FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
LFA 152: VALENTE vs. BEKOEV
MAIN EVENT:
BRAZILIAN POWERHOUSE
RENATO VALENTE
vs.
RUSSIAN KINGPIN
AZAMAT BEKOEV
INTERCONTINENTAL MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS®
GRAND CASINO HOTEL & RESORT
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LFATIX.COM
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma — On Thursday, February 9th, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 152: Valente vs. Bekoev from the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma, which is an exurb of Oklahoma City. The main event will feature an intercontinental middleweight showdown between Brazilian powerhouse Renato “Índio” Valente (9-5) and Russian kingpin Azamat Bekoev (14-3).
LFA 152 will feature veteran MMA commentator Ron Kruck, who will be joined in the booth with former UFC star, RFA great, and UFC on ESPN analyst Alan “Brahma” Jouban. The Brazilian-Portuguese commentary team will consist of former PRIDE FC star and BJJ world champion Allan Góes and Brazilian MMA analyst Max Soares. They will call the action live inside the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The main card will be available tomorrow night LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Every fighter, except Manny Muro, made their contracted weight when they stepped on the scales. Muro will now forfeit a portion of his purse to his opponent William Starks. LFA 152 will proceed with eleven bouts, which includes the middleweight showdown in the main event.
LFA 152 WEIGH-IN RESULTS:
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC Fight Pass at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Renato Valente (185.8) vs. Azamat Bekoev (186)
Co-Main Event | Catchweight Bout (160 lb)
Manny Muro (165.6)*** vs. William Starks (159.8)
*** Muro will pay penalty to Starks.
Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Demoreo Dennis (260.4) vs. Trevor Wallace (244.8)
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Brandon Phillips (136) vs. Magomed Idrisov (136)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
An Tuan Ho (126.6) vs. Banzaragch Enkhjargal (126.6)
Women’s Catchweight Bout (130 lb)
Jessica Middleton (128.8) vs. Dione Barbosa (128.2)
Postliminary Bout:
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
David Wright (185) vs. Kevem Felipe (184.8)
Preliminary Card:
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Ryan Fathi (155) vs. Triston Gwaltney (155.2)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Caleb Jensen (170.2) vs. Justin Budd (170.4)
Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Jayde Sheeley (125.6) vs. Nejra Repp (125.6)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Corey Piercy (183.2) vs. Tyree Overton (185.6)
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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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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 GRAND CASINO HOTEL & RESORT:
Located a short drive east of Oklahoma City on Interstate 40, our casino features over 125,000 square feet of gaming space filled with over 2,000 of the newest, Vegas-style slots as well as Oklahoma’s only Keno lounge. We also feature a luxury 14 story hotel tower and several great dining selections. When it comes to entertainment we at the Grand Casino deliver world class shows from Vegas-style acts to national caliber events including all music genres, comedians, sporting events, and poker championships. Learn more at GrandResortOK.com.
