LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The LFA kicked off an epic combat sports weekend in Las Vegas with the Light-Heavyweight Championship. In the main event, LFA light-heavyweight world champion Uran “Gorilla” Satybaldiev and top contender Leon “Ogro” Soares threw down in an instant classic. Eventually, the champion from Kyrgyzstan overwhelmed the Brazilian challenger on the ground and defended his title successfully via submission 20-seconds into the third round. In the co-main event, Tajik-Russian Bellator veteran Sharaf Davlatmurodov defeated LFA veteran Christiano Frohlich via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). In the feature fight, 10x IBJJF jiu-jitsu world champion Bia Mesquita was well on her way to her fourth consecutive submission victory since turning pro last summer. The woman known as the “BJJ Lady GOAT” still earned the victory, but it came by way of disqualification after her opponent Hope Chase threw an illegal upkick out of frustration after being out-grappled through the first round and a half. The other fight results can be found below:
LFA 203 RESULTS:
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Light-Heavyweight Title Bout (205 lb)
Uran Satybaldiev def. Leon Soares via Submission (Kimura) at 0:20 of Round 3.
Co-Main Event | Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Sharaf Davlatmurodov def. Christiano Frohlich via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Women’s Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Bia Mesquita def. Hope Chase via DQ (Illegal Upkick) at 2:20 of Round 2.
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Jose Sandoval def. Aupuni Pagaoa via Submission (Heel Hook) at 4:57 of Round 1.
Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Josh Hokit def. Ezekiel Latu via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 0:42 of Round 1.
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Stav Koren def. Chase Whitmer via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).
Preliminary Card (Worldwide on LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Daniel Araújo def. Azizbek Temirov via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Cameron Sandoval def. Victor Santos via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Ezra Elliott def. Jose Vasquez via Submission (Face Crank) at 1:42 of Round 1.
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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