CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (August 28, 2026) — Legacy Fighting Alliance delivered another action-packed night of mixed martial arts at LFA 240, presented by Monster Energy, highlighted by a dominant main event showcase from lightweight standout Dedrek Sanders and explosive first-round finishes across the main card in front of a packed audience at F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, Tennessee on Friday night.
In the headliner, Dedrek Sanders put on a masterclass performance against Luis Gomez in a pivotal lightweight clash. Sanders dictated the pace and controlled every phase of the fight over three rounds, earning a clean sweep on the judges’ scorecards with identical 30-27 tallies to secure the unanimous decision victory.
The co-main event saw featherweight prospect Akbarjon Islomboev make a loud statement, securing a slick first-round rear-naked choke submission over Elvis Silva at the 4:13 mark.
Earlier on the main card, Shane Sobnosky Jr. delivered the fastest finish of the night, needing just 27 seconds to take care of Andrew Stewart in their middleweight matchup. Finn Martin also picked up a first-round stoppage against Mataeo Garner at 205 pounds, while Francisco Hernandez and Quadarrius McGinnis each earned decisive decision wins in their respective featherweight and welterweight bouts.
The preliminary card was equally electric, featuring lightning-fast first-round submission finishes by Myles Dillahunty and Chuy Rodriguez, alongside dynamic stoppage victories across the card.
OFFICIAL LFA 240 RESULTS
Main Card
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Main Event | Lightweight (155 lb): Dedrek Sanders def. Luis Gomez via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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Co-Main Event | Featherweight (145 lb): Akbarjon Islomboev def. Elvis Silva via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 4:13, Round 1
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Middleweight (185 lb): Shane Sobnosky Jr. def. Andrew Stewart via KO/TKO at 0:27, Round 1
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Featherweight (145 lb): Francisco Hernandez def. Alexander Schenk via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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Light Heavyweight (205 lb): Finn Martin def. Mataeo Garner via KO/TKO at 4:17, Round 1
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Welterweight (170 lb): Quadarrius McGinnis def. Austin Miller via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Preliminary Card
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Light Heavyweight (205 lb): Myles Dillahunty def. Sam Fournier via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 1:28, Round 1
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Flyweight (125 lb): Kue Htoo def. Ray Taylor via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 3:51, Round 2
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Lightweight (155 lb): Chuy Rodriguez def. Jarred Gonzales via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:30, Round 1
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Amateur Heavyweight (265 lb): Dakota Ballard def. Triston Rutherford via KO/TKO at 1:54, Round 2
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Amateur Lightweight (155 lb): Hector Alatorre def. Ethan Cunningham via KO/TKO at 2:09, Round 1
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Amateur Featherweight (145 lb): Ernesto Pinuelas def. Randy Shores Jr. via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 0:56, Round 2
Next Up: LFA Heads to Brazil for LFA 241
Looking ahead, the promotion travels internationally for LFA 241: Pires vs. Pereira on Friday, September 11, 2026, marking LFA’s historic debut in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil at Ginásio Mineirinho. The card is headlined by an undisputed LFA Bantamweight World Championship clash between former champion Vinicius Pires and streaking contender Rafael “Mini Man” Pereira, who enters on a 10-fight winning streak.
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