Last night MFC25 went down, at the Edmonton Expo Center, and
came off without a hitch.  It was also broadcast live on HDNET. 
Vindication featured a new look, a few new celebrities, a change
of venue, a few drinks, a bit of a party, and some intriguing
match ups on the local and Canadian MMA scene.  A few thoughts
from a local longtime fight fan as I watched the main card.
Mark Pavelich:  There is a lot of internet based criticism of
Mark.  I would reiterate that I have never met the man.  But the
facts are that he is smart enough to see an opening here in
Edmonton, Alberta for a huge following of fight fans.    As it
pertains to the Pav and the MFC, I look at it like this: Whether
you like him, or hate him, you have to admit that he has done a
good job with this promotion.  He has brought some excellent
fighting to a vibrant new venue, broadcast it on free tv, and
put on a show with each card.  He has outclassed other local MMA
organizations with higher level fighters and match ups.   When
he began, few,