LEMOORE, California — LFA kicked off its 2025 schedule with its debut event at the iconic Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Central California. In the main event, two fighters who have fought for the promotion on multiple continents faced each other for the first time. 7x Jiu-Jitsu world champion Ary Farias got off to a good start in the first round by taking the back of Erick Visconde, who is also a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. However, the tides turned quickly and violently in the second stanza when Visconde landed a brutal Spinning Elbow that left Farias unconscious at 1:08 of Round 2. In the co-main event, local legend and former San Francisco 49ers fullback Josh “The Incredible Hok” Hokit extended his perfect record in MMA. The 2x Division I All-American wrestler and football standout from Fresno State took the back of fellow former collegiate wrestling standout John Lopez midway through the opening frame and pounded him out to earn the TKO at 2:53 of Round 1. The other fight results can be found below:
LFA 199 RESULTS:
Postliminary Card (Begins after the Main Card):
Catchweight Bout (150 lb)
Jermaine Edwards def. Abraham Del Toro via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:22 of Round 1.
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Julio Larrave def. Allen Silhanek via TKO (Injury to Arm) at 2:21 of Round 1.
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC Fight Pass® at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Erick Visconde def. Ary Farias via KO (Spinning Elbow) at 1:08 of Round 2.
Co-Main Event | Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Josh Hokit vs. John Lopez via TKO (Punches from Back Mount) at 2:53 of Round 1.
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Rafael Do Nascimento def. Brandon Altomare via Submission (Calf Slicer) at 2:06 of Round 1.
Catchweight Bout (160 lb)
Shovkhal Churchaev def. Enkhur Bayartsogt via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Theo Haig def. Said-Magomedov Abdulgaziev via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:49 of Round 1.
Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Billy Ray Valdez def. Larry Gonzales via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Edmund Kwan def. Shelden Struble via TKO (Ground n’ Pound) at 4:33 of Round 3.
Preliminary Card (Worldwide on the LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ at 5 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT):
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Sczar Charles def. Ueslei Alves via Majority Decision (29-28, 28-28, 29-28).
Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Gabrielle McComb def. Esmira Mammadova via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:16 of Round 1.
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Shealor Ladd def. TK Mattress via KO (Punches from Back Mount) at 1:43 of Round 2.
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 TACHI PALACE CASINO RESORT:
Tachi Palace Casino Resort is owned and operated by Tachi-Yokut Tribe. Tachi Palace is located in Lemoore, CA, on the Santa Rosa Rancheria. Tachi Palace offers the finest gaming action with slots, bingo, and various table games and have a variety of dining options. The on-site Yokut gas station offers gas, diesel, race high-octane pumps and electric charging stations, plus a convenience store, smoke shop, market, and gaming. Next door to the hotel is the Coyote Entertainment Center featuring movie theaters, bowling alley, arcade and food and concessions. The hotel features 255 luxurious rooms and suites. Bookings for weddings, special occasions and business functions are also available. Please visit TachiPalace.com for more information.
