MFC’s 2013 Year-End Awards The Zeddy for Knockout of the Year
Dec 24, 2013 Comments
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Over the past several years, the Maximum
Fighting Championship has developed its own holiday tradition right
up there with turkey, spiked egg nog, and getting good ol' dad that
bottle of Old Spice.
With the year-end fast-approaching, it’s time for our gift to fighters and fans. It's the return of the Z-Files’ MFC Year-End Awards – unofficially dubbed The Zeddys.
Last year, the awards added a few new twists and those new honors
return as tributes to individual fighters who make 2013 memorable
in one way or another.
Last but certainly far from least, now is the time to declare the winner of 2013's Knockout of the Year recipients. Past winners of the MFC KO of the Year are Mukai Maromo, Adam Lynn, Pete Spratt, Tom Watson, and Aron Lofton.
5. Smealinho Rama vs. Mike Hackert, MFC 36 – Two big boys on big rolls came into this fight, looking to cement the No. 1 contender spot in the MFC heavyweight division as well as officially be recognized as the top heavyweight in Canada. Hackert supposedly had the edge in striking prowess, but it was Rama who came through with heavy hands at the right time. A quick clip to the side of the head rattled Hackert and Rama pounced to finish the bout before taking his celebration to the fans in the front row.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ldxvMnDb-k
4. Wes Swofford vs. Jay Silva, MFC 36 – It’s very rare that a late replacement does much more than roll over for his opponent but Swofford was determined not to let that happen. He did hit the deck and look done like dinner thanks to a Silva head kick, but “Nile” wasn’t to be denied. With a standing elbow strike reminiscent of Adam Lynn’s 2012 KO of the Year, Swofford buckled Silva against the ropes and battered him until the referee was forced to jump in.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCXiOCSgwIg
3. Kurt Southern vs. Jonatas Novaes, MFC 38 – Still fuming over his loss to Novaes in their first encounter, Southern wasn’t about to let his Brazilian foe get a second chance at stealing a victory. Southern called his shot by proclaiming he’d nail Novaes with an overhand right, and he did just that in the late stage of Round 1. Southern dropped Novaes and then rained down hammerfists to bring things to a sudden halt – an ending that also secured him a lightweight title shot at MFC 39.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbnpIv0uNmg
2. Aaron Gallant vs. Matt Jelly, MFC 38 – Gallant had not seen the inside of the MFC ring in over a decade. Ten years of waiting turned into just seven seconds of action. A left hook, right cross, and a right uppercut in lightning-quick succession ended the fight with Jelly dropping to the canvas without ever realizing what had just taken place (watch the video to see the startled reaction on Jelly’s face). “Gorilla” set a new MFC record for fastest knockout and would surely have won the Knockout of the Night and the Year had something even more spectacular not taken place about two hours later.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja_Nj_Lxt18
And the winner of the 2013 MFC Knockout of the Year is ...
1. Anthony Hamilton vs. Smealinho Rama, MFC 38 – For the first time in more than six years, the rejuvenated MFC heavyweight division would crown a new champion, and it came down to the surging veteran against the undefeated rising star. After a competitively grinding first round, Hamilton went to his corner and received a valuable piece of advice. Twelve seconds into Round 2, he executed the most potent high kick ever seen in the MFC. Hyperbole aside, it absolutely looked like Rama had been shot by a high-powered rifle as he flailed wildly and crashed to the canvas. With that spectacular finish, Hamilton had captured the MFC heavyweight title, the Knockout of the Night, and without a shadow of a doubt, the Knockout of the Year.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgIcoayZf9U
Fighter of the Year: Anthony Birchak – Two of the best performances of the year. A litany of top-notch interviews and a sparkling social media presence. A spotlight in Fighters Only. And a captivating moment highlighted by Sports Illustrated. The Year 2013 belonged to Anthony Birchak, who became the MFC’s inaugural bantamweight champion. All of the accolades came during a year that saw numerous pressures put on Birchak’s shoulders including a new baby boy and the loss of a long-time friend. “Wait till you see me perform without all of these life issues weighing on me,” said Birchak. That should be something to behold.
Prospect of the Year: Kurt Southern – Is it hard to say someone is a prospect with 17 fights already under his belt. To some, perhaps, but when you look at it, Southern had gone the vast majority of those fights unheralded and mostly unheard of. Now after three excellent outings in the MFC, Southern is being recognized for the truly massive talent he is. A title shot awaits the best thing out of Saskatchewan since The Sheepdogs.
Kenny Rice ‘Blast from the Past’ Award: Great moments should never be forgotten, and this new award goes to a treasured time in MFC history.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSucz-22Rfg
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With the year-end fast-approaching, it’s time for our gift to fighters and fans. It's the return of the Z-Files’ MFC Year-End Awards – unofficially dubbed The Zeddys.
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Last but certainly far from least, now is the time to declare the winner of 2013's Knockout of the Year recipients. Past winners of the MFC KO of the Year are Mukai Maromo, Adam Lynn, Pete Spratt, Tom Watson, and Aron Lofton.
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5. Smealinho Rama vs. Mike Hackert, MFC 36 – Two big boys on big rolls came into this fight, looking to cement the No. 1 contender spot in the MFC heavyweight division as well as officially be recognized as the top heavyweight in Canada. Hackert supposedly had the edge in striking prowess, but it was Rama who came through with heavy hands at the right time. A quick clip to the side of the head rattled Hackert and Rama pounced to finish the bout before taking his celebration to the fans in the front row.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ldxvMnDb-k
4. Wes Swofford vs. Jay Silva, MFC 36 – It’s very rare that a late replacement does much more than roll over for his opponent but Swofford was determined not to let that happen. He did hit the deck and look done like dinner thanks to a Silva head kick, but “Nile” wasn’t to be denied. With a standing elbow strike reminiscent of Adam Lynn’s 2012 KO of the Year, Swofford buckled Silva against the ropes and battered him until the referee was forced to jump in.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCXiOCSgwIg
3. Kurt Southern vs. Jonatas Novaes, MFC 38 – Still fuming over his loss to Novaes in their first encounter, Southern wasn’t about to let his Brazilian foe get a second chance at stealing a victory. Southern called his shot by proclaiming he’d nail Novaes with an overhand right, and he did just that in the late stage of Round 1. Southern dropped Novaes and then rained down hammerfists to bring things to a sudden halt – an ending that also secured him a lightweight title shot at MFC 39.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbnpIv0uNmg
2. Aaron Gallant vs. Matt Jelly, MFC 38 – Gallant had not seen the inside of the MFC ring in over a decade. Ten years of waiting turned into just seven seconds of action. A left hook, right cross, and a right uppercut in lightning-quick succession ended the fight with Jelly dropping to the canvas without ever realizing what had just taken place (watch the video to see the startled reaction on Jelly’s face). “Gorilla” set a new MFC record for fastest knockout and would surely have won the Knockout of the Night and the Year had something even more spectacular not taken place about two hours later.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja_Nj_Lxt18
And the winner of the 2013 MFC Knockout of the Year is ...
1. Anthony Hamilton vs. Smealinho Rama, MFC 38 – For the first time in more than six years, the rejuvenated MFC heavyweight division would crown a new champion, and it came down to the surging veteran against the undefeated rising star. After a competitively grinding first round, Hamilton went to his corner and received a valuable piece of advice. Twelve seconds into Round 2, he executed the most potent high kick ever seen in the MFC. Hyperbole aside, it absolutely looked like Rama had been shot by a high-powered rifle as he flailed wildly and crashed to the canvas. With that spectacular finish, Hamilton had captured the MFC heavyweight title, the Knockout of the Night, and without a shadow of a doubt, the Knockout of the Year.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgIcoayZf9U
Fighter of the Year: Anthony Birchak – Two of the best performances of the year. A litany of top-notch interviews and a sparkling social media presence. A spotlight in Fighters Only. And a captivating moment highlighted by Sports Illustrated. The Year 2013 belonged to Anthony Birchak, who became the MFC’s inaugural bantamweight champion. All of the accolades came during a year that saw numerous pressures put on Birchak’s shoulders including a new baby boy and the loss of a long-time friend. “Wait till you see me perform without all of these life issues weighing on me,” said Birchak. That should be something to behold.
Prospect of the Year: Kurt Southern – Is it hard to say someone is a prospect with 17 fights already under his belt. To some, perhaps, but when you look at it, Southern had gone the vast majority of those fights unheralded and mostly unheard of. Now after three excellent outings in the MFC, Southern is being recognized for the truly massive talent he is. A title shot awaits the best thing out of Saskatchewan since The Sheepdogs.
Kenny Rice ‘Blast from the Past’ Award: Great moments should never be forgotten, and this new award goes to a treasured time in MFC history.
See it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSucz-22Rfg
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