Company type | Private |
---|---|
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
# | 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
Current RXF champions
Men's division | Upper weight limit | Champion | Since | Title Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
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
- Weight limit: 265 lb (120.2 kg)
Light Heavyweight Championship
- Weight limit: 205 lb (93.0 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Adrian Preda def. Marvin Campbell |
RXF 21 Bucharest, Romania |
Dec 14, 2015 | |
2 | Dan Konecke | RXF 25 Bucharest, Romania |
Dec 19, 2016 | |
3 | Nicolae Negumereanu | RXF 32 Brasov, Romania |
Nov 19, 2018 | |
Negumereanu vacated to compete for the UFC. |
Middleweight Championship
- Weight limit: 185 lb (83.9 kg)
Welterweight Championship
- Weight limit: 170 lb (77.1 kg)
Lightweight Championship
- Weight limit: 154 lb (69.9 kg)
Featherweight Championship
- Weight limit: 143 lb (64.9 kg)
Bantamweight Championship
- Weight limit: 134 lb (60.8 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bogdan Barbu 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
- Weight limit: 132 lb (59.9 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cristina Stanciu def. Diana Belbita |
RXF 18 Cluj-Napoca, Romania |
Jun 15, 2015 | |
Stanciu vacated. |
Women’s Flyweight Championship
- Weight limit: 125 lb (56.7 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Alice Ardelean def. Ana Maria Pal |
RXF 40 Romania |
Sep 15, 2021 | |
Ardelean vacated. |
Notable fighters
Male
- 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
- Cristina Stanciu
- Diana Belbiţă
- Micol Di Segni
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