Tag: LFA 86

‘Inside LFA with Ron Kruck:’ Looking back on Championship July, ahead to Phase II

Check out the latest on what’s happening in LFA.

“Inside LFA with Ron Kruck” is LFA’s weekly look at prior and upcoming fights, as well as the latest news and notes within the promotion, and you can watch Episode 8 in the video above.

WHAT’S COVERED:

  • With every one of LFA’s titleholders having moved on to top-level promotions, the organization had plenty of belts to hand away in finding a new crop of talent. LFA did just that, handing out four championship belts in July.
  • Of course, it’s not just LFA champions that earn the call to the UFC. [autotag]Joaquin Buckley[/autotag] reminded the world that a strong performance in any LFA bout might earn you an octagon invite.
  • Even those that don’t get straight into the UFC still have options, as [autotag]Jordan Leavitt[/autotag] proved with his Dana White’s Contender Series slot.
  • After a quick two-week hiatus, LFA will return with Phase II of the organization’s 2020 comeback with four consecutive weeks of events, starting on Aug. 21, all of which take place in Sioux Falls, S.D.

‘Inside LFA with Ron Kruck:’ Latest on new champ Jimmy Flick, LFA 87 preview, DWCS notes

Check out the latest on what’s happening in LFA.

“Inside LFA with Ron Kruck” is LFA’s weekly look at prior and upcoming fights, as well as the latest news and notes within the promotion, and you can watch Episode 7 in the video above.

WHAT’S COVERED:

  • Check out last Friday’s LFA 86 highlights, where a new champion was crowned.
  • As mentioned, at LFA 86, [autotag]Jimmy Flick[/autotag] claimed the vacant flyweight title with an arm-triangle choke submission of Greg Fischer in just 38 seconds, the second fastest finish in an LFA title fight. Listen to what the confident Flick had to say afterward.
  • Check out a preview of the LFA 87 main event where, on Friday, [autotag]Bryce Logan[/autotag] and [autotag]Jacob Rosales[/autotag] will fight for the vacant lightweight title. Both Logan and Rosales, a Dana White’s Contender Series veteran, have yet to lose in their five combined LFA bouts. Listen to what both men had to say heading into their fight.
  • Of note, the LFA has sent almost 200 fighters to the UFC, and with DWCS set to kick off next week, that number could grow even more. Check out the list of names who are set to compete on the show this season.

Video: LFA 86 highlights, including the crowning of a new champion

Check out the highlights from a fight night in which every fight except one had a finish.

The LFA’s run of Friday night July events in South Dakota continued July 24 with a memorable evening at LFA 86.

A new flyweight champion was crowned, and in emphatic fashion, at that. [autotag]Jimmy Flick[/autotag] needed a mere 38 seconds to finish Greg Fischer via arm-triangle choke and claim the promotion’s 125-pound title.

That was one of five bouts out of the evening’s six that finished inside the allotted time. So have a glance at the complete results below, then check out all the highlights from a fun night of fights in the video above.

Complete LFA 86 results included:

  • Jimmy Flick def. Greg Fischer via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 0:38 – to win LFA flyweight title
  • Arthur Estrazulas def. Dominic Clark via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:26
  • Fabio Cherant def. Erick Murray by submission (anaconda choke) – Round 1, 0:57
  • Mando Gutierrez def. Jeff Jepsen by submission (rear-naked choke)–  Round 1, 1:57
  • Mark Martin def. Tony Grant by TKO – Round 1, 3:52
  • Jordan Heiderman def. Jacob Heavlin by unanimous decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

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LFA 86 results: Jimmy Flick claims vacant belt with 38-second finish of Greg Fischer

Jimmy Flick made it quick at LFA 86 to claim the vacant flyweight title.

[autotag]Jimmy Flick[/autotag] made it quick on Friday to claim the vacant LFA flyweight title.

Flick (14-5) needed just 38 seconds to submit [autotag]Greg Fischer[/autotag] (10-2) and win the title in the headlining bout of LFA 46, which took place at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and streamed on UFC Fight Pass.

It was one-way traffic from beginning to end for Flick. He immediately shot for a takedown on Fischer, who tried to defend around his legs. Flick jumped right on the neck with an arm-triangle choke.

Fischer attempted to resist the submission, but Flick had it locked in and forced the tap just seconds after the fight began.

Afterward, Flick celebrated himself as the most dangerous flyweight grappler in the world, and said he wants to back that statement up under the UFC banner.

“This means everything to me,” Flick said in his post-fight interview with Ron Kruck and Pat Miletich. “I was ready to go five, five-minute rounds. I’m the best 125 grappler in the world, and I’m ready to prove it on the big stage.”

Complete LFA 86 results included:

  • Jimmy Flick def. Greg Fischer via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 0:38 – to win LFA flyweight title
  • Arthur Estrazulas def. Dominic Clark via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:26
  • Fabio Cherant def. Erick Murray by submission (anaconda choke) – Round 1, 0:57
  • Mando Gutierrez def. Jeff Jepsen by submission (rear-naked choke)–  Round 1, 1:57
  • Mark Martin def. Tony Grant by TKO – Round 1, 3:52
  • Jordan Heiderman def. Jacob Heavlin by unanimous decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

LFA 84 postponed, April events under review as promotion responds to coronavirus crisis

Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) has announced the postponement of its upcoming LFA 84 event in Phoenix and placed its April events under review amid coronavirus fears.

LFA 84 is the latest MMA event casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.

The event, scheduled for March 20 in Phoenix, was due to feature a battle for the vacant middleweight title between Daniel Madrid and Impa Kasanganay. But the promotion announced Saturday the event has now been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.

A press release from Legacy Fighting Alliance laid out the organization’s approach to its schedule amid the health crisis that is currently affecting the sporting world.

LFA officials have been closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic nationwide and abroad.

In response to growing awareness, concern, and imminent threat of exacerbating the spread of the virus via large crowds at our live events, LFA officials have coordinated with government officials, state athletic commissions, and our venue partners throughout the week.

We have collectively determined that moving forward with LFA 84 on Friday, March 20th in Phoenix, Arizona would not be safe given the world’s current health crisis.

LFA 84 will be postponed and rescheduled at a later date.

The promotion also has two events scheduled for April, with LFA 85 and 86 scheduled for Colorado and South Dakota on April 3 and April 17, respectively, but the promotion said those shows are both “currently under review.” All three affected LFA events were scheduled to be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.

“Providing a safe environment for our fans, fighters, and staff is our top priority,” LFA’s statement continued.

“Through public health agencies such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), we are staying on top of the latest updates and developments as they occur. We are also in close communication with local public health officials to determine what additional safeguards may need to be implemented moving forward.

“This is an evolving situation and any actions we take will be consistent with guidelines from these agencies.”

Bryce Logan vs. Jacob Rosales vacant lightweight title fight headlines LFA 86

The lightweight title will be up for grabs when LFA returns to South Dakota next month.

The lightweight title will be up for grabs when LFA returns to South Dakota next month.

South Dakota’s own [autotag]Bryce Logan[/autotag] (11-4) takes on [autotag]Jacob Rosales[/autotag] (12-5) for the vacant 155-pound title in the LFA 86 main event. The promotion announced the booking Tuesday. The card will be LFA fifth in South Dakota.

LFA 86 takes place April 17 at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. The card streams on UFC Fight Pass.

“I am excited to bring the LFA lightweight championship back to South Dakota,” LFA CEO Ed Soares stated. “Bryce Logan and Jacob Rosales are two of our most popular fighters – they both got their start in RFA before the merger. They will face each other for the vacant LFA lightweight. This will add another chapter to the state’s MMA history, which began with its first sanctioned event at RFA 17.”

Logan has back-to-back wins after a pair of losses for Bellator and CES MMA. But when he returned to LFA nearly a year ago, he took a split decision win over Kenneth Glenn, then this past September beat Jonas Flok by unanimous decision at LFA 77. Logan is from Doland, S.D. and is a Dakota State University product.

Rosales had a four-fight winning streak, including victories under the Bellator and LFA banners. But in a Dana White’s Contender Series bout in July 2019 he was knocked out by Jonathan Pearce in the third round. In January, though, he bounced back with a unanimous decision over Salaiman Ahmadyar, giving him five wins in his past six fights.