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(MMA) promotion company based in

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. It was created as a result of the Legacy Fighting Championship and Resurrection Fighting Alliance merger in 2016.

History

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

On October 11, 2012, officials for the Pompano Beach, Florida based MMA promotion

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(Titan FC) were acquired by the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA), along with certain fighter contracts, as well as the organization's television deal with what is now AXS TV. The goal was to combine the talent of both organizations under one umbrella, the RFA. Titan FC owner and president Joe Kelly was brought in as the vice president of the newly merged company; and seasoned MMA manager and Black House gym owner,

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, acted as president. Original Titan founder Joe Kelly bought back the organization (Titan FC) in 2013 and produced two more shows on his own: ''Titan FC 25: Lashley vs. Asplund'' in June, and ''Titan FC 26: Hallman vs. Hornbuckle'' in August, both of which were aired live on AXS TV. On November 2, 2012, RFA had its first show aired on AXS TV with ''Resurrection Fighting Alliance 4: Griffin vs. Escudero''.

Events

Legacy Fighting Championship

The Legacy Fighting Championship (Legacy FC) was an American

promotion based in

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. The promotion has held events in: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Allen, Tulsa, and Duluth. Notable fighters that have fought for LFC include

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, Leonard Garcia,

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, Daniel Pineda, Anthony Njokuani,

Paul Buentello Paul Anthony Buentello (born January 16, 1974) is an American former mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1997 to 2017, Buentello competed in the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, Affliction, King of the Cage, Shark Fights, ACB, Lega ...

, James McSweeney,

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, Evangelista Santos,

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, Henry Briones, Thomas Almeida,

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, Sage Northcutt,

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and

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. Its live events and competitions have been broadcast on AXS TV in the United States and

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in Brazil. On July 22, 2011, Legacy FC had its first show aired on HDNet with ''Legacy Fighting Championship 7: Dollar vs. Prater''. The organization agreed to a second extension to take them through 2016 with newly branded AXS TV.

Events

List of events

Scheduled events

Past events

Event locations

The following cities have hosted a total of 200 LFA events as of

Promotions

Legacy FC and Resurrection FA agreed to a co-promoted live event on May 8 that featured bouts with fighters from one organization battling the other. The event took place on May 8 and as part of the AXS TV FIGHTS franchise. The event was labeled AXS TV FIGHTS: RFA VS. Legacy Superfight. The main event featured a title bout as the Legacy FC and RFA flyweight champions fought for the AXS TV Super Fight title. In addition two Legacy FC fighters competed to crown a new lightweight champion, and the RFA bantamweight champion defended his title against a top RFA contender.

Merger

In September 2016 it was announced that Legacy FC & RFA would merge to create a new Legacy Fighting Alliance promotion. LFA had its first event on January 13, 2017, with Legacy FC and RFA bantamweight titles unification as the main fight.

Broadcasting

After about two and a half years of broadcasting Legacy Fighting Alliance, AXS TV was by owner Mark Cuban sold to Anthem Sports. Anthem disbanded the AXS TV Fights division. At UFC 244 it was announced UFC Fight Pass secured an exclusive on LFA broadcasts. On November 8, 2021, it was announced that the broadcasting deal with the UFC was renewed to last through 2025.

Current Champions

Championship History

LFA Heavyweight Championship

''120 kg (265 lb)''

LFA Light Heavyweight Championship

''93 kg (205 lb)''

LFA Middleweight Championship

''84 kg (185 lb)''

LFA Welterweight Championship

''77 kg (170 lb)''

LFA Lightweight Championship

''70 kg (155 lb)''

LFA Featherweight Championship

''66 kg (145 lb)''

LFA Bantamweight Championship

''61 kg (135 lb)''

LFA Flyweight Championship

''57 kg (125 lb)''

LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship

''61 kg (135 lb)''

LFA Women's Flyweight Championship

''57 kg (125 lb)''

LFA Women's Strawweight Championship

''52 kg (115 lb)''

References

External links

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