High-tempo card to Rock MFC 24: Heat XC
Feb 15, 2010
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Maximum Fighting Championship smashes its
way into the 2010 campaign with MFC 24: Heat XC – a special joint
promotion show featuring fighters from the MFC and Heat XC, the two
organizations under the umbrella of Pavelich Sports Inc.
MFC 24: Heat XC will take place on Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino just outside Edmonton, Alberta, and will be streamed live online at www.maximumfighting.com.
An 11-fight card has been set for MFC 24 with the event headlined
by what promises to be a fast-paced lightweight bout between “The
Texas Gunslinger” Yves Edwards (36-15-1) and Derrick “The Eraser”
Noble (25-12-1). Edwards, who fights out of Woodlands, Texas , is
an exciting striker known for finishing his opponents in style,
while Noble, who trains in Champlain , Minnesota , will be looking
to get back into MFC lightweight title contention following a loss
to current champion Antonio McKee at MFC 20.
Two light heavyweight bouts are also featured on main card – the first pitting a pair of proven knockout artists squaring off in what is sure to be a heavy-hitting affair. Tulsa , Oklahoma , native David Heath (14-6), who was part of the MFC’s 2009 Fight of the Year, will look to stop the surging Dwayne Lewis (10-4) of Fort McMurray , Alberta , who is riding a wave of knockout supremacy. Among Heath’s top career wins is a victory over former MFC light heavyweight champ Roger Hollett, while Lewis has won six straight bouts including a stunning first-round knockout of Marvin Eastman at MFC 23.
Penner will share the home-town spotlight with middleweight Travis “The Gladiator” Galbraith (17-6) who moves down to the 185-pound ranks for a clash with English invader Tom “Kong” Watson (10-3). Galbraith is back in the MFC fold following a lengthy layoff which came after his controversial split-decision win over David Heath at MFC 21. Watson, who hails from Southampton , England , is making his much-anticipated MFC debut after developing a potent reputation and following in his home country.
The main card is rounded out by a welterweight clash that sees Nathan “Gunner” Gunn (7-1) of Thunder Bay, Ontario, meeting Thiago Goncalves (11-3) of Vancouver, B.C. Gunn will be out for redemption following his knockout loss to Pete Spratt at MFC 22, while Goncalves, who is a frequent training partner of fellow Brazilian Anderson Silva, is also aiming to bounce back after a tough decision loss to Corey MacDonald at Heat XC 3.
Six fights under the Heat XC brand will be the focus of an undercard of up-and-coming prospects. The undercard bouts are:
Dami Egbeyemi vs. Paapa Inkumsah, welterweight
David Letourneau vs. Nick Hrynchyshyn, welterweight
Jared Kilkenny vs. Jason Kuchera, light heavyweight
Elliot Duff vs. Jason Gorny, middleweight
Matt Jelly vs. Garret Nybakken, lightweight
The few remaining tickets for MFC 24: Heat XC can be purchased through the MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024 or via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.ca and charge-by-phone (780) 451-8000.
MFC 24: Heat XC will take place on Friday, February 26 at the River Cree Resort and Casino just outside Edmonton, Alberta, and will be streamed live online at www.maximumfighting.com.
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Two light heavyweight bouts are also featured on main card – the first pitting a pair of proven knockout artists squaring off in what is sure to be a heavy-hitting affair. Tulsa , Oklahoma , native David Heath (14-6), who was part of the MFC’s 2009 Fight of the Year, will look to stop the surging Dwayne Lewis (10-4) of Fort McMurray , Alberta , who is riding a wave of knockout supremacy. Among Heath’s top career wins is a victory over former MFC light heavyweight champ Roger Hollett, while Lewis has won six straight bouts including a stunning first-round knockout of Marvin Eastman at MFC 23.
The other main-card light heavyweight encounter has Chris “The
Exorcist” Price (15-3) of Indianapolis , Indiana , taking on Nick
“The Quiet Assassin” Penner (9-1) of Edmonton , Alberta . Price is
already an accomplished veteran now looking to make his mark in the
MFC, but Penner intends on making his first trip to the 205-pound
division a successful one following a strong run at heavyweight
where he neatly blended his striking and submission skills.
Penner will share the home-town spotlight with middleweight Travis “The Gladiator” Galbraith (17-6) who moves down to the 185-pound ranks for a clash with English invader Tom “Kong” Watson (10-3). Galbraith is back in the MFC fold following a lengthy layoff which came after his controversial split-decision win over David Heath at MFC 21. Watson, who hails from Southampton , England , is making his much-anticipated MFC debut after developing a potent reputation and following in his home country.
The main card is rounded out by a welterweight clash that sees Nathan “Gunner” Gunn (7-1) of Thunder Bay, Ontario, meeting Thiago Goncalves (11-3) of Vancouver, B.C. Gunn will be out for redemption following his knockout loss to Pete Spratt at MFC 22, while Goncalves, who is a frequent training partner of fellow Brazilian Anderson Silva, is also aiming to bounce back after a tough decision loss to Corey MacDonald at Heat XC 3.
Six fights under the Heat XC brand will be the focus of an undercard of up-and-coming prospects. The undercard bouts are:
Dami Egbeyemi vs. Paapa Inkumsah, welterweight
David Letourneau vs. Nick Hrynchyshyn, welterweight
Jared Kilkenny vs. Jason Kuchera, light heavyweight
Elliot Duff vs. Jason Gorny, middleweight
Matt Jelly vs. Garret Nybakken, lightweight
The few remaining tickets for MFC 24: Heat XC can be purchased through the MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024 or via Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.ca and charge-by-phone (780) 451-8000.
