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Put up your dukes, Part II
By MFC Staff - Oct 7, 2008
Lofton to face Kuchera in rematch at MFC 19
It was an early candidate for the MFC's Fight of the Year. Now the same two
combatants will do it all over again.
Aron Lofton will look for a repeat performance while Jason Kuchera is in
search of redemption.
Lofton, the hard-hitting charismatic Oklahoman, will meet up with home-town
favorite Kuchera at MFC 19: Long Time Coming in a rematch of their slugfest
from MFC 16. It wasn't pretty the first time around and it's likely to be
just as violent in the second go-around.
"The fans want this fight to happen," said MFC Owner/President Mark
Pavelich. "It was a fantastic fight - a real old-fashioned brawl - the first
time and I expect both guys to come out looking for a spectacular knockout.
Kuchera wants revenge and Lofton wants to do it all over again. I guarantee
this fight will bring the fans out of their seats."
Rumors, Gossip and Opinions!
Filler Matt Miller - Oct 5, 2008
What’s Going on Behind the Scenes of the MFC
Knockout artist Roger “The Hulk” Hollett is finally back in action after being sidelined for a year with a knee injury. This will be his first title defense since manhandling Victor Valimaki and winning with a tap out due to strikes victory early in the first round. At MFC 18: Famous Newton (17-3) dominated David Heath to secure his shot at the MFC world light heavyweight championship. This championship bout will co-headline MFC 19: Long Time Coming
Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford is a force to be reckoned with. Ford showcased his determination at MFC 18 when he submitted hard hitting LaVerne Clark in the second stanza to secure a Rematch with MFC welterweight champion Pat Healy who is also the only man to ever defeat Ford. Critics say that Ford is getting way to predictable with his aggressive takedown and ground and pound tactics, people are recognizing Ford throughout North America for his powerful victories but this sport as so many different ways to win and lose that critics finding Ford’s fights to be predictable and now out dated and saying that a good Jiu Jitsu fighter will always see victory over Ford aka showcased to Healy in their first fight.
Z-Files #34 - Thinking things through
Questions and answers from Famous - Oct 3, 2008
The dust has settled and the sweat stopped dripping after MFC 18: Famous
which turned out to be a very interesting evening of fights.
A few things went as expected, but probably far fewer than was originally
thought. There were upsets - how big they were sort of depends on what your
original predictions for the fights were - though there were certainly some
surprises. All in all, some questions were answered and intriguingly enough
some questions have arisen since the fights.
Probably the biggest surprise to most people watching Famous was the
domination of Emanuel Newton over David Heath. Newton was on a big roll
coming into the fight but Heath had the much better pedigree. Newton was
superior in every aspect and deservingly will get his shot at light
heavyweight champ Roger Hollett.
The Return of 'The Hulk'
By MFC Staff - Sept 29, 2008
Hollett Draws Newton for Main Event Tilt at MFC 19
Although it has been more than a year since he defeated Victor Valimaki to
take the MFC light heavyweight crown, Roger "The Hulk" Hollett finally has a
date and a dance partner for his first title-defense.
Hollett (8-1 career, 3-0 MFC) will face Norwalk, California native Emanuel
Newton (16-3-1 career, 1-0 MFC) at MFC 19: Long Time Coming on December 5 at
the River Cree Resort and Casino in Enoch, Alberta. According to the
Halifax, Nova Scotia native who has been sidelined with a knee injury, his
MFC return has been just that.
Ford gets back on track at MFC 18
By MFC Staff
- Sept 27, 2008
Ryan (The Real Deal) Ford earned himself another shot at the welterweight
title in December. (Perry Nelson, MFC)
EDMONTON -- Ryan (The Real Deal) Ford re-established himself as the No.1
contender for the Maximum Fighting Championship's welterweight title while
Emanuel Newton stepped up to become the top threat to the light heavyweight
crown at MFC 18: Famous.
A sold-out crowd -- the MFC's 11th straight -- at The Venue at River Cree
Resort and Casino witnessed Ford (7-1) bully his way back into the title
picture as he stopped veteran LaVerne Clark (30-17) at 2:30 of the second
round with a one-arm guillotine choke.
Eye-Popping Win
By SHANE JONES
- Sept 27, 2008
It was supposed to be Aron "The Poster Boy" Lofton's big day to finally gain
the acceptance of the Edmonton crowd.
Instead he was taken down by a bar-room brawler.
The sold out crowd at the River Cree Casino was ready to embrace the
30-year-old Tulsa native when he made his third appearance on a Maximum
Fighting Championship card.
But 30-year-old Calgarian Jay Whitford stole his thunder, forcing Lofton to
submit with a head and arm choke at 3:11 of the first round.
"It's a big win," Whitford said."He is 4-0 and he has knocked out everybody he has faced. He came out to
knock me out too and couldn't do it. He came at me like a freight train, but
I submitted his ass."
Newton Subs Heath at MFC
by Rob King
- Sept 27, 2008
EDMONTON, Alberta -- Emanuel Newton
used everything in his
arsenal to defeat David Heath Friday in the main event
of Maximum Fighting Championships 18.
After battering Heath around the ring
for the entire fight, Newton finished the fight late in the second round
with a rear-naked choke.
From the opening bell, Newton brought the fight to Heath. Newton went from
one submission attempt to the next and had back control for a good portion
of the round, but Heath made it to the bell.
A New Ford Focus
By JASON HILLS (Edmonton Sun)
- Sept 26, 2008
Ryan (The Real Deal) Ford knows he made the biggest mistake of his mixed
martial arts career against Pat Healy at MFC 17 when he tried to slam Healy
while in an arm-bar.
It resulted in his first loss of his MMA career, but the way Ford sees it,
it was just one small blip.
Now he gets an opportunity to earn a shot at the MFC welterweight title he
lost his grasp on to Healy if he beats UFC veteran LaVerne Clark in
tonight's co-main event on MFC 18: Famous at the River Cree Resort and
Casino.
"I was in the gym the next day, focusing on getting ready (for this fight),"
said Ford. "I want to be a world champion, and in order to do that, you have
to fight big name guys, there is no point in me fighting local guys from
here. I need to fight the veterans of the sport.
Ford highlights night to become Famous
By MFC Staff
- Sept 26, 2008
EDMONTON – Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford re-established himself as the No. 1 contender for the Maximum Fighting Championship’s welterweight title while Emanuel Newton stepped up to become the top threat to the light heavyweight crown at MFC 18: Famous.
A sold-out crowd – the MFC’s 11th straight – at The Venue at River Cree Resort and Casino witnessed Ford (7-1) bully his way back into the title picture as he stopped veteran LaVerne Clark (30-17) at 2:30 of the second round with a one-arm guillotine choke.
Ford pushed the pace on Clark and delivered some of his patented takedowns and slams in Round 1. Clark tried everything to gain some sort of advantage including sliding out of the ring and holding the ropes. His trickery did land him a rear-naked choke attempt late in the first but Ford dominated from the opening of Round 2 and his steady powerful control and positioning ultimately led to the tapout.
Maximum Fighting Championship
MFC 18 Results - Sept 26, 2008
Emanuel Newton def. David Heath - 4:42 Round 2, rear-naked choke
Ryan Ford def. LaVerne Clark - 2:30 Round 2, guillotine choke
Jay Whitford def. Aron Lofton - 3:11 Round 2, head-arm triangle choke
Simon Marini def. Gerald Lovato - Unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Ryan Machan def. Gavin Neil - 2:37 Round 1, rear-naked choke
Chris Camozzi def. Elliot Duff - Unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Evan Sanguin def. Troy Sorenson - 2:04 Round 3, Knockout
Josh Russell def. Mike Gates - Unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jesse Clarke def. Jason Zorthian - 2:44 Round 1, TKO
Sheldon Westcott def. Jeff Kisilowsky - 3:33 Round 1, guillotine choke
MFC notes: Heath eyes shot at Hollett
Sportsnet.ca - Sept 25, 2008
Coming off knee surgery, Roger Hollett beat Marcus Hicks in Halifax on
Saturday. (MFC)
While Edmonton fans will be eager to see how local hero Ryan Ford does in
his first fight coming off of a loss, another fighter who knows something
about having win streaks come to a halt suddenly is fighting in the main
event of MFC 18 on Friday.
Former UFC light-heavyweight David Heath started off his mixed martial arts
career with eight straight wins, including the latter two in the UFC.
But three straight losses in under a year, and he was cut. He totally
understood.
