Xtreme Fighting Championships

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Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC)
Company typePublic
Expert Market :  XFCI
Industry Mixed martial arts promotion
Founded2006, 2020 (relaunch)
FoundersJohn Prisco
Headquarters,
United States
Website www.xfcfight.com

Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) is a premier international mixed martial arts (MMA) organization based in Spring Lake, Michigan, with offices throughout the United States and South America. The XFC showcases both male and female fighters, advocates young MMA fighters, and produces stadium fight cards in various locations in the United States and South America, including Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, São Paulo, Campinas, and Araraquara.

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Throughout 2006–2012, the XFC hosted 4–6 events per year, travelling around the United States and Greece. In 2013, the company announced its new executive team, as well as a broadcast partnership with an open broadcaster in South America, RedeTV!. This began the International Tournament & Super-Fight Series. The unprecedented success of the 2014 Season I Series allowed the XFC to secure various partnerships with various global broadcasters, including Terra TV, HBO America, and UOL. The XFC featured more than 185 MMA fighters from 36 countries.

After a 4-year hiatus, XFC has returned in late 2020, with a relaunch event, XFC 43, that took place on November 11, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Milpitas ca, Alfonso Montano.

History

XFC 1: Dynamite

The organization's first stadium event was called XFC 1: Dynamite and was staged at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, on November 11, 2007. The show officially drew over 11,000 MMA fans, tripling the former record for attendance at an MMA event in the state of Florida. [1]

XFC 2: Rage in the Cage

The XFC returned to the St. Pete Times forum on March 2, 2008, with a show called XFC 2: Rage in the Cage. Among the celebrities in attendance was former professional wrestling star Hulk Hogan, who watched his nephew David Bollea win his professional debut on the XFC undercard. [2] Bollea had issued a to boxer-versus-MMA fighter challenge to boxing champion Floyd Mayweather leading up to his fight. [3]

XFC 3: Battle in the Bluegrass

The company's third event was its first show staged outside of Florida, taking place at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, and drew 6,000 fans on Saturday, June 7; a small riot broke out after the main event, when local favorite Benny Stanley was choked out by Scott Porter in 13 seconds, leading to one arrest. Another known local Brad Chamberlain won via KO in the first round. [4] WNKY, Lexington's NBC News affiliate, reported that XFC set the Kentucky statewide record for MMA attendance with the promotion. [5]

XFC 4: Judgement in the Cage

XFC 4: Judgement in the Cage [6] returned to the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa on June 28, 2008, and drew over 10,700 fans, at the time the second largest crowd for an MMA promotion in Florida history. [7] —trailing only XFC's first Dynamite for the overall Florida attendance record. John "Mulatto Mauler" Mahlow defeated Eben "The Big O" Oroz by unanimous decision for the XFC lightweight title in the main event, and in the undercard, the much-heralded Matt Juncal—a three-time high school state wrestling champion from nearby Brandon, Florida, and a former college All-American wrestler [8] —made his MMA debut, defeating the also-debuting Jeff Mansir by submission in the first round.

XFC 5: Return of the Giant

The main event of XFC's fifth show, XFC 5: Return of the Giant, which took place on September 13, 2008, at the St. Pete Times Forum, featured the MMA comeback of Gan McGee. [9] McGee, who stands six-foot, 10-inches tall and is known as "The Giant," had last fought on American soil during a UFC Pay-Per-View, when he battled heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia for UFC's world title. The fight ended up being highly controversial; Sylvia defeated McGee, but tested positive for steroids in a post-fight drug test. Sylvia was suspended by the Nevada Boxing Commission for six-months and was stripped of his title, [10] but McGee was never granted a rematch, nor was the loss expunged from his record. McGee faced Johnathan Ivey, a 250-pound brawler who stated that McGee "should've stayed retired. [11] "

Ivey failed to deliver on his pre-fight promise: a record-setting 11,200 fans watched McGee defeat Ivey by second-round knockout. [12]

XFC 6: Clash of the Continents

On December 5, 2008, XFC closed out the year with its sixth promotion, XFC 6: Clash of the Continents, returning once again to the St. Pete Times Forum. The show featured a heavyweight showdown in the main event, with the top-ranked heavyweight in Africa, South African heavyweight champion Rico Hattingh, against undefeated American heavyweight Chad Corvin. [13] Also on the card was the MMA debut of four-time world female boxing champion of Chevelle Hallback, in the XFC's first-ever female cage fight. [14]

Hallback won by TKO in the first round, [15] and Corvin beat Hattingh, knocking out the South African heavyweight champion. [16]

Among the celebrities in attendance were Linda Hogan, her young boyfriend, and her son Nick Hogan. When the three were introduced to the crowd, the audience booed loudly. Video of the Hogans getting booed at the XFC event aired on E!, TMZ, and celebrity websites like Perez Hilton. [17]

XFC 7: School of Hard Knox

XFC made history on February 20, 2009, when it produced the first-ever professional MMA show in Tennessee state history; [18] the Tennessee state legislature had legalized MMA only months earlier. [19] At XFC 7: School of Hard Knox, former University of Tennessee football player Ovince St. Preux knocked out CT Turner with a kick to the head [20] and Chad Corvin stayed undefeated by stopping the then-6–0 Scott Barrett in the first round. [21]

XFC 8: Regional Conflict

The XFC's first televised fight card featured XFC 8 in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 25, 2009. Jarrod Card defeated Bruce Connors by unanimous decision in the main event of the evening to claim the XFC featherweight title. Light heavyweight prospect Ovince St. Preux, who has gone on to compete in Strikeforce, submitted his opponent, Ombey Mobley, via calf slicer.

XFC 9: Evolution

XFC 9 was held in Tampa Bay on September 5, 2009. The card was headlined by a fight between Jon Koppenhaver and Florida native Mikey Gomez. Koppenhaver won the bout via technical knockout early in the third round.

XFC 10: Night of Champions

Remaining in Tampa Bay, XFC hosted their tenth event on March 19, 2010. Jarrod Card submitted Jason Wood with a rear naked choke to retain the XFC featherweight title in the feature bout. Júnior Assunção caught John Mahlow in a guillotine choke in the first round of their bout to capture the XFC lightweight title.

XFC 11: The Next Generation

Tampa Bay saw the eleventh XFC event on July 9, 2010. In the feature bout, Micah Miller knocked out former top ranked Florida featherweight Bruce Connors inside of one round. Miller connected with a knee from the Thai plum and threw a flurry of punches, ending with a left jab.

Main card
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FeatherweightMicah Millerdef.Bruce ConnorsKO (punch)12:01
Women's FlyweightMarianna Kheyfetsdef.Kim CoutureSubmission (triangle choke)13:06
MiddleweightMike Bernharddef.Gerardo Julio GallegosTKO (punches)13:56
MiddleweightJeremy Smithdef.Dustin RhodesTKO (punches)21:05
WelterweightIan Stephensdef. Ryan Quinn Decision (unanimous)35:00
Heavyweight Chris Barnett def.Jay WhiteKO (punches)14:39
WelterweightAlex Poulsendef.Jake AlbinioSubmission (armbar)11:43
Catchweight (157 lbs.)Khayrullo Kokievdef.Avery McPhatterDecision (split)35:00

    XFC 12: Mayhem

    XFC 12 took place on October 10, 2010, a non sanctioned bout in Kyrenia, Cyprus. In the feature bout, XFC Featherweight Champion Jarrod Card submitted Tony Hervey with a rear naked choke in a 150 lb. catchweight bout. Meanwhile, highly ranked welterweight prospect Joe Ray stopped Gerardo Julio Gallegos in the first round due to a cut over the eye in their bout.

    XFC 13: Unstoppable

    XFC returned to Tampa Bay for their thirteenth event, which occurred on December 3, 2010. A featherweight title bout between Jarrod Card and Luis Palomino headlined the card. The bout went all five rounds, with Palomino winning a unanimous decision. Chris Barnett defeated Mario Rinaldi by TKO in the second round of their bout, while prospect Joe Ray dropped a split decision to Jeremy Smith. [22]

    Main card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Featherweight Luis Palomino def.Jarrod Card (c)Decision (unanimous)55:00 [a]
    Heavyweight Chris Barnett def.Mario RinaldiTKO (punches)21:44
    Women's FlyweightMarianna Kheyfetsdef.Marissa CaldwellDecision (unanimous)35:00
    HeavyweightGabriel Salinas-Jonesdef. Parker Porter Submission (neck crank)14:50
    WelterweightIan Stephensdef.Joe HeinkDecision (unanimous)35:00
    MiddleweightJeremy Smithdef.Joe RayDecision (split)35:00
    FeatherweightJason Hicksdef.Mike MilmerstadtKO (punch)11:36
    FeatherweightJoe Calavittadef.Horacio RodriguezSubmission (rear naked choke)13:16
    MiddleweightSammy Rodriguezdef.Joe JohnsonSubmission (rear naked choke)12:01
    LightweightAvery McPhatterdef.Mark BrownSubmission (rear naked choke)24:50
    1. XFC Featherweight Championship

    XFC 14: Resurrection

    Oct. 21, 2011

    XFC 15: Tribute

    Took place on Dec. 2, 2011 in Tampa, Florida at the St. Pete Times Forum

    MAIN CARD (HDNet)

    [24] [25]

    XFC 16: High Stakes

    Took place on Feb. 10, 2012 in Knoxville, TN

    MAIN CARD (HDNet)

    [26] [27]

    XFC 17: Apocalypse

    Took place on April 13, 2012, in Jackson, Tennessee

    MAIN CARD (HDNet)

    Ion Wood def. Ronnie Rogers via submission (guillotine) at 2:15 of round 2

    PRELIMINARY CARD:

    [28]

    XFC 18: Music City Mayhem

    Took place in Nashville, TN on Friday June 22, 2012

    MAIN CARD (AXStv):

    PRELIMINARY CARD:

    [29]

    XFC 19: Charlotte Showdown

    Took place on Aug 03, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Grady Cole Center

    MAIN CARD (AXS TV)

    PRELIMINARY CARD (Untelevised)

    XFC 20: High Octane

    Took place on Sept 28, 2012, in Knoxville, Tennessee at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.

    MAIN CARD

    Preliminary Bouts:

    XFC 21: Night of Champions II

    Took place on Dec. 7, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

    MAIN CARD (AXS TV)

    PRELIMINARY CARD

    XFC 22: Crossing The Line

    Took place on Feb. 22, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Grady Cole Center.

    MAIN CARD (AXS TV)

    PRELIMINARY CARD

    XFC 23: Louisville Slugfest

    Took place on April 19, 2013, in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky International Convention Centre.

    MAIN CARD (AXS TV)

    PRELIMINARY CARD

    AMATEUR CARD

    XFC 24: Collision Course

    Took place on June 14, 2013, in Tampa, Florida, US

    XFC 25: Boiling Point

    Took place on September 6, 2013, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, US

    XFC 26: Night of Champions III

    Took place on October 18, 2013, in Nashville, Tennessee, US

    Main card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Lightweight Scott Holtzman (c)def.Roger CarrollDecision (unanimous)55:00 [a]
    Women's Flyweight Pearl Gonzalez def. Cortney Casey Submission (armbar)34:43 [b]
    FeatherweightDeivison Ribeirodef.Jason HicksTKO (strikes)14:08 [c]
    Welterweight Luis Santos def.Justin DavisTKO (strikes)10:33


    Women's Strawweight Heather Jo Clark def. Hannah Cifers Decision (unanimous)35:00


    FeatherweightLuke Sandersdef.Zach UnderwoodTKO (strikes)23:38


    1. XFC Lightweight Championship
    2. Inaugural XFC Women's Flyweight Championship
    3. XFC Featherweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final

    XFC 27: Frozen Fury

    Took place on December 13, 2013, in Muskegon, Michigan, US

    Main card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    FeatherweightDeivison Ribeirodef.Farkhad SharipovDecision (unanimous)55:00 [a]
    LightweightDom O'Gradydef. Eric Reynolds Submission (rear naked choke)21:42


    Catchweight Dequan Townsend def.Marcus ReynoldsKO (kick to the body)32:52


    LightweightDave Courchainedef.Alex TrevinoKO (punch)20:37


    FeatherweightJP Reesedef.Daniel SwainSubmission (arm-triangle choke)33:37


    WelterweightDominique Steeledef. Ryan Thomas Decision (unanimous)35:00


    1. XFC Featherweight Championship Tournament Final

    XFC International - Season 1

    XFC International 1: Meller vs. French

    Took place on Feb. 8, 2014 in São Paulo, Brazil

    Main card
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    LightweightThiago Mellerdef. Clay French TKO (punches)13:39


    FeatherweightFernando Vieiradef.Marcelo RojoSubmission (keylock)21:35


    XFCI Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    LightweightGilson Lomantodef.Daniel SalasDecision (unanimous)35:00


    LightweightGlaucio Eliziariodef.Jonathan OrtegaDecision (unanimous)35:00


    Lightweight Natan Schulte def.Giovanni ArroyoTKO (punches)32:26


    LightweightAlan Dos Santosdef.Marcos AldereteTechnical Submission (Peruvian necktie)10:37


    XFCI Women's Flyweight Tournament Semifinals
    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
    Women's FlyweightMayerlin Rivasdef.Daiana TorquatoDecision (unanimous)35:00


    Women's Flyweight Silvana Gómez Juárez def.Bianca DaimoniSubmission (armbar)34:49


      XFC International 2: Alvaro vs. Nascimento

      Took place on Mar. 15, 2014 in São Paulo, Brazil

      Main card
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      LightweightFlavio Alvarodef.Adson Lira NascimentoDecision (unanimous)35:00


      Women's Strawweight Kalindra Faria def.Aline SerioDecision (unanimous)35:00


      WelterweightPaulo Cesardef.Sergio SantosSubmission (triangle choke)13:35


      XFCI Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinals
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      WelterweightPedro Juniordef.Erick MontanoSubmission (D'arce choke)24:00


      WelterweightCairo Rochadef.Maurilio AlavaSubmission (arm triangle choke)11:55


      WelterweightWill Galvaodef.Elton BrownSubmission (rear naked choke)14:28


      WelterweightKevin Medinilladef.Alessandro GambulinoDecision (unanimous)35:00


      XFCI Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinals
      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
      FeatherweightBruno Aquiles Canettidef.Luan GazettaDecision (unanimous)35:00


      FeatherweightFelipe Douglasdef.Rodolfo Rubio PerezDecision (split)35:00


      FeatherweightAlejandro Villalobosdef.Missael Silva de SouzaTKO (punches)20:27


      FeatherweightAlex Kaspary Marrentodef.Cesar BalantaSubmission (guillotine choke)32:39


        XFC International 3: Santos vs. Morales

        Took place on Mar. 29, 2014 in São Paulo, Brazil

        Main card
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Welterweight Luis Santos def.Alfredo MoralesKO (front kick)31:34


        BantamweightAllan Nascimentodef.Matias VasquezSubmission (armbar)34:20


        XFCI Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinals
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        MiddleweightThiago Reladef.Julio Cesar CruzSubmission (armbar)10:52


        MiddleweightChristiano Frohlichdef.Juan VillanuevaTKO (punches)13:35


        MiddleweightMiguel Angelo Gentilinidef.Rosalio MedranoTKO (punches)23:58


        MiddleweightAlberto Pereira Udadef.Wendres Carlos da SilvaDecision (unanimous)35:00


        XFCI Women's Strawweight Tournament Semifinals
        Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
        Women's StrawweightVanessa Guimaraesdef.Marcela YinerisDecision (split)35:00


        Women's Strawweight Vanessa Melo def.Gloria BravoDecision (unanimous)35:00


          XFC International 4: Dos Santos vs. Lowe

          Took place on Apr. 26, 2014 in São Paulo, Brazil

          Main card
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          FeatherweightMarcos Dos Santosdef. Waylon Lowe No Contest35:00


          Women's Strawweight Kalindra Faria def.Sanja SucevicDecision (unanimous)35:00


          FeatherweightAlejandro Villalobosdef.Bruno CanettiTKO (punches)14:09 [a]
          XFCI Welterweight Tournament Semi Finals
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          WelterweightWill Galvaodef.Cairo RochaKO (head kick)10:12


          WelterweightKevin Medinilladef.Pedro JuniorSubmission (armbar)22:11


          XFCI Lightweight Tournament Semi Finals
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          LightweightGlaucio Eliziariodef.Alan dos SantosDecision (split)35:00


          Lightweight Natan Schulte def.Gilson LomantoTKO (punches)14:28


          XFCI Middleweight Tournament Semi Finals
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          MiddleweightThiago Reladef.Miguel GentiliniSubmission (triangle choke)12:03


          MiddleweightAlberto Udadef.Christiano FrohlichTKO (punches)22:49


          1. XFCI Featherweight Tournament Semi Final

          XFC International 5: Solano vs. Assuncao

          Took place on June 7, 2014, in São Paulo, Brazil

          Main card
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Featherweight Junior Assuncao def.Alejandro SolanoDecision (unanimous)35:00


          FeatherweightAlejandro Villalobosdef.Felipe DouglasSubmission (rear naked choke)32:57 [a]
          FlyweightAllan Nascimentodef.Andre LourencoSubmission (D'arce choke)13:03


          MiddleweightAlberto Udadef.Thiago RelaSubmission (triangle armbar)13:26 [b]
          Lightweight Natan Schulte def.Glaucio EliziarioDecision (unanimous)35:00 [c]
          Women's Flyweight Silvana Gómez Juárez def.Mayerlin RivasSubmission (armbar)32:55 [d]
          WelterweightCairo Rochadef.Paulo CesarSubmission (triangle choke)14:08


          1. XFCI Featherweight Tournament Final
          2. XFCI Middleweight Tournament Final
          3. XFCI Lightweight Tournament Final
          4. XFCI Women's Flyweight Tournament Final

          Season 1 Tournament Winners

          DivisionUpper weight limitChampionWonRunner Up
          Middleweight 185 lb (84 kg)Alberto UdaJune 7, 2014 (XFCi 5)Thiago Rela
          Welterweight 170 lb (77 kg)Will GalvaoDue to ForfeitKevin Medinilla
          Lightweight 155 lb (70 kg) Natan Schulte June 7, 2014 (XFCi 5)Glaucio Eliziario
          Featherweight 145 lb (66 kg)Alejandro VillalobosJune 7, 2014 (XFCi 5)Felipe Douglas
          Women's Flyweight 125 lb (57 kg) Silvana Gómez Juárez June 7, 2014 (XFCi 5)Mayerlin Rivas
          Women's Strawweight 115 lb (52 kg)Vanessa GuimaraesSeptember 27, 2014 (XFCi 6)Vanessa Melo

          XFC International - Season 2

          XFC International 6: Ribeiro vs. Lowe

          Took place on September 27, 2014, in Araraquara, Brazil

          Main card
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          FeatherweightDeivison Ribeiro (c)def. Waylon Lowe TKO (head kick & punches)40:11 [a]
          Women's StrawweightVanessa Guimaraesdef. Vanessa Melo Decision (split)35:00 [b]
          WelterweightAlfredo Moralesdef.Marcelo BarreiraSubmission (armbar)1N/A


          WelterweightSteven Newelldef.Wesley do NascimentoTKO3N/A


          XFCI Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinals
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          BantamweightGarcia Cabellodef.Julio RodriguesDecision (split)35:00


          BantamweightAlejandro Abomohordef.Luan GazettaKO (punch)10:27


          BantamweightVirginio Da Silvadef.Lerryan DouglasSubmission (guillotine choke)13:22


          BantamweightDavid Gray Jr.def.Lucas MoraesSubmission (triangle choke)1N/A


          BantamweightDiogo Soterodef.Diogo D'AvilaTKO (knees)22:02 [c]
          XFCI Women's Flyweight Tournament Quarterfinals
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Women's FlyweightTaila Santosdef.Rachael CumminsTKO (punches)14:28


          Women's Flyweight Poliana Botelho def.Karina RodriguezKO (kick to the body)32:15


          Women's FlyweightDebora Ferreiradef.Julia BorisovaDecision (unanimous)35:00


          Women's FlyweightSilvaneide Pereiradef.Vuokko KatainenDecision (split)35:00


          1. For the Featherweight Championship
          2. XFCI Women's Strawweight Tournament Final
          3. Reserve Bout

          XFC International 7: Nascimento vs. Abiltarov

          Took place on November 1, 2014, in São Paulo, Brazil

          Main card
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          FlyweightAllan Nascimentodef.Ruslan AbiltarovDecision (unanimous)35:00


          Women's FlyweightJulianna Wernerdef.Iryna ShaparenkoSubmission (rear naked choke)22:09


          LightweightWillian Cillidef.Reinaldo EksonSubmission (kneebar)20:50


          XFCI Women's Strawweight Tournament Quarterfinals
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          Women's StrawweightLiana Ferreira Pirosindef.Marcela YinerisDecision (unanimous)35:00


          Women's Strawweight Maryna Moroz def. Karine Silva Submission (arm bar)13:27


          Women's StrawweightDora Perjesdef.Luana Santos MedeirosSubmission (heel hoke)13:22


          Women's Strawweight Viviane Pereira def.Fernanda Priscila Barros PinheiroTKO (punches)13:22


          XFCI Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinals
          Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
          WelterweightCairo Rochadef.Sergei BalDecision (unanimous)35:00


          WelterweightCarlston Lindsay Harrisdef.Ariel JaegerDecision (unanimous)35:00


          WelterweightPaulo Cesar Santos De Menezes Juniordef.Anthony SuarezDecision (split)35:00


          WelterweightMichel Pereiradef.Geraldo Coelho De Lima NetoSubmission (guillotine choke)12:40


            XFC International 8: Nam vs. Vieira

            Took place on December 13, 2014, in Clube Concordia - Campinas, Brazil

            Main card
            Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            BantamweightFernando Vieiradef. Tyson Nam Decision (unanimous)35:00


            Women's Flyweight Silvana Gómez Juárez def. Vanessa Melo Decision (unanimous)35:00


            LightweightGlaucio Eliziariodef.Jay FurnessDecision (unanimous)35:00


            XFCI Women's Flyweight Tournament Semifinals
            Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            Women's FlyweightAntonia Silvaneidedef.Debora FerreiraDecision (unanimous)35:00


            XFCI Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinals
            Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            FeatherweightPedro Falcaodef.Michael StevensSubmission (armbar)11:06


            FeatherweightRanfi Rivasdef.Geovanny ArroyoDecision (unanimous)35:00


            FeatherweightGuilherme Fariadef.Carlos TorresTKO (punches)13:35


            FeatherweightMissael Silvadef.Paata RobakidzeDecision (unanimous)35:00


            XFCI Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals
            Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
            LightweightWillian Cillidef.Henrique BarbosaSubmission (inverted omoplata)34:45


            LightweightFernando dos Santosdef.Michel SilvaDecision (unanimous)35:00


            LightweightRubenilton Pereiradef.Wilson dos Santos FonsecaDecision (unanimous)35:00


            LightweightHassan Badawydef.Alex FrancoTKO (punches)33:23


              XFC International 9: Nascimento vs. Azevedo

              Took place on March 14, 2015, in São Paulo, Brazil

              Main card
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              FlyweightBruno Azevedodef.Allan NascimentoDecision (unanimous)55:00 [a]
              Women's Flyweight Poliana Botelho def.Antonia SilvaneideTKO11:36 [b]
              WelterweightGennadiy Kovalevdef.Will GalvaoDecision (unanimous)35:00


              Women's Flyweight Julia Berezikova def.Juliana WernerSubmission (leg lock)21:35


              Lightweight Natan Schulte def.Igor EgorovSubmission (rear naked choke)13:58


              MiddleweightAlberto Udadef.Boris MiroshnichenkoTKO (punches)31:56


              XFCI Bantamweight Tournament Semifinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              BantamweightDaniel Virginio da Silvadef.Julio RodriguesTKO (punches)14:46


              BantamweightJames Graydef.Edgar CabelloSubmission (rear naked choke)11:34


              XFCI Women's Strawweight Tournament Semifinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Women's Strawweight Viviane Pereira def.Liana PirosinDecision (unanimous)35:00


              Women's StrawweightVuokko Katainendef.Dora PerjesDecision (unanimous)35:00


              XFCI Welterweight Tournament Semifinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              WelterweightMichel Pereiradef.Cairo RochaDecision (unanimous)35:00


              WelterweightCarlston Lindsay Harrisdef.Paulo Cesar dos SantosSubmission (d'arce choke)14:03


              1. For the XFC International Flyweight World Championship
              2. XFCI Women's Flyweight S2 Tournament Final

              XFC International 10: Night of Champions

              Took place on July 4, 2015, in São Paulo, Brazil

              Main card
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              BantamweightDaniel Virginio da Silvadef.James GrayTKO (punches)13:59 [a]
              Women's Strawweight Viviane Pereira def.Vuokko KatainenDecision (unanimous)35:00 [b]
              XFCI Lightweight Tournament Semifinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              LightweightFernando dos Santosdef.Rubenilton PereiraDecision (unanimous)35:00


              LightweightWilliam Cillidef.Mohamad Hassan BadawySubmission (rear naked choke)14:13


              XFCI Featherweight Tournament Semifinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              FeatherweightMissael Silvadef.Pedro FalcaoDecision (unanimous)35:00


              FeatherweightGuilherme Fariadef.Ranfi RivasDecision (unanimous)35:00


              1. XFCI Bantamweight S2 Tournament Final
              2. XFCI Women's Strawweight S2 Tournament Final

              Season 2 Tournament Winners

              DivisionUpper weight limitChampionWonRunner Up
              Welterweight 170 lb (77 kg)Carlston HarrisNovember 28, 2015 (XFCi 12)Michel Pereira
              Lightweight 155 lb (70 kg)Willian CilliSept 19, 2015 (XFCi 11)Fernando dos Santos
              Featherweight 145 lb (66 kg)Guilherme FariaSept 19, 2015 (XFCi 11)Missael Silva
              Bantamweight 135 lb (61 kg)Daniel Virginio da SilvaJuly 4, 2015 (XFCi 10)James Gray
              Women's Flyweight 125 lb (57 kg) Poliana Botelho March 14, 2015 (XFCi 9)Antonia Silvaneide
              Women's Strawweight 115 lb (52 kg) Viviane Pereira July 4, 2015 (XFCi 10)Vuokko Katainen

              XFC International - Season 3

              XFC International 11: Botelho vs. Gomez

              Took place on September 19, 2015, in São Paulo, Brazil

              Main card
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Women's Flyweight Poliana Botelho def. Silvana Gómez Juárez TKO (retirement)45:00 [a]
              LightweightWillian Cillidef.Fernando dos SantosSubmission (guillotine choke)11:27 [b]
              FeatherweightGuilherme Fariadef.Missael SilvaTKO (punch)11:03 [c]
              XFCI Women's Strawweight Tournament Quarterfinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Women's StrawweightMarilia Santosdef.Kate da SilvaDecision (unanimous)35:00


              Women's Strawweight Sheila Gaff def.Antonia SilvaneideSubmission (armbar)14:46


              XFCI Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              LightweightCleiton Silvadef.Weslle PereiraTKO (punches)21:27


              LightweightJefferson Rodriguesdef.Ezequiel EyaralarDecision (unanimous)35:00


              XFCI Women's Flyweight Tournament Quarterfinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Women's Flyweight Ilara Joanne def.Julia BorisovaTKO (punches)12:24


              XFCI Flyweight Tournament Quarterfinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              FlyweightDenis Oliveiradef.Jose Vagno SoaresDecision (unanimous)35:00


              FlyweightRogerio Bontorindef.Israel Silva LimaSubmission (heel hoke)11:20


              1. XFCI Women's Flyweight Championship
              2. XFCI Lightweight S2 Tournament Final
              3. XFCI Featherweight S2 Tournament Final

              XFC International 12: Harris vs. Pereira

              Took place on November 28, 2015, in São Paulo, Brazil

              Main card
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              WelterweightCarlston Harrisdef.Michel PereiraDecision (unanimous)35:00 [a]
              Women's Strawweight Viviane Pereira def.Vanessa GuimaraesSubmission (armbar)3 [b]
              Lightweight Ricardo Tirloni def.Jadison CostaTKO (punches)2


              FlyweightJose Maria Tomedef.Marcel AdurDecision (unanimous)35:00


              WelterweightLuis Melodef.Vitor RegisTKO (kick to the head)1


              Women's Flyweight Vanessa Melo def. Molly McCann Decision (unanimous)35:00


              WelterweightGian Siqueiradef.Wellington TurmanDecision (unanimous)35:00


              XFCI Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              LightweightLuciano Palhanodef.Antonio PauloDecision (unanimous)35:00


              LightweightAry Santosdef.Daniel OliveiraDecision (unanimous)35:00


              XFCI Flyweight Tournament Quarterfinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              FlyweightPedro Chalitadef.Jimmy Martinez VelaSubmission (rear naked choke)1


              XFCI Women's Flyweight Tournament Quarterfinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Women's FlyweightDaniela Maria da Silvadef.Hellen BastosDecision (unanimous)35:00


              1. XFCI Welterweight S2 Tournament Final
              2. Vacant XFCI Women's Strawweight Championship

              XFC International 13: Assuncao vs. Dos Santos Jr.

              Took place on December 5, 2015, in São Paulo, Brazil

              Main card
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Featherweight Junior Assuncao def.M. dos Santos Jr.TKO23:51


              WelterweightAlberto Udadef. Thiago Perpetuo TKO (knee)12:19


              Bantamweight Rafael Silva def.J. Vieira da SilvaSubmission (armbar)21:25


              WelterweightAntonio Trocolidef.Wendell OliveiraDecision (unanimous)35:00


              XFC International 14: Virginio vs. Vieira

              Was supposed to take place on May 28, 2016, in São Paulo, Brazil, but was cancelled, and Season 3 championships were not awarded.

              XFC 43

              Took place on Nov. 11, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia, US

              Main card
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Bantamweight Andre Soukhamthath def.Guilherme FariaDecision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
              Women's Strawweight Danielle Taylor def. Jessica Aguilar Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
              XFC Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              LightweightKenneth Crossdef.Jarel AskewTKO (strikes)23:00
              Lightweight Kurt Holobaugh def.Joziro BoyeTKO (strikes)10:26
              LightweightScott Hudsondef.D'Juan OwensDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
              LightweightTom O’Connordef.Jose CaceresTKO (strikes)32:00
              XFC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinals
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              Welterweight LaRue Burley def.Alex SanchezSubmission (guillotine choke)34:21
              WelterweightCarson Hardmandef.Steven NewellTKO (strikes)12:12
              WelterweightRyan Dicksondef.Mike HillSubmission (rear-naked choke)10:54
              Welterweight Bobby Nash def.Spencer JebbTKO (strikes)13:36
              XFC YoungGuns
              Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
              BantamweightAustin Bashidef.Enzo PerezDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
              WelterweightLuis Conde-Navarrodef.Nicholas HortonTKO (ground & pound)14:37

                XFC 44

                Took place on May 28, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa, US

                Main card
                Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                Bantamweight Jose Alberto Quinonez def. Andre Soukhamthath Decision (unanimous)35:00
                HeavyweightBrett Martindef.Marino EatmanDecision (unanimous)35:00
                XFC Lightweight Tournament Semifinals
                Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                Lightweight Kurt Holobaugh def.Jose Luis VerdugoKO (punch)20:11 [a]
                LightweightDamonte Robinsondef.Tom O'ConnorDecision (unanimous)35:00 [b]
                XFC Welterweight Tournament Semifinals
                Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                Welterweight Bobby Nash def.Ryan DicksonTKO (punches)13:00
                Welterweight LaRue Burley def.Bradley DesirTKO (punches)33:14 [c]
                XFC YoungGuns
                Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                BantamweightAustin Bashidef.Emanuel PughDecision (unanimous)35:00
                1. Verdugo replaced Scott Hudson in the Tournament
                2. Robinson replaced Kenneth Cross in the Tournament
                3. Desir replaced Carson Hardman in the Tournament

                XFC 45

                Took place on August 6, 2021, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

                Main card
                Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                FeatherweightGuilherme Fariadef. Daron Cruickshank Decision (split)35:00
                Welterweight Bobby Nash def.Quinton Parks Jr.Submission (rear-naked choke)12:08
                BantamweightAustin Bashidef.James DunnDecision (unanimous)35:00
                LightweightDennis Hughesdef.Davi YoungTKO (strikes)21:52
                WelterweightJett Grandevs.Damon MoroskoDraw (majority)35:00
                FeatherweightMatheus Camilodef.Darnell White Jr.TKO (punches)12:28

                  XFC 46

                  Scheduled on January 28, 2022, in US

                  Main card
                  Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                  XFC Lightweight Tournament Final
                  Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                  Lightweight Kurt Holobaugh vs.Damonte Robinson

                    XFC Detroit Grand Prix

                    Took place on June 2, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan, US

                    Main card
                    Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                    Catchweight 147 lbGuilherme Fariadef. Olivier Murad Decision (unanimous)35:00
                    Catchweight 195 lbJosh Mercadodef.Louis BrewingtonDecision (unanimous)35:00
                    LightweightStanley Dorsainvildef.Joao GuerraSubmission (guillotine choke)11:00
                    Catchweight 150 lbNelton Marshvs.Zak FlessasNo Contest
                    HeavyweightJohn Lopezdef.Matt LagouTKO (strikes)10:41

                      XFC 50

                      Took place on April 12, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida.

                      Main card
                      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                      HeavyweightTim Johnsondef.Darion AbbeyKO (punches)11:42
                      BantamweightPearl Gonzalezdef.Monica MedinaSubmission (armbar)11:51
                      StrawweightHannah Goldydef.Tayde GarciaSubmission (armbar)24:58
                      LightweightEmmanuel Sanchezdef.Daniel SalasDecision (unanimous)35:00
                      Preliminary card
                      Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
                      MiddleweightThomas Lanedef.Dylan O'SullivanSubmission (rear-naked choke)11:22
                      StrawweightKayla Strickerdef.Rebekah RotenberryDecision (split)35:00
                      FeatherweightJuan Alvarezdef.Dallas ManspileTKO (punches)13:00
                      FlyweightMarkevian Williamsdef.Yancarlos GuerraDecision (unanimous)35:00

                        Current champions

                        DivisionUpper weight limitChampionSinceTitle DefensesNext Fight
                        Welterweight 170 lb (77 kg)Vacant
                        Lightweight 155 lb (70 kg)Vacant
                        Featherweight 145 lb (66 kg)Vacant
                        Bantamweight 135 lb (61 kg)Vacant
                        Flyweight 125 lb (57 kg)Vacant
                        Women's Flyweight 125 lb (57 kg)Vacant
                        Women's Strawweight 115 lb (52 kg)Vacant

                        Title history

                        Lightweight Championship

                        146 to 155 lbs (66 to 70 kg)
                        No.NameEventDateDefenses
                        1 Flag of the United States.svg John Mahlow
                        def. Eben Oroz
                        XFC 4:
                        Judgement in the Cage
                        Tampa, FL, United States
                        June 28, 20081. def. Luis Palomino at XFC 6: Clash of the Continents on Dec 5, 2008
                        2 Flag of Brazil.svg Júnior Assunção XFC 10:
                        Night of Champions
                        Tampa, FL, United States
                        March 19, 2010
                        Assuncao vacated the title when he signed with the UFC.
                        3 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Newell
                        def. Eric Reynolds
                        XFC 21:
                        Night of Champions II
                        Nashville, TN, United States
                        December 7, 2012
                        Newell was stripped the title on May 10th, 2013 when he refused to defend it against Scott Holtzman.
                        4 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Holtzman
                        def. John Mahlow
                        XFC 24:
                        Collision Course
                        Tampa, Florida, United States
                        June 14, 20131. def. Roger Carroll at XFC 26: Night of Champions III on October 18, 2013
                        Holtzman vacated the title on August 14, 2014, when he signed with the UFC.

                        Featherweight Championship

                        136 to 145 lbs (61 to 66 kg)
                        No.NameEventDateDefenses
                        1 Flag of the United States.svg Jarrod Card
                        def. Bruce Connors
                        XFC 8:
                        Regional Conflict
                        Knoxville, TN, United States
                        April 25, 20091. def. Jason Wood at XFC 10: Night of Champions on Mar 19, 2010
                        2 Flag of Peru.svg Luis Palomino XFC 13:
                        Unstoppable
                        Tampa, FL, United States
                        December 3, 2010
                        Palomino vacated title when he signed with Bellator.
                        3 Flag of Brazil.svg Deivison Ribeiro
                        def. Farkhad Sharipov
                        XFC 27:
                        Frozen Fury
                        Muskegon, Michigan, United States
                        December 13, 2013 def. Waylon Lowe at XFCi 6 on Sept. 27, 2014
                        Ribeiro was stripped of the title when he was released by the organization.

                        Bantamweight Championship

                        126 to 135 lbs (57 to 61 kg)
                        No.NameEventDateDefenses
                        1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason Goodall
                        def. Haender Rodriguez
                        XFC 6:
                        Clash of the Continents
                        Tampa, FL, United States
                        December 5, 2008
                        2 Flag of the United States.svg Pablo AlfonsoXFC 9:
                        Evolution
                        Tampa, FL, United States
                        September 5, 2009
                        Alfonso vacated title when he signed with Strikeforce.

                        Flyweight Championship

                        116 to 125 lb (53 to 57 kg)
                        No.NameEventDateDefenses
                        1 Flag of Brazil.svg Bruno Azevedo
                        def. Allan Nascimento
                        XFCI 9:
                        Nascimento vs. Azevedo
                        São Paulo, Brazil
                        March 14, 2015
                        Azevedo was stripped of the title when he signed with Shooto Brasil.

                        Women's Flyweight Championship

                        116 to 125 lbs
                        No.NameEventDateDefenses
                        1 Flag of the United States.svg Pearl Gonzalez
                        def. Cortney Casey
                        XFC 26:
                        Night of Champions III
                        Nashville, Tennessee, United States
                        October 18, 2013
                        Gonzalez was stripped of the title when she was released by the organization.
                        2 Flag of Brazil.svg Poliana Botelho
                        def. Silvana Gómez Juárez
                        XFCi 11:
                        Botelho vs. Gomez
                        São Paulo, Brazil
                        September 19, 2015
                        Botelho vacated the title on May 03, 2016 when she signed with the UFC.

                        Women's Strawweight Championship

                        106 to 115 lbs
                        No.NameEventDateDefenses
                        1 Flag of the United States.svg Stephanie Eggink
                        def. Angela Magaña
                        XFC 25:
                        Boiling Point
                        Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
                        September 6, 2013
                        Eggink vacated the title when she was released by the organization.
                        2 Flag of Brazil.svg Viviane Pereira
                        def. Vanessa Guimaraes
                        XFC i 12:
                        Harris vs. Pereira
                        São Paulo, Brazil
                        November 28, 2015
                        Pereira vacated the title on December 10, 2016 when she signed with the UFC.

                        Media coverage

                        RegionBroadcaster
                        United States NBC Sports
                        Telemundo Deportes
                        BrazilCombate
                        Mexico Imagen Televisión
                        • Paraguay
                        • Central America
                        Tigo Sports
                        UkraineX-Sport
                        VietnamFPT
                        Latin America TV Azteca
                        Worldwide (streaming) FITE TV

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