Heat XC is bringing the next wave of talent mixed martial arts fighters into the spotlight.

The fastest-rising organization in Canada, Heat XC is owned and operated by Pavelich Sports Inc. Heat XC was initially created as the top feeder system to Pavelich Sports’ top organization, the Maximum Fighting Championship which has become an undisputed leader in North American MMA. Through its early stages, Heat XC has been able to develop some of its own talent by searching for bright new stars who are eager to get their first taste of prime-time action. While these fighters have been short on experience, they have not lacked in heart, desire, and drive to perform at their best which has endeared many of them to the fight fans.

Since those initial steps, Heat XC has transformed from just a one-dimensional developmental system into a proving ground for more-experienced fighters. While it remains a prominent fixture for the sport’s young guns to prove themselves, Heat XC has now welcomed past champions, seasoned veterans, and those fighters looking to rediscover their glory into the mix. The blend of new stars and familiar faces have shown to be the perfect mix for Heat XC and the fans who want to see the best talent available.

Heat XC has already become one of the nation’s leading promotions, and in very short time, it will be the dominant Canadian home of mixed martial arts following in the footsteps of the MFC. The Maximum Fighting Championship grew from being the leading force on Canadian soil into one of the preeminent organizations in the world today. Heat XC is determined to follow in that path by overtaking all the pretenders and standing at the top of the mountain in Canadian mixed martial arts.

HISTORY

Heat XC 4: Hysteria

Capping its first year in November 2009 before a second straight sold-out crowd at the River Cree Resort and Casino, Heat XC held its biggest main event to date as former MFC world light heavyweight champion Roger “The Hulk” Hollett went up against onetime MFC light heavyweight contender Aron “The Poster Boy” Lofton.

The heavy-throwing 205-pounders connected early and Lofton scored an impressive takedown but Hollett flashed his improving jiu-jitsu skills and surprised everyone with a sudden submission via armbar early in Round 1.

In a highly-anticipated lightweight tussle, “Rajin” Kajan Johnson overcame a tremendous start from “The Gringo” Josh Russell to launch his own attack in Round 2 which led to a nasty gash splitting open Russell’s eyebrow. A doctor’s stoppage at the end of the second gave Johnson a much-desired victory.

Two other fighters scored big knockouts on the night as Josh Bryant dropped Danny Valimaki to the canvas in the second round with a perfect overhand right, and Jason Kuchera, who was battered and bruised in the opening round, outlasted Taylor Bull to score the finish in Round 2 of a wild affair.

Heat XC 3: Ruthless

A move to the River Cree Resort and Casino just outside Edmonton, Alberta, in July 2009 brought another sell-out crowd for Heat XC along with three outstanding fights.

Cory MacDonald outcame a broken finger in the first round to edge out Brazilian jiu-jitsu star Thiago Goncalves in the first Heat XC main event ever to go to the judges’ scorecards. Middleweight sensation Paapa Inkumsah made it three straight captivating wins in Heat XC when he battled through the incredible wrestling skills of David Krawczyk to sink in a triangle choke late in the first round of what was one of Heat XC’s most-action packed fights to date.

And in a spectacular featherweight rumble, Diego Wilson remained unbeaten in Heat XC as he outduelled Luis Huete in a showcase of lightning-quick moves. This fight card also marked the debut of hot newcomer Nick Hrynchyshyn as his quick victory over Eric Chouinard ignited the hundreds of fans who turned out to see his inaugural battle.

Heat XC 2: Fearless

Heat XC returned just two months later before another capacity crowd at the Ramada Inn City Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, with the shining moment belonging to Paapa Inkumsah. After a much-hyped build-up with plenty of warring words, Inkumsah would not be denied in his encounter with Jesse Clarke.

Needing less than two minutes, Inkumsah dispatched Clarke with a rugged assault, much to the delight of the huge cast of supporters in the crowd. Another local newcomer made his debut on Fearless as “The Vanilla Gorilla” Ryan Fortin brought the heavyweight division to Heat XC with a resounding victory.

Another new face found success in Heat XC as well as Diego Wilson came on the scene and thumped out a first-round stoppage of Cam Yelits.

Heat XC 1

Heat XC debuted on Jan. 30, 2009 before a sold-out crowd at the Ramada Inn City Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, and was highlighted by a light heavyweight showdown between to proven heavy hitters in Dwayne Lewis and Jason Kuchera.

While Kuchera may have entered the fight as the favorite because of his past experience, Lewis showed that he was out for redemption from recent defeats and would not be denied. Lewis caught Kuchera with a crushing right hand straight down the pipe and stopped the fight just 31 seconds in with a sparkling knockout.

Heat XC 1 also featured the debut of Paapa Inkumsah who brought a throng of supporters to ringside and he didn’t disappoint them, capturing a submission win over Jake Bluhm early in the first round. Two home-town figures also had successful nights as Cam Yalits survived a war with Mike Davis on the way to a third-round TKO, while former MFC lightweight contender Ryan “The Wrecker” Heck took care of business with a TKO win over Connor Wood.