Muin Gafurov scored a highlight-reel finish to defeat Diego Silva and become the new LFA Bantamweight Champion on Friday night. Gafurov stopped Silva in the third round with a spinning back kick to the body. The shot caused Silva to drop to the canvas immediately, forcing the referee to step in and end the fight. … Continue reading Muin Gafurov Stops Diego Silva With Spinning Back Kick To Earn LFA Belt
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LFA 144: Gafurov vs. Silva Preview
LFA's bantamweight title will find a new home on Friday night. Competing for the promotion's vacant belt, prospects Muin Gafurov and Diego Silva will fight in the main event of LFA 144 from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. The fight headlines an incredibly busy card that features many other prospects. Among … Continue reading LFA 144: Gafurov vs. Silva Preview
Jaqueline Amorim Submits Ashley Nichols In The First To Remain Undefeated, Defend LFA Belt
Jaqueline Amorim had another quick performance on Friday night, submitting Ashley Nichols in the first round to defend her LFA Strawweight Championship for the first time. Amorim's title fight victory headlined LFA 142, which took place from the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota, USA. Amorim fully extended an armbar against Nichols during … Continue reading Jaqueline Amorim Submits Ashley Nichols In The First To Remain Undefeated, Defend LFA Belt
Chris Brown Hands Haris Talundzic First Pro Loss In LFA Main Event
Experienced welterweight Chris Brown gave Haris Talundzic his first road bump as a pro MMA fighter, defeating him in the main event of LFA 141 on Friday night. Brown's victory headlined a card from the Dobson Arena in Vail, Colorado, USA. Talundzic took his first pro loss in Friday's main event, going three rounds against … Continue reading Chris Brown Hands Haris Talundzic First Pro Loss In LFA Main Event
LFA 141: Talundzic vs. Brown Preview
LFA is scheduled to present a short card on Friday night from the Dobson Arena in Vail, Colorado, USA. The card will be headlined by undefeated welterweight Haris Talundzic and experienced opponent Chris Brown. The card is just seven fights in total. The small number of bouts is in part due to two matches departing … Continue reading LFA 141: Talundzic vs. Brown Preview
Carlos Mota Lands One-Punch Knockout To Become LFA Flyweight Champion
Carlos Mota scored a walk-off knockout to become the new LFA Flyweight Champion on Friday night, stopping Rizvan Abuev in the first round with a clean left hook. Mota's win headlined LFA 140, which took place at the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, North Dakota, USA. Four minutes into the five-round fight, … Continue reading Carlos Mota Lands One-Punch Knockout To Become LFA Flyweight Champion
LFA 139: Assenza vs. Melo Preview
LFA's busy August will continue this weekend, as the promotion will head to the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York, USA, for an event. A brief nine-bout lineup on Friday night is expected to be headlined by experienced lightweights Adam Assenza and Junior Melo. Here's a full preview of the show. … Continue reading LFA 139: Assenza vs. Melo Preview
Undefeated Welterweight Alfonso Leyva Stops Daniel Reis With Strikes In LFA 135 Main Event
Alfonso Leyva kept his career-long run of finish victories alive on Friday night, stopping Daniel Reis early in the second round of their main event fight. Leyva's finish victory over Reis headlined LFA 135 from the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Leyva put an end to his fight in the second round with … Continue reading Undefeated Welterweight Alfonso Leyva Stops Daniel Reis With Strikes In LFA 135 Main Event
LFA 135: Leyva vs. Reis Preview
LFA will return on Friday with some late-night action from the Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. While the card is without a title fight, a series of prospects are set to take to the cage during the event. In the headlining fight, undefeated welterweight prospect Alfonso Leyva will face Daniel Reis. Here's a … Continue reading LFA 135: Leyva vs. Reis Preview
Muin Gafurov Stops Bantamweight Prospect Herbeth Sousa In LFA 134 Main Event
Muin Gafurov became the first person to finish bantamweight prospect Herbeth Sousa, stopping him in the second round of a main event on Friday night. Gafurov's win headlined LFA 134, which took place at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas, USA. Gafurov folded Sousa in the second round of their non-title bout, connecting … Continue reading Muin Gafurov Stops Bantamweight Prospect Herbeth Sousa In LFA 134 Main Event