INTERNATIONAL BANTAMWEIGHT CLASH HEADLINES THE PROMOTION’S RETURN TO WISCONSIN

LFA 237: TARDIO vs. LEE

Presented By MONSTER ENERGY

MAIN EVENT:

BOLIVIAN CONTENDER

CARLOS TARDIO

vs.

TOWERING DWCS VETERAN

MACKSON LEE

BANTAMWEIGHT SHOWDOWN

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 are available NOW at Ticketmaster.com

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will debut in La Crosse, Wisconsin on Friday, July 24th, for LFA 237 at the La Crosse Center.

The event will be headlined by an international bantamweight clash between Bolivia’s Carlos Tardio (12-2) and Brazil’s Mackson Lee (9-1).

Tardio has established himself as one of Bolivia’s top MMA athletes and one of the premier bantamweights in South America. The veteran contender has compiled an impressive professional record while competing throughout the region and now looks to secure the biggest victory of his career in his first LFA main event appearance.

Standing across from him will be Mackson Lee, a Dana White’s Contender Series veteran and one of the most physically imposing bantamweights in the sport. Standing 6-foot-1 tall, Lee possesses a rare size advantage for the division while combining length, athleticism, and finishing ability. The Brazilian standout, who now trains and competes out of Florida, enters his first LFA main event looking to make a statement. A victory over Tardio would place him firmly in contention for a future LFA Bantamweight Championship opportunity.

“After nearly a four year absence, we’re excited to return to the state of Wisconsin and bring an International main event for our debut in La Crosse,” stated Soares.

“Carlos Tardio has represented Bolivia at a high level throughout his career and has earned this opportunity. Facing him will be Dana White’s Contender Series veteran Mackson Lee, who is one of the most unique athletes competing at bantamweight today. At 6-foot-1, he brings a physical profile you rarely see at 135 pounds. This is a very important fight for both athletes that should have major implications in the LFA Bantamweight division.”

LFA 237: Tardio vs. Lee, presented by Monster Energy, takes place Friday, July 24th at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The event will be headlined by an international bantamweight clash between Bolivian fighter Carlos Tardio (12-2) and Mackson Lee (9-1) of Brazil. 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. Additionally, 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.

Tickets for LFA 237: Tardio vs. Lee are available NOW at Ticketmaster.com

Currently Announced Fight Card:

Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)

Carlos Tardio (12-2) vs. Mackson Lee (9-1)

Co-Main Event | Lightweight Bout (155 lb)

Kegan Gennrich (11-5) vs. Jose Mendez (8-1)

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)

Dylan Diebitz (6-2) vs. Preston LaGrange (5-1)

Welterweight Bout (170 lb)

James Martin (5-0) vs. Joey Hart (8-4)

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)

Santos Verdinez (8-2) vs. Ray Hayes (8-2)

Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)

Ezayah Gomez (3-0) vs. Luther Egerson III (2-0)

Strawweight Bout (115 lb)

Jaida Harshman (1-0) vs. Cara Greenwell (2-2)

Flyweight Bout (125 lb)

Oscar Jurado Sánchez (5-2) vs. Aupuni Pagaoa (5-4)

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)

Felipe Martinez (6-5) vs. Dylan Smerillo (4-4)

Welterweight Bout (170 lb)

Tremaine Jackson (0-1) vs. Jeremy Landowski (1-0)

Lightweight Bout (155 lb)

Tysen Herken (0-0) vs. Kendall Whited (1-1)

Women’s Featherweight Bout (145 lb)

Daysi Perez (0-0) vs. Juanita Shingles (0-0)

Women’s Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)

Brandi Brown (0-2) vs. Amanda Hedberg (1-1)

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)

Edward Montes (0-0) vs. Alex Zapata (1-4)

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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 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 the LA CROSSE CENTER:

The La Crosse Center has become a premier facility in the Midwest as a convention site and an entertainment destination for people to gather, meet, and celebrate. This convention hall and arena was originally built in 1980 and has undergone two major renovations since. The La Crosse Center now offers 120,000 sq. ft. of multi-purpose space including an arena that can seat up to 8,000, two ballrooms, ten dedicated boardrooms, and a terrace overlooking the Mississippi River.

The La Crosse Center is conveniently located in downtown La Crosse and is within walking distance of over 50 downtown restaurants and shops. While in town for an event, La Crosse Center guests enjoy exploring the majestic bluffs and magnificent Mississippi River by hiking, biking, boating, paddling, fishing, and skiing—all within a 15-minute drive. The La Crosse Regional Airport is a 15 minute drive from the La Crosse Center and the Amtrak Station is only a seven minute drive. For more information, visit their website.

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