MFC 28
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MFC 28: Supremacy was a mixed martial arts
event held by the Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) on February 25, 2011 at the River Cree Casino
in Edmonton, Alberta.
was originally scheduled to defend his lightweight title against Drew Fickett
. However, McKee was forced to withdraw from the bout and was replaced by UFC veteran Matt Veach
.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
event held by the Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) on February 25, 2011 at the River Cree Casino
River Cree
The River Cree is a river in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland which runs through Newton Stewart and into the Solway Firth. It forms part of the boundary between the counties of Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire....
in Edmonton, Alberta.
Background
Antonio McKeeAntonio McKee
Antonio McKee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division and is known for his high number of decision victories.-Early life:McKee grew up with a mother who battled drug addiction....
was originally scheduled to defend his lightweight title against Drew Fickett
Drew Fickett
Drew Fickett is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Lightweight division. He holds notable victories over Josh Koscheck, Dennis Hallman, Kenny Florian, Kurt Pellegrino, Josh Neer, Matt Veach, and Dennis Bermudez....
. However, McKee was forced to withdraw from the bout and was replaced by UFC veteran Matt Veach
Matt Veach
Matt Alan Veach is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He is known for his 3 fight stint in the UFC, including his "Fight of the Night" performance against UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar.-Mixed Martial Arts:...
.
Main Card
- MFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout:
Ryan JimmoRyan JimmoRyan Jimmo is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist who competes as a light heavyweight for the Maximum Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Jimmo mostly fought in Canada, as well as competing in the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter.-Early career:Jimmo began...
vs. Dwayne Lewis
- Jimmo defeated Lewis via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 3:13 of round 3 to win the vacant MFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
- Catchweight (160 lbs) bout:
Drew FickettDrew FickettDrew Fickett is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Lightweight division. He holds notable victories over Josh Koscheck, Dennis Hallman, Kenny Florian, Kurt Pellegrino, Josh Neer, Matt Veach, and Dennis Bermudez....
vs. Matt VeachMatt VeachMatt Alan Veach is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He is known for his 3 fight stint in the UFC, including his "Fight of the Night" performance against UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar.-Mixed Martial Arts:...
- Catchweight (160 lbs) bout:
- Fickett defeated Veach via submission (armbar) at 0:36 of round 1.
- Lightweight bout: Richie Whitson vs. Curtis Demarce
- Lightweight bout:
- Whitson defeated Demarce via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
- Welterweight bout: Thomas DennyThomas Denny (fighter)Thomas Denny is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Welterweight division, and is the former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion....
vs. Sheldon Westcott
- Welterweight bout:
- Denny and Westcott fought to a split draw (28-28, 28-27, 28-29).
- Light Heavyweight bout: Rodney WallaceRodney Wallace (fighter)Rodney Wallace is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He previously fought in the UFC's light heavyweight division. Rodney currently competes for the Canadian based MFC promotion in the light heavyweight division...
vs. Emanuel Newton
- Light Heavyweight bout:
- Newton defeated Wallace via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:34 of round 2.
- Lightweight bout: Robert Washington vs. Tyrone Glover
- Lightweight bout:
- Glover defeated Washington via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).