As part of ongoing mixed martial arts talent search efforts the Tampa-based MMA promotion, Xtreme Fighting Championships, will host the next Open Fighter Tryout on its home turf again at the XFC Training Facility in Brandon Aug. 28.
The tryout is open to male and female fighters ages 18 and up who have to demonstrate their skills in stand-up as well as on the ground during sparring and grappling sessions. The winner will have the amazing opportunity to make his or her professional debut live on national TV (HD Net) at an upcoming XFC event.
Previous tryout winners include XFC fighters Chris Barnett and Julio Gallegos, as well as recent winners, Ryan Quinn and Ian Stephens.
In rare cases XFC President John Prisco opens up an addition spot on his fight card for participants who show great heart and skill such as runner up at the XFC Tryout in Danbury, Conn., female MMA fighter Marianna Kheyfets who impressed at her debut against MMA veteran Kim Couture at XFC 11 July 9.
Watch a video of a previous XFC Fighter Tryout after the break.
This article appears in Jul 8-14, 2010.