LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (July 24, 2026) — Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) delivered another explosive night of mixed martial arts action with LFA 237. The action-packed card featured top-tier developmental talent battling it out at the La Crosse Center, anchored by a stellar pair of headlining bouts.
In the main event, a high-stakes 140-pound catchweight bout, Brazil’s Macksom Lee put on a masterclass performance. Lee systematically dismantled dangerous Bolivian contender Carlos Tardio, controlling the pace across all three rounds to secure a clean and decisive Unanimous Decision victory (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
The co-main event provided fans with an equally compelling showcase in the lightweight division. Kegan Gennrich put his well-rounded skills on full display against Jose Mendez. Gennrich’s relentless pressure and technical precision earned him a well-deserved Unanimous Decision win, with the judges scoring the bout 30-27, 30-27, and 30-26 in his favor.
The rest of the main card featured rapid finishes and fierce battles:
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Middleweight: Preston LaGrange submitted Dylan Diebitz via Rear-Naked Choke at 3:54 of Round 2.
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Welterweight: Joey Hart outworked James Martin to take a Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
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Lightweight: Ray Hayes wasted no time making a statement, stopping Nathan Trepagnier via TKO at 2:18 of Round 1.
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Heavyweight: Luther Egerson III earned a hard-fought victory after a doctor stoppage halted the bout against Ezayah Gomez at the end of Round 2 (5:00).
The preliminary card set an energetic tone for the evening, featuring standout finishes from Oscar Jurado Sánchez, Dylan Smerillo, Jeremy Landowski, Reed Parrish, Edward Montes, Cara Greenwell, and a decision win by Kendall Whited.
Looking Ahead: LFA 238: DISTRITO #1 Set for Brasília, Brazil
With LFA 237 in the books, the promotion turns its sights immediately toward an international spectacle. LFA 238: Distrito #1 is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, live from the Arena Nilson Nelson in Brasília, Brazil.
Presented by Monster Energy, the blockbuster card will be headlined by a high-voltage bantamweight clash as Brazilian star Herbeth Sousa takes on dangerous Uruguayan finisher Paulo Portillo.
Fans in the United States can catch the main card live on VICE TV at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with regional broadcasts airing across Latin America on ESPN Deportes and ESPN KnockOut.
Results from LFA 237:
Main Card
Main Event | Catchweight Bout (140 lb)
Macksom Lee defeats Carlos Tardio via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Co-Main Event | Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Kegan Gennrich defeats Jose Mendez via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Dylan Diebitz vs. Preston LaGrange defeats Dylan Diebitz via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R2 3:54
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Joey Hart defeats James Martin via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Ray Hayes defeats Nathan Trepagnier via KO/TKO, R1 2:18
Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Luther Egerson III defeats Ezayah Gomez via KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R2 5:00
Preliminary Card
Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Cara Greenwell defeats Jaida Harshman via KO/TKO, R2 4:18
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Oscar Jurado Sánchez defeats Aupuni Pagaoa via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R2 1:44
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Dylan Smerillo defeats Felipe Martinez via Submission (Triangle Choke), R1 2:39
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Kendall Whited defeats Tysen Herken via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Jeremy Landowski defeats Tremaine Jackson via KO/TKO, R1 2:29
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Reed Parrish defeats Jainer Ruiz via KO/TKO, R1 2:06
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Edward Montes defeats Alex Zapata via KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R3 0:11
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