It was a scorching night in Texas for LFC 20, but that didn’t stop the fighters from going all out in the cage, with action from bell to bell. The card was stacked with recognizable talent from across the globe, as LFC tries to solidify their claim as the best organization on AXS TV. Let’s take a look at how the night played out.
Everything’s bigger in Texas, and with a few key signings, Legacy Fighting Championship might just be the biggest promotion in the South. This event is all about the lower weight classes and the crop of former UFC talent LFC has been picking up, but don’t count out the home-grown products who are looking to use these guys as a stepping stone in their budding careers.
One time UFC fighters Damacio Page, Junior Assuncao and Carlo Prater are all scheduled to fight later this month at LFC 20. For Page and Assuncao it will be their Legacy Fighting Championship debut, but for headliner Prater it will be his return to the promotion.
Light heavyweight DJ Linderman might not be superstar or a household name for that manner, but nevertheless he was the stiffest opponent to date for the submission ace Robert Drysdale. Fighting on the Legacy Fighting Championships 19 main card tonight on AXS TV, Drysdale improved to 6-0 with a first round rear-naked choke submission over Linderman.
No Bellator this week, no problem because Legacy Fighting Championship 19 was there tonight to fill you MMA fix and tide you over until tomorrow’s UFC. The night featured some up and coming prospects along with a flyweight title fight in the main event.
Tonight was a big not for Legacy Fighting Championships at LFC 18. Not only was their lightweight champion Jorge Patino making another title defense but the promotion was holding their first women’s MMA bout on the card as well.
With Bellator moving to its new night of Thursday, Last not belonged to Legacy Fighting Championship 17 which aired live on ASX TV. The event was headlined by former UFC fighter Pete Sprat taking on one of the original Bellator fighters, Dan Hornbuckle. Legacy Fighting Championship took place at the Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio, Texas and the six bout main card followed a four bout preliminary card.
Legacy Fighting Championships first event of the year, LFC 17 is set to take place on February 1st from the Cowboys Dance hall in San Antonio, Texas. The main card will air live on AXS TV and will be headlined by MMA Veterans Pete Spratt and Dan Hornbuckle. The two will enter the main event with 73 combined professional fights but each has been out of action for a prolonged period of time.
UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez Weigh-in Pictures
Due to a previously scheduled Arena Football game at the HP Pavilion, today’s UFC on FOX 7 weigh-ins were held less than a mile away at the California Theater. The small theater was completely filled with cheering fans and all the fighters they came to see made weight.
The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Weigh-in Pictures
Amidst everything else going on, the UFC has themselves a busy day today with the UFC on FX 6 taking place in Australia and The Ultimate Fighter 16 finale weigh-ins. All 24 fighters made weight today for tomorrow’s event that will crown The Ultimate Fighter 16 welterweight winner.
UFC on FUEL TV 4 Weigh-in Results and Photos
SAN JOSE, Cal. – Still recovering from Saturday’s UFC 148, MMAValor.com was inside the HP Pavilion for today’s UFC on FUEL TV 4 weigh-ins. A few of the fighters would need to step onto the scale behind a towel but all 22 fighters on the UFC on FUEL TV 4 fight card made weight.
TUF Live Finale Live Results and Event Pictures
The long grind of the first live version of The Ultimate Fighter ends tonight at the TUF Live Finale in Las Vegas. Featuring 12 of the 16 TUF Live contestants, the 10 bout card will be headlined by an important match-up in the welterweight division between Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann.
TUF Live Finale Weigh-in Results and Pictures
All the fighters for tomorrow’s TUF Live Finale were on weight as they stepped onto the scales inside the Pearl at the Palms. The 20 fighters, including 12 of the 16 TUF Live fighters will begin entering the Octagon tomorrow starting at 2:45pm PT / 5:45pm ET.
