Tag: LFA 96

LFA 96 results: Maycon Mendonca bests Batsumberel Dagvadorj in thriller, claims vacant belt

An all-out war in the LFA 96 main event might be a late candidate for “Fight of the Year” consideration.

[autotag]Maycon Mendonca[/autotag] and [autotag]Batsumberel Dagvadorj[/autotag] gave it their all in Friday night’s LFA 96 main event.

With the vacant LFA welterweight title on the line, Mendonca (10-4) and Dagvadorj (7-0) engaged in a five-round, all-out war. In the  end, Mendonca earned a unanimous decision over Dagvadorj, with 50-45, 49-46, 49-46 scores that don’t do justice to the tenacity with which Dagvadorj fought.

The tempo was set early in the fight. Mendonca had his moments and Dagvadorj returned fire with a flooring blow. Through the second, third, fourth, and fifth rounds, both men slowed at times, but always found a way to accelerate once again.

Dagvardorj came forward with reckless abandon and sought takedowns while he flung punches. Mendonca, on the other hand, found his technical striking and plum clinch knees his most successful weapon. Mongolia’s Dagvardoj, battered and bruised, displayed a strong chin and ability to reset himself when needed.

For those who haven’t already tallied their 2020 superlative votes, the bout might be a late candidate for “Fight of the Year” consideration.

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In the co-main event, Dana White’s Contender Series alumnus [autotag]Anthony Romero[/autotag] (9-0) kept his undefeated record alive when he defeated a gritty [autotag]Zach Juusola[/autotag] (11-7) via unanimous decision.

Earlier on the card, Stipe Miocic teammate [autotag]Mo Miller[/autotag] (5-0) added another highlight-reel finish to his resume. The suplexes worked for Miller all night. To finish the fight, he slammed and knocked out [autotag]Regivaldo Carvalho[/autotag] (5-3) in Round 2.

LFA 96 took place Friday at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kan. The card streamed on UFC Fight Pass.

Full LFA 96 results:

  • Maycon Mendonca def. Batsumberel Dagvadorj via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46) – for vacant LFA welterweight title
  • Anthony Romero def. Zach Juusola via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Mo Miller def. Regivaldo Carvalho via knockout (slam and punches) – Round 2, 2:57
  • Mark Martin def. Matthew Colquhoun via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28)
  • Lisa Mauldin def. Mitzi Merry via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • William Starks def. Slava Borshchlev via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Joseph Holmes def. Ryan Leininger via knockout (knee) – Round 1, 1:38

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LFA 96 video: Stipe Miocic teammate Mo Miller earns brutal slam KO after multiple suplexes

Mo Miller was a slam machine at LFA 96. The third one earned him a knockout win.

At LFA 96, bantamweight up-and-comer [autotag]Mo Miller[/autotag] proved once again he can be a serious problem for his competition.

Taking on Bellator alumnus Reginaldo Carvalho, Miller (5-0) utilized a suplex multiple times – twice in Round 1. The third significant time came midway through Round 2 – and it proved to be the charm.

Miller, 28, elevated his opponent and dropped Carvalho (5-3) right on his head. Carvalho was out upon impact. Follow-up punches occurred, though the damage was already done. Carvalho’s head bounced back and forth before the referee stepped in and waved off the fight.

A member of Strong Style MMA in Independence, Ohio, Miller is a teammate of UFC heavyweight champion [autotag]Stipe Miocic[/autotag], former UFC women’s flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye, and UFC light heavyweight Aleksa Camur.

With the victory, Miller, a former Division II All-American, remains undefeated in his career. After going 6-0 as an amateur, Miller turned professional in August 2019. In five professional fights, Miller has picked up four finishes.

LFA 96 took place Friday at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kan. The card streamed on UFC Fight Pass.

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