2012 in Maximum Fighting Championship

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This is a list of Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) events held in 2012.

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List of events

Maximum Fighting Championship held four events throughout 2012. [1]

EventDateVenueCity
MFC 32 - Bitter RivalsJanuary 27, 2012Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
MFC 33 - Collision CourseMay 4, 2012Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
MFC 34 - Total RecallAugust 10, 2012Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
MFC 35 - Explosive EncounterOctober 26, 2012Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Events

MFC 32

MFC 32 - Bitter Rivals
Information
Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
DateJanuary 27, 2012
VenueMayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre
City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Event chronology
MFC 31 MFC 32 - Bitter Rivals MFC 33

MFC 32 - Bitter Rivals was held on January 27, 2012, at the Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [2]

Background

Antonio McKee was stripped of his MFC Lightweight Championship after he failed to make weight. He still went on to fight Brian Cobb who was originally scheduled to fight for the championship. [3]

The main event consisted of a non-title bout between Wilson Gouveia and Dwayne Lewis that was scheduled to be for five five-minute rounds. [3]

Results

Main Card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight Wilson Gouveia def.Dwayne LewisTKO (punches)23:19
Catchweight (162 lbs) Antonio McKee def.Brian CobbDecision (unanimous)35:00
WelterweightRyan McGillivraydef.Diego BautistaSubmission (armbar)32:25
Welterweight Nathan Coy def. Dhiego Lima Decision (unanimous)35:00
WelterweightJamie Toneydef.Kyle JacksonDecision (unanimous)35:00
LightweightDan Ringdef.James HaddadDecision (majority)35:00
LightweightMatt Jellydef.Garret NybakkenDecision (split)35:00
MiddleweightBrendan Kornbergerdef.Allen HopeTKO (punches to the body)14:45

    MFC 33

    MFC 33 - Collision Course
    Information
    Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
    DateMay 4, 2012
    VenueMayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre
    City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Event chronology
    MFC 32 MFC 33 - Collision Course MFC 34

    MFC 33 - Collision Course was held on May 4, 2012, at the Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [4]

    Background

    The main event featured Ryan McGillivray and Nathan Coy fighting for the vacant MFC Welterweight Championship [5]

    Results

    Main card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Welterweight Nathan Coy def.Ryan McGillivrayTKO (doctor stoppage)35:00 [lower-alpha 1]
    LightweightMukai Maromodef.Adam LynnDecision (split)35:00
    MiddleweightLuke Harrisdef. Edwin Dewees Submission (guillotine choke)12:05
    WelterweightJamie Toneydef.Andrew BucklandDecision (unanimous)35:00
    LightweightDiego Bautistavs.Sabah FadaiNC (knee to grounded fighter)11:00
    MiddleweightDerek ParkerDrawJared McCombDraw (unanimous)35:00
    LightweightMatt Jellydef.Garret NybakkenSubmission (armbar)12:01
    WelterweightJosh Kitchendef.Mike ScarcelloSubmission (triangle choke)12:27
    1. For vacant MFC Welterweight Championship

    MFC 34

    MFC 34 - Total Recall
    Information
    Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
    DateAugust 10, 2012
    VenueMayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre
    City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Event chronology
    MFC 33 MFC 34 - Total Recall MFC 35

    MFC 34 - Total Recall was held on August 10, 2012, at the Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [6]

    Background

    The main event was expected to feature a rematch between Adam Lynn and Mukai Maromo for the vacant MFC Lightweight Championship. However, Lynn missed weight at the weigh in, thus relegating their five round title fight, to a three round non-title affair. [7]

    UFC veteran Tim Hague retired after this event. [8]

    Results

    Main card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Catchweight (157 lbs)Mukai Maromodef.Adam LynnKO (knee)21:26
    MiddleweightJoseph Henledef.Luke HarrisTKO (punches)11:57
    HeavyweightMike Hackertdef. Tim Hague TKO (punches)12:27
    Middleweight Elvis Mutapčić def.Jacen FlynnTKO (punches)11:39
    Welterweight Dhiego Lima def.Nick HinchliffeDecision (unanimous)35:00
    MiddleweightJason Zentgrafdef.Cody KrahnSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:15
    LightweightDerek Boyledef.Dan RingTKO (punches)10:20
    MiddleweightDerek Parkerdef.Paul GrandboisSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:24
    HeavyweightSmealinho Ramadef.Lee MeinTKO (punches)12:49

      MFC 35

      MFC 35 - Explosive Encounter
      Information
      Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
      DateOctober 26, 2012
      VenueMayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre
      City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Event chronology
      MFC 34 MFC 35 - Explosive EncounterMFC 36

      MFC 35 - Explosive Encounter took place on October 26, 2012, at the Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [9]

      Background

      The main event saw Joseph Henle fighting Elvis Mutapčić for the vacant MFC Middleweight Championship. [10]

      Results

      Main Card
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      Middleweight Elvis Mutapčić def.Joseph HenleTKO (leg kick)31:45 [lower-alpha 1]
      BantamweightGraham Spencerdef. Shane Nelson Decision (unanimous)35:00
      HeavyweightSmealinho Ramadef.Ryan FortinSubmission (rear naked choke)12:02
      MiddleweightDerek Parkerdef.Jared McCombDecision (unanimous)35:00
      WelterweightSabah Fadaidef.Cody KrahnSubmission (triangle choke)11:24
      Light HeavyweightPaul Grandboisdef.Jason KucheraTKO (punches)21:43
      BantamweightDaniel Swaindef.Matt JellyDecision (unanimous)35:00
      LightweightGarret Nybakkendef.Jesse VeltriSubmission (armbar)11:24
      MiddleweightChase Degenhardtdef.Chad ShermanTKO (punches)20:41
      1. For the vacant MFC Middleweight Championship [11]

      Maximum Fighting Championship (2013) Events

      EventDateVenueCity
      MFC 36 - Reality CheckFebruary 15, 2013Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      MFC 37 - True GritMay 10, 2013Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      MFC 38 - Behind Enemy LinesOctober 4, 2013Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

      MFC 36

      MFC 36 - Reality Check
      Information
      Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
      DateFebruary 15, 2013
      VenueMayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre
      City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Event chronology
      MFC 35 MFC 36 - Reality CheckMFC 37

      MFC 36 - Reality Check took place on February 15, 2013, at the Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [12]

      Results

      Main Card
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      LightweightGraham Spencerdef.Mukai MaromoSubmission (north south choke)31:01 [lower-alpha 1]
      Middleweight Elvis Mutapčić def. Sam Alvey Decision (unanimous)55:00 [lower-alpha 2]
      HeavyweightSmealinho Ramadef.Mike HackertKO (punches)12:28
      LightweightJonatas Novaesdef.Kurt SouthernSubmission (armbar)31:06
      MiddleweightJason Zentgrafdef.Clay DavidsonSubmission (armbar)24:57
      MiddleweightWes Swofforddef. Jay Silva TKO (elbow and punches)10:41
      LightweightGarret Nybakkendef.Keenan FeeneySubmission (guillotine choke)14:45
      MiddleweightMarcus Hicksdef.Paul GrandboisSubmission (arm triangle choke)22:13
      WelterweightElvis Vukajdef.Chris MattockTKO (elbow and punches)21:23
      1. For the vacant MFC Lightweight Championship
      2. Defended the MFC Middleweight Championship

      MFC 37

      MFC 37 - True Grit
      Information
      Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
      DateMay 10, 2013
      VenueMayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre
      City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Event chronology
      MFC 36 MFC 37 - True GritMFC 38

      MFC 37 - True Grit took place on May 10, 2013, at the Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [13]

      Results

      Main Card
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      Bantamweight Anthony Birchak def. Ryan Benoit Decision (unanimous)35:00
      MiddleweightLuke Harrisdef.Jason ZentgrafSubmission (neck crank)12:21
      LightweightKurt Southerndef.Mukai MaromoSubmission (north south choke)12:54
      Middleweight Sam Alvey def. Jay Silva TKO (punches)31:05
      LightweightPeter Neufelddef.Garret NybakkenDecision (unanimous)35:00
      MiddleweightAllen Hopedef.Paul GrandboisTKO (punches)21:54
      MiddleweightJared McCombdef.Marcus HicksSubmission (rear naked choke)13:09
      MiddleweightThomas Treadwelldef.Mike TreadwellTKO (punches)12:22
      BantamweightMaged Hammodef.Allan MunroeSubmission (rear naked choke)22:53

        MFC 38

        MFC 38 - Behind Enemy Lines
        Information
        Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
        DateOctober 4, 2013
        VenueMayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre
        City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
        Event chronology
        MFC 37 MFC 38 - Behind Enemy LinesMFC 39

        MFC 38 - Behind Enemy Lines took place on October 4, 2013, at the Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [14]

        Background

        For the first time in the promotion's history, it is going to hold 3 title fights in one night.

        Results

        Main Card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Bantamweight Anthony Birchak def.Tito JonesSubmission (rear naked choke)23:30 [lower-alpha 1]
        Middleweight Sam Alvey def.Jason SouthTKO (punches)54:56 [lower-alpha 2]
        Heavyweight Anthony Hamilton def.Smealinho RamaKO (head kick)20:12 [lower-alpha 3]
        LightweightKurt Southerndef.Jonatas NovaesTKO (punches)13:46
        MiddleweightTeddy Ashdef.Jared McCombDecision (split)35:00
        LightweightAaron Gallantdef.Matt JellyTKO (punches)10:07
        BantamweightCorey Gowerdef.Daniel MarkDecision (unanimous)35:00
        LightweightGarret Nybakkendef.Adam WayneDecision (unanimous)35:00
        MiddleweightCody Krahndef.Nick CampbellSubmission (triangle choke)12:18
        1. For the Inaugural MFC Bantamweight Championship
        2. For the Vacant MFC Middleweight Championship
        3. For the Inaugural MFC Heavyweight Championship

        Maximum Fighting Championship (2014) Events

        EventDateVenueCity
        MFC 39 - No RemorseJanuary 17, 2014Northlands Expo Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
        MFC 40 - Crowned KingsMay 9, 2014Shaw Convention Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

        MFC 39

        MFC 39 - No Remorse
        Information
        Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
        DateJanuary 17, 2014
        VenueNorthlands Expo Centre
        City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
        Event chronology
        MFC 38 MFC 39 - No RemorseMFC 40

        MFC 39 - No Remorse took place on January 17, 2014, at the Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [15]

        Results

        Main Card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        HeavyweightAnthony Hamiltondef. Darrill Schoonover Decision (unanimous)55:00 [lower-alpha 1]
        LightweightTom Gallicchiodef.Kurt SouthernSubmission (rear naked choke)24:31 [lower-alpha 2]
        WelterweightGilbert Smithdef.Jason SouthDecision (unanimous)35:00
        Light HeavyweightSean O'Connelldef.Markhalle WedderburnSubmission (rear naked choke)11:48
        WelterweightMarcus Edwardsdef.Sean PowersSubmission (rear naked choke)14:50
        LightweightAndrew McInnisdef.Dan RingSubmission (rear naked choke)22:01
        Light HeavyweightJared McCombdef.Paul GrebinskiTKO (punches)12:37
        MiddleweightCody Krahndef.Clay DavidsonKO (slam)11:04
        1. For the MFC Heavyweight Championship
        2. Only Vacant MFC Lightweight Championship title fight for Southern, as Gallicchio missed weight by .2 lbs.

        MFC 40

        MFC 40 - Crowned Kings
        Information
        Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
        DateMay 9, 2014
        VenueShaw Convention Centre
        City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
        Event chronology
        MFC 39 MFC 40 - Crowned KingsMFC 41

        MFC 40 - Crowned Kings took place on May 9, 2014, at the Shaw Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [16]

        Results

        Main Card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Middleweight Sam Alvey def.Wes SwoffordKO (punch)41:02 [lower-alpha 1]
        LightweightTom Gallicchiodef.Kurt SouthernSubmission (rear naked choke)14:11 [lower-alpha 2]
        WelterweightMarcus Edwardsdef.Aaron GallantSubmission (rear naked choke)14:51
        Light HeavyweightVictor Valimakidef.Bill WidlerSubmission (rear naked choke)13:36
        BantamweightJesse Brockdef.Kevin CroomDecision (split)35:00
        Lightweight Shane Campbell def.Jerrid BurkeTKO (punches)20:43
        BantamweightCorey Gowerdef.Jon BarnardDecision (split)35:00
        LightweightLevon Kinleydef.Cody MoormanSubmission (guillotine choke)14:26
        BantamweightMichael Haydef.Justin LavertuTechnical Submission (triangle choke)13:27
        1. For the MFC Middleweight Championship
        2. For the Vacant MFC Lightweight Championship

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