 Full Weigh-In Breakdown from Aaron’s of Crossville
Fighters officially hit the scales on Friday night at Aaron’s of Crossville ahead of XFA Fight Night 7, which takes place Saturday night at the National Guard Armory in Crossville, Tennessee. The evening featured a packed crowd, intense faceoffs, and several notable weigh-in results as athletes finalized preparations for Saturday’s event. A handful of bouts will complete weigh-ins on fight day due to late replacements and logistical circumstances, while others were made official Friday night. Below is the complete weigh-in breakdown from Friday’s event.  Crossville, TN - XFA Fight Night 7 continues to take shape on January 3rd in Crossville, Tennessee, and the heavyweight division will be on full display when Chase Blevins faces Lorenzo Rutland in an amateur MMA bout marking the XFA debut for both athletes.
Blevins enters the matchup with a 1–2 amateur MMA record, with all three of his bouts taking place under the Ares Fight Series banner. Despite the record, Blevins has gained valuable cage experience against tough competition and now looks to apply those lessons on a new stage. This will be his first appearance under the XFA banner and his return to action after a layoff, as he has not competed since March and is coming off a loss. Representing Scrapyard MMA, Blevins will be eager to make a strong first impression in his XFA debut.  Crossville, TN - On January 3rd, the next generation of Tennessee combat sports will be on full display when XFA Fight Night 7 touches down in Crossville with a highly anticipated teens amateur kickboxing bout.
Representing Crossville MMA, Caleb Bayless will step into the XFA cage to take on Joshua Box of Borras BJJ. This matchup marks the competitive debut for both athletes, adding an extra layer of intrigue to a bout that already has fans buzzing. While not much is known publicly about either fighter’s in-cage style, what is known is the pedigree behind them. Both athletes come from respected gyms with proven coaching and strong competitive foundations—often the recipe for exciting, high-paced action when debuting fighters collide.  Crossville, TN - XFA Fight Night 7 is shaping up to deliver fireworks on January 3rd in Crossville, Tennessee, and the co-main event may very well steal the entire night. Two of the most exciting athletes in the promotion will collide when Kam Lawson and Zack Mohamed meet for the XFA Strawweight Amateur Kickboxing Championship in a bout that already feels like an early Fight of the Year contender.
Lawson enters the matchup as one of the most accomplished kickboxers on the XFA roster. He is currently 2–0 inside the XFA cage with an overall amateur record of 3–1, and he holds the distinction of being the reigning XFA Flyweight Kickboxing Champion. Lawson captured that title in August at XFA 02 in Knoxville, earning a dominant second-round TKO victory to claim the belt.  Crossville, TN - XFA Fight Night 7 will feature a high-energy boxing matchup on January 3rd in Crossville, Tennessee, as Joseph Snyder and Matt Luffman meet in what promises to be one of the most exciting striking bouts on the card.
Both athletes enter the fight undefeated in kickboxing, each holding a 2–0 record, and both have built a reputation for exciting, forward-moving styles that keep fans on the edge of their seats. While neither fighter has competed in boxing under the XFA banner before, this bout will mark the boxing debut for both competitors, adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already electric matchup.  Crossville, TN - On January 3rd, the city of Crossville, Tennessee will once again become the center of Tennessee combat sports as XFA Fight Night 7 delivers a massive Super Heavyweight amateur MMA showdown with major implications for the division.
Fan favorite Adam Moreland returns to the XFA cage to take on dangerous newcomer Jervon Faison in a bout that will determine the number one contender at Super Heavyweight. Moreland enters the fight with a 1–1 amateur MMA record, but numbers alone don’t tell his story. He is widely regarded as one of the most active and exciting fighters on the XFA roster, consistently delivering aggressive performances that keep fans on their feet. Currently ranked #2 in the XFA Super Heavyweight division, Moreland knows that a win on January 3rd puts him one step away from championship gold.  Crossville, TN - When XFA Fight Night 7 goes down on January 3rd in Crossville, the lightweight division won’t just showcase two undefeated fighters — it will officially turn the page and crown a new champion.
Undefeated contenders Zack Mitchell of Knoxville (Tennessee) and Sam Whitley of Team Phoenix (North Carolina) are set to clash for the Undisputed XFA Amateur Lightweight MMA Championship, a matchup built on momentum, patience, and earned opportunity. Both fighters enter the cage with perfect 2–0 amateur MMA records, but only one will walk away as the new face of the XFA lightweight division.  Cookeville, TN - Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA) continues its surge of momentum as XFA LIVE 04 brings another explosive matchup to Cookeville. This time, fans will witness a compelling amateur boxing bout between two familiar faces from the XFA talent pool: London Martial Arts’ Jason Williams and Crossville Boxing’s rising finisher, Keith Demorgandie.
A New Chapter for Jason Williams Jason Williams may be making his boxing debut, but he’s no stranger to combat. The London Martial Arts athlete holds a 4–7 amateur MMA record, bringing years of cage experience into a new arena. While this marks his first official competition inside the XFA cage, longtime fans will remember Williams from XFA 01 back in April, when he stepped behind the microphone as a guest commentator. On November 21st, he steps in front of the lights instead of calling the action—this time as the action itself.  Cookeville, TN - Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA) returns to Cookeville on November 21st for XFA LIVE 04, and the card continues to heat up with the addition of an intriguing amateur bantamweight matchup. Debut fighter Aiden Hamilton of Renzo Gracie Nashville steps into the cage for the first time as he takes on XFA veteran Anakin Moreland, an independent fighter hungry for redemption.
Hamilton, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, enters the XFA cage with a strong grappling pedigree and a history of success in multiple regional grappling tournaments. Known for his positional control, patience, and submission-focused style, he represents one of Tennessee’s most respected academies — Renzo Gracie Nashville. Though this will be his first MMA bout, Hamilton’s mat experience and technical composure have made him a highly anticipated addition to the XFA amateur division.  Cookeville, TN - The big men are coming to throw leather at XFA LIVE 04, and fight fans in Cookeville are in for a treat. The rapidly growing Xtreme Fighting Alliance amateur super heavyweight division takes center stage as Adam Moreland of Rockwood, TN, returns to the cage to face Ryan Richardson of Louisville, KY, in a can’t-miss showdown between two heavy hitters.
Moreland (1-1) has quickly made a name for himself as one of XFA’s most aggressive and entertaining fighters. After debuting in August at XFA 02, Moreland stormed out of the gate with a first-round finish. He then returned in September at XFA 03, where he suffered a quick loss to Nick Barger in the opening round—but true to form, he’s coming back with something to prove. Known for his fearless forward pressure and willingness to trade, Moreland has yet to see a second round inside the XFA cage. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
January 2026
Categories |
RSS Feed
Sponsors
|
|