CFC 6: Proving Grounds

Our Story

Elevating MMA in
El Paso & Beyond

Combat Fighting Championship was created to give rising fighters a professional platform and bring premier live mixed martial arts to El Paso and the greater Southwest. Roland Rios recognized the opportunity to build a high-growth MMA business in a region filled with talent, passion, and unmet demand, while Carlos Pacheco brought the technical expertise and fighter development knowledge needed to build a credible competitive product.

Together, that combination of business vision and fight expertise has allowed CFC to grow into a serious force in regional MMA. With a long-term mission to become the leading Southwest feeder to the UFC, CFC is building more than events — it is building a pipeline for talent, a brand for the community, and a bigger future for combat sports in the Borderplex.