MFC 31

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MFC 31: Rundown
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Promotion Maximum Fighting Championship
DateOctober 7, 2011
VenueMayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre
City Edmonton, Alberta
Event chronology
MFC 30: Up Close and Personal MFC 31: Rundown MFC 32: Bitter Rivals

MFC 31: Rundown was a mixed martial arts event held by the Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) on October 7, 2011 at the Mayfield Inn Trade and Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. [1] The event was broadcast live on HDNet. [2]

Contents

Background

Antonio McKee and Brian Cobb were expected to fight for the MFC Lightweight Championship on this card. [1] However, that bout was moved to MFC 32. [3]

This event used a half-point scoring system. [4]

Results

Main Card:

Jimmo defeated Sokoudjou via unanimous decision (49–48, 49–48, 49–48).
Johnson defeated Whitson via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:52 of round 1.
Lynn defeated Demarce via KO (elbow) at 1:38 of round 1.
Maromo defeated Fadai via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Martin defeated Hope via TKO (punches and elbows) at 2:13 of round 1.
Krahn defeated Chiappe via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:45 of round 1.

Preliminary Card:

Froese and Kajic ended in a No Contest at 0:31 of round 1 after Froese was poked in the eye.
Haddad defeated Nybakken via submission (guillotine choke) at 4:12 of round 1.
Ring defeated Anderson via unanimous decision.

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References

  1. 1 2 "McKee returns to the MFC to face Cobb". Maximumfighting.com. 2011-07-01. Archived from the original on 2011-07-04. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  2. "MFC & HDNET Announce new 5 Year Pact". Maximumfighting.com. 2011-07-02. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  3. "McKee-Cobb Postponed; Sokoudjou-Jimmo Title Clash Tops MFC 31". Sherdog.com.com. 2011-08-04.
  4. "Judges to Test Half-Point Scoring at MFC 31". Sherdog.com. 2011-10-07.