Heavyweight Showdown Set for XFA 01 as Hometown Newcomer Jimmy Howe Takes on Josh Denham

CROSSVILLE, TN — The heavyweight division will take center stage on April 26th as Crossville MMA’s Jimmy Howe makes his highly anticipated amateur MMA debut against Josh Denham of London Martial Arts at XFA 01, held at the National Guard Armory in Crossville, TN.

Jimmy Howe, a native of Crossville, will be stepping into the cage for the very first time. With no previous combat sports experience, he enters as a true newcomer. But with the full backing of his home crowd and training out of Crossville MMA, Howe will look to make a memorable first impression under the bright lights in the XFA cage.

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His opponent, Josh Denham, brings more experience to the table. Fighting out of London Martial Arts in London, KY, Denham is currently 0-2 in amateur MMA, but found success in his striking debut, winning the last time he competed in the XFA cage. That win came in November 2024 at XFA Live in Cookeville, showcasing his growth and ability as a fighter. While this will be his first MMA fight for the promotion, Denham comes in with valuable cage time and striking confidence.

The contrast between Denham’s experience and with this bout being Howe's debut makes this heavyweight clash especially intriguing. Will Denham’s past outings give him the edge, or will Jimmy Howe shock the crowd with a breakout performance in front of his hometown fans?
With XFA continuing to grow as a platform for rising amateur talent across the Southeast, this bout serves as a compelling entry point for two fighters looking to carve their paths in the sport.

This bout is proudly sponsored by Print N Ship of Crossville, TN, a strong supporter of local athletes and community-driven events.

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Don't miss a night of rising talent, hometown heroes, and hard-hitting action as XFA kicks off its 2025 Crossville campaign.