HDNet Fights Presents: Maximum Fighting Championship Rags To Riches - Full Fight Card
Courtesy of HDNet Fights:
DALLAS (February 7, 2008) - The full fight card for HDNet Fights Presents: Maximum Fighting Championship: Rags to Riches became available today. The event will air LIVE on HDNet on February 22 from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Main Event - Welterweight
Pete Spratt, (19-10): San Antonio, Texas vs. Ryan Ford, (4-0): Edmonton, Alberta
Middleweight
Jesse Forbes, (5-2): Tempe, Arizona vs. Chris Camozzi, (5-0): Lakewood, Colorado
Lightweight
Mike Maestas, (4-1-1): Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Ryan Heck, (5-0): Edmonton, Alberta
Light Heavyweight
Craig Zellner, (4-2): Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Ryan Jimmo, (4-1): Halifax, Nova Scotia
Light Heavyweight
Steve Steinbeiss, (3-1): Tempe, Arizona vs. Dwayne Lewis, (3-3): Ft McMurray, Alberta
Welterweight
Jason Zorthian, (2-1): Edson, Alberta vs. Ryan McGillivray, (5-2): Edmonton, Alberta
Light Heavyweight
Allan Hope, (Pro Debut): Edmonton, Alberta vs. Jason Kuchera, (2-0): Edmonton, Alberta
Welterweight
Josh Groves, (2-0): Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Gavin Neil, (1-0): Victoria, B.C.
About HDNet Fights
HDNet Fights (www.hdnetfights.com) is one of the leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organizations in the country. Founded by Mark Cuban, HDNet Fights promotes, produces and airs over 24 live MMA events annually for broadcast on HDNet. HDNet Fights is unique as a unifying force in the MMA industry partnering with leading promoters, including M1, Sportfight, IFL, Ring of Combat and others to offer the quality match-ups and productions that MMA fans demand.
Founded in 2007, HDNet Fights is led by CEO Andrew Simon while company operations are handled by Dallas MMA legend and former UFC champion, Guy Mezger.
HDNet (www.hd.net) is the home for HDNet Fights and is the leader in offering live MMA broadcasts and the leading news and information show for MMA fans, "Inside MMA."
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About Maximum Fighting Championship
The Maximum Fighting Championship is Canada's leading promotion for the world's fastest-growing sport of mixed martial arts.
Mark Pavelich created the Maximum Fighting Championship and has breathed life into it ever since to the point of it becoming a true standout in the world of mixed martial arts promotions.
Since its inception in 2001, the MFC has been a true success story with tremendous support from the fans as they have sold out venues in Edmonton, where the MFC headquarters are located. The MFC will be bringing its flair to more fans soon with shows planned for U.S. and other destinations in Canada.
The MFC will continue to put on exciting and dynamic events in the future. The Maximum Fighting Championship is one of the leaders in mixed martial arts in North America today and will continue to bring mixed martial arts into people's homes around the world.