VAIL, Colorado — On the weekend before Halloween, Colorado standout Justin Wetzell and top Tajik prospect Bekhzod “Lion” Usmonov ascended 8,150 feet above sea level to face off in a battle of mountaineers in the main event of LFA 195. The local favorite used a heavy wrestling attack to secure takedowns and deliver punishing ground n’ pound to secure the dominant win against The Ultimate Fighter 32 star Usmonov via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26). In the co-main event, Dante Schiro turned the tables on UFC veteran A.J. “The Ghost” Fletcher in the second round to score an impressive come-from-behind victory. The submission win came via Rear Naked Choke ran the Wisconsinite’s perfect LFA record to 4-0. The other fight results can be found below:
LFA 195 RESULTS:
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Justin Wetzell def. Bekhzod Usmonov via Unanimous Decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26).
Co-Main Event | Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Dante Schiro def. A.J. Fletcher via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:41 of Round 2.
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Kevin Fernandez def. Josiah Reyes via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Micah Haas def. Erik Calvert via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Marina Monteiro def. Kendra McIntyre via Standing TKO (Punches) at 2:40 of Round 2.
Women’s Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Melissa Croden def. Ashley Deen via TKO (Ground n’ Pound) at 0:22 of Round 2.
Preliminary Card (Featured Bouts available on the official LFA YouTube channel LFA FIGHT NETWORK™):
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Haris Talundžić def. Ovidio Bojorquez via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:04 of Round 3.
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Isiah Torres def. Keynan Davis via Submission (Triangle Choke) at 3:44 of Round 3.
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Alix Fisher def. Jared Ferrera via TKO (Punches) at 1:27 of Round 1.
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Leilani Hodgens def. Deanna Betterman via Submission (Armbar) at 1:16 of Round 2.
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Rory Light def. Austin Behrman via TKO (Punches) at 0:53 of Round 1.
About LFA:
LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC in 2017. It has launched the careers of over 330 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the world including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, Phoenix, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. Based in Las Vegas, NV, LFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world. The promotion owns and operates LFA FIGHT NETWORK™, a premium YouTube channel that features live combat sports events alongside live LFA Prelims and historical fights.
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About UFC FIGHT PASS®:
UFC FIGHT PASS® is the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. Since launching in 2013, UFC FIGHT PASS is now available in more than 200 countries and territories. FIGHT PASS provides its members with unlimited access to live UFC FIGHT PASS Prelims; live mixed martial arts and combat sports from around the world; original series and historical programming; special features; behind-the-scenes content; in-depth interviews; and up-to-the minute reports on the world of combat sports. UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers also have 24/7 access to the world’s largest fight library, featuring more than 20,000 bouts from dozens of combats sports organizations, as well as every fight in UFC history. Fight fans can access UFC FIGHT PASS on personal computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, and Sony TVs with Android TV. For more information, please visit UFCFightPass.com.
About DOBSON ARENA:
At 35,000-square-feet, Dobson Ice Arena is one of the largest multi-purpose ice facilities on Colorado’s Western Slope. It’s open year-round for hockey, figure skating and broomball. It hosts ice events such as the Vail Invitational Skating Championships and the Bob Johnson Hockey Camp, yet the Lipizanner Stallions have also performed here, and the arena has been home to many other non-ice events, including concerts. Visit VailRec.com for more information.
