(fighter profile)Clint "The Hammer" Kingsbury; world renowned wrestler

Our fans couldn't get enough of this tough Wrestling coach making his MMA debut so we thought we would bring his fans a little closer to "The Hammer" check out this fighter profile of one fighter you can count on doing big things..stay tuned for more on this Adrenaline fighter...

1 - Name: Clint "The Hammer" Kingsbury

2- Email - ckingsbury@magma.ca



3- Fight Class? 135lbs



4- How long have you been fighting MMA? And what is your backround?
 new to MMA as an athlete. I have been coaching MMA fighters for 3 years. What I coach is wrestling due to that being my backround.



5- Where do you train? And what skill sets do you favour?
I train at Adrenaline Training Centre London. My skill sets are wrestling and grappling



6- What is your fight record? 1-0



7- What was your best fight? and worst? and why? N/A

8- What is your main skill set?
Clinch position or Takedown as well control on the ground

9- Which would you like to improve the most? Striking

10- When and Where and Who is your next fight?
I would like to fight in May not sure who.

11- What is your main training goal?
Would like to make it in the WEC

12- What advice do you have for new fighters here in Canada? Stick to your roots...train hard and believe that you can do it.



13- Do you think Canada is producing the best fighters in the world? and why? I believe Canada is...Rational we want it more!



14- What is the biggest hurdle ahead of you in the ring/cage? Improving my hands. feeling comfortable to strike with the best in the weight class

15- What advice do you have for any up and comming fighters?Train hard and surround yourself with the help you need to get there.



16- Who is your favorite and least favorite fighter?Favourite fighters are Clay Guida and not so fav is Chek Congo



17-Give us your thought on your impressive victory, and do you plan on returning? Would you like a rematch? I felt really good. I was prepared and just wanted the fight. I would like to fight again in any organization. I thank the XCC for the fight and hopefully i can fight again there.



18- Anyone in particular you would like to fight withing the next yr? I will fight anyone that is willing to keep the pace with me.

19- If you wern't gonna be a fighter what would you want to do?I work for Sport Government

20- Any comments you would like to add? I just want to thank everyone that has made this possible. The guys, Mark Hominick, Sam Stout, Peter Brown, Chris Horodecki and many others are making this possible. It is great to see my past accomplishments rocognized, but now for the future. I want to be a Belt holder and will do what ever it takes to get there.

Thanks all,


Clint "The Hammer" Kingsbury


Watch Clint in action at Battle at the Border 7 Below:

Major signing-Cole Konrad, Brock Lesnar training partner- coming to Bellator

Cole Konrad, the former NCAA wrestling champion and current Brock Lesner training partner, announced tonight that he has signed and exclusive long-term contract with Bellator Fighting Championships.

Konrad made the announcement after his first round TKO of Joel Wyatt in Philadelphia. The win improved Konrad’s pro MMA record to 2-0.

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Heavyweight Cole Konrad is Bellator-bound

following second career MMA victory

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (February 27, 2010) — Two-time NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion Cole Konrad is the latest highly sought-after MMA prospect to join Bellator Fighting Championships growing roster of top fighters.

Konrad made the revelation during a backstage interview earlier tonight following a first round TKO (doctor’s stoppage) of Joel Wyatt during a Matrix Fights event in Philadelphia. The win improved Konrad's professional record to 2-0.

Konrad broke the news during a post-fight interview after he was asked about his plans for the future. He said that he had been pursued by a variety of other promotions, but made the choice to sign with Bellator.

“I’m excited to sign with Bellator,” Konrad said. “It’s a great opportunity to fight for a great company and I’m just really excited for what the future holds with this company.”

In attendance to watch Konrad's performance was Bellator Fighting Championships founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney, who addressed his promotion's latest blue chip acquisition with the media following the event.

“Cole Konrad brings some great characteristics to the table that could make him a force at heavyweight,” Rebney said. “Brock Lesner’s dominance in the UFC has shown the impact that an elite, world-class wrestler can have in the heavyweight division. As a two-time NCAA heavyweight champion who is aggressively rounding out his MMA arsenal, Cole’s potential is unlimited. We are happy to be teaming up with him and, as a company, we are excited with what the future may hold.”

Prior to making his professional MMA debut earlier this month in Fargo, N.D., Konrad's greatest claim to fame in the sport had been his role as a full-time training partner of current UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. Konrad is a fixture at Lesner’s training camps in Alexandria, Minn. Konrad's professional debut took place on Jan. 23 with the former aspiring NFL offensive lineman recording his first-ever win just 1:07 into Round 1 following a “polar bear choke” against Gary Hamen.

With his formidable amateur wrestling credentials and close affiliation with Lesnar, Konrad's recent entry into the professional MMA ranks is a hot topic among fight fans. According to Matrix Fights promoters, ticket sales and media requests surged dramatically following the surprise announcement early this month that Konrad had been added to the co-main event of its first-ever show.

“Cole has already generated quite a buzz,” Rebney said. “We are happy not only to announce our long-term deal with him but to reveal that fans will be able to see his next fight on one of our nationally televised May events on FOX Sports Net, NBC and Telemundo.”

Could we see images of this in Bellator soon, I think so with a Man -Beast like Cole Konad the Heavyweight division better be on watch, sure he has only had 2 MMA fights, but how many did Brock have when he beat Randy Couture for the UFC Heavyweight title...3.  We have been offered an interview with Cole and you can be sure that we will be following up on that as soon as the details are worked out.

Bellator's second season will continue for 11 consecutive weeks following the April 8 kickoff in Florida with a third season already planned and slated to start in August. After making a strong debut in its first season last year on ESPN Deportes, Rebney announced a landmark television deal this past fall that included new partnerships with FOX Sports Net, NBC, and Telemundo.

Much like Season 1, Bellator will be conducting tournaments at 145, 155, 170, and 185 lbs. during Season 2 with the winners earning title shots against the promotion's respective champions in each weight class.

(fighter profile) Ryan Thomson - Jesse Gross training partner and Adrenaline fighter

We are heading over to Adrenaline today to record some more footage for you our fans, make sure to check back here today as we are going to record some special posts for our fans, but in particular our Adrenaline fans, for now here is a look at an Adrenaline trained fighter, Ryan Thomson

Name?


Ryan Thomson



2- Email

A - r.b.thomson@live.com



3- Fight Class?

A - 145lbs



4- How long have you been fighting MMA? And what is your background?

A - Training off and on for 2 and a half years



5- Where do you train? And what skill sets do you favour?

A – I train and fight out of Adrenaline Training Center in London, Ontario. I have focused on ground work.



6- What is your fight record?

A – 2-0



7- What was your best fight? and worst? and why?

A – My best fight would be last fight against Patrick Stevic. I just felt dominate and controlled the fight. Since I am 2-0 I wouldn’t consider either fight bad.



8- What is your main skill set?

A – Right now I would consider jits my main skill set.



9- Which would you like to improve the most?

A – I am constantly working to improve my stand up and wresting.



10- When and Where and Who is your next fight?

A – I just fought on Saturday, but I am looking fight at the next XCC Battle at the Border on April 17th. No idea who yet.

11- What is your main training goal?

A – Constantly improve.



12- What advice do you have for new fighters here in Canada?

A – Find a good camp to train at, with good training partners. I all comes down to how and who you train with.



13- Do you think Canada is producing the best fighters in the world? and why?

A – Best fighters in the world? I don’t know. We are producing quality fighters, who are representing Canada extremely well. I think Canadian fighters don’t rush their careers as much as others. We take the time to learn and gain the skills.



14- What is the biggest hurdle ahead of you in the ring/cage?

A – My biggest hurdle is time. Finding the time to dedicate to training.



15- What advice do you have for any up and coming fighters?

A – Find a good gym, find a good solid training partner who will push you and take the time to learn.

16- Who is your favorite and least favorite fighter?

A – Favorite fighter is GSP and least favorite probably Brock Lesnar.

17-Give us your thoughts on your big win at Battle at the Border, do you plan on returning?

A – My fight went well, I went in feeling strong and ready. I think I dominated him quite a bit, and controlled the ground. I was happy with my fight. Again I hoping to get back in on April 17th.

18- Anyone in particular you would like to fight within the next yr?

A – Since I am only 2-0 I am not looking to fight anyone in particular, I am just willing to fight and see who they give me.

19- If you weren't going be a fighter what would you want to do?

A – Fighting is not my full time career, and it isn’t something that I expect will turn into career either. I fight cause I like to test myself, and it’s the ultimate test.



20- Any comments you would like to add?

A – Congrats to all the Canadian fighters who fought on XCC BATB 7....win, lose or draw it was a great event.

click below to check out his impressive victory last weekend!!
Ryan Thomson fight video

Randy Couture MMA workout

Here at canadianprofighter.com we are always looking for new things to show you our viewers more about MMA. Some things we record ourselves some things we find on the net and bring to you, this is something that we thought you might like..

(video-technique)Fabricio Werdum's take on the Kimura

Werdum's Kimura
we found this footage of Werdum and thought you might like it
enjoy!!

KOTC 'Retaliation' Quick Results: Bergman defeats Bernardo for Heavyweight title

Edmonton, AB - King of the Cage Canada held its aptly titled "Retaliation" event in Edmonton on the same night as another promotion in town was also holding an event. To entice fan's KOTC had its Heavyweight Champion, Adriano Bernardo, put his title up for grabs in a bout against Raphael Bergman. Bergman pryed the belt from Bernado's hands following the judges decision after 5 hard fought rounds.

Check Below For Results:




Main Event

Raphael Bergman def. Adriano Bernardo via decision - Round 5, 5:00

*for the KOTC Heavyweight title

Mike Davis def. Tony Bibby via decision - Round 3, 5:00

Trent Thorne def. Bobby Kalmakoff via submission (RNC) - Round 1, 2:30

Troy Sorensen def. Kris Kucher via submission (RNC) - Round 1, 1:33



Chase Maxwell def. Aaron Druniak via tko (unanswered strikes) - Round 1, 2:58



JJ Daous def. Gary Espinar via tko (unanswered strikes) - Round 3, 3:40



Tyler Davis def. Corey Knapp via submission - Round 1, 1:10



Matt Lalonde def. Ha Lukyn via submission - Round 1, 2:14



Daylon Ericksn def. Cory Peters via tko (verbal tapout) - Round 1, 4:08

MFC 24: Heat XC Official Results

MFC 24: Heat XC took place on Friday, February 26, at the River Cree Resort & Casino in Enoch, Alberta, Canada.

Here are the official results:

MAIN CARD:

Yves Edwards def. Derrick Noble via TKO (strikes) – Round 1 at 4:44

Tom Watson def. Travis Galbraith via KO (kick) – Round 1

Dwayne Lewis def. Ryan McClain via TKO (strikes) – Round 2 at 2:08

Jesse Juarez def. Nathan Gunn via KO (kick) – Round 1 at 0:11



PRELIMINARY CARD:



Dami Egbeyemi def. Paapah Inkumsah via split decision – Round 3 at 5:00

David Leutourneau def. Nick Hrynshychyn via unanimous decision – Round 3 at 5:00

Garret Nybakken def. Chris Barber via submision (rear-naked choke) – Round 1 at 2:30

Zach Blaber def. Eric Chouinard via submission (Kimura) – Round 1 at 1:17

Ontario ban on MMA , will you sign a petition to lift it?–Poll Results 53 say yes – 4 say no – 39 say get it to me NOW!!

Now I am not trying to claim I know a whole lot about politics, but one thing I do know is that Ontario is in love with MMA. Now considering that the UFC released a report stating that they sell more PPV’s per capita in Ontario than anywhere and that the first time the UFC was in Montreal, it was estimated that a percentage as high as 90% of the fans were from Ontario.
 Those numbers are staggering and in today’s economy we cannot afford to be giving our hard earned dollars to other provinces and countries; not to mention it sucks traveling. You the fans had voted VERY strongly in favour of the ban to be lifted and although we already knew that was how it would go, it gives us the motivation to get things rolling. If you, or anyone you know has a gym or another highly trafficked area to get a petition there to get as many signatures as possible, let us know. We need to act, the government will not listen to the UFC apparently, but maybe they will listen to us, the voters. Let’s get this done together!!

Click the contact us button to let us know where you want a petition to be sent.

Bjorn Rebney Bellator CEO interview coming soon.....Don't forget to add your email address to our feedburner

Put your email address in our feedburner so that we can keep you up to date on all the breaking Canadian MMA news, there is a lot of exciting things happening here at canadianprofighter.com and we want you to stay informed.  Coming soon...I am going to have a talk with Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney and discuss his amazingly exciting second season, his love for Canadian and Ontario MMA and when ARE they coming to Ontario? stay tuned.

Bellator Fighting Championships announces Welterweight Tournament Matchups

CHICAGO, Ill. (February 26, 2010) – With its Season 2 kickoff now less than six weeks away, Bellator Fighting Championships today revealed the Round 1 matchups for its much-anticipated, nationally-televised welterweight tournament.

                                                                                                                                 ( Sean Pierson  in picture)


The four first-round fights will take place as part of Bellator XIV on April 15th and Bellator XV on April 22nd. Bellator XIV will be broadcast live from the historic Chicago Theatre.
                                                             


The welterweight (170 lbs.) matchups are as follows:



April 15th

Ben Askren (3-0) vs. Ryan Thomas (10-3)



April 22nd

Dan Hornbuckle (19-2) vs. Sean Pierson (9-4)

Jacob McClintock (6-0) vs. “Judo” Jim Wallhead (18-5)

Steve Carl (12-1) vs. Brett Cooper (12-5)



Bellator will also conduct tournaments at 145, 155 and 185 lbs. during Season 2 with the winners in each division being declared No. 1 contenders to the current roster of Bellator champions. Fighter pairings for the 145 lbs. tournament were announced last week. Matchups for the remaining two tournaments will be announced in March.



Each of the fights will be broadcast live in prime time on FOX Sports Net. Highlights will be shown the following Saturday night in special action-packed shows on NBC and Telemundo.



“I can’t wait for our welterweight tournament to start,” said Bellator founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney. “It’s turned out exactly as I had hoped it would: world-class talent and well-known names coupled with some tremendous prospects in a tournament that anyone could win. This is what a tournament should be about.”



For more information, visit Bellator.com, follow Bellator on Twitter @BellatorMMA or on Facebook at Facebook.com/Bellator.

(Technique of the week) with "The Menace"-The Liver Shot

          Every week we are going to try and bring you our viewers more of what you want.  Apparently one of those things is video techniques.  We asked "the menace" if he could take a little time to show us one of his favorite striking techniques and he was kind enough to oblige. What he shows us in this weeks technique is the liver shot-made famous by the great Bas Rutten. This is what Chris had to show...yes they hurt!!

Click Below To Watch This Weeks Technique

(video post) Adrenalines own W1 fighter Chris "the menace" Clements prepares for victory against John Alessio

W1 Semi-main event fighter and Canadian MMA star, Chris Clements is a very busy man.  He fights, he is a personal trainer, and he is a monavie sales source, but he took the time to show us a thing or two and give his thoughts on a few things. Click below to see some of what the world record holder for fastest KO(no, we don't believe the other one was 2 sec.)  has to say in our exclusive interview.
And stay tuned for  "the menace" 's technique of the week up tomorrow.

Here's a few shots of "The Menace" in action

contact Chris  The  Menace on facebook by clicking this link

MFC 24: Heat XC breaking news Kilkenny backs out of clash with Kuchera Feb.25 2010

The MFC 24: Heat XC bout between Jared Kilkenny and Jason Kuchera has been cancelled after Kilkenny backed out of the fight the day of the weigh-in.

                                                                                (picture Kilkenny)
No explanation was given for his last-minute refusal to fight. It is a disappointing turn of events for Kuchera who had worked diligently to get into top physical condition for the encounter. Kuchera, who had even agreed to take the bout at a catchweight of 210 pounds to accommodate Kilkenny, was eyeing a knockout victory that would have put him back in the mix amongst the Heat XC's top light heavyweights.


                                                                                                                      

Kuchera is very likely to be on one of the Pavelich Sports Inc. upcoming shows - the MFC 25 showcase on Friday, May 7 at the Edmonton Northlands Expo Centre or the soon-to-announced first Heat XC card of 2010.

King of the Cage"Retaliation" this Friday

For all our western viewers make sure to catch King of the Cage show this Fridayfor the All day event at
Location Mirage Banquet Hall - Edmonton, Alberta
and get in on some great fights.
for tickets link below

http://www.kingofthecage.ca/


Description

Main Event



Adriano Bernardo vs Raphael Bergmann

For KOTC Heavyweight title - 265 lbs.



Michael Davis vs Eric Wilson - 135 lbs.

Kris Kucher vs. Troy Sorensen - 155 lbs.

Bobby Kalmakoff vs. Trent Thorne - 265 lbs.

JJ Daoust vs Gary Espinar - 135 lbs.

Aaron Drewniak vs. Chase Maxwell - 185 lbs.

Tyler Davis vs. Corey Knapp - 140 lbs.

Matt Lalonde vs. Hank Lukyn - 170 lbs.

Ken Kerfont vs. Travis Wright - 155 lbs

(fighter profile) XCC title contender and BAMA trained fighter Adam "Maverick" Assenza

After a tremendous display of heart, skill and determination after being badly hurt early in his XCC title elimination fight at Battle at the Border; this young fighter had impressed the staff of canadianprofighter.com so much that we had to track him down and get a quick interview with him. Find out more about this Burlington Academy of Martial Arts AKA "BAMA” trained fighter in our fighter profile.


1- Name?



Adam Assenza AKA "Maverick"



2- Email



italia_98@hotmail.com



3- Fight Class?



155lbs



4- How long have you been fighting MMA? And what is your background?



Training in MMA for 2 yrs Burlington Academy of Martial Arts AKA "BAMA"



5- Where do you train? And what skill sets do you favour?



Burlington Academy of Martial Arts AKA "BAMA"


Striker with strong ground defense


6- What is your fight record?


4 wins & 1 loss


7- What was your best fight?

                                                              

Eric Sobczak - Chaos and Crowfoot

Why? was very ill the week before, took the fight on short notice, showcased great knee work and puked like a champ after the fight.



and worst?



Drew Morais - Battle of the border 2

Why? 1st fight, did not know how to wrestle and was set a the semi-main event = lots of pressure for my 1st fight ever.



8- What is your main skill set?



Free style striker with strong ground defense.



9- Which would you like to improve the most?



I would like to improve my mental state of mind before the fight. All physical areas are constantly evolving to remain sharp and extremely competitive throughout my career.



10- When and Where and Who is your next fight?



TBD however, hopefully against Jordan Parsons for the title



11- What is your main training goal?



Main training goal is to build all areas of my game and explore and tighten all areas of weakness.



12- What advice do you have for new fighters here in Canada?



New fighters in Canada need to remain hungry and confident. Train hard while keeping a humble nature when experiencing great success and, stick with your team to ensure you maintain a strong foundation of trust.



13- Do you think Canada is producing the best fighters in the world? and why?



Canada has proven to be a Mecca of humble talent and is capable of generating talent to support MMA throughout the world. Canada has always been driven to remain at the top of the food chain in every sport, in MMA 1 of our most recent example is GSP.



14- What is the biggest hurdle ahead of you in the ring/cage?



Ahead of me, I am focused on winning the title with XCC.


15- What advice do you have for any up and coming fighters?


Upcoming fighters better train hard and love the game as much or more than me.


16- Who is your favorite and least favorite fighter?

Favorite fighter is Melvin Manhoef

Least favorite is Michael Bisping


17-Give us your thoughts on your big win at Battle at the Border, do you plan on returning?

Definitely returning to the event, It was a lot of fun.


18- Anyone in particular you would like to fight within the next yr?

Jordan has the title and I want it bad!!!!!!!

19- If you weren't going to be a fighter what would you want to do?

Currently I am following my dream to become a top fitness instructor and become a true champion in this sport.
   link to his fight below to watch a tremendous fight and an up and coming Canadian MMA star!
Adam Assenza vs Theo Toney

(Video Post) Very Own CanadianProFighter.com Administrator, and Chris Clements Trained Fighter; Jason "Hard Hands" Harkes Vs Rasheed Lee, Who Won? Give Us Your Opinion

This following clip is from action at the Battle at the Border 2 event in Port Huron, Mich. In what was one of the most exciting fights of the night by far, We saw our very own Jason Harkes after his 4th month of training, face a tough opponent in Professional boxer/kickboxer Rasheed Lee and go a three round war..

These two fighters showed us enormous heart from the get go. They came out swinging, Jason looking to use those heavy hands of his and knock out his opponent but as the fight went on they were both just looking to walk away with the win.

Please take the time to watch this great fight and we would like to hear back on just who exactly you thought won this very close battle?

Watch Fight Below:




Jason Harkes VS Rasheed Lee Battle at the Border 2

(Video Post) Old Footage Found From Previous Battle At The Border Events

Recently we discovered some old footage from past Battle at the Border events. Come in and check them out, two of which show our  own XCC Canadian Promoter Woodrow James in what are some very exciting fights

If anyone else has any old footage they would like to share feel free to send it in as we are always looking for more to add. ENJOY

Click Below To Watch These Great Fights




Lance Anderson VS Adam Rossow Battle at the Border 6




Jeremy Lambert VS Travis Kincade Battle at the Border 6





Marcello Solinas Battle at the Border





Dean Parsons VS Fequiere Jean-Batifte Battle at the Border 6





Woodrow James VS Victor Aquino Battle at the Border 6




Chris Logan Vs Rob Ross Battle at the Border 6






Jon Bilagot vs. Brian Sirois Battle at the Border 2




Woodrow James VS Tyler Finch Battle at the Border 2

(video post) UFC Undisputed 2010

A new-and-improved version of the bestselling "UFC Undisputed" videogame franchise hits store shelves on May 25, and a sneak peek of the game is now available.




Videogame media outlet IGN released an interview with UFC president Dana White that includes some of the updated features – such as the inclusion of southpaw fighters and stances.



Check out the embedded clip as White discusses the game and some of the new features.



The UFC boss said last year's debut version, which hit 3.5 million units sold following the recent holiday season, will quickly become a thing of the past thanks to the improved version. He said the game's makers, THQ, have already made the switch.



"The guys at THQ that play this game daily said they don't even play (the) 2009 (version) because this one is so much better," White said.



Additional new features for the 2010 version include an expanded fighter roster, a redesign of clinch work and ground grappling, better fighter customization, new fighting styles such as Sambo, and better online and tournament modes. "UFC 2009 Undisputed," which won the "Best Individual Sports Game" category at the 2009 VGA Awards, was already considered the best MMA videogame ever made.



"UFC 2010 Undisputed" will be available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms.

(video post)Re-post as per request

Here are the fight vids enjoy!!

Chris Logan VS Kyle Propelec

 Jon Bilagot vs. Kory Krings

 Justin Cardella Vs Nick Niforos

Patrick Stevic Vs Ryan Thomson
 
Clint Kingsbury vs. Joshua Donbrosky

 Adam Assenza vs Theo Toney

Tom Doyle Vs Cade Joseph  

 Jeremy Lambert Vs Colin Meloche

CFCMMA Winnipeg Convention Centre

Date: February 26, 2010

Location: Winnipeg Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba

TV: TBD

While the main event may be a couple of TUF-veterans they are really only name grabbers.  To me and anyone who knows the fight to watch is
the semi-main event with Jon"The Bull"Makdessi.  I saw this kid perform just last year live in Montreal fighting a very tough Adrenaline trained fighter in Iraj Hadim.  While Iraj fought admirable and showed heart skill and determination, Makdessi was just too much for him with his incredible strength, cardio and versatile striking arsenal.  Look for big things from this kid.  

Dan Christison vs Mike Wessel*

Lindsey Hawkes vs John Makdessi *

Remi Morvan vs Roland Delorme *

Chris Stranger vs TBD*

Adam Graybill vs Lance Cartwright *

Sean Quinn vs TBD *

Mark Durant vs Joseph Latour *

Justin Barnard vs TBD *

Luis Cepeda-Javier vs TBD *

CFC is played on the fight network couple weeks after event, stay tuned for more on when this will be available

MFC this weekend The Texas Gunslinger" Yves Edwards faces Derrick "The Eraser" Noble

Come out and watch One of Canada's premier events Friday February 26th at the River Cree resort and Casino..check out the rest of the article for more info on this exciting, high-profile event.

Four fighters facing pivotal situations at MFC 24 in Enoch, AB
Canada





How do you improve upon the success of Maximum Fighting Championship, Canada's leading mixed martial arts promotion? Easy. You simply combine it with Heat XC, Canada's second-leading mixed martial arts promotion.

That's the premise behind the upcoming MFC 24: Heat XC event scheduled for the River Cree Resort and Casino on February 26. Two all-star promotions, one star-studded event.



Just don't tell any of the talent in Heat XC they're second best, even to the big guns mixing it up under the MFC banner. You can be sure that fighters like Jason Kuchera, who's ended his last two contests in violent fashion, will be looking to prove that he's one of many up-and-coming Heat XC fighters on the precipice of superstardom.



In fact, with a six-fight undercard set to launch the Feb. 26 event, there's going to be an extra layer of pressure for the main card combatants to perform. Don't expect well-traveled veterans like "The Texas Gunslinger" Yves Edwards and Derrick "The Eraser" Noble to simply rest on their laurels come fight night.

This is about more than just winning and losing. This is about bragging rights. And no matter the outcome, the fans stand to be the real winners. Longevity in the mixed martial arts industry hinges on the ability of a fight promotion to entertain its fans with high production values and quality matchups. To date, MFC and Heat XC have continued to be successful by not just staying ahead of the curve, but by putting the fans first, as evidenced by their decision to stream MFC 24: Heat XC live online via http://www.maximumfighting.com/.



And it's no secret that competition breeds innovation and ultimately, success.



Of course the reward is only as sweet as the risk that accompanies it. Having two brands succeed in one show is a triumph - having them fail could be a disaster. Can MFC and Heat XC set the bar even higher? That depends on the performance of the talent, but there is no better insurance policy than stacking a card with venerable warriors like Tom “Kong” Watson, David Heath and Travis “The Gladiator” Galbraith.

Pavelich Sports, Inc., may have put all their eggs in one basket, but that's why the world's best mixed martial artists are continually migrating to the industry's fastest growing fight promotion. MFC and Heat XC aren't using the runoff from North American MMA organizations to feed their business model - they're paving their own way.



Mark Pavelich recently warned his roster of fighters that pulling guard was a one-way ticket to unemployment. Pulling guard, as we know, is a way to play it safe, to find a comfort zone when faced with great risk during battle.



It's a concept that is common to the MMA community, but foreign to Pavelich. And it’s obvious from the decision to showcase the two brands on one card that they aren’t pulling guard when it comes to fighting their way to the forefront of the mixed martial arts industry.

Reminder: Check back in the XCC event photos we have updated them

Click Here to see the updated photos

(video post)World decorated wrestler Clint "the Hammer" Kingsbury victorious in debut

One thing that is for sure, wrestling carries over quite naturally into MMA.  The hard work ethic the weight cutting, the toughness, the day-in day-out grind to be the best in your sport...all this is can be described in either MMA or wrestling. 
If you are an Adrenaline fighter you already know the name Clint Kingsbury, cause everyone is talking about him.  He has helped numerous fighters young and old with their wrestling abilities at Adrenaline, but this isn't wrestling and it was his turn to perform,  "the Hammer" did not disappoint.  In what I would call a very decisive and controlling victory Clint went on to hammer his opponent into a stoppage at 1:42 of the 2nd round.  While his stand-up definitely looked like it needed a lot of work before he is anywhere close to his ground game, his striking was servicable and will most certainly improve.  Expect more from this Exciting top prospect coming out of Adrenaline.

click below for his full debut fight

Battle At The Border 7 Event Results:

Here are your results for all of the fights that took place sat in Port Huron on Sat Feb 20th

Cade Joseph vs. Thomas Doyle

[WINNER: Joseph, :34 3rd, TKO (Strikes)]

CAN vs CAN

Michael Crosby vs. Jim Fraser

[WINNER: Crosby, 1:13 1st, KO]

CAN vs CAN


Chris Harris vs. Konnor Kuppe

[WINNER: Harris, 1:45 1st, Rear Naked Choke]

USA vs USA


Chad Laprise vs. Jason Meisel

[WINNER: Meisel, 1:36 1st, Rear Naked Choke]

CAN vs CAN

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Collin Meloche vs. Jeremy Lambert

[WINNER: Lambert, 2:29 2nd, TKO (Strikes)]

CAN vs CAN



D'Andre Mathis vs. Cody Robinson

[WINNER: Robinson, :36 1st, TKO (Strikes)]

USA vs USA



Jerry Young vs. Chris Byers

[WINNER: Young, 1:34 1st, Rear Naked Choke]

USA vs USA



Jeff Wilson vs. Ben Hand

[WINNER: Hand, Split Decision]

CAN vs USA [0,1]



Cory Chandler vs. Michael Jordan

[WINNER: Jordan, Split Decision]

CAN vs USA [0,2]



Adam Hie vs. Andy Pemberton

[WINNER: Hie, 2:20 1st, TKO (Strikes)]

CAN vs USA [1,2]



Mike Sanguinetti vs. Mike Gough

[WINNER: Sanguinetti, 1:37 3rd, TKO (Strikes)]

CAN vs USA [2,2]



Theo Toney vs. Adam Assenza

[WINNER: Assenza, 1:19 2nd, TKO (Strikes), Lightweight Qual Bout]

CAN vs CAN



Chad Morse vs. Travis Kincade

[WINNER: Morse, 1:14 2nd, TKO (Strikes)]

CAN vs USA [3,2]



Tommy Mcavoy vs. James Harrison

[WINNER: Mcavoy, :41 1st, TKO (Strikes)]

CAN vs USA [4,2]



Garth Watkins vs. Steve Harmon

[WINNER: Watkins, :25 1st, Rear Naked Choke]

CAN vs USA [5,2]



Jim Barber vs. Victor Aquino

[WINNER: Aquino, 2:24 1st, TKO (Strikes)]

CAN vs USA [5,3]



Ryan Thompson vs. Patrick Stevic

[WINNER: Thompson, 2:30 1st, TKO (Strikes)]

CAN vs USA [6,3]



Kyle Propelec vs. Chris Logan

[WINNER: Logan, :47 2nd, Rear Naked Choke]

CAN vs CAN



Paul Jalbert vs. Shane Robinson

[WINNER: Jalbert, :48 1st, Rear Naked Choke]

CAN vs USA [7,3]



Clint Kingsbury vs. Konnor Kuppe

[WINNER: Kingsbury, 1:42 2nd, TKO (Strikes)]

CAN vs USA [8,3]



Nick Niforos vs. Justin Cardella

[WINNER: Niforos, 1:21 1st, KO]

CAN vs USA [9,3]



Denny Ward vs. Chris Hicks

[WINNER: Hicks, 2:29 2nd, Guillotine Choke]

CAN vs USA [9,4]



Dean Parsons vs. Adam Rossow

[WINNER: Parsons, Split Decision]

CAN vs USA [10,4]

Jon Bilagot vs. Cory Krings

[WINNER: Krings, Bilagot could not answer 4th round bell, XCC Interim Featherweight Champ]

CAN vs USA [10,5]