Maximum Fighting Championships 21 Quick Thoughts And Results

by Kelvin Hunt on May 16, 2009 10:22 AM EDT in News Comment 13 comments

Overall, I thought the MFC 21 event was done pretty well with some decent fights. However, I did have some gripes with some of the judges decisions as well as a very questionable call on Big John McCarthey in the main event bout. I have no idea why BJM deducted a point from champion Emanuel Newton for a low blow without even giving Newton a warning. However, when Prangley returned the favor later in the fight no point was deducted from him? Also, the judges didn't have a clue. I'm not saying that Newton should have won as it was a VERY close fight. I'm thought it was mighty classy of Prangley to say so during his post fight interview.

I can't really comment on Bobby Lashley performance as it was pretty much over before it got started. Well, at least he finished his opponent? The judges in the Galbraith/Heath fight got it wrong in my opinion. While it was a close fight, I had Heath winning that one and he was pretty disgusted when the decision was announced. The other two fights were decent, so I'd have to say I enjoyed the event for the most part. I think this is the second MFC event I've watched since acquiring HDNet, and both times I've been entertained. If you watched the event, drop your thoughts in the comments section. Quick results of the fights and undercard are below:

Trevor Prangley def. Emanuel Newton via Unanimous Decision
Bobby Lashley def. Mike Cook via Submission(Choke) in Rd. 1
Travis Galbraith def. David Heath via split decision
John Alessio def. Andrew Buckland via Submission(RNC) in Rd. 1
Ryan Jimmo def. Mychal Clark via Unanimous Decision
Marvin Eastman def. Aron Lofton via TKO(Strikes) in Rd. 1
William Richey def. Ryan Fortin via Split Decision
Jason Heit def. Jeremy Combrink via TKO(Strikes) in Rd. 1
Dwayne Lewis def. Jay Whitford via TKO(Strikes) in Rd. 1
George Belanger def. Nolan Clarke via TKO(Strikes) in Rd. 1

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The Lashley fight was one of the weirdest fights I’ve ever seen. All it looked like was your typical innocent wrestler front-headlock. Then he’s out. Weird stuff.

MFC generally puts on a good show, though. Having HDNet (or having your SlingBox at someone’s house who has HDNet) is a must for any MMA fan.

by Matt Bishop on May 16, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yea

I think it was the way his legs were kicking and stuff as Lashley squeezed his neck…lol…I was like what tha hell?

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by Kelvin Hunt on May 16, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve only seen the Lashley fight (couldn’t find the entire card available for download). Boy, he squeezed the life out of that poor sucker (wearing that lucha libre mask probably wasn’t the best idea).

Bloody hell.

by 3PA on May 16, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

looked set-up to me. either that or cook is the worst mma fighter alive.

by bdw on May 16, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ya Know

At first that thought crossed my mind…but then I remembered how damn big Lashley’s arms are…lol.

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by Kelvin Hunt on May 16, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lashley will be in the UFC inside of six months. Not that he’s beating superior competition or anything, but Dana White is too smart to let a potential superstar go somewhere else.

I say once the Bob Sapp fight is done, Lashley joins the big boys in the UFC.

by E. Spencer Kyte on May 16, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmm…I dunno…I know Lashley said he wants to get to like 8-0 or so before going to the UFC. However, if the numbers look right I’m sure Lashley would go. The thing is I think Lashley’s ultimate goal is to get to the UFC…so I don’t know if he’d sign anywhere else….then again…if they numbers are right…money talks.

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by Kelvin Hunt on May 16, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Your last two lines are the key – money talks. I know he wants to wait, but when Dana comes with one of those monster contracts and promises to get him right into the title mix off the bat, you can’t expect him to keep fighting on reserves outside of Edmonton…

by E. Spencer Kyte on May 16, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I fell asleep last night. I know, what a sorry MMA fan am I?

I seen the first couple fights of the MFC show, switched to Showtime, lstened a little to Mauro, typed a post in the open thread that Mauro was a tool…then BOOM-OUT LIKE A LIGHT!!! And I wasn’t even drinking or anything. WTF?

Funny thing…I woke up a little while later, switched back to MFC and the Lashley fight was just starting. I seen him put dude to sleep (which I vaguely remember looking like him putting a WWE wrestling move on dude), switched back to Showtime and fell asleep for good.

Therefore I have no comment on anything. Very unexplainable as well as inexcusable.

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by _Felix_ on May 16, 2009 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Indeed

-1 and banned for the day buddy. Tsk Tsk!

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on May 16, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I saw both shows last night back to back with some friends here at the crib last night. Strikeforce was pretty lame IMO, sans the chick fight. Dude, Aina pulled a Jaime Varner puss move. So annoyed with that.

MFC was better, Lashleys doin work son!

Side note:I’ve sent an email directly to Mark Pavelich telling him to get a cage and ditch the ring. I’m sure he will be in compliance for MFC22. lol

Mike Goldberg: "You know Joe, When Matt and his brother Mark Hughes were growing up, they would pound each other behind the barn."

by xFenixKnightx on May 16, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

you know iv’e seen other bloggers that said they thought strikeforce was kinda lame as well, but i liked it alot. 2 impressive ko’s, a great back and forth ladies fight, and then the main was a let-down, at least the end result was, but before that the fight was decent. i guess mfc must have been pretty damned good (iv’e only seen the lashley fight), b/c that 2hours of watching strikeforce went by real quick to me. i don’t know what more people want for a “free” fight. oh well, to each his or her own. :-)

by bdw on May 16, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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