Kegan Gennrich dethrones JaCobi Jones to become LFA lightweight champion at LFA 174

PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota — In the first world title fight of 2024 for the LFA lightweight title,  “Machine Gun” Kegan Gennrich dethroned the reigning champion JaCobi “Big Toe” Jones via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) at 2:08 of Round 5. In the co-main event, top Vietnamese prospect Quang Le remained undefeated after knocking out fellow striker Cody Peterson via Head Kick and Punches at 1:05 of Round 1. The other fight results can be found below:

 

LFA 174 RESULTS:

Main Card (Worldwide on UFC Fight Pass at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):

Main Event | Lightweight Title Bout (155 lb)
Kegan Gennrich def. JaCobi Jones via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) at 2:08 of Round 5.

Co-Main Event | Catchweight Bout (140 lb)
Quang Le def. Cody Peterson via KO (Head Kick and Punches) at 1:05 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Wes Schultz def. Maurice Morris via TKO (Punches from Back Control) at 1:52 of Round 1.

Catchweight Bout (140 lb)
Adamu Isah def. Devante Sewell via Unanimous Decision.

Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Jayde Sheeley def. Kendra McIntyre via DQ (Kick to the Head of Grounded Opponent) at 2:50 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Steven Asplund def. Billy Ray Valdez via Doctor Stoppage (Cut) at 4:48 of Round 1

 

Preliminary Card:

Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Alvin Hines def. Will Johnson via Submission (Keylock) at 1:02 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Kelton Sneve def. Coty Milhausen via TKO (Ground n’ Pound) at 4:54 of Round 1.

Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Cheyanne Bowers def. Whittany Pyles via Submission (Armbar) at 3:52 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Zeb Vincent def. Herb Rogers-Williams via DQ (Knee to the Groin) at 3:17 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Taner Trembley def. Dylan Smerillo via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:11 of Round 1.

Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Mervin Miller def. Kory Moegenburg via Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) at 3:49 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Ezayah Oropeza def. Jesse Midas via TKO (Ground n’ Pound) at 1:58 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Xavier Rosenbloom def. Dalan Jones via Unanimous Decision.

 

In 2017, RFA and Legacy FC merged to form LFA, the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts. The combined forces of LFA launched the careers of over 300 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC. In 2018, the promotion joined the Imperial Family Companies group (formerly London Trust Media). In 2019, the promotion announced a broadcast partnership with UFC FIGHT PASS®. In 2021, the LFA expanded internationally by hosting multiple events in Brazil.

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About LFA:
LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, and Houston. 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 Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC. All rights reserved).

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