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LFA BRINGS HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT TO MINNESOTA WITH LFA 38 – HUGHES vs. GREENE
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Veg Alliance (VVO) CEO Ed Soares announced today that LFA will return to Minnesota in April with a heavyweight title fight headlining LFA 38. The event will take place at The Armory, which is a historic venue in downtown Minneapolis.
Die hoofren van VVO 38 will feature the return of LFA heavyweight champion Jeff “Ligte uit” Hughes when he defends his title against LFA #1 heavyweight contender Maurice “The Pirate” Greene. VVO 38 – Hughes vs. Greene takes place Vrydag, April 27th at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Die hele hoof kaart word regstreeks en landwyd op AXS TV by 9 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. PT.
“I am excited to bring the LFA heavyweight world championship to downtown Minneapolis at LFA 38”, Verklaarde Soares. “LFA has a long and exciting history in the state of Minnesota dating back to the days of RFA and Legacy FC. We look forward to bringing an event to a historic venue in the state’s largest city. Jeff Hughes will defend his heavyweight title against Maurice Greene at The Armory on Vrydag, April 27th.”
Hughes (8-1) is widely considered the top heavyweight prospect in the world. He solidified this claim by taking the LFA heavyweight title from Richard Odoms via Unanimous Decision at LFA 26 in November. The proud Ohio native also happens to train alongside the top heavyweight fighter in the world. That would be none other than UFC heavyweight champion and fellow Ohio native Stipe Miocic. The two heavyweight champions, Hughes and Miocic, were featured training together in Episode 1 of the UFC 220 Embedded: Vlog Series. Hughes played a pivotal role in helping Miocic defeat Francis Ngannou, which broke the record for most consecutive title defenses for the UFC heavyweight championship. Now Miocic looks to return the favor by helping Hughes set the record for most title defenses for the LFA heavyweight championship when he faces Greene at LFA 38.
Greene (5-1) is a a towering heavyweight, measuring 6’7″ and weighing 265-pounds. His formidable size, fearsome fighting style, and affable personality have helped make the man known as “Moe The Pirate” a fan favorite in both MMA and professional kickboxing, where he made a name for himself competing in GLORY. Greene’s most memorable moment in GLORY came at GLORY 21 when he flattened Ashley Epps with a left hook in the first round. Greene later showcased his devastating striking skills in MMA at Legacy FC 60 when he knocked out Zach Thumb with a knee in just 25 sekondes. Lately, Greene has been grabbing headlines with his impressive grappling skills as he has won his last two MMA bouts via first round submission. That includes a Triangle Choke submission victory over the previously undefeated Bellator vet Jermaine McDermott last summer at LFA 19.
Die mede-hoofren van VVO 38 will feature the return of one of Bevon Lewis (4-0). The Jackson Wink MMA product burst on to the MMA scene last year with an impressive LFA debut win over three-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler Sonny Yohn at LFA 10. Lewis showed poise, adaptability, and a dynamic skill set against the decorated wrestler that drew comparisons to the fighting abilities of his teammate Jon Jones.
Lewis returned on the eighth episode of Dana White’s Contender Series last summer with another breakthrough performance. This time he stopped undefeated TUF 23 alum Elias Urbina via TKO in the second round. This drew the praise of the UFC President himself as Dana White gave him rave reviews and said, “Bevon Lewis is now 4-0. He is a young guy, he’s 26-years-old, and I think he has a ton of talent. Both the matchmakers think this guy is special and can be something. What we’re gonna do is we’re gonna take this kid and put him in our developmental league. We have a place where we develop young up-and-coming fighters and we’re gonna put him there. So we’re gonna bring him in. He’s not getting a contract here, we’re gonna put him in this developmental league. We love this kid.”
In the immortal words of pro wrestling icon Ric Flair, “To be the man, you gotta beat the man” and that is exactly what Collin “Young Huck” Huckbody (3-1) will be looking to do at LFA 38. He is the man tabbed to face Lewis in the co-main event. The 23-year-old Minnesotan will look to utilize his home crowd advantage and considerable wrestling chops to derail the wave amount of momentum and attention that Lewis is currently receiving and enjoying. If successful on April 27th, Huckbody will be the man everyone is talking about next.
Main kaart (Televisie op AXS TV by 9 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. PT):
Main Event | Heavyweight Title Bout (265 lb)
– Jeff Hughes (8-1) vs. Maurice Greene (5-1)
Co-Main Event | Middelgewigtitel Bout (185 lb)
– Bevon Lewis (4-0) vs. Collin Huckbody (3-1)
Weltergewig Bout (170 lb)
– Tat Romero (26-6) vs. Dane Sayers (12-3)
Weltergewig Bout (170 lb)
– Charlie Brown (11-7-1) vs. Chris Bachmeier (10-1)
Veergewigtitel Bout (145 lb)
– Lou Radecki (3-0) vs. Nate Richardson (5-1)
Liggewig Bout (155 lb)
– Josh Shaw (3-1) vs. Kenn Glenn (7-4)
Liggewig Bout (155 lb)
– Marcus LeVesseur (22-7) vs. Cody Lincoln (4-1)
In September 2016, RFA en Legacy FC amptenare aangekondig dat hulle sou saamsmelt om VVO vorm. This new powerhouse promotion would serve as the premier developmental organization in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) begin in Januarie 2017. RFA en Legacy FC het die loopbane van meer as stapel gestuur 130 atlete wat die toppunt van MMA bereik deur meeding in die UFC.
VVO 38 will be the sixth LFA event to take place in the state of Minnesota. RFA en Legacy FC gasheer vir 'n gekombineerde nege gebeure in die “land van 10,000 mere” voor die samesmelting. VVO 38 will be the first event the promotion has hosted in the city of Minneapolis. Die hele hoof kaart van VVO 38 word regstreeks en landwyd op AXS TV by 9 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. PT.
Besoek LFAfighting.com vir bout updates en inligting. LFA is op Facebook by Legacy Veg Alliance. LFA is ook op Instagram by @LFAfighting en Twitter by @LFAfighting.
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LFA BACK IN HOUSTON FOR LFA 26 ODOMS vs. HUGHES
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Veg Alliance (VVO) officials announced today LFA will return home to Houston, TX for LFA 26.
The main event will feature LFA Heavyweight Champion Richard “The Black Eagle” Odoms defending his title for the first time since he won it at LFA 15. Standing opposite him in the cage will be Ohio’s Jeff “Ligte uit” Hughes. VVO 26 – Odoms vs. Hughes takes place Vrydag, November 3rd at the Arena Theatre in Houston, Texas. Die hele hoof kaart word regstreeks en landwyd op AXS TV by 9 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. PT.
Kaartjies vir LFA 26 – Odoms vs. Hughes are available for purchase NOW at Arena Theatre.
Odoms (13-3), a full time San Antonio police officer, is currently riding a two-fight win streak, both of which were in LFA, and has finished both opponents. The latest win culminated in Odoms, who also is a veteran of Legacy FC, winning the vacant LFA Heavyweight Title when he submitted previously undefeated Jared Vanderaa (6-1) in die vyfde ronde.
Hughes (7-1) will look to capitalize on his nickname “Ligte uit” when he tries to take away Odoms’ swaargewig titel. Hughes is currently ranked as one of the top regional heavyweights in the Midwest and has wins over Strikeforce and Bellator veterans, including a highlight reel KO when he knocked out Strikeforce veteran Jason Riley with a spinning wheel kick.
The co-main event will feature LFC and LFA veteran Bilal Williams (8-4) moving up in weight to take on another LFC veteran in Larry “Tae Kwon” Crowe (9-6) in what is sure to be a very fun fight for everyone watching, as both fighters rarely go the distance. Williams fought five times in een jaar for LFC, even taking fights on short notice and became a fan favorite with his relentless style. Crowe was another LFC favorite who was always looking for the knockout with his explosive power, which earned him two shots at the LFC Middleweight Title. Williams and Crowe are coming off of losses to recently-signed UFC fighters, and are looking to prove they belong in the big show.
Main kaart (Televisie op AXS TV by 9 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. PT):
Main Event | Heavyweight Title Bout (265 lb)
– Richard Odoms (13-3) (kampioen) vs. Jeff Hughes (7-1)
Co-Main Event | Middelgewigtitel Bout (185 lb)
– Bilal Williams (8-4) vs Larry Crowe (9-6)
Liggewig Bout (155 lb)
– Kolton Englund (5-2) vs. Thomas Webb (13-4)
Veergewigtitel Bout (145 lb)
– Cameron Graves (5-1) vs. Charles Cheeks (11-6)
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
– Itzel Esquivel (2-1) vs. Nicolle Caliari (3-1)
Lig Swaargewig Bout (205 lb)
– Jon Harris (10-6) vs. Aaron Davis (8-5)
Kapokgewig Bout (135 lb)
– Adrian Yanez (5-2) vs. David Acosta (5-2)
In September 2016, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (Plaasmoorde) begin in Januarie 2017. RFA en Legacy FC het die loopbane van meer as stapel gestuur 100 atlete wat die toppunt van MMA bereik deur meeding in die UFC.
VVO 26 will mark the third LFA event to take place in Houston, where Legacy Fighting Alliance is headquartered. Further information about LFA 26 sal binnekort bekend gemaak word. Die hele hoof kaart van VVO 26 word regstreeks en landwyd op AXS TV by 9 namiddag. EN / 6 namiddag. PT.
Besoek LFAfighting.com vir bout updates en inligting. LFA is op Facebook by Legacy Veg Alliance. LFA is ook op Instagram by @LFAfighting en Twitter by @LFAfighting.
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GH3 Promotions tekens onoorwonne Jr. Liggewig O'Shanique Foster
Nutley, NJ (Julie 2, 2015)–Vito Mielnicki se GH3 Promotions is trots om die ondertekening van onoorwonne Jr kondig. Liggewig O'Shanique Foster om 'n eksklusiewe promosie kontrak.
Foster is van Beaumont, Texas en treine uit Houston.
Hy het 'n rekord van 6-0 met drie uitklophoue.
Hy was 'n voormalige amateur star waar hy 'n twee-time nasionale Jr was. Golden Gloves-kampioen, Vyf-time ringside nasionale kampioen, Nasionale kampioen en PAL 2011 Houston Golden Gloves-kampioen. Hy het dit na die finaal van die Olimpiese proewe voordat verloor uiteindelike Olimpiese Joseph Diaz.
“Dit is 'n groot geleentheid. GH3 Promotions is 'n groot maatskappy. hulle het 'n baie up and coming vegters. Ek het grootgeword met (mede GH3 vegters) Adam Lopez, Antoine Douglas en Jerry Odom.” gesê Foster.
“Ek is 'n bokser ponser. Wanneer mense my sien wanneer ek by die televisie vlak gevegte, Ek dink mense sal my talent en styl lief. Ek weet die pad Vito beweeg sy vegters, sodat ek kan verwag om sowat veg 7 keer oor die volgende 12 maande.”
“Ek kan nie wag om almal met GH3 Promotions ontmoet en neem hierdie so ver as wat ek kan ek streef groot wees en ek wil onthou word as een van die grotes,” finale Foster.
Sê bestuurder Foster se / afrigter Craig Stilley, “O'Shanique kan boks en bang. Ek het nie gesien baie vegters wat kan doen wat hy kan doen. Ek het in die boks vir al 21 jaar en hy is die beste talent wat ek ooit gewerk het.”
“Ons is opgewonde O'Shanique gaan kry. Ek het 'n paar groot dinge van hom gehoor en ek glo hy is 'n ernstige vooruitsig. Hy pas in ons bloudruk van die ondertekening van 'n groot jong talent en ons sien daarna uit om hom in die ring in Augustus,” Said Mielnicki.
GH3 Promotions funksies onoorwonne Middelgewig Antoine Douglas, Super Middelgewig se Jerry Odom & Derrick Webster, onoorwonne Super Pluim Gewichten Adam Lopez asook Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middelgewigtitel kampioen John Thompson, Jr., onoorwonne Welterweight Jerrell Harris,onoorwonne Super Pluim Gewichten Qa'id Muhammad, onoorwonne liggewig Oscar Bonilla, Swaargewig NATU Visinia en lig swaargewig Lavarn Harvell die GH3 Promotions stabiele.