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| Acronym | CFA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Style | Mixed martial arts |
| Headquarters | Miami Lakes, Florida |
| Founder(s) | Jorge De La Noval |
Championship Fighting Alliance (CFA) is a mixed martial arts (MMA) based promotion company located in Miami Lakes, Florida. It was founded by former MMA fighter and promoter Jorge De La Noval [1] in 2011. [2]
CFA has currently produced 10 live events. Fallon Fox, who currently is signed to fight for CFA, is the first openly transgender MMA fighter in history. [3]
On May 24, 2013, CFA will be hosting CFA 11, their 11th event at the Bankunited Center located on the University of Miami campus. [4] Fighter 411 reported that CFA had held the most events in Florida during the 2012-2013 season. [5]
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