Titan FC is partnering with fellow Florida-based brand Xtreme Fighting Nation to create a new tournament series, entitled “Titan FC Presents the XFN Tournament of Titans.”
MMAjunkie today confirmed the new venture with Titan FC officials.
“Titan FC is extremely excited to launch ‘Titan FC Presents the XFN Tournament of Titans’ series, a new product that will shine the bright lights on the stars of tomorrow, today,” Titan FC COO Lex McMahon wrote in a statement provided to MMAjunkie. “The Tournament of Titans will feature young professionals who are rising stars and top amateurs prospects who have exhibited the potential to excel as a professional.
“Titan is honored to partner with XFN, who run one of the elite amateur promotions in the sport. We are confident that the joint expertise and brand equity of Titan FC and XFN will bring top-notch entertainment to our fans, as well as a much-needed platform to showcase the absolute best of the young mixed martial artists.”
The new series will debut on June 30 at Florida’s Pembroke Pines City Center.
The organization intends to hold multiple-night tournaments in the professional division, as well as separate tournaments for amateur athletes, too. Promotion official said the goal of the series is to “not only feature young and exciting mixed martial artists, but allow veteran fighters another opportunity to showcase the skills that got them to the highest levels of the sport in the first place.”
The full lineup for the debut event is expected to be announced shortly.
“We are making history by being the first amateur MMA organization to stream live on UFC Fight Pass with our pro-am venture with Titan FC,” XFN CEO Daniel Kay stated. “This will provide the ultimate spotlight for the up-and-coming amateur talent from all around the world to be featured alongside the pros in the No. 1-watched promotion on UFC Fight Pass, other than the UFC.
“We are happy to work with Jeff Aronson and Lex McMahon to create new opportunities for fighters to showcase their talents on a worldwide platform.”
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