BY RYAN BEVINS, ON X (FORMERLY TWITTER) @BEVOIS   The acronym "GOAT," which stands for "Greatest Of All Time," is commonly used to refer to the best in any field, especially in sports and entertainment. Its origins can be traced back to the 1990s in hip-hop culture.…

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA President Sven Bean announced today that the LFA has entered into two event production agreements in January of 2025. Bean is responsible for developing venue partnerships, booking and scheduling for the LFA. "The LFA team will kick off the 2025 season…

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 LFA 198: JOHNS vs. DOUGLAS Presented By: MONSTER ENERGY   MAIN EVENT: CHAMPION ELIJAH JOHNS vs. INTERIM CHAMPION LERRYAN DOUGLAS FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE UNIFICATION FIGHT   CO-MAIN EVENT: CHAMPION RICHIE LEWIS vs. CHALLENGER RICHIE MIRANDA LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT   PLUS THE RETURN OF: "THE BJJ LADY GOAT" BIA MESQUITA   LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at…

CAJAMAR, São Paulo, Brazil — In the Greater São Paulo Metro Area, the LFA capped its 2024 international schedule with the second title defense of a three-time Olympian and LFA champion Natasha "Kuzya" Kuziutina. In the main event, LFA interim women's strawweight champion Kuziutina returned…

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 LFA 197: KUZIUTINA vs. GUIMARÃES Presented By: MONSTER ENERGY   MAIN EVENT: CHAMPION NATASHA KUZIUTINA vs. CHALLENGER YASMIN GUIMARÃES INTERIM WOMEN'S STRAWWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT   LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT     CAJAMAR, São Paulo, Brazil — On Thursday, November 21st, LFA hosted the…

BY RYAN BEVINS, ON X (FORMERLY TWITTER) @BEVOIS   Nobel Prize laureate André Gide famously wrote, "You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." These words widely encourage people to step outside of their comfort zone when in pursuit…

PHOENIX, Arizona — LFA kicked off Veterans Day weekend in the Valley of the Sun, where Arizona standout Kasey Tanner and top Dominican prospect Micaias "The Pink Ranger" Ureña squared off in the main event of LFA 196. The local favorite used a well-rounded attack…

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 LFA 196: TANNER vs. UREÑA Presented By MONSTER ENERGY   MAIN EVENT: DANA WHITE'S CONTENDER SERIES ALUM KASEY TANNER vs. TOP DOMINICAN PROSPECT MICAIAS UREÑA BANTAMWEIGHT SHOWDOWN   ARIZONA FINANCIAL THEATRE PHOENIX, ARIZONA LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT Tickets are available NOW at…

BY RYAN BEVINS, ON X (FORMERLY TWITTER) @BEVOIS   Stephen King once wrote: "In small towns people scent the wind with noses of uncommon keenness." This suggests that people from small towns are very perceptive and attuned to their surroundings. The idea of "scenting the wind" implies a…