| FRIDAY, MARCH 13th
LFA 228: NATIVIDAD vs. GARCIA
presented by MONSTER ENERGY
MAIN EVENT:
LFA FLYWEIGHT BOUT
UNDEFEATED FLYWEIGHT PROSPECT
CHRISTIAN NATIVIDAD (8-0)
VS.
LFA FLYWEIGHT CONTENDER
ADRIAN GARCIA (10-3-1)
GILA RIVER RESORTS AND CASINOS – WILD HORSE PASS
CHANDLER, ARIZONA
LIVE on VICE TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Tickets available now at Ticketmaster.com
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 3, 2026) — Legacy Fighting Alliance CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to Arizona with a high-level flyweight showdown headlining LFA 228, continuing the organization’s strong presence in the Southwestern United States.
LFA 228: GARCIA vs. NATIVIDAD, presented by Monster Energy takes place Friday, March 13th, 2026, at Gila River Resorts and Casinos – Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m., with the preliminary card beginning at 4:30 p.m., followed by the main card at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com, and the event will be broadcast LIVE in the United States on VICE TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
The main event will feature an exciting flyweight clash between LFA standout Adrian Garcia (10-3-1) and undefeated Hawaiian-born contender Christian Natividad (8-0), in a bout that promises speed, precision, and nonstop action.
Garcia enters the matchup riding strong momentum inside the LFA cage, having established himself as one of the flyweight division’s most aggressive and reliable competitors. Known for his pace, clean technique, and ability to dictate the rhythm of a fight, Garcia has consistently delivered high-level performances against tough opposition, making him a fixture among the division’s rising contenders.
Standing across from him will be Christian Natividad, a native of Hawaii who lives, and fights out of Arizona, representing the region on one of its biggest MMA stages. Still undefeated as a professional, Natividad has steadily built his reputation with composed performances, sharp striking, and well-rounded fundamentals. Fighting in front of a home-state crowd, he looks to extend his perfect record and make a definitive statement in the LFA flyweight division.
“This is a great matchup for Arizona fans,” stated Soares. “You have Adrian Garcia, who has proven himself time and again inside the LFA, and Christian Natividad, an undefeated fighter who now calls Arizona home. It’s a fast-paced flyweight fight that represents exactly what the LFA is about.”
With a card featuring a mix of rising prospects and established talent, LFA 228: GARCIA vs. NATIVIDAD is set to deliver another night of elite mixed martial arts action as the promotion returns to Arizona.
Currently Announced Fight Card
(Additional bouts to be announced)
Main Event | Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Christian Natividad (8-0) vs. Adrian Garcia (10-3-1)
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Amari Sengsavanh (8-0) vs. Carlos Tardio (11-2)
Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Leslie Hernandez (5-3) vs. Aleksandra Savicheva (6-2)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Livio Ribeiro (5-0) vs. Jordan Burkholder (6-3)
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