LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA President Sven Bean announced today that the LFA has entered into two event production agreements in May of 2025.
“The LFA team will return to one of our most popular markets, and also break ground in a new market to produce events in May.” said Bean, who is responsible for venue booking and scheduling for the LFA.
“We will kick things off with a return to Santa Cruz, California and Kaiser Permanente Arena on Friday, May 9th,” stated Bean.
“This will be our fourth visit to ‘Surf City USA’. Santa Cruz is known as one of the best beach towns in the country, and we love going there. It is such a special place for our LFA fans to attend an event. We have had capacity crowds at all our previous events. This shows me that if you provide the area fans with a quality event, they will come out and support it. I also really enjoy working with the Warriors entertainment staff. They are hardworking, with an attention to detail. Our teams work so well together, and always put out the best product for the fans. I look forward to another great night and a full house on May 9th!”
Santa Cruz Warriors Chief Operating Officer David Kao added:
“We are very excited to welcome LFA back to Kaiser Permanente Arena once more! I can’t reemphasize enough the importance of LFA as the premier developmental organization in mixed martial arts, and our relationship is such a natural fit given that the Warriors share a similar commitment to identifying and cultivating talent. Our last event in September drew fans from Santa Cruz, San Jose, the Central Coast, and the San Joaquin Valley for an electrifying night of combat sports. The level of competition in the LFA octagon and the fan excitement in the arena continues to reach new heights with every event we host. We cannot wait to experience the energy again in May!”
Tickets for LFA 208 are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com.
LFA 208 will be broadcast live at 7PM PST/10PM EST on UFC FIGHT PASS®.
“We will then close out the month of May by breaking ground at a new venue, Malai Manso Resort in Cuiabá, Mata Grosso, Brazil. This event will also be a special Saturday night broadcast set for May 24th,” stated Bean.
“This will be a very unique type of event for the LFA in Brazil. We will put on an 5 star event, for an intimate crowd, at a world class resort. Once again, Feijão and our Brazilian team have raised the bar. I’m very excited to see what they have in store for us at this beautiful destination,” continued Bean.
LFA VP of South America Rafael Feijão added:
“I’m really looking forward to producing this LFA event in May. The whole idea came about after successful businessman Gustavo Cuibano attended one of our shows in Cajamar. He was very impressed with all levels of the production. The plan was quickly put together to bring the LFA to the Malai Manso Resort. It’s also going to be very special to me personally, as I am originally from Cuiabá. My roots are strong here. It just feels like the right thing to do, and bring a special type of event back to my hometown. It’s going to be a great celebration, but also an amazing night of MMA as well. I can’t wait!
LFA 209 will be broadcast live at 5PM PST/8PM EST on UFC FIGHT PASS®.
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Look for LFA 208 and 209 Main Event, Co-Main Event, and key matchup announcements from LFA CEO Ed Soares in the coming days.
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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.
Please visit LFA.com for updates and information. Visit the official LFA YouTube channel (LFA FIGHT NETWORK™) at @LFAfights. LFA is on Facebook at Facebook.com/LFAfighting. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and X (formerly Twitter) at @LFAfighting.
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 combat 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 KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA:
Kaiser Permanente Arena is home to the Santa Cruz Warriors G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors and is located at 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Visit our website for more info.
About MALAI MANSO RESORT:
Malai Manso Resort is certified by the Brazilian Resort Association as the only All Inclusive Resort in the Central-West. Located in one of the main tourist regions of the country, on the shores of Lake Manso in the mystical Chapada dos Guimarães in Mato Grosso, the largest agribusiness hub in Latin America. With a complete Convention Center for holding events and an incredible experience in leisure, gastronomy and comfort surrounded by nature. The Resort is accessible by different means of transport, with transfers from Cuiabá Airport and vice-versa. Parking for 400 cars, helipad, approved airfield with a 1,200m asphalt runway (for executive jets and small aircraft) and marina with pier. The resort also has restaurants and bars, a sports complex, adventure activities, a swimming pool, a spa, and areas dedicated to children and teenagers. In addition, Vila Malai, a strategically located environment on the shores of Lake Manso, offers a variety of dining options, including a pizzeria, burger joint, beer bar, ice cream parlor, and an outdoor concert venue. Please visit malaimansoresort.com.br for more information.
