FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
LFA 168: McKEE vs. McPADDEN
MAIN EVENT:
MINNESOTA ALL-AMERICAN WRESTLER
MITCH McKEE
vs.
TOP MINNESOTA PROSPECT
SEAN McPADDEN
BANTAMWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Limited tickets still available NOW at Ticketmaster.com
MYSTIC LAKE CASINO HOTEL
PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota — On Thursday, September 21st, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 168: McKee vs. McPadden from the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The main event will feature an All-Minnesota Bantamweight Superfight between University of Minnesota All-American wrestler “Merciless” Mitch McKee (4-0) and fellow top Minnesota prospect Sean “Lucky” McPadden (6-1).
LFA 168 will feature veteran MMA commentator Ron Kruck, who will be joined in the booth by former UFC star and Strikeforce champion Gilbert “El Niño” Melendez. The Brazilian-Portuguese commentary team will feature current UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja, who is also a former LFA promotional champion under the RFA banner. He will call the action alongside Brazilian MMA analyst Max Soares. They will call the action live inside the Mystic Showroom at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
The main card will be available tonight LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Limited tickets are still available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com.
An Tuan Ho and Mervin Miller failed to make their contracted weights when they stepped on the scale. They will now forfeit a portion of their purses to their opponents. LFA 168 will proceed with fifteen bouts, which includes the Bantamweight Showdown at the top of the card.
LFA 168 WEIGH-IN RESULTS:
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Mitch McKee (135.8) vs. Sean McPadden (135.8)
Co-Main Event | Catchweight Bout (160 lb)
Bobby Lee (159.8) vs. Lucas Clay (159.8)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Kegan Gennrich (155.6) vs. Donald Bush (155.4)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Collin Huckbody (185.2) vs. Sean Fallon (186)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Kendrick Latchman (124.8) vs. An Tuan Ho (126.6)***
*** Ho will pay a penalty to Latchman.
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Quang Le (136) vs. Sal Guerriero (135.2)
Featured Preliminary Card (LIVE on LFA Official YouTube channel):
Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Aline Pereira (125.6) vs. Cheyanne Bowers (125.2)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Griffin Parriott (145.8) vs. Tyler Mathison (145.4)
Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Badou Zaky (243.8) vs. Bailey Schoenfelder (218.2)
Preliminary Card:
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Joey Hart (170.8) vs. Jeff Nielsen (170.6)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Derek Benoit (205) vs. Mervin Miller (209.4)***
*** Miller will pay a penalty to Benoit.
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Montgomery Frederiksen (135.2) vs. Henry Wolfbauer (135.2)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Dylan Smerillo (145.6) vs. Nick Fishback (145.2)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
C.J. Hays (169.8) vs. Brett Bye (170)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Thad Becker (144.6) vs. Stephen Lesko (144.4)
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 290 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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About IMPERIAL FAMILY COMPANIES:
The Imperial Family Companies maintains a diversified portfolio with one common theme: bringing power to the people. The IFC is proud to partner with the LFA management team to showcase the greatest talents of tomorrow. Learn more about the IFC at ImperialFamily.com.
About MYSTIC LAKE CASINO:
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, the premier gaming facility in the Midwest, continually creates new, fun and exciting entertainment experiences for its guests. Mystic Lake® offers gaming, three lively bars, exceptional dining at seven restaurants, headline performers, unique special events and luxurious accommodations. Located 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis / St. Paul in Prior Lake. Please visit MysticLake.com for more information.
