2026 in Legacy Fighting Alliance

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2026 in Legacy Fighting Alliance
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First dateJanuary 16, 2026
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The year 2026 is the tenth year in the history of Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. [1]

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Background

On January 7, 2026, it was announced that the promotion has officially parted ways with UFC Fight Pass and signed a new broadcast deal with Vice TV, which will air 25 events in 2026. This marking a significant shift for the regional promotion as the UFC also cut ties with several other regional partners. [2]

List of events

#EventDateVenueLocation
1 LFA 224: Adams vs. Bilalov Jan 16, 2026 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
2 LFA 225: Degli vs. Aguiar Jan 23, 2026 Nilson Nelson Gymnasium Brasília, Brazil
3 LFA 226: Allakhverdiev vs. Kropschot Feb 6, 2026 F&M Bank Arena Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.
4 LFA 227: Nascimento vs. Kamikubo Feb 27, 2026 Ventura County Fairgrounds Ventura, California, U.S.
5 LFA 228: Natividad vs. Garcia Mar 13, 2026Gila River Resorts and Casinos – Wild Horse Pass Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
6 LFA 229: Martins vs. Gonçalves Mar 27, 2026Centro Esportivo Pelezão São Paulo, Brazil
7 LFA 230: Franklin vs. Ureña Apr 3, 2026Grand Casino Hotel & Resort Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.
8 LFA 231: Trembley vs. Johns Apr 17, 2026 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.

LFA 224: Adams vs. Bilalov

LFA 224: Adams vs. Bilalov
Promotion Legacy Fighting Alliance
DateJanuary 16, 2026
Venue Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
City Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States

LFA 224: Adams vs. Bilalov was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that took place on January 16, 2026, in Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States.

Background

A LFA Heavyweight Championship bout for the vacant title between Matt Adams and Arslan Bilalov headlined the event. [3]

Results

Main card (Vice TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
HeavyweightArslan Bilalovdef.Matt AdamsSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:47 [a]
WelterweightJosiah Harrelldef.Bekmyrza DosmatovTKO (corner stoppage)33:28
Women's StrawweightGiovanna Canutodef.Janaína SilvaSubmission (face crank)32:38
FeatherweightTaner Trembleydef.Shaheen SantanaSubmission (guillotine choke)13:32
LightweightCanon Swansondef.Jimmy WashingtonTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)12:59
FeatherweightAbbas Abasovdef.Jose IntriagoTKO (head kick and punches)23:39
Preliminary card (LFA Fight Network)
MiddleweightTyree Overtondef.Pedro TrujilloDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
HeavyweightEzayah Gomez Oropezadef.Braden PetersonSubmission (kimura)11:02
Catchweight (150 lb)Noah Gashodef.David McKinneyTKO (punches)22:27
LightweightMitchell Wilsondef.Sedric RichardSubmission (arm-triangle choke)11:20
LightweightMcCoy Tekautzdef.Hykeem GreenKO (punches)10:21
Amateur bouts
LightweightXavier Judgedef.Alex MartinDecision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26)33:00
MiddleweightCadin Vowelsdef.Armani WebsterDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–26)33:00
Women's FeatherweightDaysi Perezdef.Jessie HaysSubmission (rear-naked choke)31:26

LFA 225: Degli vs. Aguiar

LFA 225: Degli vs. Aguiar
Promotion Legacy Fighting Alliance
DateJanuary 23, 2026
Venue Nilson Nelson Gymnasium
City Brasília, Brazil

LFA 225: Degli vs. Aguiar was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that took place on January 23, 2026, in Brasília, Brazil.

Background

An interim LFA Flyweight Championship bout between interim champion Marcos Degli and Luís Aguiar headlined the event. [4] At the weigh-ins, Aguiar weighed in at 125.8 pounds, 0.8 pounds over the title fight limit. His bout proceeded as a one-sided title bout, scheduled for five rounds, with only reigning interim champion Degli was eligible crowned the interim title. [5]

Results

Main card (Vice TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FlyweightMarcos Degli (ic)def.Luís AguiarKO (punch to the body)11:35 [a]
BantamweightDerick Garcia Borgesdef.Daniel AraújoDecision (unanimous) (30–25, 29–26, 29–26)35:00
BantamweightRafael Pereiradef.Lionel AbojerTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)33:28
MiddleweightJulio Cesar Spadaccinidef.Marcio CabralTKO (punches)12:34
Light HeavyweightLeon Soaresdef.Miguel PortoSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:59
FeatherweightAristides Viníciusdef.Icaro BritoDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
WelterweightGabriel Viniciusdef.Joel SalvianoDecision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–26, 30–26)35:00
Preliminary card (LFA Fight Network)
MiddleweightGustavo Rochadef.Vladimir Calvo MarreroDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Women's Flyweight Bianca Basílio def.Jéssica OliveiraSubmission (armbar)14:58 [b]
Catchweight (130 lb)Frank da Silva Castrodef.João MenezesDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00 [c]
FeatherweightLeonardo Cerbonidef.Lucas Silva CruzSubmission (rear-naked choke)14:13 [d]
BantamweightBreno Yuri Santosdef.Lucas Sousa AndradeSubmission (triangle choke)21:21
Catchweight (159 lb)Italo Cruzdef.Vinicius SilvaTKO (elbows)21:58 [e]
LightweightPedro Victor de Souzadef.Lucas Almeida BarretoDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)35:00
  1. For the interim LFA Flyweight Championship.
  2. Oliveira missed weight (128.6 lb).
  3. Menezes missed weight (134 lb).
  4. Cerboni missed weight (147.8 lb).
  5. Silva missed weight (166 lb).

LFA 226: Allakhverdiev vs. Kropschot

LFA 226: Allakhverdiev vs. Kropschot
Promotion Legacy Fighting Alliance
DateFebruary 6, 2026
Venue F&M Bank Arena
City Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

LFA 226: Allakhverdiev vs. Kropschot was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that took place on February 6, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States.

Background

The event marked the promotion's second visit to Clarksville and first since LFA 219 in October 2025. [6]

A LFA Middleweight Championship bout between current champion David Allakhverdiev and Joseph Kropschot headlined the event. [7]

Results

Main card (Vice TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
MiddleweightJoseph Kropschotdef.David Allakhverdiev (c)Submission (rear-naked choke)23:24 [a]
LightweightDedrek Sandersdef.Nikolay KiosseTKO (knees to the body)30:20
Women's StrawweightMackenzie Stillerdef.Kendra McIntyreSubmission (scarf hold armlock)11:48
HeavyweightCharlie Clevelanddef.Ben WunderTKO (punches)11:03
MiddleweightZayne Havenerdef.Travon EllerSubmission (triangle choke)13:33
FlyweightBryce Woernerdef.Randy Rivera-SantiagoTKO (punches)33:36
Preliminary card (Spectation Sports / YouTube)
LightweightJohnathan Waiddef.Lane RoeSubmission (armbar)11:02
FeatherweightAlexander Schenkdef.Carter BeekmanSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:50 [b]
HeavyweightBlake Mitchelldef.Nathan GeorgeTKO (knee and punches)12:15
FeatherweightBriven Sullivandef.Cody NoelTechnical Submission (triangle choke)34:51
FlyweightShamar Perezdef.Trevor GriceDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
Amateur bouts
MiddleweightDrake Pattersondef.Josh WardTKO (punches)12:41
LightweightGarret Geandef.Randy Shores Jr.Submission (triangle choke)11:15
  1. For the LFA Middleweight Championship.
  2. Schenk missed weight (147.6 lb).

LFA 227: Nascimento vs. Kamikubo

LFA 227: Nascimento vs. Kamikubo
Promotion Legacy Fighting Alliance
DateFebruary 27, 2026
Venue Ventura County Fairgrounds
City Ventura, California, United States

LFA 227: Nascimento vs. Kamikubo was a mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that took place on February 27, 2026, in Ventura, California, United States.

Background

The event marked the promotion's second visit to Ventura and first since LFA 215 in August 2025. [8]

The event headliner featured a bantamweight bout between Rafael do Nascimento and Shuya Kamikubo. [9]

Results

Main card (Vice TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
BantamweightRafael do Nascimentodef.Shuya KamikuboDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
BantamweightAllan Begossodef.Arnold JimenezTKO (punches)23:34 [a]
MiddleweightTheo Haigdef.Lance WrightSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:03
Women's FlyweightMariana Poltronieri Piccolodef.Zoe NowickiDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)35:00
LightweightLuis Gomezdef.Kohl LarenKO (punches)11:44
Light HeavyweightShealor Ladddef.Isaiah PinsonTKO (punches)23:17
FeatherweightRoman Pugadef.Hamzeh TradTKO (punches)24:11
Preliminary card (Spectation Sports / YouTube)
Light HeavyweightKyle Clarkdef.Sam FournierTKO (head kick and punches)13:40
WelterweightDupree Stewartdef.Jon TabarezSubmission (armbar)14:32
Light HeavyweightRyan Firinaiudef.Christopher CollinsTKO (punches)30:26
  1. Jimenez missed weight (138.4 lb).

LFA 228: Natividad vs. Garcia

LFA 228: Natividad vs. Garcia
Promotion Legacy Fighting Alliance
DateMarch 13, 2026
VenueGila River Resorts and Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
City Chandler, Arizona, United States

LFA 228: Natividad vs. Garcia is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that will take place on March 13, 2026, in Chandler, Arizona, United States.

Background

The event will mark the promotion's fourth visit to Chandler and first since LFA 188 in July 2024. [10]

A flyweight bout between undefeated prospect Christian Natividad and Adrian Garcia is scheduled to headline the event. [11]

Fight card

Main card (Vice TV)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
FlyweightChristian Natividadvs.Adrian Garcia
BantamweightAmari Sengsavanhvs.Carlos Tardio
LightweightJaCobi Jonesvs.Benjamin Orozco
Women's StrawweightLeslie Hernandezvs.Aleksandra Savicheva
FeatherweightJonathan Powellvs.Ezequiel de Jesus Peralta
MiddleweightChristopher Ewertvs.Andrew Stewart
FlyweightLívio Ribeirovs.Jordan Burkholder
Preliminary card (Spectation Sports / YouTube)
Light HeavyweightAlik Lorenzvs.Gabriel Thimoteo
MiddleweightEric Fimbresvs.Zayne Havener
MiddleweightMarcus Nashvs.Israel Aquino
Amateur bouts
LightweightEnrique Rubiovs.Mitchell Wheeler

    See also

    References

    1. MMA Junkie Staff (2016-09-19). "Legacy FC and RFA merge to create new Legacy Fighting Alliance promotion". MMAjunkie. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
    2. Heck, Mike (2026-01-07). "LFA gets new TV home after parting ways with UFC Fight Pass". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
    3. "LFA 2026 season kicks off in Minnesota". Legacy Fighting Alliance. 2026-01-02. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
    4. "LFA returns to the Capital city of Brazil". Legacy Fighting Alliance. 2026-01-02. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
    5. "LFA 225 official weigh in results". Legacy Fighting Alliance. 2026-01-23. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
    6. "LFA 226 Brings Middleweight Championship Fight to Clarksville's F&M Bank Arena This February". Clarksville Online. 2026-01-13. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
    7. "Legacy Fighting Alliance returns to Tennessee in February". Legacy Fighting Alliance. 2026-01-09. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
    8. "LFA 227 Returns to Ventura With Nascimento vs. Kamikubo Bantamweight Main Event". FightBook MMA. 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
    9. "LFA returns to California in February". Legacy Fighting Alliance. 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
    10. "LFA returns to Phoenix in March". Legacy Fighting Alliance. 2026-01-23. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
    11. "High level flyweight bout headlines LFA 228 in Arizona". Legacy Fighting Alliance. 2026-02-03. Retrieved 2026-02-04.