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2010 In Maximum Fighting Championship
The year 2010 is the 9th year in the history of the Maximum Fighting Championship, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Canada. In 2010 Maximum Fighting Championship held 4 events beginning with, ''MFC 24: HeatXC''. Title fights Events list MFC 24: HeatXC MFC 24: HeatXC was an event held on February 26, 2010 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. Results MFC 25: Vindication MFC 25: Vindication was an event held on May 7, 2010 at the Edmonton Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Results MFC 26: Retribution MFC 26: Retribution was an event held on September 10, 2010 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. Results MFC 27: Breaking Point MFC 27: Breaking Point was an event held on November 12, 2010 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. Results See also * Maximum Fighting Championship * List of Maximum Fighting Championship events This is a list ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 In Maximum Fighting Championship
The year 2009 is the 8th year in the history of the Maximum Fighting Championship, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Canada. In 2009 Maximum Fighting Championship held 4 events beginning with, ''MFC 20: Destined for Greatness''. Title fights Events list MFC 20: Destined for Greatness MFC 20: Destined for Greatness was an event held on February 20, 2009 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. Results MFC 21: Hard Knocks MFC 21: Hard Knocks was an event held on May 15, 2009 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. Results MFC 22: Payoff MFC 22: Payoff was an event held on October 2, 2009 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. Results MFC 23: Unstoppable MFC 23: Unstoppable was an event held on December 4, 2009 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. Results See also * Maximum Fighting Championship * List of Maximum Fightin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thales Leites
Thales Leites Lourenço (; born 6 September 1981) is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist best known for competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Mixed martial arts career Early career Leites made his mixed martial arts debut at Shooto Brazil in 2003, defeating Felipe Arinelli by arm-triangle choke submission. Leites would win his next two fights in Vitória before making his debut in the United States in Hawaii's Rumble on the Rock promotion in 2005, where he defeated Adam Roland in his fourth consecutive mixed martial arts victory. After a successful outing in the U.S., Leites returned to Brazil to fight Gustavo Machado, who was coming off two wins in the Japanese Pancrase organization. Leites defeated the more experienced Machado by submission in the third round, and was invited back to Rumble on the Rock to fight Hawaiian Ronald Jhun in September. Despite fighting a hometown favorite, Leites notched his sixth victory, defeating Jhu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Healy
Ryan Healy (born July 20, 1983) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist who has competed for many promotions including Strikeforce, WEC, Shine Fights, and Full Contact Fighting Federation. He is also the twin brother of mixed-martial artist and Team Quest teammate Pat Healy. Mixed martial arts career Bellator After Rob Sinclair injured his knee and was forced out of his lightweight tournament fight, Sinclair was replaced by Ricardo Tirloni and Healy took Tirloni's spot and faced Marcin Held at Bellator 101. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. Mixed martial arts record , - , Loss , align=center, 25–14–1 , Andrew McInnes , Submission (rear-naked choke) , MFC 41: All In , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 2:49 , Edmonton, Alberta, Canada , , - , Win , align=center, 25–13–1 , Aaron Hedrick , TKO (punches) , WFC 25: Brawl at the Beach , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 3:13 , Lincoln City, Oregon, United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kajan Johnson
Kajan Johnson (born April 21, 1984) is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the lightweight division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 2002, he is also known for competing '' The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia'' for Team Canada, as well as the MFC and King of the Cage. Mixed martial arts career Early career Johnson made his MMA debut in 2002, going 4–4 by years end. Johnson then made his MFC debut losing to Chad Hanseh. Starting in October 2005, Johnson went 11–1–1 over five years with his only loss coming in a title fight for the KOTC Canadian Lightweight Championship against future UFC top contender and training partner Rory MacDonald. He also captured the XMMA Lightweight title. Johnson would make his return to MFC at MFC 23 taking on Ryan Machan. He lost via submission in the first round. Johnson was set to take on Orestes Betran at MFC 27. Betran then pulled out of the match and was replaced with a veteran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodney Wallace (fighter)
Rodney Wallace is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, the MFC, M-1 Global, KSW, and Absolute Championship Berkut. Background Wallace was born in Bamberg, South Carolina, moved to Passaic, New Jersey when he was one year old, then returned to his birthplace at the age of 13 when he began playing football and wrestling. At Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School, Wallace competed in both sports as well as track and field. He reached the state tournament in wrestling when he was freshman, then won the South Carolina state championship in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. Wallace continued his football career with a scholarship to NCAA Division II Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina where he was an All-Conference running back from 2001–2004 and finished his career as the school's all-time leading rusher. Mixed martial arts career Ultimate Fighting Champi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solomon Hutcherson
Solomon Hutcherson (born August 13, 1972) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter currently competing in the Middleweight division. He was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 3, and has competed for the UFC and MFC. Background Hutcherson was born and raised Racine, Wisconsin and attended Racine Park High School, where he competed in wrestling and qualified for the state tournament in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. In his senior year, Hutcherson placed sixth in the state and continued his career at Triton College in River Grove, Illinois but dropped out when his daughter was born.Interview after TUF 3 Mixed martial arts career The Ultimate Fighter During The Ultimate Fighter 3 Hutcherson trained under Ken Shamrock's team. He kicked off a good relationship with Kendall Grove, forming "Team Dagger", although they were in different teams. After losing the fight with Rory Singer he stated “You always end up learning from a loss. I had never gone into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Heath (fighter)
David Alan Heath (born February 10, 1976) is an American former mixed martial artist who last competed in the Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since from 2003 until 2012, he fought for the UFC, MFC, and King of the Cage. Mixed martial arts career Early career Heath began training in mixed martial arts in 2002 and made his professional debut in 2003. Heath compiled a record of 7-0, which included a win over Sean Salmon, while mostly fighting in his home-state of Oklahoma before being signed by the UFC. UFC Heath made his debut for the organization at UFC 62 on August 26, 2006, against Cory Walmsley won the bout via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Heath next fought at UFC Fight Night 7 against Canadian Victor Valimiki and won via split decision. Heath then fought against future UFC Light Heavyweight Champion against then-undefeated Lyoto Machida at UFC 70 in England. Heath was a replacement for Machida's original opponent, Forrest Griffin, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Ford (fighter)
Ryan Ford (born March 8, 1982) is a Canadian professional boxer and mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2007, Ford has also formerly competed for Bellator, the WSOF, the MFC, TFC, and the AFC. Mixed martial arts career Maximum Fighting Championship Ford began his career with Maximum Fighting Championship, On February 22, 2008 at MFC 15 Ford defeated Pete Spratt via rear-naked choke in the second round. On May 9, 2008 at MFC 16 Ford defeated CJ Fernandes via rear-naked choke submission in round one. On July 25, 2008 at MFC 17 Ford was defeated by Pat Healy via arm-bar submission, the fight was for the MFC Welterweight Championship. On September 28, 2008 at MFC 18 Ford defeated Laverne Clark via guillotine choke in the second round. On February 20, 2009 at MFC 20 Ford was defeated by Pat Healy via split decision in a rematch for the MFC Welterweight Championship. On September 10, 2010 at MFC 26 Ford was defeated by Douglas Lima via armbar submission in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chase Gormley
Chase Gormley (born August 11, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, the MFC, the RFA, King of the Cage, the XFC, Absolute Championship Berkut, and Titan FC, where he was Heavyweight Champion. Background Born and raised in Torrance, California, Gormley began training in MMA at the age of 13. A wrestler at Torrance High School, he continued at Montana State University - Northern, before transferring to Lindenwood University, where he was a NAIA All-American. Mixed martial arts career Early career Gormley made his professional mixed martial arts debut in April 2007. He defeated his first six opponents, before his stint with the UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship Gormley was expected to face Ben Rothwell at Affliction: Trilogy on August 1, 2009. However, the bout was moved to UFC 104, on October 24, after Affliction Entertainment ceased operations. As a result of a n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luigi Fioravanti
Luigi Fioravanti (born January 22, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in 2016. A professional since 2004, he is perhaps best known for competing in the UFC, but has also fought for M-1 Global and the Maximum Fighting Championship. Background Fioravanti grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida, attending Pinellas Park High School, where he participated in wrestling, winning a district title, while also practicing judo. He joined the Marines after graduating high school and was part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Fioravanti started training in various martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing while stationed in California and Iraq with the United States Marine Corps, Marines. After spending five months in Iraq, Fioravanti continued training and began his professional career in early 2004. Mixed martial arts career Ultimate Fighting Championship Fioravanti began his professional MMA career 7-0 before losing to UFC veteran Chris Leben via unanimo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Spratt
Aaron Dewain "Pete" Spratt (born January 9, 1971) is a former American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 1999, Spratt has formerly competed for the UFC, the MFC, Legacy FC, Strikeforce, HDNet Fights, and Shark Fights. Background Spratt was born in Denison, Texas and grew up in Sherman, Texas. In high school, Spratt ran track and was a track and field New All-American going into his senior year, and still holds the Sherman High School record for the 400m and Triple Jump. He was also a first Team All-District and All-Area wide receiver on the football team, and a Second Team All-District guard on the basketball team. Spratt earned a full-scholarship to play football at Northwestern State University of Louisiana as their #1 recruit for the 1990 recruiting class. In college, Spratt finished his career at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma. As a four-year starter, he ended his career a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emanuel Newton
Emanuel Newton (born February 1, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Light Heavyweight division, where he is a former Bellator Light Heavyweight World Champion. He has also competed for WEC, King of the Cage, International Fight League, and MFC. He is also a former MFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Background Newton was born in Inglewood, California, and grew up in Torrance, California. Growing up, Newton had an interest in swimming, surfing, and lifeguarding. Newton's father had done some boxing and Muay Thai training, but died when Newton was 10 years old. Newton wrestled and played football, as a defensive end at North High School (Torrance, California). Then, six years later, Newton's mother died and Newton lost interest in his schoolwork. His poor grades did not allow him to continue playing football, but he had improved enough by the start of the wrestling season to continue in that sport. After high school, he went to Cerritos Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |