Wreck MMA: Desrochers vs. Loveland this Friday!

The sport of MMA is a rough business and when our athletes train as hard as they do, injuries can inevitably happen. Unfortunately, Ronin MMA standout Nick 'The Ninja of Love' Denis got injured in training and will not be facing Ian 'The Barn Owl' Loveland for the Wreck Bantamweight Title. Stepping up on short notice and coming in as an underdog is Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts' Xavier 'Pitbull' Desrochers.

When Desrochers learnt of Denis' injury, he immediately asked for the fight and jumped at the opportunity to fight for a World Title against some of Loveland's pedigree. The 37 year old Desrochers has been training for for almost 10 years and has only recently begun his MMA career but this BJJ standout has been given the opportunity of a lifetime to shock the MMA world.

"To step up on short notice to face someone of Loveland's calibre is a real testament to Xavier's character," said matchmaker Alex Caporicci. "Xavier not only saw this as an opportunity to test himself and potentially win a title, but to step up and help Wreck when he was needed most. I'm really excited to see this fight that reminds me a lot of a real life Rocky story where the veteran underdog can potentially suprise the world class fighter."

Also changed on the card is Jenn Ricker from Sudbury BJJ will be making her MMA debut stepping up against FIT MMA's Anna 'Smiles' Barone. Ricker is the third opponent for Barone who is just excited about stepping into the Wreck ring one more time and was ready to face anyone that Wreck put in front of her.

In attendance will be UFC Veteran Rolles Gracie and his brother, Bellator & Wreck veteran Igor Gracie who will be signing autographs and taking pictures with the fans. Do not miss the opportunity to meet two members of the first family of MMA.