 Knoxville, TN – Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA) launched its first-ever professional/amateur (pro/am) event at the historic World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the evening began with fireworks right out of the gate.
The opening contest on the preliminary card saw Andrew Smyly of Killing Fields, making his MMA debut after an 0-2 exhibition boxing record, face off against independent fighter Brandon Selvy. Selvy entered the bout with prior experience in combat sports, holding an 0-1 exhibition MMA record following a loss to Ron Fields at XFA 01 earlier this year in Crossville, and also having competed once under the popular Streetbeefs platform.
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 Knoxville, TN – Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA) returns this Friday, August 15th, for a night of explosive combat sports action at the iconic World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, TN. This landmark event marks not only XFA’s first-ever show in Knoxville, but also its first Pro/Am (Professional and Amateur) mixed martial arts card — and it’s bringing a main event with a story as intense as the action inside the cage.
In the Elev8 Fitness Main Event, long time MMA veteran Ron 'Killing' Fields, the head MMA coach at Crossville MMA and a veteran of nearly 70 professional fights, as he takes on Jawaski Bethly in a clash of grit and determination. Bethly, known for his toughness and willingness to fight anyone, anywhere, is stepping in on just five days’ notice after Ron’s original opponent, Tony Horn, went radio silent with the promotion.  Knoxville, TN – The Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA) is set to bring its electrifying brand of combat sports to Knoxville for the very first time as XFA 02 takes over the iconic World’s Fair Park on Friday, August 15th. This landmark event also marks the promotion’s first-ever Pro/Am card, featuring a stacked lineup of professional and amateur MMA action.
One of the most anticipated matchups on the amateur side of the card will be a flyweight showdown between two hungry competitors looking to secure their first win — Tayler Milam-Brown (0-1) of Knoxville Martial Arts Academy and Kember Hunt (0-1) of Kuzushi Club Dalton.  Knoxville, TN – Fight fans in East Tennessee are in for a historic night on August 15th as the Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA) makes its Knoxville debut at the iconic World’s Fair Park. XFA 02 marks the promotion’s first-ever event in Knoxville and its first-ever Pro/Am fight card, delivering an electric mix of professional and amateur MMA action.
One of the most anticipated matchups of the evening is a professional mixed martial arts bout between two fighters stepping into the pro ranks for the very first time: Ray Hewlett of Knoxville Martial Arts Academy (KMAA) and Shawn Winland of Alabama.  Knoxville, TN – The Xtreme Fighting Alliance (XFA) is set to make history on Friday, August 15th as it brings its first-ever event to Knoxville, TN — and its first Pro/Am fight card — to the iconic World’s Fair Park. The night promises a mix of professional and amateur MMA action, and one of the most talked-about matchups on the amateur side is a lightweight clash between Zack Mitchell of Memento Combat Sports and Tony Walker of Wolfpack MMA.
For Mitchell, this will mark his amateur MMA debut, but he’s no stranger to the fight game. With a 1-1 record in Dirty Boxing and a reign as the former XFA Lightweight Dirty Boxing Champion, Mitchell is stepping into the cage ready to prove his skills translate to full MMA competition. Bantamweight Prospects Collide at XFA 02: Carter Allred vs. Lex Scott Set for August 15 in Knoxville8/6/2025  KNOXVILLE, TN -- Two hungry bantamweights are ready to clash under the bright lights of XFA 02 as Carter Allred of S.P.A.R. Martial Arts takes on Lex Scott of Knoxville Martial Arts Academy in an exciting amateur showdown. The bout will be part of XFA’s first-ever Pro/Am event, going down Thursday, August 15 at World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville.
Allred (0-1) made his amateur MMA debut in June at XFA Fight Night 5, showing grit and determination despite falling short in a hard-fought contest. Now, he returns with something to prove and a chip on his shoulder, aiming to secure his first victory in front of the Knoxville crowd. Dashaun Wiley Scores Lightning-Fast Submission Victory Over Dylan Dhuivetter at XFA LIVE 037/30/2025  Cookeville, TN – The second bout of the evening at XFA LIVE 03, held July 25th at Revolver of Cookeville, delivered an early surge of action as Infinity Jiu-Jitsu’s Dashaun Wiley wasted no time making a statement in his no-gi grappling matchup against Crossville MMA’s Dylan Dhuivetter.
Both competitors came out aggressively, engaging in a quick tie-up exchange. Dhuivetter attempted a duck-under, but Wiley capitalized immediately—snatching a front headlock and driving forward for a takedown.  Cookeville, TN – XFA LIVE 03 kicked off with a bang as Guardian MMA’s Grant Underwood and Ultimate MMA’s Dylan Shifflett opened the evening with a fast-paced NoGi grappling bout at Revolver of Cookeville. The crowd was treated to a technical showcase that set the tone for the rest of the event.
From the opening whistle, both athletes wasted no time engaging in a heavy collar tie battle, jockeying for dominant position. The early intensity was matched with smart strategy, as Grant Underwood expertly used the cage wall to time a powerful double-leg takedown that brought him to the top position. XFA LIVE 03: Stockwell and Wilder Collide for the Amateur Super Welterweight Title in Cookeville7/23/2025  Cookeville, TN – The stage is set for a thrilling title clash in Cookeville as undefeated rising star Shawn Stockwell (2-0 MMA, 1-0 Kickboxing) takes on veteran Justin Wilder (1-5) for the XFA Amateur Super Welterweight Championship at XFA LIVE 03, held at Revolver of Cookeville on July 25th.
Fighting out of Crossville MMA, Stockwell has taken the XFA scene by storm. Since making his MMA debut in April at XFA 01 with a dominant finish over Chester Hall, he has maintained a perfect record—all victories coming by stoppage. He followed up with a statement performance against Gage Holt at XFA Fight Night 4 in May, solidifying himself as a dangerous finisher in the division. Now, with the momentum fully on his side, Stockwell looks to capture XFA gold for the first time.  Crossville, TN — Woodrow Murray-Wood of Logica Jiu-Jitsu made a dominant first impression at XFA BJJ 01, capturing the NoGi Absolute Championship in his promotional debut at the Cumberland Mountain State Park.
Entering a stacked tournament bracket, Murray-Wood submitted every opponent he faced to claim the title. His performance was a clean sweep—five matches, five submissions. He defeated Jared Brown, Rex Harmon, Grant Underwood, Rocco Harmon, and then faced Underwood a second time in the finals, securing another submission to win the championship. |
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