2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance explained

2024 in Legacy Fighting Alliance
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Preceded By:2023

2024 is the eighth year in the history of Legacy Fighting Alliance, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States.[1]

List of events

EventDateVenueLocation
1Mystic Lake Casino HotelPrior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
2Ginásio do PolvilhoCajamar, Brazil
3Arizona Financial TheatrePhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
4Seneca Niagara Casino & HotelNiagara Falls, New York, U.S.
5Kaiser Permanente ArenaSanta Cruz, California, U.S.
6Parque OlimpicoRio de Janeiro, Brazil
7Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
8Mystic Lake Casino HotelPrior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
9Sanford PentagonSioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
10Complexo RibaltaRio de Janeiro, Brazil
11Commerce Casino & Hotel Commerce, California, U.S.
12Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
13Denver, Colorado, U.S.
14Ginásio do PolvilhoSão Paulo, Brazil
15Wild Horse Pass CasinoChandler, Arizona, U.S.
16Seneca Allegany Resort & CasinoSalamanca, New York, U.S.
17Commerce Casino & HotelCommerce, California, U.S.
18Ginásio do PovilhoCajamar, Brazil
19Kaiser Permanente ArenaSanta Cruz, California, U.S.
20Mystic Lake Casino HotelPrior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.

LFA 174: Jones vs. Gennrich

LFA 174: Jones vs. Gennrich
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:January 12, 2024
Venue:Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
City:Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States

LFA 174: Jones vs. Gennrich was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and took place on January 12, 2024, at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A LFA Lightweight Championship bout between reigning champion JaCobi Jones and challenger Kegan Gennrich headlined the event.[2] At the weigh-ins, Jones weighed in at 155.2 pounds, 0.2 pounds over the title limit. As a result, upon commencement of the fight, Jones was stripped of the title and only Gennrich was eligible to win it.[3]

A 140-pound catchweight bout between Quang Le and Cody Peterson served as the co-main event.[4]

Results

LFA 175: Lopes vs. Brigagão

LFA 175: Lopes vs. Brigagão
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:January 27, 2024
Venue:Ginásio do Polvilho
City:Cajamar, Brazil

LFA 175: Lopes vs. Brigagão was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on January 27, 2024, at the Ginásio do Polvilho in Cajamar, Brazil. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A LFA Light Heavyweight Championship bout between reigning champion Bruno Lopes and challenger Marcos Brigagão headlined the event.[5]

Results

LFA 176: Johns vs. Walker

LFA 176: Johns vs. Walker
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:February 9, 2024
Venue:Arizona Financial Theatre
City:Phoenix, Arizona, United States

LFA 176: Johns vs. Walker was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on February 9, 2024, at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A LFA Featherweight Championship bout between Elijah Johns and Alfred Walker headlined the event.[6]

Fight Card

LFA 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov

LFA 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:February 23, 2024
Venue:Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
City:Niagara Falls, New York, United States

LFA 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on February 23, 2024, at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

An interim LFA Welterrweight Championship bout between Devin Smyth and Shamidkhan Magomedov headlined the event, while a LFA Women's Flyweight Championship bout between Shannon Clark and Thaiany Lopes served as the co-main event.[7]

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LFA 178: Satybaldiev vs. Assis

LFA 178: Satybaldiev vs. Assis
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:March 8, 2024
Venue:Kaiser Permanente Arena
City:Santa Cruz, California, United States

LFA 178: Satybaldiev vs. Assis was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on March 8, 2024, at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, California, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

An interim LFA Light Heavyweight Championship bout between Uran Satybaldiev and Bruno Assis headlined the event.[8]

Fight Card

LFA 179: Neto vs. Antunes

LFA 179: Neto vs. Antunes
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:March 23, 2024
Venue:Parque Olimpico
City:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

LFA 179: Neto vs. Antunes was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that take place on March 23, 2024, at the Parque Olimpico in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A LFA Welterweight Championship bout between reigning champion Geraldo Neto and top contender Vanilto Antunes headlined the event.[9]

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LFA 180: Lawrence vs. Ward

LFA 180: Lawrence vs. Ward
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:March 29, 2024
City:Louisville, Kentucky, United States

LFA 180: Lawrence vs. Ward was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on March 29, 2024, at the Broadbent Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A flyweight bout between Kevin Fernandez and Igor Siqueira was scheduled to headline the event.[10] However, Fernandez withdrew from his bout with an injury. As a result, a featherweight bout between Lance Lawrence and Landry Ward was promoted to main event status.[11]

Results

LFA 181: Siqueira vs. Hernandez

LFA 181: Harris vs. Hernandez
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:April 5, 2024
City:Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States

LFA 181: Siqueira vs. Hernandez was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on April 5, 2024, at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A LFA Flyweight Championship bout between reigning champion Eduardo "Chapolin" Henrique and undefeated contender (7–0) Eimar Hernandez was scheduled to headline the event.[12] However, Henrique withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Jordan Harris, which the bout was being the interim title.[13] In turn, Harris was replaced by Igor Siqueira for unknown reason.

Fight Card

LFA 182: McKee vs. Hernandez

LFA 182: McKee vs. Hernandez
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:April 26, 2024
Venue:Sanford Pentagon
City:Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

LFA 182: McKee vs. Hernandez was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on April 26, 2024, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

The main event featured a bantamweight bout between Mitchell McKee (5-0) and Jose Hernandez (4-1).[14]

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LFA 183: Cantanhede vs. Guimarães

LFA 183: Cantanhede vs. Guimarães
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:May 3, 2024
Venue:Complexo Ribalta
City:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

LFA 183: Cantanhede vs. Guimarães was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on May 3, 2024, at Complexo Ribalta in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

The main event featured a women’s strawweight showdown between Naizi Cantanhede (7-0) and Yasmin Guimarães (7-1).[15]

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LFA 184: Diaz vs. Lewis

LFA 184: Diaz vs. Lewis
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:May 17, 2024
Venue:Commerce Casino & Hotel
City:Commerce, California, United States

LFA 184: Diaz vs. Lewis was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on May 17, 2024, at Commerce Casino & Hotel in Commerce, California, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

The main event featured a light heavyweight bout between former LFA Middleweight Champion Ozzy Diaz and Bevon Lewis.[16]

Fight Card

LFA 185: Gennrich vs. Lewis

LFA 185: Gennrich vs. Lewis
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:June 7, 2024
City:Hammond, Indiana, United States

LFA 185: Gennrich vs. Lewis was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on June 7, 2024, at Horseshoe Hammond in Hammond, Indiana, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A LFA Lightweight Championship bout between current champion Kegan Gennrich and Richie Lewis headlined the event. While an interim LFA Women's Strawweight Championship bout between interim champion (also 2016 Olympic bronze medalist in judo) Natalia Kuziutina and Bruna Ellen was expected to serve as the co-main event.[17] However, Kuziutina forced to withdrew in last minute due to illness and the bout was cancelled.[18]

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LFA 186: Bekoev vs. Foxworth

LFA 186: Bekoev vs. Foxworth
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:June 22, 2024
City:Denver, Colorado, United States

LFA 186: Bekoev vs. Foxworth was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on June 22, 2024, at the Magness Arena in Denver, Colorado, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A LFA Middleweight Championship bout between current champion Azamat Bekoev and Chauncey Foxworth headlined the event.[19]

Fight Card

LFA 187: Brazil vs. Latin America

LFA 187: Brazil vs. Latin America
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:July 6, 2024
Venue:Ginásio do Polvilho
City:São Paulo, Brazil

LFA 187: Brazil vs. Latin America was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on July 6, 2024, at the Ginásio do Polvilho in São Paulo, Brazil. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A welterweight bout between former LFA Welterweight Champion Carlos Leal and Jose Barrios was expected to headline the event.[20] However, Barrios pulled out and was replaced by Manuel Mena.[21]

Fight card

LFA 188: Sweeney vs. do Nascimento

LFA 188: Sweeney vs. do Nascimento
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:July 12, 2024
Venue:Wild Horse Pass Casino
City:Chandler, Arizona, United States

LFA 188: Sweeney vs. do Nascimento was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that took place on July 12, 2024, at the Wild Horse Pass Casino in Chandler, Arizona, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A LFA Bantamweight Championship bout between then champion John Sweeney and Rafael do Nascimento is expected to headline the event.[22] At the weigh-ins, Sweeney came in at 141.4 lb, 6.4 pounds over the bantamweight limit for a title fight. As a result, Sweeney was stripped of the title and only do Nascimento was eligible to win it.[23]

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LFA 189: Kuziutina vs. Ellen

LFA 189: Kuziutina vs. Ellen
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:August 2, 2024
Venue:Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
City:Salamanca, New York, United States

LFA 189: Kuziutina vs. Ellen is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that will take place on August 2, 2024, at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca, New York, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

An interim LFA Women's Strawweight Championship bout between interim champion (also 2016 Olympic bronze medalist in judo) Natalia Kuziutina and Bruna Ellen headlined the event.[24] They were originally scheduled to meet at LFA 185 in June 2024, but Kuziutina forced to withdrew in last minute due to illness.[18]

Fight card

LFA 190: Chapolin vs. Siqueira

LFA 190: Chapolin vs. Siqueira
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:August 23, 2024
Venue:Commerce Casino & Hotel
City:Commerce, California, United States

LFA 190: Chapolin vs. Siqueira is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that will take place on August 23, 2024, at Commerce Casino & Hotel in Commerce, California, United States. It will be aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A LFA Flyweight Championship unification bout between current champion Eduardo Chapolin and interim champion Igor Siqueira is expected to headline the event.[25]

An interim LFA Featherweight Championship bout between Lerryan Douglas and Javier Reyes is expected to take place at the co-main event.[26]

Fight card

LFA 191: Prado vs. Lopes

LFA 191: Prado vs. Lopes
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:August 30, 2024
Venue:Ginásio do Povilho
City:Cajamar, Brazil

LFA 191: Prado vs. Lopes is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that will take place on August 30, 2024, at the Ginásio do Povilho in Cajamar, Brazil. It will be aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A featherweight bout between Wellington Prado and Keweny Lopes is expected to headline the event.[27]

Fight card

LFA 192: Climaco vs. Dias

LFA 192: Climaco vs. Dias
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:September 13, 2024
Venue:Kaiser Permanente Arena
City:Santa Cruz, California, United States

LFA 192: Climaco vs. Dias is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that will take place on September 13, 2024, at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, California, United States. It will be aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A flyweight bout between Mark Climaco and Victor Dias is expected to headline the event.[28]

Fight card

LFA 193: Bowers vs. Borisova

LFA 193: Bowers vs. Borisova
Promotion:Legacy Fighting Alliance
Date:September 20, 2024
Venue:Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
City:Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States

LFA 193: Bowers vs. Borisova is a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance and that will take place on September 20, 2024, at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States. It aired on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

An interim LFA Women's Flyweight Championship bout between Cheyanne Bowers and Veronika Borisova is expected to headline the event.[29]

Fight card

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MMA Junkie Staff . Legacy FC and RFA merge to create new Legacy Fighting Alliance promotion. 2016-09-19. MMAjunkie. en. 2019-01-02.
  2. Web site: LFA 174: Jones vs. Gennrich is set for January 12. FightBook MMA. 2023-12-06.
  3. Web site: LFA 174 weigh-in results – Jones vs. Gennrich. FightBook MMA. 2024-01-11.
  4. Web site: 【LFA174】カンでも、タンでもない。キャリア7連勝を目指すクァン・リーは淡泊なサブミッション戦士. mmaplanet.jp. 2024-01-13.
  5. Web site: LFA 175 fight card and start times – Lopez vs. Brigagão. FightBook MMA. 2023-12-26.
  6. Web site: LFA 176: Johns vs. Walker is set for February 9. FightBook MMA. 2024-02-02.
  7. Web site: LFA 177: Smyth vs. Magomedov is set for February 23. FightBook MMA. 2024-01-16.
  8. Web site: LFA 178: Satybaldiev vs. Assis is set for March 8. FightBook MMA. 2024-01-19.
  9. Web site: LFA 179: Neto vs. Antunes Fight Card and Start Times. FightBook MMA. 2024-02-14.
  10. Web site: LFA 180: Fernandez vs. Siqueira is set for March 29. FightBook MMA. 2024-02-10.
  11. Web site: 2024-03-27 . LFA returns to the Bluegrass state with a Featherweight Showdown at LFA 180 . 2024-03-30 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  12. Web site: LFA 181: Chapolin vs. Hernandez is set for April 5. FightBook MMA. 2024-02-27.
  13. Web site: 2023-03-13 . LFA 181: Harris vs. Hernandez – April 5 Championship Showdown . 2024-03-25 . FightBook MMA . en.
  14. Web site: 2024-03-01 . LFA 182: McKee vs. Hernandez is set for April 26 . 2024-03-01 . FightBook MMA . en.
  15. Web site: 2024-04-13 . LFA 183: Cantanhede vs. Guimarães Set for May 3 in Brazil . 2024-04-13 . FightBook MMA . en.
  16. Web site: 2024-04-16 . LFA 184: Diaz vs. Lewis Fight to Take Place in California . 2024-04-16 . FightBook MMA . en.
  17. Web site: 2024-05-04 . LFA brings a Championship Doubleheader to Chicagoland at LFA 185 . 2024-05-14 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  18. Web site: Staff . 2024-06-07 . LFA 185: Gennrich vs. Lewis Full Results . 2024-06-07 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2024-05-07 . LFA brings the Middleweight Championship to the Mile High City at LFA 186 . 2024-05-31 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2024-06-18 . LFA Hosts Brazil vs. Latin America Team Challenge at LFA 187 . 2024-06-23 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  21. Web site: LFA 187 terá duelo Brasil x Venezuela na luta principal . 2024-06-28 . Portal do Vale Tudo . pt-BR.
  22. Web site: 2024-05-21 . LFA brings the Bantamweight Championship to the Valley of the Sun at LFA 188 . 2024-06-23 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2024-07-11 . LFA 188: Weigh-in Results . 2024-07-13 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  24. Web site: 2024-06-21 . LFA brings the Interim Women’s Strawweight Championship to New York at LFA 189 . 2024-07-07 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  25. Web site: 2024-07-04 . LFA brings a Flyweight Title Unification Fight to Southern California at LFA 190 . 2024-07-07 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  26. Web site: 2024-07-26 . LFA brings a Championship Doubleheader to Southern California at LFA 190 . 2024-08-08 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  27. Web site: 2024-07-29 . LFA hosts a fascinating Jiu-Jitsu vs. Capoeira showdown in Brazil at LFA 191 . 2024-08-08 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.
  28. Web site: 2024-08-09 . LFA 192: Climaco vs. Dias – Flyweight Showdown in Santa Cruz . 2024-08-11 . FightBook MMA . en-US.
  29. Web site: 2024-08-13 . LFA brings Interim Women's Flyweight Championship to the Land of 10,000 Lakes at LFA 193 . 2024-08-23 . Legacy Fighting Alliance . en-US.