Flyweight Fireworks Set for XFA Fight Night 4: Jovani Barajas vs. Joseph Franks

Harriman, TN – Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA) is gearing up for another action-packed night as XFA Fight Night 4 touches down at Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tennessee on Saturday, May 24th. Among the many exciting matchups slated for the evening, an amateur Flyweight bout between Knoxville Martial Arts Academy’s Jovani Barajas and independent fighter Joseph Franks is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about matchups of the card.

This bout marks the XFA debut for both athletes, with Barajas stepping into the cage for the very first time as an amateur mixed martial artist. Representing the respected Knoxville Martial Arts Academy, Barajas brings with him a reputation for grit and technical promise. Fans and insiders alike are eager to see how he performs under the bright lights of his first official outing.

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Standing across from him will be Joseph Franks, an independent competitor who enters the cage with a 1-2 amateur record. Franks last competed in January at SEFC 2, where he suffered a first-round loss via armbar. Now, with valuable cage time under his belt and a hunger to get back in the win column, Franks is looking to spoil Barajas' debut and reassert himself as a rising contender in the flyweight division.

The matchup promises to deliver high-paced action typical of the flyweight class, where speed, scrambling, and transitions dominate. With Barajas aiming to make a statement in his first appearance and Franks fighting to rebound and reestablish momentum, the stakes are high and the pressure is on.

XFA Fight Night 4 will feature a stacked lineup of amateur talent from across the region, continuing XFA’s mission to spotlight the next generation of MMA athletes. The event is sanctioned by GAMMA and will be held at Roane State’s main gymnasium in Harriman, TN.

Their bout will be sponsored by ENDO Athletics, please visit their website at www.endoathletics.com

Tickets for XFA Fight Night 4 are on sale now at www.officialxfa.com and will also be available at the door the night of the event. For fans unable to attend in person, the entire event will be streamed live via pay-per-view through MILLIONS at www.millions.co.


About Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA):
Founded in 2024, XFA is a Tennessee-based mixed martial arts promotion dedicated to elevating the sport through dynamic, high-quality events that combine professional and amateur MMA action. Sanctioned by GAMMA, XFA continues to provide a platform for fighters to showcase their skills in front of passionate combat sports fans across the Southeast.