LFA 138: Weigh-In (Results)
August 5, 2022 3:49 am.FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
LFA 138: FARIAS vs. TANAKA
MAIN EVENT:
7x BJJ WORLD CHAMPION
ARY FARIAS
vs.
5x UFC VETERAN
MICHINORI TANAKA
INTERNATIONAL BANTAMWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
GRAND CASINO HOTEL & RESORT
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
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Shawnee, OK — On Thursday, August 4th, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 138: Farias vs. Tanaka from the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma, which is an exurb of Oklahoma City. The main event will feature an intercontinental bantamweight showdown between seven-time BJJ world champion Ary Farias (11-3) and five-time UFC veteran Michinori Tanaka (14-3).
LFA 138 will feature veteran MMA commentator Ron Kruck, who will be joined in the booth by UFC star and former UFC title challenger “Raging” Al Iaquinta. They will call the action live inside the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The main card will be available tomorrow night LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Every fighter, except Diego Silva and Jared Brown, made their contracted weight when they stepped on the scales. Silva and Brown will now forfeit a portion of their purses to their opponents Askar Askar and Ryan Hoover. LFA 138 will proceed with ten bouts, which includes the bantamweight showdown in the main event.
LFA 138 WEIGH-IN RESULTS:
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC Fight Pass at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Ary Farias (135.8) vs. Michinori Tanaka (135.4)
Co-Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Askar Askar (136) vs. Diego Silva (137.2)***
***Silva will pay a penalty to Askar.
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Masuto Kawana (145) vs. Elijah Johns (145.6)
Catchweight Bout (148 lb)
A.J. Cunningham (147.6) vs. Shea Conley (147.6)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Jota Ninomiya (145.6) vs. Nick Talavera (143)
Catchweight Bout (150 lb)
Motaz Askar (150) vs. Chris Mecate (149.8)
Preliminary Card:
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Ashton Kirby (146) vs. Kallum Parker (145.6)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Jared Brown (147.6)*** vs. Ryan Hoover (145.6)
***Brown will pay a penalty to Hoover.
Catchweight Bout (195 lb)
David Wright (193.6) vs. Gabe Conner (195)
Catchweight Bout (165 lb)
Triston Gwaltney (165) vs. Abbas Mounshed (165)
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 260 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®. In 2021, the LFA expanded internationally by hosting multiple events in Brazil.
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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).
About UFC FIGHT PASS®:
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About IMPERIAL FAMILY COMPANIES:
The Imperial Family Companies maintain a diversified portfolio with one common theme: bringing power to the people. The IFC is proud to partner with the LFA management team to showcase the greatest talents of tomorrow. Learn more about the IFC at ImperialFamily.com.
About GRAND CASINO HOTEL & RESORT:
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