Real Xtreme Fighting
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
Founded | 2012 |
Founders | Sebastian Vieru |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Sebastian Vieru (President) |
Website | https://rxf.ro |
Real Xtreme Fighting (RXF) is a Romanian mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Brașov, Romania. It is the largest MMA promotion company in Romania.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Sebastian Vieru has been RXF president since 2012.[9]
The RXF produces events that showcase nine weight divisions (seven men's divisions and two women's divisions). As of 2020, the RXF has held over 40 events.[10]
It has strategic partnerships with fellow Bahraini Brave CF and Italian Magnum FC MMA promotions.[11][12][13] Its live events and competitions are broadcast on Telekom Sport, Fight Network, DAZN and FightBox.[14]
Cătălin Oțelea, Stelian Gheorghe, Sebastian Hălmăgean, Scott Manhardt and Herb Dean are some of the best known referees working for the organization.[15][16][17]
Events
[edit]# | Event | Date | Venue | Location | Attendance |
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39 | Brave CF 36: Todd vs. Amílcar | July 27, 2020 | Berăria H | Bucharest, Romania | 0 |
38 | Brave CF 35: Fakhreddine vs. Cortese | July 20, 2020 | Berăria H | Bucharest, Romania | 0 |
— | Brave CF 36: Brewin vs. Patterson | April 13, 2020 | Berăria H | Bucharest, Romania | Cancelled |
37 | RXF 37: All Stars | December 16, 2019 | Sala Polivalentă | Bucharest, Romania | |
36 | RXF 36: VIP Edition | November 4, 2019 | Berăria H | Bucharest, Romania | |
35 | RXF 35: Sibiu | September 23, 2019 | Las Vegas Casino | Sibiu, Romania | |
34 | RXF 34: Brașov | May 13, 2019 | Dumitru Popescu Arena | Brașov, Romania | |
33 | RXF 33: All Stars | December 10, 2018 | Sala Polivalentă | Bucharest, Romania | |
32 | RXF 32: Negumereanu vs. Konecke | November 19, 2018 | Dumitru Popescu Arena | Brașov, Romania | |
31 | RXF 31: Cluj-Napoca | October 1, 2018 | Horia Demian Arena | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | |
30 | RXF 30: Bucharest | August 20, 2018 | Sala Polivalentă | Bucharest, Romania | |
29 | RXF 29: All Stars | December 18, 2017 | Lux Divina | Brașov, Romania | |
28 | RXF 28: VIP Special Edition | October 30, 2017 | Lux Divina | Brașov, Romania | |
27 | RXF 27: Next Fighter | July 29, 2017 | Sala Polivalentă | Piatra Neamț, Romania | |
26 | RXF 26: Brașov | April 25, 2017 | Dumitru Popescu Arena | Brașov, Romania | |
25 | RXF 25: All Stars | December 19, 2016 | Olimpia Arena | Ploiești, Romania | |
24 | RXF 24: Brașov | October 10, 2016 | Dumitru Popescu Arena | Brașov, Romania | |
23 | RXF 23: Romania vs. United Kingdom | June 6, 2016 | Sala Polivalentă | Bucharest, Romania | |
22 | RXF 22: Romania vs. Poland | March 21, 2016 | Bucharest Metropolitan Circus | Bucharest, Romania | 2,500 |
21 | RXF 21: All Stars | December 14, 2015 | Sala Polivalentă | Bucharest, Romania | |
20 | RXF 20: Verhoeven vs. Bogutzki | October 19, 2015 | Sala Transilvania | Sibiu, Romania | 4,000 |
19 | RXF 19: Galați | August 31, 2015 | Dunărea Ice Arena | Galați, Romania | |
18 | RXF 18: Stanciu vs. Belbiță | June 15, 2015 | BTarena | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | 6,000 |
17 | RXF 17: Craiova | March 16, 2015 | Sala Polivalentă | Craiova, Romania | 4,000 |
16 | RXF 16: Brașov | February 16, 2015 | Dumitru Popescu Arena | Brașov, Romania | |
15 | RXF 15: All Stars | December 15, 2014 | Sala Polivalentă | Bucharest, Romania | 5,000 |
14 | RXF 14: Sibiu | November 3, 2014 | Sala Transilvania | Sibiu, Romania | |
13 | RXF 13: Fight Night Moldavia | October 6, 2014 | Elisabeta Lipă Arena | Botoșani, Romania | |
12 | RXF 12: Mamaia | August 4, 2014 | Piațeta Cazino | Mamaia, Constanța, Romania | 10,000 |
11 | RXF 11: Mountain Fight | May 31, 2014 | Brașov Ice Arena | Brașov, Romania | |
10 | RXF 10: Pascu vs. Bunea | April 5, 2014 | Sala Polivalentă | Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania | |
9 | RXF 9: Romania vs. Hungary | January 31, 2014 | Sala Polivalentă | Craiova, Romania | 3,000 |
8 | RXF 8: Bucharest | December 7, 2013 | Turbohalle | Bucharest, Romania | |
7 | RXF 7: Pitești | September 27, 2013 | Sala Polivalentă | Pitești, Romania | |
6 | RXF 6: Brașov | July 19, 2013 | Dumitru Popescu Arena | Brașov, Romania | |
5 | RXF 5: Sibiu | March 22, 2013 | Sala Transilvania | Sibiu, Romania | |
4 | RXF 4: Târgoviște | October 18, 2012 | Sala Sporturilor | Târgoviște, Romania | |
3 | RXF 3: Brașov | April 21, 2012 | Hacienda | Brașov, Romania |
Champions
[edit]Current RXF champions
[edit]Men's division | Upper weight limit | Champion | Since | Title Defenses |
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Heavyweight | 265 lb (120.2 kg) | Vacant | N/A | N/A |
Light Heavyweight | 205 lb (93.0 kg) | Vacant | N/A | N/A |
Middleweight | 185 lb (83.9 kg) | Vacant | N/A | N/A |
Welterweight | 170 lb (77.1 kg) | Vacant | N/A | N/A |
Lightweight | 154 lb (69.9 kg) | Vacant | N/A | N/A |
Featherweight | 143 lb (64.9 kg) | Vacant | N/A | N/A |
Bantamweight | 134 lb (60.8 kg) | Vacant | N/A | N/A |
Women’s division | Upper weight limit | Champion | Since | Title Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bantamweight | 132 lb (59.9 kg) | Vacant | N/A | N/A |
Flyweight | 125 lb (56.7 kg) | Vacant | N/A | N/A |
Heavyweight Championship
[edit]- Weight limit: 265 lb (120.2 kg)
Light Heavyweight Championship
[edit]- Weight limit: 205 lb (93.0 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
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1 | ![]() def. Marvin Campbell |
RXF 21 Bucharest, Romania |
Dec 14, 2015 | |
2 | ![]() |
RXF 25 Bucharest, Romania |
Dec 19, 2016 | |
3 | ![]() |
RXF 32 Brasov, Romania |
Nov 19, 2018 | |
Negumereanu vacated to compete for the UFC. |
Middleweight Championship
[edit]- Weight limit: 185 lb (83.9 kg)
Welterweight Championship
[edit]- Weight limit: 170 lb (77.1 kg)
Lightweight Championship
[edit]- Weight limit: 154 lb (69.9 kg)
Featherweight Championship
[edit]- Weight limit: 143 lb (64.9 kg)
Bantamweight Championship
[edit]- Weight limit: 134 lb (60.8 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Ciprian Maris |
RXF 26 Brasov, Romania |
Apr 25, 2017 |
1. def. Ioan Vrânceanu at RXF 33 on Dec 10, 2018 |
Barbu vacated. |
Women’s Bantamweight Championship
[edit]- Weight limit: 132 lb (59.9 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Diana Belbita |
RXF 18 Cluj-Napoca, Romania |
Jun 15, 2015 | |
Stanciu vacated. |
Women’s Flyweight Championship
[edit]- Weight limit: 125 lb (56.7 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Ana Maria Pal |
RXF 40 Romania |
Sep 15, 2021 | |
Ardelean vacated. |
Notable fighters
[edit]Male
[edit]Alexandru Lungu
Florin Lambagiu
Ion Pascu
Nicolae Negumereanu
Aurel Pîrtea
Anatoli Ciumac
Diego Nunes
Kyle Nelson
Josh Hill
Luke Barnatt
Levi Matan
Jackie Gosh
Rico Verhoeven
Carlo Pedersoli Jr.
Andrew Tate
Female
[edit]Cristina Stanciu
Diana Belbiţă
Micol Di Segni
References
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