James Toney shows no respect for MMA and Randy Couture this Friday night on “Inside MMA” *VIDEO*
In a no-holds-barred rant, James Toney said, “All you have to do is knockout a couple of bums, all of a sudden you’re a (UFC) hall of famer.”
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MFC 26 moved to River Cree Casino
Sept. 10 lineup remains featured event on HDNet Fights
The Maximum Fighting Championship announced today that MFC 26: Retribution slated for Friday, Sept. 10 on HDNet Fights has been moved from the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, to the River Cree Resort and Casino just outside Edmonton, Alberta.
The event’s [...]
Aug 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
‘The Real Deal’ vs. ‘The Phenom’ cements co-main event at MFC 26 on Sept. 10
Welterweight clash at the top of Retribution lineup in Brandon
The Maximum Fighting Championship has added a hotly anticipated welterweight matchup to complete its co-main event for the upcoming MFC 26: Retribution card.
Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford, returning to the MFC after a year-and-a-half absence, will face the stiffest [...]
MFC officially unveils event in Brandon
The Maximum Fighting Championship, one of the premier mixed martial arts organizations in North America, will make its much-anticipated debut in the province of Manitoba with the announcement that MFC 26: Retribution will be held in the city of Brandon on Friday, September 10.
Jul 14, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Luciano Azevedo joins MFC’s stable
Brazilian lightweight only man to beat World Champion Jose Aldo
By MFC Staff
The Maximum Fighting Championship has added a fighter with impressive credentials to its talent roster in the lightweight ranks.
Brazilian star Luciano Azevedo (16-8) boasts a strong resume and the native of Rio de Janeiro is [...]
May 28, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
MFC boss meets media in Toronto
TV, radio appearances lined up to hype MFC 25
The hype for MFC 25: Vindication is starting off with a huge bang as Maximum Fighting Championship Owner/President Mark Pavelich is headed to Toronto for a media blitz.
It all starts off Tuesday, April 13 when Mark returns to TSN for a follow-up [...]
Apr 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Antonio “Mandingo” McKee: the “El Negro” effect hits the MFC
Something’s going on at the Maximum Fighting Championship that’s making our competitors nervous. Maybe you caught a glimpse at MFC 20: Destined for Greatness or MFC 22: Payoff. Derrick Noble and Carlo Prater sure did. That something is Antonio “Mandingo” McKee, a ferocious fighter who’s been mowing through the ranks for [...]
Mar 31, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
MFC President issues apology
We have a place on our front page at ProMMAnow.com dedicated to press releases. We have received numerous press releases from Maximum Fighting Championship, but never one like we received on Tuesday, Feb. 16, regarding Chris “The Exorcist” Price.
The tone was harsh, and frankly, unprofessional, and that is why we added an “Editor’s Note” at [...]
Feb 17, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
Young gun on the rise – Nick Hrynchyshyn eagerly awaits next tests in new deal
From Day 1 of his MMA career, Nick Hrynchyshyn was touted as a young gun. Just two fights in, the young gun has blossomed into a potentially destructive cannon.
Eyeing a long-term future, the Maximum Fighting Championship has inked Hrynchyshyn to a new multi-fight deal, and the welterweight prospect hopes to become [...]
HDNet’s MFC voice is tops among mixed martial arts broadcasters
The Maximum Fighting Championship has always believed in surrounding itself with the best when it comes to fighters, staff, production, and so much more.
So it should come as no surprise that the MFC feels it has the best when it comes to play-by-play announcers. Kenny Rice, the man at the mic [...]
Dec 11, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Trevor Prangley fighting for Shark Fights title
Shark Fights Promotions have announced that the recently released MFC light heavyweight champion, Trevor Prangley, has agreed to fight for their organization.
As many may recall, Prangley was stripped of his belt and released from the MFC for violating an exclusivity clause in his contract.
According to the latest Twitter update from Shark Fights, his agreeing to [...]
Oct 27, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
MFC cuts Trevor Prangley for unacceptable breach of contract
The Maximum Fighting Championship has taken the necessary steps to strip light heavyweight champion Trevor Prangley of his title and release him from his contract.
The move was required when Prangley violated his contract by signing with two smaller organizations while under contract with the MFC. Prangley’s management was informed of [...]
Dean Lister to fight Thales Leites at MFC 23 on Dec. 4
The Maximum Fighting Championship wasted no time in finding a top-notch opponent for the recently signed Thales Leites as another big-name middleweight has joined the fray.
Former Abu Dhabi world champion Dean Lister signed a multi-fight deal last night and immediately agreed to meet Leites at MFC 23: Unstoppable on Friday, December [...]
Maximum Fighting Championship press conference for MFC 22: Payoff
Return of superstar Jason “The Athlete” MacDonald and lightweight title fight highlight stellar lineup
The Maximum Fighting Championship will introduce the key competitors in the stacked lineup for its most power-packed fight cards ever as the organization invites the media to attend the official press conference for MFC 22: Payoff.
The press conference will take place on [...]
Sep 21, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
HDNet renews broadcast agreement with Maximum Fighting
“HDNet will continue to showcase the premiere MMA promotion in Canada to millions of fans in North America,” announced Andrew Simon, the CEO of HDNet Fights. HDNet and Maximum Fighting Championship have extended their agreement to continue broadcasting MFC events exclusively on HDNet into 2010.
HDNet is the “Home of MMA” and having the MFC [...]
Despite rumors, Lister vs. Lutter fight not signed & likely not happening
Despite recent reports emanating from various MMA websites, PRO MMA (promma.info) has learned that Dean Lister will not be fighting Travis Lutter at MFC 21 on May 15.
According to Lister (11-6), he will not be on the MFC 21 card at all and a source close to Lutter (9-5) also confirmed with PRO MMA (promma.info) [...]
Mar 27, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
MFC 19: Long Time Coming – results
by: Jack Bratcher
Maximum Fighting Championship’s MFC 19: Long Time Coming went down tonight at the River Cree Resort & Casino in Alberta, Canada. Here are fight-by-fight results and summary.
Aron Lofton vs. Jason Kuchera (LHW)
Rd.1 – In just 44 seconds of round one Aron Lofton sinks in the guillotine choke from the standing position, [...]
Dec 05, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
