Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) made its return to Lemoore, California on Saturday night, bringing its 213th event to the storied Tachi Palace Casino Resort—but not without a week full of surprises and setbacks.
Originally expected to feature two high-profile matchups at the top of the card, the event was thrown into disarray after both scheduled main events were pulled. A medical issue forced the cancellation of Mecate vs. Visconde, while Do Nascimento vs. Jimenez was scrapped due to illness. With the spotlight suddenly vacant, Chris Gonzalez and Jacob Rosales stepped up on short notice to headline the night.
Their lightweight clash went the full three rounds, with Gonzalez displaying composed aggression and control throughout. He walked away with a unanimous decision win, moving his professional record to 9-3 and making a strong case for bigger opportunities in the near future.
While the reshuffled card could have led to a flat evening, the rest of the main card delivered memorable moments—including a pair of spectacular finishes. Loai Abushaar made a statement with a brutal flying knee KO that ended Edmund Kwan’s night in emphatic fashion. Not to be outdone, Noah Bey put Cedric Manhoef away with a clean right cross, reminding fans why knockouts remain the sport’s ultimate equalizer.
Full results from both the main and preliminary bouts can be found below.
MAIN CARD
- Chris Gonzalez def. Jacob Rosales – Unanimous Decision (Main Event)
- Isaac Thomson def. Jeremy Henry – Submission (Rear Naked Choke), 2:34 of Round 1
- Loai Abushaar def. Edmund Kwan – KO/TKO (Knee), 0:51 of Round 1
- Noah Bey def. Cedric Manhoef – KO/TKO (Right Cross), 0:49 of Round 3
- Shealor Ladd def. Pedro Lay Jr. – KO/TKO (Punches from Back Mount), 4:23 of Round 1
- Corvan Allen def. Jose Avalos – Unanimous Decision
- G. McComb def. Cara Greenwell – Submission (Armbar), 4:28 of Round 2
Preliminary Card
- Benny Orozco def. Sczar Charles – Submission (Standing Rear Naked Choke), 2:20 of Round 1
- Naomie Young def. A. Rosales – Submission (Armbar), 4:02 of Round 1
