2002 in Maximum Fighting Championship

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2002 in Maximum Fighting Championship
Information
First dateMarch 3, 2002
Last dateNovember 29, 2002
Events
Total events4
Fights
Total fights35
Chronology
2001 in MFC 2002 in Maximum Fighting Championship 2003 in MFC

The year 2002 is the 2nd year in the history of the Maximum Fighting Championship, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Canada. In 2002 Maximum Fighting Championship held 4 events beginning with, MFC 3: Canadian Pride.

Contents

Events list

#Event TitleDateArenaLocationAttendance
6 MFC: Unplugged November 29, 2002The Joint Night Club Edmonton, Alberta
5 MFC 5: Sweet Redemption September 21, 2002 The AgriCom Edmonton, Alberta
4 MFC 4: New Groundz June 1, 2002 Max Bell Arena Calgary, Alberta
3 MFC 3: Canadian Pride March 3, 2002N/A Grande Prairie, Alberta

MFC 3: Canadian Pride

MFC 3: Canadian Pride [1] was an event held on March 3, 2002 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Brian Strombergdef.Shane BieverSubmission (Armbar)11:36
Dennis Hallman def.Mathias HughesSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:05
Benji Radach def. Shannon Ritch TKO (Punches)11:18
Jake Hattandef.Max MarinKO (Slam)11:23
Jason MacDonalddef.Chris PeakSubmission (Keylock)11:54
Frank Colcherdef.Andy SocialKO (Punches)10:53
Kevin Dolanvs.Bill MahoodNC (Dolan Kneed in the Groin)1N/A
Mike Jorgensendef.Jamie LeonardSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)1N/A
Victor Valimakidef.Johnny GoochSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)1N/A
Brad Blackburn def.Quenton PongraczTKO (Corner Stoppage)2N/A

    MFC 4: New Groundz

    MFC 4: New Groundz [2] was an event held on June 1, 2002 at the Max Bell Arena in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

    Results

    Main Card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Brad Gummdef. Brad Blackburn Decision (Unanimous)35:00
    Jason MacDonalddef. Shannon Ritch Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)12:45
    Max Marindef. Sonny Leong Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)1N/A
    Jake Hattandef.Frank ColcherDecision (Unanimous)35:00
    Victor Valimakidef.Chris PeakTKO (Punches)2N/A
    Jason Housedef.Kevin DolanSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)1N/A
    Rob MacDonald def.Zane HagelSubmission (Punches)1N/A
    Brandon Olsendef.Mike JorgensenTKO (Punches)1N/A
    Gavin Hessondef.Andrew ReddenSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)1N/A

      MFC 5: Sweet Redemption

      MFC 5: Sweet Redemption [3] was an event held on September 21, 2002 at The AgriCom in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

      Results

      Main Card
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      Jason Macdonalddef.Cameron BrownSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)24:09
      Rob MacDonald def.Victor ValimakiTKO (Corner Stoppage)15:00
      Max Marindef.Ryan DiazTKO (Punches)11:02
      Shane Bieverdef.Chris FontaineKO (Punches)22:51
      Jason St. Louisdef.Brad ArbicTKO (Corner Stoppage)15:00
      Brandon Olsendef.Scott SchillingTKO (Punches)13:08
      Gavin Hessondef.Marco CostaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
      Chris Peakdef.Kevin DolanSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)11:47
      Antonio Carvalhodef.Luke BoutinSubmission (Triangle Choke)11:29

        MFC: Unplugged

        MFC: Unplugged [4] was an event held on November 29, 2002 at The Joint Night Club in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

        Results

        Main Card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Jason Macdonalddef.Yan PellerinSubmission (Heel Hook)10:00
        Jason St. Louisdef.Quenton PongraczSubmission (Triangle Choke)11:49
        Ivan Menjivar def.Max MarinTKO14:12
        Kultar Gilldef.Kevin DolanTKO12:03
        Jason Tatlowdef.Brian ReamanSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)10:00
        Chad Hamzehdef.Chris TolentinoSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)20:00
        Ray Damdef.Luke BoutinSubmission (Triangle Choke)10:00

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          References

          1. ↑ "MFC 3: Canadian Pride". Sherdog. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013.
          2. ↑ "MFC 4: New Groundz". Sherdog. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013.
          3. ↑ "MFC 5: Sweet Redemption". Sherdog. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013.
          4. ↑ "MFC: Unplugged". Sherdog. Archived from the original on September 9, 2013.
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