HIGH LEVEL FLYWEIGHT BOUT HEADLINES LFA 228 IN ARIZONA

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 (March 3, 2026) — Legacy Fighting Alliance CEO Ed Soares announced earlier this month 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. Today the entire full card for LFA 228: GARCIA vs. NATIVIDAD was announced, and is set to deliver another night of elite mixed martial arts action.

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.

LFA 228 FULL CARD:

Main Card (Exclusively on VICE TV & LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT)

Main Event | Flyweight Bout (125 lb)

Christian Natividad (8-0) vs. Adrian Garcia (10-3-1)

Co-Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)

Carlos Tardio (11-2) vs. Amari Sengsavanh (8-0)

Lightweight Bout (155 lb)

Benny Orozco (5-2) vs. Jacobi Jones (8-3)

Strawweight Bout (115 lb)

Aleksandra Savicheva (6-2) vs. Leslie Hernandez (5-3)

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)

Jonathan Powell (4-0) vs. Ezequiel Peralta (5-0)

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)

Andrew Stewart (5-1) vs. Chris Ewert (7-1)

Flyweight Bout (125 lb)

Jordan Burkholder (6-3) vs. Lívio Ribeiro (5-0)

Preliminary Bouts (Select Bouts Exclusively on Spectation Sports)

Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)

Gabriel Thimoteo (5-6) vs. Alik Lorenz (6-2)

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)

Zayne Havener (4-2) vs. Eric Fimbres (3-1)

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)

Israel Aquino (2-3) vs. Marcus Nash (3-2)

Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)

Kadyn Marcantel (1-3) vs. Jonathan Davison (5-1)

Lightweight Bout (155 lb)

Mitchell Wheeler (2-0) vs. Enrique Rubio (0-0)

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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.

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About GILA RIVER RESORTS & CASINOS:

Gila River Resorts & Casinos has been operating four locations in Arizona for over 30 years, all owned by the Gila River Indian Community: Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, Vee Quiva and Santan Mountain.

The resorts at Wild Horse Pass and Vee Quiva are Four-Diamond accredited. All four casinos offer a combination of slots, BetMGM Sportsbook, and table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette. Poker is offered at Lone Butte, and Bingo at Vee Quiva. All are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Additional information is available at 1-800-946-4452 or at PlayAtGila.com.

 

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