MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP HEADLINES LFA 244 AT FOXWOODS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 2026

LFA 244: WOODLEY vs. HAVENER

Presented By MONSTER ENERGY

 

MAIN EVENT 

LFA MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

LFA’S FASTEST KNOCKOUT ARTIST

JAKE WOODLEY

vs.

RISING TITLE CONTENDER

ZAYNE HAVENER

FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO

MASHANTUCKET, CONNECTICUT

Tickets available now at Ticketmaster.com

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to the Northeast on Friday, October 23rd, for another action-packed night of fights at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. LFA 244 will be headlined by the LFA middleweight championship as Jake Woodley faces Zayne Havener.

Two of the division’s top contenders battle for LFA gold, as the promotion’s reigning middleweight champion, Joe Kropschot, was victorious on the 2026 season of The Contender Series and earned a UFC contract.

The event marks the fourth LFA return to the Foxwoods Resort Casino complex, one of the promotion’s premier venues in the Northeast.

“We’re excited to bring LFA back to Foxwoods for another huge night of fights,” stated Soares. “This is a tremendous opportunity for two rising contenders to fight for a world title. Jake Woodley has built an impressive record and continues to prove himself against tough competition, while Zayne Havener brings toughness and skill that make him a dangerous test for anyone in the division. We expect this fight to deliver in a big way for our fans in Connecticut.”

Jake Woodley (8-1) enters the bout riding the momentum of the fastest knockout in LFA history, a stunning four-second finish that showcased the explosive power that has made him one of the promotion’s fastest-rising middleweights. Now, Woodley looks to carry that momentum into the biggest fight of his career as he battles for the LFA Middleweight Championship.

Standing across the cage will be Zayne Havener (6-2), a determined middleweight who has steadily climbed the divisional rankings. Havener enters the fight looking to spoil Woodley’s title bid and claim championship gold of his own, using this opportunity to establish himself among the division’s elite.

LFA 244: Woodley vs. Havener, presented by Monster Energy, will stream live in the United States on VICE TV. The event will also air across Latin America on ESPN Deportes and ESPN KnockOut, and throughout Russia and the CIS countries on Fight Club.

Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com

Currently Announced Fight Card

Main Event | LFA Interim Middleweight Championship

Jake Woodley (8-1) vs. Zayne Havener (6-2)

Feature Lightweight Bout

Joe Giannetti (17-8-1) vs. Ednilson Santos (14-7-1)

Bantamweight Bout

Paul Capaldo (8-1) vs. Sebastion Ruiz (7-5)

Welterweight Bout

Devan Worth (5-0) vs. Thomas Blackorby (5-0)

Flyweight Bout

Maikel Reinoso (6-0) vs. Oscar Jurado Sánchez (6-2)

Strawweight Bout

Hilarie Rose (12-7) vs. Bruna Ellen (7-5)

Lightweight Bout

Austin Halik (2-0) vs. Xavier Zeruth (0-0)

Welterweight Bout

Luis Melendez (1-0) vs. Elton Dedaj (2-1)

Light-Heavyweight Bout

Austin Ross (2-2) vs. Matheus Moraes (1-0)

Additional bouts to be announced soon.

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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 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

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 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 FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO:

Foxwoods Resort Casino offers guests a premier destination resort experience throughout its six world-class casinos, AAA Four-Diamond hotels featuring over 2,200 rooms, dining options for all tastes, luxurious spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, shopping at Tanger and conference space for groups of all sizes. There is always something new at Foxwoods that gives guests more reasons to stay, including the opening of dining properties like Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, Wahlburgers and Grace by Nia; celebrity pastry chef Zac Young’s storefront, Sprinkletown Donuts & Ice Cream, and a landmark deal with Great Wolf Lodge, opening in 2025. When it comes to sports betting and gaming, Foxwoods has partnerships with fan-favorite betting and entertainment platforms, including DraftKings and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe’s Wondr Nation. For a detailed look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, visit Foxwoods.com.

 

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