Erik Calvert is fighting at home. The Batesville native and #1 ranked professional flyweight in Arkansas headlines Real Deal Championship's 25th event on Friday, April 18, 2026, at the Batesville Community Center and Aquatics. Calvert steps up to 135 lbs for the first time, making his RDC debut against Adrian Walker in front of the crowd that's followed his career from the beginning. Calvert has competed for LFA, one of the most respected developmental MMA organizations in the country. Now he returns to Batesville for the biggest fight of his career. Walker is a seasoned professional and a legitimate test as Calvert moves up in weight. The main event headlines a full card of professional and amateur bouts. RDC 25 streams live as a pay-per-view on MILLIONS (millions.co) at 6 PM CDT. " I'm a fighter myself, so I know what it means to compete in front of your own people. What Erik is doing — stepping up in weight, fighting for RDC for the first time, doing it at home — that's a story worth watching. RDC 25 is going to be a great night for Arkansas. " — Adriana Schergen, Promoter, Real Deal Championship EVENT DETAILS Event: RDC 25 — Real Deal Championship Date: Friday, April 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM CDT Venue: Batesville Community Center and Aquatics, Batesville, Arkansas Main Event: Erik Calvert vs. Adrian Walker —135 lbs Co-Main Event: Dawond Pickney vs. Tyrone Paige - 195lbs Get Tickets Watch RDC 25 Live on MILLIONS ABOUT MILLIONS MILLIONS (millions.co) is the leading sports media and commerce platform built for independent promotions, athletes, and fight sports organizations. MILLIONS empowers event organizers to broadcast live pay-per-view events to a global audience, sell tickets, and grow their brands — all in one place. From regional MMA promotions to world championship boxing, MILLIONS is where combat sports lives. MEDIA CONTACT: media@millions.co