PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota — In a five-round war for the vacant LFA women’s bantamweight title, Jacqueline Cavalcanti defeated Melissa Croden via Unanimous Decision to become the promotion’s second 135-pound female champion. In the co-main event, Arthur Estrázulas scored a frontrunner for Comeback of the Year by throwing up a Triangle Choke to submit Bobby Lee after Lee appeared to be running away with a dominant victory. The other fight results can be found below:
LFA 157 RESULTS:
Main Card:
Main Event | Women’s Bantamweight Title Bout (135 lb)
Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Melissa Croden via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 48-47, 50-45).
Co-Main Event | Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Arthur Estrázulas def. Bobby Lee via Submission (Triangle Choke) at 3:26 of Round 2.
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Kegan Gennrich def. Richie Miranda via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Alden Coria def. Jesse Martinelli via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
Womben’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Marnic Mann def. Amber Brown via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Catchweight Bout (140 lb)
Amari Sengsavanh def. Kibedy Gordon via KO (Punch) at 0:43 of Round 2.
Preliminary Card:
Catchweight Bout (150 lb)
Griffin Parriott def. Kurtis Ellis via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) at 4:51 of Round 1.
Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Mariana Piccolo def. Rachael Lippert via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:44 of Round 2.
Catchweight Bout (165 lb)
Austin Judge def. Cliff Wright via TKO (Ground n’ Pound) at 3:57 of Round 2.
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Jackson McVey def. Tom Krenzel via TKO (Ground n’ Pound) at 3:47 of Round 1.
Catchweight Bout (140 lb)
Santos Verdinez def. Pierre Ba via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Mitchell Wilson def. Brock Hamer via TKO (Punches) at 0:27 of Round 1.
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Noah Gasho def. Jeffrey Tuley via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Brandon Mills def. Dylan Kiskila via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:48 of Round 3.
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 270 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.
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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).
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