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LFA 28 set for Dec. 8 in Dallas with Cutts vs. Willis headliner

May 30, 2015; Goiania, GO, Brazil; Damon Jackson during his fight with Rony Jason Mariano during UFC Fight Night at Goiania Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports May 30, 2015; Goiania,...

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Damon Jackson is new headliner for next week's LFA 28 event

Next week’s LFA 28 event has a new headliner, and it’s a rematch. Officials today announced the cancellation of its original main event after welterweight Evan Cutts (8-3) suffered an injury and was...

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Former NFLer Greg Hardy set for amateur MMA bout at 'LFA 33: Willis vs. Stewart'

Two undefeated welterweights have taken top billing on next month’s LFA 33 lineup, which also features NFC vet Greg Hardy’s third MMA bout. Officials today announced former U.S. Marine Kyle Stewart...

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LFA 33's Kyle Stewart wants KO of Jaleel Willis – who is aware, but not worried

Kyle Stewart and Jaleel Willis come into their fight tonight carrying the same goal and professional MMA record. The levels of intensity in talking about it, however, differ a bit. Stewart (8-0) meets...

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LFA 33 highlights: Kevin Wirth's 'Sweet Chin Music' and NFL vet Greg Hardy's...

The finishes were quick and decisive at Friday’s LFA 33, but the main-card opener might’ve been the most impressive. In the first AXS TV-televised bout at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Kevin Wirth (5-0)...

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LFA 42 set for June 8 with Derrick Krantz vs. Kassius Kayne headliner

Welterweights will be featured in LFA’s return to the Show-Me State. Officials today announced 170-pounders Derrick Krantz (21-10) and Kassius Kayne (12-4) are slated to headline LFA 42. The card takes...

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LFA 42 results and highlights: That's one big knee to the kisser

Jaleel Willis rebounded from his first career loss with a pretty nasty knockout via knee. In LFA 42’s co-main event, Willis (9-1), who dropped a majority decision to Kyle Stewart in February’s LFA 33...

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Harvey Park-Jaleel Willis, Abel Cullum-Damacio Page set for LFA 58 in New Mexico

For the first time, LFA will head to New Mexico next month. In the LFA 58 main event, Harvey Park (10-2) is set to take on Jaleel Willis (9-1) in a lightweight bout, the promotion has announced. And in...

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LFA 58 video highlights with back-to-back highlight-reel KOs not to miss

Gallery LFA 58: Best photos view 10 images If it was highlight-reel knockouts you were looking for Friday night, LFA 58 had you covered. Harvey Park (11-2) took out Jaleel Willis (9-3) with a...

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LFA 67 set for Branson with Daniel James-Patrick Martin heavyweight main event

Gallery Patrick Martin def. Byron Stevens at LFA 60: Best photos view 15 images LFA returns to Missouri on Memorial Day weekend next month with a heavyweight headliner in Branson. In the LFA 67 main...

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On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make MMA big leagues with March wins

Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere. For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC or Bellator gloves. Modern-era fighters progress...

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LFA announces second string of four events in four weeks starting Aug. 21 in...

LFA is ready to keep rolling with closed-door events. On Tuesday, the promotion announced that it will return Aug. 21 with LFA 88 and four consecutive weeks of events at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux...

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Bellator signs LFA welterweight champion Jaleel Willis to multi-fight deal

Another LFA champion is headed to Bellator. LFA welterweight champion Jaleel Willis has signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator, a promotion official told MMA Junkie. No opponent or date has been...

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Patricky Freire booked to fight LFA champ Jaleel Willis in Bellator 249...

Patricky Freire is back. The former Bellator lightweight title challenger and brother of Bellator double champion Patricio, Freire (23-9 MMA, 14-7 BMMA) has been booked to return Oct. 15 at Bellator...

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Bellator 249 weigh-in results: Cyborg, Blencowe on weight, but two main card...

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – MMA Junkie was on scene at Wednesday’s official Bellator 249 fighter weigh-ins at Mohegan Sun Arena, where two fighters missed weight. Two main card fighters missed their marks by...

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Bellator 249 predictions: Who's picking Arlene Blencowe to upset Cris Cyborg?

Cyborg vs. Blencowe Freire vs. Willis Bandejas vs. Higo Awad vs. Nallo MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 2020: 120-76 Cyborg (68%) Freire (72%) Bandejas (68%) Nallo (51%) Dan Tom @DanTomMMA 2020:...

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4 burning questions heading into Bellator 249

The Bellator cage returns “home” to the Mohegan Sun Arena as the promotion’s “FightSphere” opens for business on Thursday nights, with a championship fight set to kick off their new schedule. Bellator...

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Raufeon Stots vs. Keith Lee, 'Baby Slice' return among five fights added to...

The Bellator 253 lineup is filling out. On Monday, a promotion official informed MMA Junkie of five fights including Raufeon Stots vs. Keith Lee and the return of “Baby Slice,” Kevin Ferguson Jr., son...

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Bellator 253's Jaleel Willis: Last-minute debut fallout felt like a 'bank...

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Jaleel Willis spoke to MMA Junkie on Tuesday ahead of his fight at Bellator 253. Willis (13-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), who meets Mark Lemminger (11-2 MMA, 1-1 BMMA) in a welterweight...

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Bellator 253 winner Jaleel Willis says welterweight will be his home moving...

Jaleel Willis made a successful return to the Bellator cage at Bellator 253 when he defeated Mark Lemminger by unanimous decision. After notching his fifth straight win Thursday night, Willis (14-2...

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