FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
LFA 169: WARD vs. WALKER
MAIN EVENT:
TEXAS PROSPECT
LANDRY “THE LONE STAR KID” WARD
vs.
OKLAHOMA STANDOUT
ALFRED “FREIGHT TRAIN” WALKER
FEATHERWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
THE FACTORY IN DEEP ELLUM
DALLAS, TEXAS
LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Tickets are available at TheFactoryInDeepEllum.com
DALLAS, Texas — On Thursday, October 5th, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 169: Ward vs. Walker from the Crowne Plaza Dallas – Market Center in Dallas, Texas. The main event will feature a Texas vs. Oklahoma Showdown on the Eve of the Red River Rivalry when top Texas prospect Landry “Lone Star Kid” Ward (8-1) faces Oklahoma standout Alfred “Freight Train” Walker (11-6).
LFA 169 will feature veteran MMA commentator Ron Kruck, who will be joined in the booth by current UFC star and UFC Hall of Fame member Cub Swanson. The Brazilian-Portuguese commentary team will feature current UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja, who is also a former LFA promotional champion under the RFA banner. He will call the action alongside Brazilian MMA analyst Max Soares. They will call the action live inside the The Factory in Deep Ellum in Dallas, Texas.
The main card will be available tomorrow night LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Tickets are available for purchase on TheFactoryInDeepEllum.com.
Alfred Walker failed to make his contracted weight when he stepped on the scale. He will now forfeit a portion of his purse to his opponent. LFA 169 will proceed with nine bouts, which includes the Featherweight Showdown at the top of the card.
LFA 169 WEIGH-IN RESULTS:
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC Fight Pass at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Landry Ward (145.6) vs. Alfred Walker (146.4) ***
*** Walker will pay a penalty to Ward.
Co-Main Event | Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Kevin Fernandez (124.8) vs. Joseph Camacho (125)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Alden Coria (125.4) vs. Aaron La Farge (126)
Women’s Catchweight Bout (140 lb)
Katharina Lehner (140) vs. Melissa Croden (139.4)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Richie Miranda (155.6) vs. Derion Chapman (155.2)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Daniel De La Cruz (185.6) vs. Ismail Israilov (184.6)
Preliminary Card:
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Jimmy Meza (143.6) vs. Erique Owens (145.8)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Jon Hanes (170.6) vs. Marco Soto (170.8)
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Shad Walters (135.6) vs. Darius Miller (134.2)
In 2017, RFA and Legacy FC merged to form LFA, the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts. The combined forces of LFA launched the careers of over 300 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC. In 2018, the promotion joined the Imperial Family Companies group (formerly London Trust Media). In 2019, the promotion announced a broadcast partnership with UFC FIGHT PASS®. In 2021, the LFA expanded internationally by hosting multiple events in Brazil.
Please visit LFA.com for bout updates and information. Visit the official LFA YouTube page at @LFAfights. LFA is on Facebook at Facebook.com/LFAfighting. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.
About LFA:
LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, and Houston. 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 Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC. All rights reserved).
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 IMPERIAL FAMILY COMPANIES:
The Imperial Family Companies maintains a diversified portfolio with one common theme: bringing power to the people. The IFC is proud to partner with the LFA management team to showcase the greatest talents of tomorrow. Learn more about the IFC at ImperialFamily.com.
About THE FACTORY IN DEEP ELLUM:
Factory in Deep Ellum is a historic venue that accommodates up to 4,300 fans, consists of a mezzanine, VIP suites, and premium reserved seating options. The Factory in Deep Ellum is a state-of-the-art, 50,000 square foot venue located in the heart of Dallas’ world-famous Deep Ellum neighborhood, which is known for its rich culture of arts and entertainment. For more information visit TheFactoryInDeepEllum.com.
