SATURDAY, JULY 26th
LFA 213: MECATE vs. VISCONDE
Presented By MONSTER ENERGY
MAIN EVENT:
TOP AMERICAN PROSPECT
CHRIS MECATE
vs.
JIU-JITSU BLACK BELT
ERICK VISCONDE
FEATHERWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS®
TACHI PALACE CASINO RESORT
LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT LFATIX.COM
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to one of the most iconic MMA venues for LFA 213, live from Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, California. This marks the second LFA event at the venue in 2025, following the electric LFA 199, where Brazilian featherweight Erick Visconde (15-3) delivered one of the most talked-about finishes of the year.
Visconde made a global statement in January when he knocked out BJJ world champion Ary Farias with a spectacular spinning elbow in the main event of LFA 199. Now, he returns to defend his turf in the same cage against Chris Mecate (11-2), a Californian on a red-hot six-fight winning streak, including back-to-back wins under the LFA banner. Mecate is no stranger to fighting at home, his grit and durability have made him a fan favorite in the Golden State.
The co-main event features the return of Jacob Rosales (16-9), a seasoned lightweight and longtime staple of the Southern California MMA scene. He shares the night with his wife Alandria Rosales (3-3), a fellow LFA veteran making her return in a bout featured earlier in the evening. Jacob will face his toughest test yet in Chris Gonzalez (8-3), a dangerous Bellator veteran and Urijah Faber protégé representing Team Alpha Male.
LFA 213: Mecate vs. Visconde , presented by Monster Energy, takes place Friday, July 26th at Tachi Palace Casino Resort, located just 35 minutes south of Fresno, California. The event will stream live worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
“We’re proud to be back at Tachi Palace after an unforgettable start to the year,” stated Soares. “Visconde’s knockout is still echoing around the MMA world, and now he returns to headline again—this time against a very dangerous opponent in Mecate. With Gonzalez vs. Rosales in the co-main and Alandria also fighting, this is one of our most personal and high-stakes cards of the year.”
Mecate (11-2) is one of the greatest California natives to successfully transition from wrestling to MMA. Mecate won the California State Wrestling Championship as a senior at Redlands East Valley High School in Redlands, California before placing third at Nationals the same year. He graduated with a 156-17 record and was later named the “Wrestler of the Year” by the San Bernardino County Sun newspaper. Mecate then became one of the most highly-touted wrestling prospects in the country and took his talents to the east coast where he became a two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia. Mecate finished his college career with a 115-37 record, was a four-time NCAA Division I tournament qualifier, and became ODU’s thirteenth 100-match winner. In MMA, Mecate has joined forces with UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson and the results have been undeniable. He now looks to win his second straight headliner for the promotion at LFA 213.
Visconde (15-3) also jumped at the opportunity to win his second straight main event for the LFA in 2025. The charismatic Brazilian has endeared himself to fight fans by becoming just one of twenty-one fighters in LFA history to fight for the promotion on two continents. His most recent opponent Ary Farias was the first fighter to accomplish this feat, but Visconde dispatched his intercontinental rival with a jaw-dropping spinning elbow in the LFA 199 headliner. The knockout happened in the LFA’s first trip to Tachi Palace and is a frontrunner to win “Knockout of the Year”. Moreover, it set up an inevitable showdown between promotional mainstays of the highest order, as well as a style clash as old as MMA itself, as Mecate’s wrestling accolades will be paired with Visconde’s jiu-jitsu black belt. Both men also mix it up on the feet and possess one-shot knockout power, which creates the perfect recipe for the LFA’s return to Central California as both men continue to ascend the ultra tough featherweight ladder.
Tickets for LFA 213: Mecate vs. Visconde are available for purchase NOW through LFATIX.com.
Currently announced Fight Card
(Main Card worldwide on UFC Fight Pass® at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT):
Main Event LFA Featherweight Bout
Erick Visconde (15-3) vs Chris Mecate (11-2)
Co-Main Event Lightweight Bout
Chris Gonzalez (8-3) vs Jacob Rosales (16-9)
Feature Bantamweight Bout
Rafael do Nascimento (10-3) vs Arnold Jimenez (12-3)
Lightweight Bout
Edmund Kwan (4-0) vs Loai Abushaar (4-1)
Lightweight Bout
Cedric Katambwa (4-1) vs Noah Bey(4-3)
Strawweight Bout
Gabi McComb (1-0) vs Cara Greenwell (2-1)
Lightweight Bout
Sczar Charles (2-1) vs Jermaine Edwards (2-0)
Strawweight Bout
Naomi Young (1-2) vs Alandria Rosales (3-3)
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 330 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. LFA is on Facebook at Facebook.com/LFAfighting. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and X (formerly Twitter) at @LFAfighting.
About UFC FIGHT PASS®:
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ABOUT TACHI PALACE CASINO RESORT:
Tachi Palace Casino Resort is owned and operated by Tachi-Yokut Tribe. Tachi Palace is located in Lemoore, CA, on the Santa Rosa Rancheria. Tachi Palace offers the finest gaming action with slots, bingo, and various table games and have a variety of dining options. The on-site Yokut gas station offers gas, diesel, race high-octane pumps and electric charging stations, plus a convenience store, smoke shop, market, and gaming. Next door to the hotel is the Coyote Entertainment Center featuring movie theaters, bowling alley, arcade and food and concessions. The hotel features 255 luxurious rooms and suites. Bookings for weddings, special occasions and business functions are also available. Please visit TachiPalace.com for more information.
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