting on over 12 shows and some remarkable fight cards, however both organizations felt it was best to work together, rather than compete amongst each other, in the end, the fans win.”
Aggression MMA will be acquiring some of the contracts that are in place with the TFC and will bring on Mr. Mark Sinclair as the Director of Production and Pay Per View. “We are pleased that Mr. Sinclair is coming on board with us. The production aspect of TFC was incredible and we are looking to make future Aggression shows just as good, if not better on the production side,” continued Harvey Panesar.
Aggression is also pleased to announce that on Saturday, January 22, Kamikaze Punishment presents a 1-day UFC Fighter seminar, with a meet and greet featuring: Clay “The Carpenter” Guida, Mike “Quicksand” Pyle, and Jason “The athlete” Macdonald.
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Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The Fight Club (TFC) is proud to bring MMA fans “DEVASTATION” on Friday, December 10th, live from the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event will showcase ten bouts featuring several top MMA superstars, including former TFC World Light Heavyweight Champion Victor Valimaki, top TFC middleweight contenders Bastien […]
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Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The Fight Club (TFC) is proud to bring MMA fans “DEVASTATION” on Friday, December 10th, live from the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event will showcase ten bouts featuring several top MMA superstars, including former TFC World Light Heavyweight Champion Victor Valimaki, top TFC middleweight contenders Bastien Huveneers and Nick Hinchliffe, as well as welterweight contenders Louis Carles and Rio Wells.
Tickets for “DEVASTATION” are available through Ticketmaster, or via phone at (780) 991-5670.
The main event will feature a title fight between Vancouver resident Bastien Huveneers (8-3-1) and Nick Hinchliffe (17-6), who hails from Nanaimo, BC. This scrap will be for the vacant TFC Canadian Middleweight title. The former main event, which was to feature Craig “Farmer” Brown (7-3) versus Chase Degenhardt (6-1), fell apart due to an injury to Degenhardt. Following the withdrawal of his opponent, Brown declined a chance at redemption against Hinchliffe, choosing instead to focus on his upcoming January clash in TFC with UFC veteran Jason “Dooms” Day (19-11).
Nick Hinchliffe is currently riding high with losses only to fellow Canadian MMA stars in current UFC welterweight Rory MacDonald (10-1), and current Armageddon FC Middleweight Champion Kalib Starnes (11-5). Hinchliffe is still pursuing a slot on Spike TV’s The Ultimate Fighter 13, but in the mean time, the Team Impact product will undoubtedly remain as active as possible. His appearance at “DEVASTATION” will mark Nick’s sixth fight of 2010.
“Hinchcliffe and now Huveneers are both top level Canadian middleweights and we would be proud to have either as our Canadian champ,” said TFC president Mark Sinclair. “There will certainly be several strong challengers in line for our new champ’s future title defenses.”
The co-main event will showcase Edmonton, Alberta native and local favorite Victor “The Matrix” Valimaki (16-7), a former holder of the TFC Light Heavyweight Championship, as he collides with the well-traveled and experienced Minneapolis, Minnesota native Karl Knothe (17-6). A former UFC fighter, Valimaki was riding a seven-fight winning streak until running into the man who took his belt, the current champ, Martin “The Stress” Desilets. Now, he’ll face Knothe, while hoping that a win will get him back one the championship path. “The Matrix” holds victories over MMA legend Dan “The Beast” Severn and UFC veterans Vernon “Tiger” White, and Jason “Dooms” Day. Knothe, for his part, trains with Sergio Cunha at The Minnesota Fight Factory in Burnside, Minnesota, and has won eleven straight fights since August 2007.
Also fighting at “DEVASTATION” will be knockout specialist Rio Wells, who will put his skills on display yet again as he looks to take the next step in his career. A three-time TFC vet, Wells has yet to taste defeat, knocking out all four of his pro opponents.
The fight card includes:
· 185 lbs: Bastien Huveneers (8-3-1) vs. Nick Hinchliffe (17-6) for the CND MW. Title
· 205 lbs: Victor Valimaki (16-8) vs. Karl Knothe (17-6)
· 170 lbs: Rio Wells (4-0) vs. Louis Carles (7-2)
· 155 lbs: Steve Beaumont (1-0) vs. Eric Andre (2-0)
· 200 lbs: Donald Willis (0-0) vs. Brendan Kornberger (2-0)
· 185 lbs: Sheldon Westcott (5-1) vs. TBA
· 190 lbs: Jesse Clarke (2-2) vs. Ryan Sieben (0-2)
· 155 lbs: Dia Grant (2-3) vs. Alex Ricci (0-0)
· 170 lbs: Mike Scarcello (1-0) vs. Brandon Dumais (0-0)
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.thefightclub.ca/
THE FIGHT CLUB PRESENTS “TFC 12: DEVASTATION”
Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The Fight Club (TFC), one of the top fight promotions in Canada, is proud to bring MMA fans “DEVASTATION” on Friday, December 10th, live from the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event is scheduled to feature ten bouts, including two TFC title […]
THE FIGHT CLUB PRESENTS “TFC 12: DEVASTATION”
Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The Fight Club (TFC), one of the top fight promotions in Canada, is proud to bring MMA fans “DEVASTATION” on Friday, December 10th, live from the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event is scheduled to feature ten bouts, including two TFC title fights showcasing several top MMA Canadian superstars. Former TFC World Light-Heavyweight Champion Victor Valimaki, top TFC middleweight contenders Craig Brown and Chase Degenhardt, and knockout artist Rio Wells will all be competing. In addition, MMA superstar and Canada native Claude “Prince” Patrick, undefeated at 2-0 in the octagon, will make a special appearance.
Top welterweight contenders Sheldon Westcott and Jordan McKay were scheduled to fight in separate bouts at “DEVASTATION,” but both will be unable compete. In addition, Jorge Blanco has been injured and will not be available. An announcement regarding their replacements should be announced shortly.
Tickets for “DEVASTATION” are available through Ticketmaster, or via phone at (780) 991-5670.
The “DEVASTATION” main event will feature a rematch between Ottawa, Ontario native Craig “Farmer” Brown (7-3) as he takes on Chase Dagenhardt (8-1), who hails from Lethbridge, Alberta, for the vacant TFC Canadian Middleweight Title. Cody Krahn was originally scheduled to meet Dagenhardt for the belt, but was injured in a recent loss to Eliot Duff and had to be scratched. Dagenhardt, whose only loss was to Brown at and event back in April, will look to avenge that defeat. Both Brown and Dagenhardt are strong finishers.
This one is sure to be a barnburner!
The co-main event will showcase Edmonton, Alberta native and local favorite Victor “The Matrix” Valimaki (16-7), a former holder of the TFC Light Heavyweight Championship, as he collides with the well-traveled and experienced Minneapolis, Minnesota native Karl Knothe (17-6). A former UFC fighter, Valimaki was riding a seven-fight winning streak until running into the man who took his belt, the current champ, Martin “The Stress” Desilets. Now, he’ll face Knothe, while hoping that a win will get him back one the championship path. “The Matrix” holds victories over MMA legend Dan “The Beast” Severn and UFC veterans Vernon “Tiger” White, and Jason “Dooms” Day. Knothe, for his part, trains with Sergio Cunha at The Minnesota Fight Factory in Burnside, Minnesota, and has won eleven straight fights since August 2007.
Also fighting at “DEVASTATION” will be knockout specialist Rio Wells, who will put his skills on display as he looks to take the next step in their careers. A three-time TFC vet, Wells has yet to taste defeat, knocking out all four of his pro opponents.
“‘Devastation’ will be an awesome fight card that local MMA fans won’t want to miss,” says TFC owner/promoter Mark Sinclair. “We’re committed to showcasing top, young talent, and that’s what this card is all about!”
The fight card includes:
185 lbs: Craig Brown (7-3) – Ottawa, ON vs. Chase Dagenhardt (8-1) – Lethbridge, AB for the TFC Canadian Middleweight Title
205 lbs: Victor Valimaki (16-8) – Edmonton, AB vs. Karl Knothe (17-6) – Minneapolis, MN
170 lbs: Rio Wells (4-0) – Edmonton, AB vs. Louis Carles (7-2) – Ottawa, ON
135 lbs: Sy Jewett (2-0) – Red Deer, AB vs. Anna Barone (1-2) – Ottawa, ON
155 lbs: Steve Beaumont (1-0) – Edmonton, AB vs. Eric Andre (2-0) – Calgary, AB
170 lbs: Mike Scarcello (1-0) – Edmonton, AB vs. Brandon Dumais (0-0) – Edmonton, AB
185 lbs: Travis Quesnell (1-0) – Lloydminster, AB vs. Darrel Okeynan (0-2) – Edmonton, AB
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.thefightclub.ca/
THE FIGHT CLUB PRESENTS “TFC 12: DEVASTATION”
Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The Fight Club (TFC), one of the top fight promotions in Canada, is proud to bring MMA fans “DEVASTATION” on Friday, December 10th, live from the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event will feature ten bouts, including two TFC title fights featuring […]
THE FIGHT CLUB PRESENTS “TFC 12: DEVASTATION”
Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): The Fight Club (TFC), one of the top fight promotions in Canada, is proud to bring MMA fans “DEVASTATION” on Friday, December 10th, live from the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event will feature ten bouts, including two TFC title fights featuring several top MMA Canadian superstars, including former TFC World Light-Heavyweight Champion Victor Valimaki, top TFC middleweight contenders Craig Brown and Chase Degenhardt, and top welterweight contenders Sheldon Westcott, Jordan McKay, and knockout artist Rio Wells. In addition, current UFC welterweight fighter Claude “Prince” Patrick, undefeated at 2-0 in the Octagon, will make a special appearance.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, or via phone at (780) 991-5670.
The “DEVASTATION” main event will feature a rematch between Ottawa, Ontario native Craig “Farmer” Brown (7-3) as he takes on Chase Dagenhardt (8-1), who hails from Lethbridge, Alberta, for the vacant TFC Canadian Middleweight Title. Cody Krahn was originally scheduled to meet Dagenhardt for the belt, but was injured in a recent loss to Eliot Duff and had to be scratched. Dagenhardt, whose only loss was to Brown at and event back in April, will look to avenge that defeat. Both Brown and Dagenhardt are strong finishers. This one is sure to be a barnburner!
The co-main event will showcase Edmonton, Alberta native and local favorite Victor “The Matrix” Valimaki (16-7), a former holder of the TFC Light Heavyweight Championship, as he collides with the well-traveled and experienced Minneapolis, Minnesota native Karl Knothe (17-6). A former UFC fighter, Valimaki was riding a seven-fight winning streak until running into the man who took his belt, the current champ, Martin “The Stress” Desilets. Now, he’ll face Knothe, while hoping that a win will get him back one the championship path. “The Matrix” holds victories over MMA legend Dan “The Beast” Severn and UFC veterans Vernon “Tiger” White, and Jason “Dooms” Day. Knothe, for his part, trains with Sergio Cunha at The Minnesota Fight Factory in Burnside, Minnesota, and has won eleven straight fights since August 2007.
Also fighting at “DEVASTATION” will be some of the top young welterweights on the Canadian fight scene today. Sheldon Westcott, Jordan McKay, and knockout artist Rio Wells will all put their skills on display, as they look to take the next step in their careers. Westcott has finished all four of his opponents, and hasn’t lost since his initial pro fight in 2007. Coming off his first loss, which came against former UFC competitor Richie Hightower, McKay will look to rebound in a big way. Meanwhile, three-time TFC vet Wells has yet to taste defeat, knocking out all four of his pro opponents.
“‘Devastation’ will be an awesome fight card that local MMA fans won’t want to miss,” says TFC owner/promoter Mark Sinclair. “We’re committed to showcasing top, young talent, and that’s what this card is all about!”
The fight card includes:
185 lbs: Craig Brown (7-3) – Ottawa, ON vs. Chase Dagenhardt (8-1) – Lethbridge, AB for the TFC Canadian Middleweight Title
205 lbs: Victor Valimaki (16-8) – Edmonton, AB vs. Karl Knothe (17-6) – Minneapolis, MN
170 lbs: Sheldon Westcott (5-1) – Edmonton, AB vs. Cleburn Walker (9-5) – Dallas, TX
170 lbs: Rio Wells (4-0) – Edmonton, AB vs. Louis Carles (7-2) -Ottawa, ON
170 lbs: Jordan McKay (5-1) – Calgary, AB vs. Tim Skidmore (3-17) – Moncton, NB
135 lbs: Sy Jewett (2-0) – Red Deer, AB vs. Anna Barone (1-2) – Ottawa, ON
155 lbs: Steve Beaumont (1-0) – Edmonton, AB vs. Eric Andre (2-0) – Calgary, AB
170 lbs: Mike Scarcello (1-0) – Edmonton, AB vs. Brandon Dumais (0-0) – Edmonton, AB
185 lbs: Travis Quesnell (1-0) – Lloydminster, AB vs. Darrel Okeynan (0-2) – Edmonton, AB
185 lbs: Dwayne Morbouquette (1-0) – Red Deer, AB vs. Jorge Blanco (0-0) – Toronto, ON
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.thefightclub.ca/
French Canadian fighter, Martin “The Stress” Desilets (11-2) earned a second straight win over opponent Victor Valimaki defending his TFC light-heavyweight title.
With the win Desilets may be poised to move on to bigger and better things, fans may expect to see him in a Bellator cage soon.
Here is the full Press Release.
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Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): Martin […]
French Canadian fighter, Martin “The Stress” Desilets (11-2) earned a second straight win over opponent Victor Valimaki defending his TFC light-heavyweight title.
With the win Desilets may be poised to move on to bigger and better things, fans may expect to see him in a Bellator cage soon.
Here is the full Press Release.
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Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): Martin “The Stress” Desilets came into his rematch with UFC veteran Victor Valimaki at Friday’s TFC 11: “Full Force” with a lot of questions laid at his feet. Some wondered if his first victory over Valimaki, which took place at TFC 10: “High Octane” in March, was a fluke. Some questioned whether or not Desilets was a dirty fighter due to groin strikes that occurred in the bout. Well, those questions have all been answered, as The Fight Club fans saw “The Stress” (11-2) land a knee “full force” and take out Valimaki (16-7) at only 37 seconds of the first round. Now truly the undisputed TFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Desilets only question now is “who’s next?”
“Full Force” also featured a Canadian Lightweight Championship match between the undefeated Mitch Clarke and Josh Machan, who entered the tilt on a seven-fight winning streak. After a tough first round, Clarke was able to maneuver his prey into a submission, squeezing out a rear-naked choke victory at 33 seconds of the 2nd round, capturing the title in the process. The newly-minted champ runs his record to a perfect 8-0, while Machan’s winning streak is stopped, bringing his record to 7-4.
Also at TFC 11, rising young Canadian welterweight star Ryan “The Kid” McGillivray defeated late replacement Markhaile “Showtime” Wedderburn in an exciting matchup. After an action-packed first round, McGillivray (11-4-1) caught Wedderburn (10-8) in a fight-ending armbar submission, making him undefeated in his last four fights. The night wasn’t a total loss for the Machan family, as Josh’s brother Ryan (12-5) was able to conquer the challenge brought by James McCutcheon (3-3) via TKO (ref stoppage due to unanswered punches). Also featured at “Full Force” was ex-CFL player Rio Wells, who continued his winning ways by stopping fellow former football player Chuck Pelc via TKO due to strikes. Wells stays undefeated as a pro, and has won all four of his fights via knockout.
Here are the full results of TFC 11: “Full Force:”
205 lbs: TFC World Light Heavyweight Champion Martin Desilets (11-2) defeated Victor Valimaki (16-7) via TKO (knee) Round 1, 0:37
155 lbs: Mitch Clarke (8-0) defeated Josh Machan (7-4) for the TFC Canadian Lightweight title via submission (rear-naked-choke) Round 2, 0:33
170 lbs: Ryan McGillivray (11-4-1) defeated Markhaile Wedderburn (10-8) via submission (arm bar) Round 2, 2:42
170 lbs: Ryan Machan (12-5) defeated James McCutcheon (3-3) via TKO (punches) Round 1, 2:25
170 lbs: Rio Wells (4-0) defeated Chuck Pelc (2-2) via TKO (punches) Round 2, 1:00
130 lbs: Sy Jewett (2-0) defeated Rachael Swaetz (3-2) via split-decision (29-28, 30-27, 28-29)
170 lbs: Max Dalsin (4-2) defeated Darcy Boizard (1-2) via TKO (knees) Round 1, 1:15
140 lbs: Adam Bodwell (1-0) defeated Reece Chapman (0-1) via submission (guillotine choke) Round 1, 4:37
155 lbs: Steve Beaumont (1-0) defeated Dean Cox (0-1) via TKO (punches) Round 1, 3:17
The Fight Club is holding it’s latest event, TFC 11, at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta tonight beginning at approx. 10 PM EST (7 PM PST).
The event features two TFC title bouts on the event card.
TFC light-heavyweight champ Martin Desilets (10-2) will defend his title against Victor Valimaki (16-6) in the main event. […]
The Fight Club is holding it’s latest event, TFC 11, at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta tonight beginning at approx. 10 PM EST (7 PM PST).
The event features two TFC title bouts on the event card.
TFC light-heavyweight champ Martin Desilets (10-2) will defend his title against Victor Valimaki (16-6) in the main event. While Mitch Clarke (7-0) and Josh Machan (7-3) will fight it out for the TFC lightweight title.
The event will air on tape delay on The Fight Network.
The MMA News will provide Live ‘Quick Results’ for TFC 11.
Here are the full ‘Quick Results.’
Light-heavyweight: Champion Martin Desilets def. Victor Valimaki via TKO (knee) – R1 @ 0:37- TFC World Light Heayweight title bout
Lightweight: Mitch Clarke def. Josh Machan via submission (rear naked choke) – R2 @ 0:33 defends TFC Canadian Lightweight title
Welterweight: Ryan McGillivray def. Markhaile Wedderburn via submission (armbar) – R2 @ 2:22
Welterweight: Ryan Machan def. James McCutcheon via TKO (punches) – R1 @ 2:25
Welterweight: Rio Wells def. Chuck Pelc via TKO (unanswered strikes) – R2 @ 2:05
Women’s 130lb: Sy Jewett def. Rachael Swaetz via split decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Welterweight: Max Dalsin def. Darcy Boizard via TKO (unanswered strikes) – R1 @ 1:15
140 lbs: Adam Bodwell def. Reece Chapman via submission (choke) – R1 @ 4:37
Lightweight: Steve Beaumont def. Dean Cox via TKO (strikes) – R1 @ 3:17
Press Release – January 17th, 2011 – Edmonton, Alberta, Aggression MMA has concluded with its arrangement to acquire, one of the premier MMA promotions in Western Canada, in The Fight Club (TFC). This agreement will merge TFC under the Aggression MMA umbrella and all future events will occur under the Aggression name.
