When the fighters at RFA 29 walk out to compete on Friday night on AXS TV, they'll be an unusual difference from normal RFA events. Not only is the theme of RFA 29 a slide toward nationalism with a 'U.S.A vs. Brazil' framing, but the organization is also requiring fighters to wear Adidas-made fight kits.
The UFC debuted Reebok-made fight kits in July, making it the first combat sports organization to sign an exclusive apparel deal for its athletes. RFA becomes the second in mixed martial arts.
"It seems ideal to do the RFA: USA vs. Brazil and kick it like that.