MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN NOW TOPS LFA 235 CARD IN KENTUCKY

LFA 235: STEWART vs. HAVENER

Presented by MONSTER ENERGY

MAIN EVENT:

LFA MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT

SUBMISSION ARTIST

ANDREW STEWART (6-1)

Vs.

FAST-RISING CONTENDER

ZAYNE HAVENER (5-2)

CO-MAIN EVENT:

MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWCASE

BLUE-CHIP PROSPECT

JAKE WOODLEY

vs.

FINISH-HUNGRY CONTENDER

DAVID WRIGHT

LIVE on VICE TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Also airing across Latin America on ESPN Deportes and ESPN KnockOut

Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that LFA 235 will feature a new main event after an injury forced the cancellation of the previously scheduled lightweight headliner between Ilay Barzilay and Landry Ward. The promotion will now showcase a pair of high-stakes middleweight contests atop the card when LFA returns to Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, June 19th.

In the new main event, Zayne Havener (5-2) will meet Andrew Stewart (6-1) in a three-round middleweight bout between two rising contenders looking to take a major step toward title contention. The co-main event will feature another pivotal matchup in the division as Jake Woodley (7-1) faces David Wright (6-2).

The four athletes competing in the night’s featured bouts enter Louisville at a critical moment for the division. Reigning LFA Middleweight Champion Joseph Kropschot is competing on Dana White’s Contender Series later this year, potentially creating a path for the next generation of contenders to emerge.

Stewart has quietly built an impressive 6-1 professional record and now finds himself on the verge of a breakthrough performance that could launch him into the title picture. Across the cage, Havener has built his reputation by defying expectations, earning back-to-back upset victories through a blend of athleticism, grit, and fight-ending instincts.

The co-main event carries equally significant implications. Woodley has compiled a strong résumé while climbing the middleweight ranks, while Wright has earned recognition as a dangerous finisher capable of changing a fight with a single exchange.

Together, these two matchups create what amounts to a middleweight showcase featuring four athletes with championship aspirations and an opportunity to establish themselves as frontrunners in one of the LFA’s deepest divisions.

“Unfortunately, Landry Ward suffered an injury that forced us to cancel the original main event,” stated Soares. “Fortunately, we had two outstanding middleweight matchups already scheduled for this card. With Joseph Kropschot pursuing an opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series, these fights take on even greater significance. Havener, Stewart, Woodley, and Wright all have a chance to make a strong case for future title consideration with a big performance in Louisville.”

LFA 235, presented by Monster Energy, will take place Friday, June 19th at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com

The main card will air live in the United States on VICE TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, with a Spanish-language simulcast on ESPN Deportes. Internationally, the event will be available via ESPN across Latin America, including Mexico, Brazil, and the Caribbean. In addition, the main card will air live on Fight Club throughout Russia and the CIS countries—as well as worldwide on the LFA Fight Network™ on YouTube.

LFA 235 MAIN CARD:

(Broadcast LIVE at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT)

Main Event | Middleweight Bout

Andrew Stewart (6-1) vs. Zayne Havener (5-2)

Co-Main Event | Middleweight Bout

Jake Woodley (7-1) vs. David Wright (6-2)

Lightweight Bout

Wilson Lopshire (6-0) vs. Will Davis (3-1)

Featherweight Bout

Mark Antonelli (5-2) vs. Kestin McClain (4-0)

Flyweight Bout

Erik Calvert (5-3) vs. Bryce Woerner (3-0)

Catchweight Bout (190 lbs)

Jimmie Pace Jr. (8-2) vs. David Richardson (4-5)

LFA 235 PRELIMINARY CARD

(Featured Prelim bouts broadcast LIVE on Spectation Sports at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT)

Flyweight Bout

Edwin Jimenez (4-1) vs. Tyler Forsythe (6-1)

Flyweight Bout

Scott Calvert (2-1) vs. Tyler Stout (3-2)

Welterweight Bout

Isaiah Watkins (2-0) vs. Anthony McCormick (1-0)

Heavyweight Bout

Blake Mitchell (1-0) vs. Alexander Collett (0-0)

Welterweight Bout

Liam Aunan (7-2) vs. Todd Pickett (8-0)

Featherweight Bout

Dustin Mahan (0-0) vs. Jacob Yancey (2-3)

Catchweight Bout (165 lbs)

Carson Rainwater (4-6) vs. Eric Moore (2-1)

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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 350 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 the LFA Fight Network™, a premium YouTube channel that features live combat sports events alongside live LFA Prelims and historical fights.

Please visit LFA.com for updates and information. Visit the official LFA YouTube channel (LFA Fight Network™) at @LFAfights. Follow LFA on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X)

About VICE TV:

VICE TV delivers a powerful mix of culture-defining originals, bold entertainment and live alternative sports across television and digital. The Emmy®-winning international television network from VICE Media Group, in partnership with A+E, is available in 40 million U.S. cable, telco, and satellite homes and to multiple licensees worldwide. To cater to the growing global demand for sports content, in 2025 the network launched a slate of live event programming (Arena Football One, BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, LFA, Major League Volleyball, Professional Fighters League) and sports-focused docuseries and specials. Current and previous programming includes Out of Bounds, an investigative documentary franchise from VICE Studios; Chasing Speed from the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA); Don’t Call it a Comeback

with host Noah Eagle, from Front Office Sports Studios, Skydance Sports, and NFL Films; NFL Classics: After Further Review, with host Kyle Brandt, from Omaha Productions in association with NFL Films; Brady vs Belichick: The Verdict, with host Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo; Pitino: Red Storm Rising and Calipari: Razor’s Edge; VICE Studios’ Dark Side of the Cage, Dark Side of the Ring Hell’s Angels and United Gangs of America; The Grudge; and Sports Gone Wrong.

For more information, visit VICETV.com; follow VICE TV on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X); find viewing and streaming options here.

About ESPN KNOCKOUT:

ESPN KNOCKOUT, the best combat sports series in Latin America, shares the passion for boxing and MMA with fans. Throughout Latin America, ESPN KNOCKOUT airs the best live boxing and the most outstanding MMA events in the universe, along with features, interviews, analysis, exclusives, previews and much more from its renowned commentator team. Follow @ESPNKnockOut for features exclusive content and the latest news on combat athletes.

About ESPN DEPORTES:

ESPN Deportes launched as ESPN’s 24/7 Spanish-language linear platform serving U.S. Hispanic sports fans January 7, 2004. Before the network’s launch, ESPN Deportes began as a Sunday night programming block in July 2000 when ESPN and Major League Baseball offered Spanish-language telecasts of the Home Run Derby and select Sunday Night Baseball games. In 2001, ESPN Deportes started offering full Sunday Night Baseball and Sunday Night Football schedules, as well as boxing. ESPN Deportes is programming devoted to serving the Latino sports fans by offering high-quality, culturally relevant and the most diverse sports programming available on Spanish-language television.Find out more at espndeportes.espn.com.

About FREEDOM HALL:

Freedom Hall combines modern amenities with a rich legacy, offering seating for up to 18,255 guests. Recently upgraded, the arena boasts 39,000 square feet of space, 15,587 permanent seats, 30 luxury suites, and eight versatile event rooms, including VIP areas and a boardroom. Key features include energy-efficient LED lighting, color-changing event lighting, a state-of-the-art center-hung display, 16 concourse TVs, and digital signage. Located just 5 miles south of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, Freedom Hall seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with historic charm, making it the ideal venue for sporting events, concerts, and conferences. For more information about the venue, visit KYExpo.org.

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