S. Pettis (left) and J. Curran (right) face each other in RFA 8. Photo: Produção MMA Press (Disclosure)
The meeting of two relatives of world MMA stars will mark the main fight of Resurrection Fighting Alliance 8, on June 21st. Flyweights Sergio Pettis, younger brother of Anthony Pettis, and Jeff Curran, Pat Curran's cousin, will compete for the organization's inaugural division belt.
Although Sergio is undefeated in his seven-fight career, and Jeff is already an MMA veteran, with stints in major events such as PRIDE and UFC, it is his family members who currently occupy a prominent position in the sport. Anthony Pettis He was the last WEC champion and is the next challenger for the UFC featherweight belt, while Pat Curran is the Bellator featherweight champion.
In addition to the duel between Sergio and Jeff, two other athletes with “notable” family members will be part of the RFA 8 card: Chinzô Machida, younger brother of Lyoto Machida, faces James Barber and Keoni Koch, brother of Erik Koch, has Peter Munhoz ahead.
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