LFA 88: Weigh-In (Results)
August 20, 2020 5:32 pm.FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST
LFA 88: WILLIS vs. DE JESUS
JALEEL WILLIS
vs.
VINICIUS DE JESUS
WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT
LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS®
SANFORD PENTAGON
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
LAS VEGAS, NV – On Thursday, August 20th, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 88: Willis vs. De Jesus from the Holiday Inn Sioux Falls – City Centre in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The main event will feature the LFA welterweight world title fight between top contenders Jaleel Willis (12-2) and Vinicius De Jesus (9-2). LFA 88 will be a closed-door event that will take place inside the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. The main card will be available tomorrow night LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Andre Fialho and Tresean Gore both withdrew from their bouts in the middle of Fight Week, which did not leave enough time to find and clear suitable replacements for Austin Jones and Nick Maximov.
LFA and Sanford Pentagon officials implemented strict health codes, safeguards, and Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing protocols throughout the week. In accordance with these guidelines, one athlete competing on the undercard of LFA 88 has been removed from the card after not passing these protocols.
Every fighter, except Gláucio Eliziário, made their contracted weight when they stepped on the scales. Eliziário was given extra time to make weight, but was unable. He will now forfeit a portion of his purse to his opponent Aaron McKenzie. LFA 88 will proceed with four televised bouts, which includes the welterweight world title fight in the main event.
LFA 88 WEIGH-IN RESULTS:
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC Fight Pass at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Welterweight Title Bout (170 lb)
Jaleel Willis (168.6) vs. Vinicius De Jesus (170)
Co-Main Event | Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Aaron McKenzie (155.4) vs. Gláucio Eliziário (157.6)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Natan Levy (146) vs. Ben Lugo (144.8)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Evan Elder (155.4) vs. Kegan Gennrich (154.8)
Preliminary Card (Not available on UFC Fight Pass):
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Robiel Tesfaldet (125.6) vs. Charles Alex (125.6)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Jeff Nielsen (184.8) vs. Brady Minner (184.6)
In 2017, RFA and Legacy FC merged to form LFA, the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts. The combined forces of LFA launched the careers of over 200 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC. In 2018, the promotion joined the Imperial Family Companies group (formerly London Trust Media). In 2019, the promotion announced a broadcast partnership with UFC FIGHT PASS®.
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About LFA:
LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, and Houston. Based in Las Vegas, NV, LFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world. (The Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC. All rights reserved).
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This post was written by Ryan Bevins
