LFA 210: Lawrence vs. Lima is Set for June 13

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares introduced as we speak that the promotion will return to Kentucky on the second Friday in June. LFA 210 will characteristic a featherweight showdown when the promotion returns to the Bluegrass State. This can be the third LFA occasion to happen within the state and its second occasion to be hosted within the state’s most populous metropolis of Louisville.

LFA 210: Lawrence vs. Lima, introduced by MONSTER ENERGY, takes place Friday, June thirteenth at Freedom Corridor on the Kentucky Exposition Middle in Louisville, Kentucky. The primary occasion will characteristic a featherweight showdown between high prospects Lance “The Twister” Lawrence and Willian “Malvadeza” Lima. The complete primary card shall be accessible worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Tickets for LFA 210: Lawrence vs. Lima can be found now for buy by way of Ticketmaster.com.

“We’re excited to convey the LFA again to Louisville, Kentucky at LFA 210,” said Soares. “We made our first journey to Louisville final 12 months and we’re thrilled to return to Kentucky’s largest metropolis this summer season. Louisville is the house of Muhammad Ali and has a protracted historical past and appreciation for fight sports activities. This was on full show final 12 months with the UFC internet hosting an occasion in Louisville simply two months after our profitable debut within the metropolis. We are going to now add to that historical past with one other battle card stacked with high worldwide, nationwide, and regional expertise. The primary occasion options Louisville’s personal Lance Lawrence, who’s the highest prospect within the state and a veteran of Dana White’s Contender Collection. He’ll face Willian Lima, who is likely one of the high MMA prospects from Brazil. There shall be loads at stake after they meet in the principle occasion of LFA 210.”

Lawrence (9-4) is a person that has lengthy been thought of one of many high MMA prospects in “The Bluegrass State”. The truth is, after starting his skilled MMA profession with an ideal 5-0 report, he was invited to compete on the third season of Dana White’s Contender Collection in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lawrence would face high undefeated prospect Kevin Syler. The Bolivian hit the size a whopping 6.5 kilos over the load restrict, however the Kentuckian confirmed his combating spirit and took the battle anyway. That gameness has been his calling card in the LFA as nicely. After going 2-0 within the promotion final 12 months, Lawrence was nominated for 3 LFA Followers’ Selection Awards: Male Fighter of the Yr, Struggle of the Yr, and Submission of the Yr. Now “The Twister” is able to convey a whirlwind of pleasure again to his hometown of Louisville in the principle occasion of LFA 210.

Lima (12-1-1) is a adorned MMA, Kickboxing, and Sanda fighter that has constructed his world-class ability set by competing across the globe. The dynamic Brazilian has competed professionally in all three sports activities all through South America, Europe, and Asia. In that point, he has competed in Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, and his residence nation of Brazil. This contains difficult for WGP Kickboxing, which is the most important kickboxing occasion in Latin America. Now after greater than a decade of competing all over the world in a number of disciplines, the proud Catarinense is able to make his North American debut in MMA. The bout can even function the LFA debut for the person often called “Malvadeza”, which suggests “Evilness” in Portuguese. It is a good nickname for the person tasked with enjoying the spoiler in his opponent’s hometown after they conflict within the LFA 210 headliner.

Presently Introduced Struggle Card (Important Card on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):

Important Occasion | Featherweight Bout (145 lb)

Lance Lawrence (9-4) vs. Willian Lima (12-1-1)

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)

Jeremy Henry (8-5) vs. Dakota Hope (8-1)

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)

Jackson McVey (5-0) vs. Mateo Garner (4-1)

Flyweight Bout (125 lb)

Tyler Forsythe (4-1) vs. Erik Calvert (4-1)

Mild-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)

Emilio Vallecillo (2-0) vs. Pedro Lay (1-0)

Catchweight Bout (150 lb)

Steve Collins (4-0) vs. Gaberial Brown (4-2)

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)

Alexander Schenk (6-4) vs. Roland Pruden (4-1)

Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)

Dalton Goins (7-4) vs. Angelo Robles (4-1)

Welterweight Bout (170 lb)

Todd Pickett (7-0) vs. Gates Prepare dinner (4-3)

Welterweight Bout (170 lb)

Anthony McCormick (0-0) vs. Zachery Powell (2-0)

Flyweight Bout (125 lb)

Eric Sanchez (4-1) vs. Scott Calvert (7-4)

Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.