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LFA STARTS 2018 WITH 1-2-3 PUNCH!

LFA 30 MAIN EVENT:
CURTIOUS
CURTIS MILLENDER
vs.
THE PHOENIX
NICK BARNES
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
FREDAG, JANUARY 12th LIVE på AXS TV
COSTA MESA HALL AT OC FAIR GROUNDS
COSTA MESA, KALIFORNIEN
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LFA 31 MAIN EVENT:
THE WOLFMAN
BOBBY MOFFETT
vs.
KNOCKOUT SENSATION
THANH LE
INTERIM FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
FREDAG, JANUARY 19th LIVE på AXS TV
COMERICA THEATRE
FENIX, ARIZONA
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LFA 32 CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER:
ALL IN
BRENDAN ALLEN
vs.
FLUFFY
ANTHONY HERNANDEZ
Mellanvikt WORLD TITEL
+
“STÅLMAN”
RYAN SPANN
vs.
THE SPARTAN
ALEX NICHOLSON
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
FREDAG, JANUARY 26th LIVE på AXS TV
GOLDEN NUGGET HOTEL & KASINO
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced the promotion will kick off 2018 med en 1-2-3 punch in January with a trio of star-studded shows in California, Arizona, and Louisiana.

LFAs huvudevenemang 30 will feature the long-awaited clash between southern California kingpins and top LFA welterweights “Curtious” Curtis Millender and NickThe Phoenix” Barnes. LFA 30 – Millender vs.. Barnes takes place Fredag, January 12th at Costa Mesa Hall at OC Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa, Kalifornien.
The following week, LFA heads to Arizona with a fierce interim featherweight title fight in the Valley of the Sun. I main event, former RFA title challenger and BJJ black belt Bobby “Wolfman” Moffett battles knockout sensation Thanh Le for the LFA interim featherweight title. LFA 31 – Moffett vs. Le takes place Fredag, January 19th at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.
LFA caps the month of January with a pair of title fights in southern Louisiana. I main event, former LFA title challenger BrendanAll InAllen faces top undefeated prospect AnthonyFluffyHernandez for the vacant LFA middleweight title. I co-headliner, red-hot Ryan “Superman” Spann will lock horns with UFC vet AlexThe SpartanNicholson for the inaugural LFA light-heavyweight title. LFA 32 – Allen vs. Hernandez takes place Fredag, January 26th at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The entire main card of all three of these events will be televised live and nationwide on AXS TV at 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
I’m excited to kick off 2018 with three straight weeks of LFA action across the country”, Angiven Soares. “Curtis Millender and Nick Barnes are coming off big wins in LFA headliners and will meet in the main event of LFA 30 in southern California on January 12th. The following week, we head to Arizona with top contenders Bobby Moffett and Thanh Le meeting for the interim featherweight title in the main event LFA 31. We finish the month with two title fights at LFA 32 in southern Louisiana. Brendan Allen faces Anthony Hernandez for the vacant middleweight title in the main event and Ryan Spann will take on Alex Nicholson for the inaugural light-heavyweight title in the co-headliner.
Mill Ends (13-3) returns home to the building where he fought and won his first seven fights. The Orange County juggernaut is looking to build off a perfect 2017 where he won three fights, including back-to-back LFA headliners. His most recent win came via highlight reel Head Kick KO in the main event of LFA 24. Millender will meet Barnes (12-2) in a long-awaited showdown between two of southern California’s finest. The welterweight stars started their careers in the southern California regional circuit, moved on to Bellator, and will finally meet in the main event of LFA 30. Barnes, like Millender, is coming off an impressive win in an LFA headliner.
LFAs huvudevenemang 31 is a fight that casual fans and MMA purists alike are salivating over. It pits a rugged and accomplished BJJ black belt in Moffett (10-2) against one of the most dynamic strikers in all of MMA in Le (7-1) with the LFA interim featherweight title on the line. På papperet, this is a textbook grappler vs. striker bout at its highest form. Emellertid, both men bring so much more to the table than what their respective martial arts backgrounds represent. Moffett, who trains out of The MMA Lab, has shown a willingness to throw down with anyone, while Le trains with BJJ wunderkind and UFC star Ryan Hall in northern Virginia.
LFA will conclude its busy month of January with a pair of title tilts in southern Louisiana. LFA standout and Louisiana native Allen (8-2) will get a second shot at LFA gold after going five rounds with current UFC star Eryk Anders for the inaugural LFA middleweight title in June. Allen quickly rebounded six weeks later with a submission win in the co-main event of LFA 18. He will face another highly-touted undefeated prospect for the title. This time it comes in the form of the northern California destroyer Hernandez (5-0). The man known asFluffyhas finished everyone he has faced inside the first round.
Co-main event av LFA 32 will crown the inaugural LFA light-heavyweight champion. Spann (12-5) is a former Legacy FC title challenger that will look to capture LFA gold in front of his home crowd. “Superman” is riding considerable momentum heading into this fight after dispatching a pair of top contenders in the first round of his last two bouts at LFA 23 and LFA 27. He will face Nicholson (10-4) who has been a man on fire since his four-fight run with the UFC ended in May. The Florida native has been a tour de force since then as he looks to make his way back. In the past two months, “The Spartanhas knocked out three quality opponents in grand total of 3 minuter och 28 sekunder.
I september 2016, Legacy FC och RFA tjänstemän meddelade att de skulle slå samman för att bilda den främsta utvecklingsorganisationen i Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) med början i januari 2017. Legacy FC och RFA har lanserat karriärerna av över 150 idrottare som har nått höjdpunkten av MMA genom att tävla i UFC.
Besök LFAfighting.com för bout uppdateringar och information. LFA är på Facebook på Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA är också på Instagram på @LFAfighting och Twitter på @LFAfighting.

LFA RETURNS TO DALLAS NEXT WEEK WITH NEW MAIN EVENT LFA 28 – JACKSON vs. LUNA

MAIN EVENT:
THE LEECH
DAMON JACKSON
vs.
LUIS LUNA
LIGHTWEIGHT REMATCH
Co-main event:
TRAIL BLAZER
KEVIN HOLLAND
vs.
MOOSE
CHRIS BACHMEIER
Mellanvikt KRAFTMÄTNING
FREDAG, DECEMBER 8th LIVE på AXS TV
Bomben FACTORY i Dallas, TEXAS
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) VD Ed Soares meddelade idag att främjandet har en ny main event på LFA 28, which takes place next week at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas.

LFA 28 will feature a new main event when UFC vet DamonThe LeechJackson battles longtime rival and fellow Legacy FC alum Luis Luna in a lightweight rematch. The change came when original headliner Evan Cutts suffered an injury in training. Undefeated prospect Jaleel Willis was set to face Cutts, but will now have his LFA debut at a future date. LFA 28 – Jackson vs. Luna takes place this Fredag, December 8th vid The Bomb Factory i Dallas, Texas. Hela huvudkortet kommer i direktsändning och rikstäckande på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Damon Jackson is a UFC vet and former Legacy champion that is coming off an impressive submission win at LFA 16,” Angiven Soares. “He will face his longtime rival Luis Luna, who has been wanting a rematch with Jackson for over four and a half years. LFA started at The Bomb Factory in Dallas in January and returned in July. We will continue our exciting history in Big D next week at LFA 28.
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Jackson (12-2-1) comes into this fight looking to remind people that history has a way of repeating itself in the world of combat sports. In April 2013, Jackson faced Luna (14-6) in his fifth professional fight. The bout was Luna’s eleventh as a professional fighter. Jackson won the bout via armbar, but not without a bit of controversy.
The fight was back and forth until Jackson landed an illegal knee to a downed opponent in Round 1. The referee stopped the action and re-centered the fighters, but Luna was angry. When Jackson put his hand out to touch gloves, Luna ignored the gesture and threw a left hook and a flurry of punches that dropped Jackson. The NAIA All-American, Jackson, used his elite wrestling skills to survive the round.
In Round 2, both fighters came out firing. Luna gained top position off a trip that he utilized during the early striking exchange. Jackson, who is a master scrambler and appropriately nicknamedThe Leech”, quickly got back to his feet and landed a double-leg takedown. He then advanced seamlessly into a full mount. After raining down some ground and pound, Luna turned and Jackson moved with him, while transitioning into a fight-ending belly down armbar at the 1:15 mark of Round 2.
Jackson got the win that night, but Luna feels that the fight is not finished. While Jackson went on to gain fame fighting for Legacy FC, UFC, and LFA, Luna also elevated his profile by fighting in Legacy FC and is widely considered one of the top lightweights in the state of Texas. While Jackson is looking to have history repeat itself, Luna is aiming to prove another old adage. That would be the one that says lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Therein, as the Bard would tell us, lies the rub. The LFA 28 headliner will settle this bad blood rivalry, while also determining which maxim expresses the most truth.
Huvud Card (TV på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Lätt Bout (155 Ib)
– Damon Jackson (12-2-1) vs. Luis Luna (14-6)
Mellanvikt Bout (185 Ib)
– Kevin Holland (10-3) vs. Chris Bachmeier (10-1)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 Ib)
– Alonzo Menifield (4-0) vs. Otavio Lacerda (9-4)
Bantamvikt Bout (135 Ib)
– miles Johns (5-0) vs. Caio Machado (10-4)
Fjädervikt Bout (145 Ib)
– Steven Peterson (15-6) vs. Dustin Winter (6-4)
Weltervikt Bout (170 Ib)
Melvin Jordan (5-2) vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (4-3)
Weltervikt Bout (170 Ib)
Ramiz Brahimaj (4-0) vs. Ben Simons (2-1)
I september 2016, Legacy FC och RFA tjänstemän meddelade att de skulle slå samman för att bilda den främsta utvecklingsorganisationen i Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) med början i januari 2017. Legacy FC och RFA har lanserat karriärerna av över 150 idrottare som har nått höjdpunkten av MMA genom att tävla i UFC.
LFA 28 will be the third LFA event to take place in the City of Dallas. It will also be the seventh time that the LFA has traveled to “The Lone Star State” av Texas. Mer information om LFA 28 kommer att meddelas inom kort. Hela huvudkortet av LFA 28 kommer att sändas i TV live landet på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Besök LFAfighting.com för bout uppdateringar och information. LFA är på Facebook på Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA är också på Instagram på @LFAfighting och Twitter på @LFAfighting.

LFA RETURNS TO DALLAS IN DECEMBER WITH LFA 28 – CUTTS vs. WILLIS

MAIN EVENT:
THE BUTCHER
EVAN CUTTS
vs.
THE REALEST
JALEEL WILLIS
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
Co-main event:
THE LEECH
DAMON JACKSON
vs.
LANDSHARK
THAI CLARK
LÄTTVIKTSKRAFTMÄTNING
FREDAG, DECEMBER 8th LIVE på AXS TV
Bomben FACTORY i Dallas, TEXAS
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to northern Texas next month at LFA 28 with a pair of talented veterans facing undefeated prospects at the top of the card.
I main event, Legacy FC standout EvanThe ButcherCutts faces top undefeated prospect JaleelThe RealestWillis in a welterweight war. I co-headliner, UFC vet DamonThe LeechJackson squares off with undefeated Kansan ThaiLandsharkClark in a lightweight showdown. LFA 28 – Cutts vs. Willis takes place this Fredag, December 8th vid The Bomb Factory i Dallas, Texas. Hela huvudkortet kommer i direktsändning och rikstäckande på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Evan Cutts is a long-time Legacy FC standout that has made a name for himself by taking out big name prospects,” Angiven Soares. “He will make his LFA debut against Jaleel Willis, who is one of the top undefeated welterweight prospects in the sport. LFA started at The Bomb Factory in Dallas in January and returned in July. LFA 28 will continue our exciting history in Big D on Fredag, December 8th.”
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Cutts (8-3) is a longtime Legacy FC standout that will be making his LFA debut in front of his friends and family in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) område. “The Butcherhas made a career out of cutting through the dreams of highly-touted prospects, while proving to be one of the most formidable ground specialists in the 170-pound division. I 2011, not long after his 20th birthday, the now 26-year-old Texan made his pro debut and quickly gained global recognition later that year. This happened when he faced Reagan Penn, the prodigious younger brother of UFC Hall of Fame member B.J. Penn. Cutts eagerly took the high-profile bout and made the most of his opportunity by defeating the jiu-jitsu wunderkind. Cutts later reached the quarter-finals of Bellator’s hit reality television show Fight Master. Now the Legacy FC standout is looking to hand another highly-touted prospect his first career loss in the main event of LFA 28.

Willis (8-0) makes his LFA debut to much fanfare. Widely-regarded as one of the top prospects in the world at 170-pounds, the Memphis native has done it all and made it look easy up to this point. The Bellator and WSOF vet has run roughshod over the competition throughout his three and a half year career. After winning a regional title in his hometown over the summer, Willis signed a multi-fight contract with LFA, the leading developmental organization for prospects looking to reach the UFC. His first assignment as an LFA fighter will be the perfect task for the hungry, young welterweight. The 25-year-old heads into enemy territory to face a man many consider a trueprospect killerin the headlining bout of LFA 28. If successful, mannen känd som “The Realestcould cement his case as the realest threat to current LFA welterweight champion James Nakashima, while also pushing himself up the overall pound-for-pound prospect list.

Co-main event av LFA 28 will feature another showdown between a battle-tested veteran looking to regain past glory and an aspiring undefeated prospect looking for a marquee win. Three-time UFC vet and former Legacy FC featherweight champion DamonThe LeechJackson is moving back up to the lightweight division, which is the same weight class where he made his UFC debut on the main card of UFC 177. He will take on undefeated Bellator vet ThaiLandshark” Clark, who will be competing in his first live televised fight. The Kansas native is looking to take advantage of this opportunity by staying undefeated against his toughest test to date.
Huvud Card (TV på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Weltervikt Bout (170 Ib)
Evan Cutts (8-3) vs. Jaleel Willis (8-0)
Co-Main Event | Lätt Bout (155 Ib)
– Damon Jackson (12-2-1) vs. Thailändska Clark (7-0)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 Ib)
– Alonzo Menifield (4-0) vs. Otavio Lacerda (9-4)
Bantamvikt Bout (135 Ib)
– miles Johns (5-0) vs. Caio Machado (10-4)
Bantamvikt Bout (135 Ib)
– Steven Peterson (15-6) vs. Tristan Grimsley (7-7)
Weltervikt Bout (170 Ib)
Melvin Jordan (5-2) vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (4-3)
Weltervikt Bout (170 Ib)
Ramiz Brahimaj (4-0) vs. Chad Box (3-0)
I september 2016, Legacy FC och RFA tjänstemän meddelade att de skulle slå samman för att bilda den främsta utvecklingsorganisationen i Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) med början i januari 2017. Legacy FC och RFA har lanserat karriärerna av över 150 idrottare som har nått höjdpunkten av MMA genom att tävla i UFC.
LFA 28 will be the third LFA event to take place in the City of Dallas. It will also be the seventh time that the LFA has traveled to “The Lone Star State” av Texas. Mer information om LFA 28 kommer att meddelas inom kort. Hela huvudkortet av LFA 28 kommer att sändas i TV live landet på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Besök LFAfighting.com för bout uppdateringar och information. LFA är på Facebook på Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA är också på Instagram på @LFAfighting och Twitter på @LFAfighting.

LFA HEADS TO NEBRASKA WITH LFA 25 COCHRANE vs. RODRIGUES

MAIN EVENT:
DAKOTA COCHRANE
vs.
CIROBAD BOYRODRIGUES
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
FREDAG, OCTOBER 20th LIVE på AXS TV
RALSTON ARENA in OMAHA, NEBRASKA
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will head to Nebraska, the birthplace of RFA, next month at LFA 25.

LFAs huvudevenemang 25 will feature the battle-tested Nebraskan and RFA mainstay Dakota Cochrane. He will face the explosive Brazilian powerhouse Ciro “Dålig pojke” Rodrigues in a welterweight war. LFA 25 – Cochrane vs. Rodrigues takes place Fredag, 20 oktober at the Ralston Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. Hela huvudkortet kommer i direktsändning och rikstäckande på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
I am excited to bring LFA to Nebraska, the birthplace of RFA,” Angiven Soares. “RFA hosted six events in the Cornhusker State and LFA will continue our great history in the state on 20 oktober. Dakota Cochrane is one of the most accomplished fighters in Nebraska. He will headline LFA 25 against Ciro Rodrigues, who is coming off a huge knockout win last month in his LFA debut.
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Cochrane (29-12) was the most active fighter in RFA history before the promotion merged with Legacy FC earlier this year to form LFA. He made his debut for the promotion at its inaugural event RFA 1 i December 2011. Cochrane went on to compete for RFA at five of its first six events and holds the record for most fights in RFA history with eight RFA fights to his credit. During his time with the promotion, Cochrane headlined three RFA events and fought for the inaugural RFA lightweight title. The proud Nebraskan also fought for Legacy FC last October and made his LFA debut in April. Cochrane now looks to add another chapter to his lengthy history with the promotion by headlining LFA 25 in his hometown of Omaha. He will be looking for his thirtieth career win in the process.
Rodrigues (21-6) signed with LFA this summer after making a name for himself in his native Brazil for the past 11 år. The Brazilian known as “Dålig pojke” made his professional MMA debut when he was 17-years-old and rose to prominence in his home country. The Nova União trained fighter won one of Brazil’s most prestigious titles, when he captured the Jungle Fight world title in 2015. That win came during an impressive streak, which has seen Rodrigues win eight of his last nine fights over the past four years. The biggest of those wins, emellertid, came last month in his LFA and international debut. I denna kamp, Rodrigues knocked out three-time UFC vet David Michaud in less than two minutes in the main event of LFA 19. He now looks to double-down in the main event of LFA 25.
RFA visited the state of Nebraska a total of six times and produced an incredible amount of talent at those six events. Fourteen fighters went on to sign with the UFC. Tim Elliott, James Krause, Borrtorn Lewis, Jessamyn Duke, Jordan Rinaldi, Julian Marquez, Mirsad Bektic, Pedro Munhoz, Kamaru Usman, Efrain Escudero, Andrew Sanchez, Luke Sanders, Grant Dawson, and Anthony Smith are the fourteen fighters that competed for the RFA in Nebraska before signing with the UFC.
För närvarande annonserat huvudkort (TV på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Weltervikt Bout (170 Ib)
– Dakota Cochrane (29-12) vs. Ciro Rodrigues (21-6)
I september 2016, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) med början i januari 2017. RFA och Legacy FC har startat över karriärer 100 idrottare som har nått höjdpunkten av MMA genom att tävla i UFC.
LFA 25 will serve as the first LFA event to take place in the state of Nebraska. RFA visited the “Cornhusker State” six times before the merger. That includes the inaugural RFA event in December 2011. Mer information om LFA 25 kommer att meddelas inom kort. Hela huvudkortet av LFA 25 kommer att sändas i TV live landet på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Besök LFAfighting.com för bout uppdateringar och information. LFA är på Facebook på Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA är också på Instagram på @LFAfighting och Twitter på @LFAfighting.

LFA BRINGS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT TO THESOONER STATEIN NOVEMBER LFA 27 – WATLEY vs. WILSON

MAIN EVENT:
LFA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION
ROBERT WATLEY
vs.
LFA #1 CONTENDER
DARYL WILSON
LÄTTVIKTS VM-titel
Co-main event:
MYRON DENNIS
vs.
RYAN SPANN
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
FREDAG, NOVEMBER 10th LIVE på AXS TV
FIRELAKE ARENA in SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will be bringing a lightweight world title fight to Oklahoma in November.
LFAs huvudevenemang 27 will feature the return of LFA lightweight champion Robert Watley. He will put his title on the line against LFA lightweight #1 contender Daryl Wilson in battle between two of the hottest 155-pound prospects in MMA. LFA 27 – Watley vs. Wilson takes place Fredag, November 10th at the FireLake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Hela huvudkortet kommer i direktsändning och rikstäckande på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
LFA is bringing a lightweight world title fight to Oklahoma at LFA 27,” Angiven Soares. “Robert Watley is the LFA lightweight world champion and one of the top prospects in the sport. He won the title by defeating the final RFA lightweight champion Thiago Moisés at LFA 17. Watley will now defend his title for the first time against Daryl Wilson, who earned his title shot with a highlight reel 64-second knockout of Jarrod Card at LFA 18.
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Watley (8-1) was considered one of the top lightweight prospects in the sport before signing with LFA earlier this year. His fight résumé consisted of multiple regional titles throughout the east coast and an impressive seven-fight win streak. That earned him an immediate shot at the inaugural LFA lightweight title against the final RFA lightweight champion Thiago Moisés in the main event of LFA 17 i juli. The Maryland native capitalized on that opportunity by shutting down the highly-touted RFA champion on every score card en route to his eighth consecutive victory. Watley now looks to put a stamp on his divisional dominance with his first title defense at LFA 27.
Wilson (7-1) is a home grown Oklahoma talent that made his pro debut for Legacy FC two years ago after competing twice for the organization as an amateur. I augusti, he made his LFA debut at LFA 18 on the heels of four straight wins. He fought longtime Oklahoma City lightweight standout Jarrod Card and needed only 64-seconds to dispatch the former Bellator fighter. Wilson stopped the 11-year MMA vet Card with a stunning one-punch KO that is now a popular pick for “KO of the Year”. Viktigare, that KO catapulted him to #1 contender status. The Sapulpa, Oklahoma native will now get a shot at the title in front of his home crowd in the main event of LFA 27.
Co-main event av LFA 27 will feature a long-awaited showdown between two of the biggest names in the LFA light-heavyweight division. Myron Dennis (15-6) returns to the LFA Octagon against Ryan Spann (11-5), who is the man he was originally scheduled to face in the main event of LFA 9 i April. Spann was injured while training for that fight and Dennis ended up fighting Brazilian standout Danilo Marques instead. The change of opponent did not change Dennisdesired outcome as the former Legacy FC light-heavyweight champion picked up the hard fought decision win. Spann fought less than two weeks ago at LFA 23 and earned arguably the biggest win of his career. Spann battered LeMarcus Tucker before choking him out via Rear Naked Choke in Round 1. Now the table is set for Dennis and Spann to meet once and for all at LFA 27.
För närvarande annonserat huvudkort (TV på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Lightweight Title Bout (155 Ib)
Robert Watley (8-1) vs. Daryl Wilson (7-1)
Co-Main Event | Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 Ib)
Myron Dennis (15-6) vs. Ryan Spann (11-5)
Lätt Bout (155 Ib)
Derrick Adkins (10-4) vs. Alex Hernandez (7-1)
Flugviktsmatch (125 Ib)
Tyler Shinn (8-4) vs. Kendrick Latchman (6-3)
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 Ib)
Micol DiSegni (2-1) vs. Morgan Solis (1-0)
Lätt Bout (155 Ib)
Kyle Driscoll (5-3) vs. Ken Coulter (5-3)
I januari 2017, Legacy FC and RFA merged to form LFA, which is the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Legacy FC och RFA har lanserat karriärerna av över 125 idrottare som har nått höjdpunkten av MMA genom att tävla i UFC.
LFA 27 will serve as the fourth LFA event to take place in the state of Oklahoma after the merger. Legacy FC visitedThe Sooner Stateseven times before the merger. Mer information om LFA 27 kommer att meddelas inom kort. Hela huvudkortet av LFA 27 kommer att sändas i TV live landet på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
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LFA BACK IN HOUSTON FOR LFA 26 ODOMS vs. HUGHES

MAIN EVENT:
LFA HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
RICHARDTHE BLACK EAGLEODOMS
vs.
JEFF “SLÄCK LJUSET” HUGHES
HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT
FREDAG, NOVEMBER 3RD LIVE på AXS TV
ARENA THEATRE in HOUSTON, TEXAS
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) officials announced today LFA will return home to Houston, TX for LFA 26.
The main event will feature LFA Heavyweight Champion RichardThe Black EagleOdoms 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 “Lights Out” Hughes. LFA 26 – Odoms vs. Hughes takes place Fredag, November 3rd at the Arena Theatre in Houston, Texas. Hela huvudkortet kommer i direktsändning och rikstäckande på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
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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) i den femte omgången.
Hughes (7-1) will look to capitalize on his nickname “Lights Out” when he tries to take away Odoms’ tungvikt 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 LarryTae KwonCrowe (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 i ett år 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.
Huvud Card (TV på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Heavyweight Title Bout (265 Ib)
Richard Odoms (13-3) (mästare) vs. Jeff Hughes (7-1)
Co-Main Event | Mellanvikt Bout (185 Ib)
– Bilal Williams (8-4) vs Larry Crowe (9-6)
Lätt Bout (155 Ib)
Kolton Englund (5-2) vs. Thomas Webb (13-4)
Fjädervikt Bout (145 Ib)
Cameron Graves (5-1) vs. Charles Cheeks (11-6)
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 Ib)
Itzel Esquivel (2-1) vs. Nicolle Caliari (3-1)
Lätt tungvikt Bout (205 Ib)
Jon Harris (10-6) vs. Aaron Davis (8-5)
Bantamvikt Bout (135 Ib)
Adrian Yanez (5-2) vs. David Acosta (5-2)
I september 2016, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) med början i januari 2017. RFA och Legacy FC har startat över karriärer 100 idrottare som har nått höjdpunkten av MMA genom att tävla i UFC.
LFA 26 will mark the third LFA event to take place in Houston, where Legacy Fighting Alliance is headquartered. Mer information om LFA 26 kommer att meddelas inom kort. Hela huvudkortet av LFA 26 kommer att sändas i TV live landet på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Besök LFAfighting.com för bout uppdateringar och information. LFA är på Facebook på Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA är också på Instagram på @LFAfighting och Twitter på @LFAfighting.

MACKENZIE DERN RETURNS AT LFA 24 – FRINCU vs. MILLENDER


FEATURE FIGHT:
MULTIPLE-TIME JIU-JITSU WORLD CHAMPION
MACKENZIE DERN
vs.
IFBB PROFESSIONAL FITNESS COMPETITOR
MANDYMISSDEMEANORPOLK
WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
FREDAG, OCTOBER 13th LIVE på AXS TV
COMERICA THEATRE in PHOENIX, ARIZONA
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the MMA super prospect Mackenzie Dern will return to the LFA Octagon in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona at LFA 24.

The previously announced main event of LFA 24 will feature a welterweight war between two of the division’s marquee names when Australian annihilator MatthewThunder From Down UnderFrincu faces off with southern California juggernaut “Curtious” Curtis Mille. LFA 24 – Frincu vs. Millender takes place Fredag, 13 oktober at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. Hela huvudkortet kommer i direktsändning och rikstäckande på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Mackenzie Dern will return to the LFA Octagon in front of her hometown crowd at LFA 24,” Angiven Soares. “Dern is one of the most accomplished jiu-jitsu competitors to ever crossover into MMA. På13 oktober, she will face RFA vet and IFBB professional fitness competitor Mandy Polk in the flyweight division.
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Dern (3-0) is the daughter of legendary jiu-jitsu and judo black belt WellingtonMegatonDias. She began training with her father at an early age in the Phoenix area and is now widely considered one of the most accomplished jiu-jitsu practitioners to ever compete in MMA. The multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion has won a world title at every rank (blue belt through black belt) och i 2015 added an ADCC Submission Wrestling World title to her trophy case. Dern will look to defend that ADCC title this weekend in Finland. After ADCC 2017, the woman who former UFC champion Benson Henderson famously statedwill be bigger than Ronda Rousey”, will return to the LFA Octagon in front of her hometown crowd at LFA 24.
Polk (3-3) will be the woman waiting to welcome Dern to the flyweight division. This is the UFC’s newest weight class that is currently being featured on the current season of the UFC’s hit reality television series The Ultimate Fighter (TUF 26). “MissDemeanoris a native of the Memphis, Tennessee area and holds a purple belt in jiu-jitsu. She is also a high school wrestling coach and IFBB professional fitness competitor. Polk competed at the final RFA event (RFA 46) before RFA merged with Legacy FC. Upon signing with RFA and knowing about the eventual merger, Polk made her intentions clear that she would love the opportunity to compete against Dern, who was competing for Legacy FC. Polk will now get her wish at LFA 24.
Huvud Card (TV på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Weltervikt Bout (170 Ib)
– Matthew Frincu (11-2) vs. Curtis Mille (12-3)
Co-Main Event | Bantamvikt Bout (135 Ib)
– Joey Miolla (9-2) vs. Vinicius Zani (10-4)
Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 Ib)
Mackenzie Dern (3-0) vs. Mandy Polk (3-3)
Lätt Bout (155 Ib)
– LaRue Burley (7-3) vs. Maycon Mendonça (6-2)
Fjädervikt Bout (145 Ib)
Cory Sandhagen (5-1) vs. Randy Steinke (18-11-1)
Bantamvikt Bout (135 Ib)
Kevin Natividad (4-0) vs. Glen Baker (3-2)
Lätt Bout (155 Ib)
Keoni Diggs (4-0) vs. Nick Chasteen (0-0)
I september, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) med början i januari 2017. RFA och Legacy FC har startat över karriärer 100 idrottare som har nått höjdpunkten av MMA genom att tävla i UFC.
LFA 24 will serve as the second LFA event to take place in the state of Arizona. The promotion’s first trip toThe Grand Canyon Statetook place in May. Hela huvudkortet av LFA 24 kommer att sändas i TV live landet på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Besök LFAfighting.com för bout uppdateringar och information. LFA är på Facebook på Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA är också på Instagram på @LFAfighting och Twitter på @LFAfighting.

LFA RETURNS TO ARIZONA WITH LFA 24 – FRINCU vs. MILLENDER

MAIN EVENT:
MATTHEWTHUNDER FROM DOWN UNDERFRINCU
vs.
CURTIOUSCURTIS MILLENDER
WELTERWEIGHT WAR
Co-main event:
JOEY “RÖSTEN” MIOLLA
vs.
VINICIUSDONZANI
BANTAMVIKT KRAFTMÄTNING
FREDAG, OCTOBER 13th LIVE på AXS TV
COMERICA THEATRE in PHOENIX, ARIZONA
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the LFA is headed back to Arizona in October with a pivotal pairing at the top of the LFA welterweight division.

LFAs huvudevenemang 24 will feature an explosive welterweight war between two of the division’s marquee names. The headliner will see the Australian annihilator MatthewThunder From Down UnderFrincu face southern California juggernaut “Curtious” Curtis Mille. LFA 24 – Frincu vs. Millender takes place Fredag, 13 oktober vid Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. Hela huvudkortet kommer i direktsändning och rikstäckande på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
I am excited to bring LFA back to Arizona on 13 oktober,” Angiven Soares. “Matthew Frincu has been sensational in his first two LFA bouts. He will face Curtis Millender, who specifically asked for this fight. They are both coming off big wins in LFA headliners that took place just four weeks apart and the winner of this fight will make a huge statement at the top of one of our deepest divisions.
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Frincu (11-2) looked incredible in his LFA debut in late February at LFA 5. The native of Gold Coast, Australia assaulted Kris Hocum for fifteen minutes in a wildly entertaining display of striking brilliance. Frincu taught a masterclass on how to effectively utilize range and Muay Thai technique to dismantle a high-level grappler. Ten weeks later, the Arizona Combat Sports representative offered a crash course on the same subject, as he needed only 96-seconds to stop Brazilian prospect Maycon Mendonça in the main event of LFA 11. Nu “The Thunder From Down Underlooks to strike a third time inside the LFA Octagon at LFA 24.
Mill Ends (12-3), like Frincu, also rides the momentum of a four-fight win streak heading into their showdown in the LFA 24 headliner. The Anaheim native and three-time Bellator vet impressed many in his LFA debut in early June, when he earned a Unanimous Decision victory over Kevin Holland in the main event of LFA 13. The win helpedCurtious Curtispolitely remind the world why he is still one of California’s top welterweight talents. The CSW standout now looks to take his show on the road when he heads to the Arizona state capital to battle the top Australian welterweight prospect in the sport in the main event of LFA 24.
Co-main event av LFA 24 will feature the LFA debut of former RFA bantamweight title challenger Joey “Odjuret” Miolla (9-2). The Power MMA product fought for the RFA three times, but this will be the first time Miolla will get to fight on AXS TV in front of his hometown crowd in theValley of the Sun”. Miolla was the lone member of Team USA to earn a win against Team Brazil at RFA 29. He then fought Leandro Higo for the RFA bantamweight title at RFA 37 in a bout that was featured on Dana White: Titta in’ For A Fight. Miolla’s final RFA fight took place at featherweight at RFA 44, where he picked up a submission win over T.J. Brun.
The man looking to spoil Miolla’s homecoming is the same man who was scheduled to face Miolla earlier this year before an injury delayed their inevitable confrontation. That would be fellow RFA standout Vinicius “Don” Zani (10-4). The Brazilian Muay Thai wrecking machine made a huge first impression in his RFA debut when he dominated Joe Murphy in the co-main event of RFA 38. Det skjutningen, like Miolla’s title fight at RFA 37, happened with UFC President Dana White sitting cageside filming his hit reality television show Dana White: Titta in’ For A Fight. Miolla and Zani now look to remind the UFC boss of who they are with a clear and decisive win at LFA 24.
För närvarande annonserat huvudkort (TV på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Weltervikt Bout (170 Ibs)
– Matthew Frincu (11-2) vs. Curtis Mille (12-3)
Co-Main Event | Bantamvikt Bout (135 Ibs)
– Joey Miolla (9-2) vs. Vinicius Zani (10-4)
I september, RFA and Legacy FC officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) med början i januari 2017. RFA och Legacy FC har startat över karriärer 100 idrottare som har nått höjdpunkten av MMA genom att tävla i UFC.
LFA 24 will serve as the second LFA event to take place in the state of Arizona. The promotion’s first trip toThe Grand Canyon Statetook place in May. Mer information om LFA 24 kommer att meddelas inom kort. Hela huvudkortet av LFA 24 kommer att sändas i TV live landet på AXS TV på9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Besök LFAfighting.com för bout uppdateringar och information. LFA är på Facebook på Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA är också på Instagram på @LFAfighting och Twitter på @LFAfighting.

LFA ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF NICK NEWELL


LFA ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF NICK NEWELL
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) officials announced today that Nick Newell (13-1) has signed a multi-fight deal with LFA.
Nick Newell was born with congenital amputation of his left arm. Som ett resultat, his left arm ends just below his elbow. Newell did not let this deter him, as he went on to have a successful collegiate wrestling career, earning over 300 victories throughout high school and college.
After going 5-1 in his amateur MMA career, Newell turned pro and took the MMA world by storm with his inspiring story. Newell would go on to amass an undefeated streak of 11-0, finishing all but one of his opponents in that time. His lone professional defeat was against former World Series of Fighting Lightweight Champion and currently ranked #5 UFC Lightweight, Justin Gaethje (18-0). Newell won two more bouts after his loss to Gaethje and subsequently retired from MMA in 2015 after suffering numerous injuries.
A date and opponent for Newell’s LFA debut are still undetermined at this time.
Besök LFAfighting.com för bout uppdateringar och information. LFA är på Facebook på Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA är också på Instagram på @LFAfighting och Twitter på @LFAfighting.

LFA RETURNS TO LOUISIANA WITH CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER AT LFA 23

MAIN EVENT:
LFA WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION
DERRICKD-ROCKKRANTZ
vs.
LFA WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER
JAMES NAKASHIMA
WELTERVIKT VM-titel
Co-main event:
LFA FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION
ANDREA “KGB” LEE
vs.
82nd AIRBORNE ARMY VETERAN
JAMIEPRETTY ASSASSINTHORTON
WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE
FREDAG, SEPTEMBER 22nd LIVE på AXS TV
HORSESHOE CASINO & HOTEL in BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to Louisiana in the third week of September with a championship doubleheader.
LFAs huvudevenemang 23 will feature the first title defense of LFA welterweight champion DerrickD-RockKrantz. The Texan powerhouse will defend his world title against undefeated super prospect James Nakashima. Co-main event av LFA 23 will feature the first title defense of LFA women’s flyweight champion Andrea “KGB” Lee. The charismatic cowgirl will defend her title against 82nd Airborne Army veteran JamiePretty AssassinThorton. LFA 23 sker Fredag, September 22ndat Horseshoe Casino & Hotel in Bossier City, Louisiana. Hela huvudkortet kommer i direktsändning och rikstäckande på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Derrick Krantz and Andrea Lee will defend their LFA world titles in Bossier City onSeptember 22nd,” Angiven Soares. “Krantz is a ruthless finisher that can end a fight with one punch. He will face the top welterweight prospect in the sport in James Nakashima. Lee is the first female champion in LFA history and will defend her title against the battle-tested U.S. Army veteran Jamie Thorton. LFA 23 will be another great night of MMA in Louisiana with a pair of fantastic world title fights.
There are a limited amount of tickets still available, and can be reserved by calling318-453-3730
LFAs huvudevenemang 23 will feature one of the most intriguing and high-stakes title fights of the year. The LFA welterweight title will be contested between a proud no-nonsense champion and a can’t miss blue-chip title challenger.

Krantz (20-9) captured the inaugural LFA welterweight championship in May with a tour de force that left MMA purists in a state of exhilaration and his opponent Ben Neumann in a complete daze. The Texan powerhouse unleashed his loaded fistolas early in the second round of their title fight and left Minnesota with a second world championship. Two years earlier, Krantz accomplished a nearly identical feat in the same state against UFC vet Brock Larson to win the Legacy FC welterweight title. Now that Krantz once again has gold firmly wrapped around his waist, he plans on adding some shine to that strap with his first title defense at LFA 23. The LFA kingpin now has his sights set on a blue-chip super prospect in one of MMA’s most pivotal title fights of the year.
Nakashima (7-0) is a special talent. His wrestling pedigree, fearless striking ability, and willingness to engulf himself in every aspect of martial arts has made him the surefire welterweight prospect that MMA pundits have eagerly been waiting for. Some experts argue, that no one in the division has started their career by dominating the level of competition that Nakashima has faced since Georges St-Pierre and Ben Askren. While the Illinois native and University of Nebraska wrestling standout has a long way to go before having his MMA accolades compared to “GSP” och “Funky”, he has undoubtedly taken his division by storm. The John Crouch protégé is not one to rest on his laurels. He has now signed on the dotted line to challenge the feared LFA world champion Derrick Krantz at LFA 23.
Lee (7-2) is one of the most talented female fighters in the world and a popular pick among fight fans to be the face of the newly announced UFC women’s flyweight division once the division takes hold later this year. “KGB” possesses a dynamic skill set, undeniable southern charm, and signature cowgirl accoutrements that has made her one of the most recognizable and adored fighters in the sport. The 28-year-old champion is now ready to defend her title on her adopted home turf of northern Louisiana. Lee is a dead shot on the feet and a submission savvy opportunist on the ground. She now looks to add a successful title defense to her résumé after a lengthy list of potential challengers pulled out, were denied travel visas, got injured, or decided against facing the fierce champion.
I am more than ready to defend my LFA world title and put on a show for the fans,” Lee exclaimed. “This will be my fourth fight this year. I will show everyone why I am the best flyweight in the world on September 22nd!”
Thorton (4-3) is only one of a few women who was up to the task of challenging the champion Andrea Lee. The 33-year-old 82nd Airborne Army veteran has seen it all when it comes to combat. According to Special-Ops.org, the 82nd Airborne Division is an elite airborne infantry division of the U.S. Army, specializing in parachute assault operations into denied areas. That expertise will come in handy as she prepares to enter hostile territory to dethrone Lee at LFA 23. Everything about Thorton’s career points to the fact that she is an all-or-nothing kind of fighter. “Pretty Assassinwon four of her first five fights, including three straight finishes in under one minute. The most telling sign of Thorton’s go for broke style is the fact she has never seen a fight go out of the first round in seven pro bouts.
Huvud Card (TV på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Welterweight Title Bout (170 Ib)
Derrick Krantz (20-9) vs. James Nakashima (7-0)
Co-Main Event | Women’s Flyweight Title Bout (125 Ib)
Andrea Lee (7-2) vs. Jamie Thorton (4-3)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 Ib)
Ryan Spann (10-5) vs. LeMarcus Tucker (5-2)
Lätt Bout (155 Ib)
Brandon Shavers (4-0) vs. Bryan Billiot (4-0)
Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 Ib)
Sabina Mazo (3-0) vs. Linsey Williams (1-1)
Fjädervikt Bout (145 Ib)
Kendrik Williams (4-0) vs. Peter Stanonik (4-2)
catchweight Bout (177 Ib)
– Nick Jackson (5-4) vs. Brandon Martin (4-3)
I september 2016, Legacy FC och RFA tjänstemän meddelade att de skulle slå samman för att bilda den främsta utvecklingsorganisationen i Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) med början i januari 2017. Legacy FC och RFA har lanserat karriärerna av över 100 idrottare som har nått höjdpunkten av MMA genom att tävla i UFC.
LFA 23 will be the second LFA event to take place in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area of northern Louisiana. LFA 23 will also mark the promotion’s third visit to theThe Pelican State”. Mer information om LFA 23 kommer att meddelas inom kort. Hela huvudkortet av LFA 23 kommer att sändas i TV live landet på AXS TV på 9 p.m. OCH / 6 p.m. PT.
Besök LFAfighting.com för bout uppdateringar och information. LFA är på Facebook på Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA är också på Instagram på @LFAfighting och Twitter på @LFAfighting.