Resurrection Fighting Alliance

Jerry Shapiro vs. Cory Galloway: Battle of Bantamweight Prospects at RFA 4

Thu, 2012-08-30 17:32 — Bevois

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) announced Thursday afternoon that RFA 4 will feature yet another exciting bout in its talent-rich bantamweight division. The bout will pair local favorite Jerry Shapiro against Chicago native Cory Galloway. The bout is scheduled to take place on the undercard of RFA 4 on Friday, November 2nd in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Alessandro Ferreira vs. Fredson Paixão: Battle of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts at RFA 4

Thu, 2012-08-30 11:15 — Bevois

Alessandro Ferreira vs. Fredson Paixão: Baatle of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts at RFA 4

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) continued unveiling more fights this morning for its upcoming RFA 4 card, which is set to take place on Friday, November 2nd in Las Vegas, Nevada. The RFA has announced a very exciting featherweight showdown that will see a pair of experienced Brazilian fighters square off, as Alessandro "Zoio" Ferreira (10-2, 1 NC) is set to clash with his fellow countryman and jiu-jitsu black belt Fredson Paixão (10-4, 1 NC).

Lance Palmer (4-0) vs. Nick Macias (6-2) at RFA 4

Wed, 2012-08-29 17:35 — Bevois

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) announced last spring that they had signed a featherweight bout pitting undefeated Team Alpha Male fighter Lance "The Party" Palmer and up-and-coming Factory X Muay Thai standout "Lightning" Nick Macias against one another.

The two promising featherweight prospects were scheduled to meet on the main card of RFA 3 - Stevenson vs. Cochrane on Saturday, June 30th. However, Palmer sustained an injury a few weeks before the fight and Macias went on to defeat his replacement Sean Wilson instead.

Sergio Pettis (5-0) vs. Jimmy Jones (4-1) at RFA 4

Wed, 2012-08-29 16:28 — Bevois

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) announced yet another exciting bantamweight match-up on Wednesday afternoon that will take place at RFA 4 on Friday, November 2nd. The fight will feature two of the more popular bantamweight prospects in the sport, as Sergio "The Phenom" Pettis battles Jimmy "The Rabbit" Jones in an explosive 135-pound showdown.

Chris Holdsworth (3-0) vs. Tyler Shinn (3-0) at RFA 4

Wed, 2012-08-29 12:15 — Bevois

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) announced another exciting addition to its fourth event, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 2nd in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout is one of the more exciting bantamweight match-ups in recent memory. It will see two of MMA's most promising blue chip prospects square off in a well-matched battle between Chris Holdsworth (3-0) and Tyler Shinn (3-0).

Chidi Njokuani (8-3) vs. Phil Dace (8-2) at RFA 4

Sat, 2012-08-25 19:45 — Bevois

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) continued their busy day of fight announcements deep into Wednesday evening with their fourth fight announcement of the day for RFA 4, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 2nd in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout is sure to be a fan favorite, as it will see two of Las Vegas' best strikers Chidi "Chidi Bang Bang" Njokuani (8-3) and Phil "Filthy" Dace (8-2) meet in a welterweight showdown.

Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) introduce Ed Soares as President

Tue, 2012-08-14 12:24 — Bevois

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) officially welcomed in Ed Soares as the new RFA president Tuesday morning. RFA CEO Wayne Harriman said that Soares was the one and only candidate he had in mind, when looking for someone to fill the position.

RFA signs Xtreme Couture standout Jimmy Jones

Thu, 2012-07-26 10:35 — Bevois

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) added another valuable piece to its deep and exciting featherweight division by signing the talented, up-and-coming, Xtreme Couture standout Jimmy Jones to a 3-fight deal. The contract was signed last night and Jones is excited to join his new home.

"I am super excited," proclaimed Jones. It's good to know that I have a home now in the RFA. I can't wait to go out and put on a good show for the fans, while fighting under the RFA banner."

RFA signs undefeated Duke Roufus kickboxing protégé Sergio Pettis

Wed, 2012-07-25 10:45 — Bevois

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) announced this morning that it has signed highly touted Duke Roufus kickboxing protégé turned undefeated bantamweight MMA fighter Sergio Pettis to a 5-fight deal. Pettis is the 18-year-old younger brother of former WEC lightweight champion and current UFC star Anthony Pettis.

Pettis shared his thoughts on the deal by stating, "I am excited to fight for RFA. It's a great promotion with a lot of really talented fighters. I look forward to the competition and showing the RFA fans what I can do."