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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Melawan Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the LFA will return to Minnesota in March with a lightweight title fight, a-taruhan tinggi showdown ringan, and the return of a women’s MMA pioneer.
Acara utama LFA 34 will feature the return of LFA lightweight champion Robert “Kontak” Watley when he defends his title against LFA #1 pesaing ringan Brandon “Sorot Reel Manusia” Jenkins. LFA 34 – Watley vs. Jenkins takes place Hari Jumat, 2 Mar at the Minnetonka Ballroom inside the new Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Seluruh kartu utama akan disiarkan langsung dan nasional pada AXS TV di 9 p.m. DAN / 6 p.m. PT.
“Saya gembira untuk membawa kejuaraan dunia ringan LFA ke Ballroom Minnetonka dalam Mystic Lake Center baru di LFA 34”, Menyatakan Soares. “Kami memiliki empat peristiwa yang fantastis di Mystic Danau tahun lalu. Saya senang untuk mengumumkan bahwa LFA dan Mystic Lake Casino memiliki kesepakatan di tempat untuk menghasilkan empat acara MMA hidup yang disiarkan secara nasional di fasilitas kelas dunia Mystic Lake di 2018. Mystic Lake has been a great partner and we are all looking forward to watching Robert Watley defend his lightweight title against Brandon Jenkins in Minnesota on 2 Mar.”
Tickets for LFA 34 – Watley vs. Jenkins akan tersedia tersedia untuk pembelian Bulan Januari 26 di MysticLake.com.
Watley (9-1) is widely considered the top lightweight prospect in the world. Pria yang dikenal sebagai “Kontak” was highly regarded on the east coast regional MMA scene before signing with LFA in 2017. His fight résumé consisted of multiple regional titles and a seven-fight win streak. That earned him an immediate shot at the inaugural LFA lightweight title against the final RFA lightweight champion Thiago Moisés at LFA 17. The Maryland native shut down the RFA champion on every score card. Watley then punctuated his championship reign with a dominant TKO victory over Daryl Wilson in his first title defense at LFA 27 pada bulan November. The champ now has his sights set on picking up his tenth straight victory and second successful title defense at LFA 34.
Jenkins (11-5) mendapatkan tembakannya di LFA emas setelah memenangkan salah satu perkelahian yang paling mengesankan dari 2017. Pria yang dikenal sebagai “Sorot Reel Manusia” added further proof to that nickname with his three round thriller against Carl Wittstock at LFA 29. Jenkins battered his foe in a highly entertaining affair that many fans and pundits considered a “Fight of the Year” calon. Kemenangan itu menyelesaikan sukses 2017 untuk penjaga keamanan Mystic Lake, yang dimulai dengan kemenangan TKO atas Billy Christianson di LFA 2. Interestingly, kemunduran tunggal tahun ini datang pada kartu skor LFA 20. While many felt that Jenkins had done more than enough to earn the decision, favorit lokal menjatuhkan keputusan split di kampung halamannya. Jenkins wasted no time reflecting on the controversial decision and quickly rebounded with his epic win over Wittstock. Sekarang dia telah pemandangan set pada LFA emas di LFA 34.
Co-utama acara LFA 34 will feature a battle between two of the LFA’s top lightweight contenders. Perzynski (22-9) membuat pernyataan besar dalam debutnya LFA nya di LFA 20 musim panas terakhir, ketika ia berhenti RFA dokter hewan Carl Wittstock melalui Rear Naked Choke dalam dua menit pertama babak pembukaan. The Minnesotan set up the submission with a barrage of strikes that thrilled his home state fans. Perzynski now looks to repeat that feat with a man who made an equally impressive LFA debut just seven days after him last summer.
Ogden (9-2) dibutuhkan kurang dari setengah putaran di LFA 21 last summer to match Perzynski’s accomplishment one week earlier at LFA 20. Ogden, seperti Perzynski, also used a Rear Naked Choke to defeat an RFA vet in his LFA debut. Kemenangan itu datang melawan T.J. Brown dan mendirikan sebuah showdown dengan seorang pria yang membuat debut promosi hampir identik. The Kansas City based fighter Ogden now meets Perzynski in the co-main event of LFA 34. The winner is looking to gain separation in a highly competitive and deep LFA lightweight division.
The main card of LFA 34 will also feature the return of women’s MMA pioneer “Senapan Mesin” Kelly Kobold. Setelah absen setengah tahun enam dan dari olahraga, she made her return to MMA last summer at LFA 20.
Kobold (18-3-2) adalah salah satu wanita paling dihormati di dunia olahraga. Dia telah menikmati profesional karir MMA terkenal yang tanggal kembali hampir enam belas tahun. A true pioneer for women’s MMA, Kobold returned to the sport against Christine Stanley in a bout that was ruled a draw at LFA 20. Now she is back and ready to stake a claim at the top of the LFA women’s flyweight division at LFA 34.
Saat Diumumkan Kartu Utama (Televisi pada AXS TV di 9 p.m. DAN / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Ringan Judul Bout (155 lb)
– Robert Watley (10-1) vs. Brandon Jenkins (11-5)
Co-Main Event | Ringan Bout (155 lb)
– Travis Perzynski (22-9) vs. Trey Ogden (9-2)
Bulu Bout (145 lb)
– Jordan Griffin (14-5) vs. Darrick Kenangan (20-7)
Bulu Bout (145 lb)
– nate Jennerman (10-3) vs. John Devall (15-8)
Perempuan kelas terbang Bout (125 lb)
– Kelly Kobold (10-5) vs. TBD
kelas terbang Bout (125 lb)
– Bobby Lee (7-1) vs. nate Ammerman (4-0)
Menengah Bout (185 lb)
– Tim Hiley (5-0) vs. Willie Whitehead (2-1)
Pada bulan September 2016, pejabat RFA dan Legacy FC mengumumkan bahwa mereka akan menggabungkan untuk membentuk LFA. This new powerhouse promotion would serve as the premier developmental organization in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mulai bulan Januari 2017. RFA dan Legacy FC telah meluncurkan karir lebih dari 150 atlet yang telah mencapai puncak MMA dengan bersaing di UFC.
LFA 34 akan menjadi kelima acara LFA berlangsung di negara bagian Minnesota. RFA dan Legacy FC menjadi tuan rumah gabungan sembilan peristiwa di “tanah 10,000 Lakes” sebelum merger. Enam dari peristiwa-peristiwa berlangsung di bawah RFA spanduk di dalam Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. Seluruh kartu utama LFA 34 akan disiarkan langsung dan nasional pada AXS TV di 9 p.m. DAN / 6 p.m. PT.
Silahkan kunjungi LFAfighting.com untuk update pertarungan dan informasi. LFA is on Facebook at Legacy Melawan Alliance. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting dan Twitter di @LFAfighting.
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