Two of mixed martial arts’ top regional promotions are joining forces.
Legacy Fighting Championship and Resurrection Fighting Alliance announced Monday that the organizations are merging to form Legacy Fighting Alliance. The new promotion will officially launch in January 2017; RFA President Ed Soares will serve as CEO, while Sven Bean will be the chief operating officer.
"This is an exciting day for everyone involved," Soares said. "What our two companies have accomplished individually is remarkable, but the sky is truly the limit when you consider what will come next.
"Our athletes will have an unrivaled platform to compete in front of a nationally televised audience — not to mention in more than 40 countries around the world — and prove they are worthy of a spot at the sport's highest level.