LFA 144: Weigh-In (Results)

October 13, 2022 4:18 pm.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
LFA 144: GAFUROV vs. SILVA

MAIN EVENT:

“TAJIK”
MUIN GAFUROV
vs.
“MAGRINHO”
DIEGO SILVA

BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT

SANFORD PENTAGON
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT TICKETMASTER.COM

Sioux Falls, South Dakota — On Thursday, October 13th, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 144: Gafurov vs. Silva from the Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The main event will feature a bantamweight title fight between top contenders Muin “Tajik” Gafurov (17-4) and Diego “Magrinho” Silva (15-7).

LFA 144 will feature veteran MMA commentator Ron Kruck, who will be joined in the booth by top-ranked UFC star and TUF 15 champion Michael “Maverick” Chiesa. They will call the action live inside the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The main card will be available tomorrow night LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS Uat 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Every fighter except Diego Silva made their contracted weight when they stepped on the scales. Silva will now forfeit a portion of his purse to his opponent Muin Gafurov. Silva is not eligible to win a title in his championship bout. His opponent Muin Gafurov is still eligible to win the title with a victory. LFA 144 will proceed with sixteen bouts, which includes the bantamweight championship at the top of the card.

LFA 144 WEIGH-IN RESULTS:

Main Card (Worldwide on UFC Fight Pass at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):

Main Event | Bantamweight Title out (135 lb)
Muin Gafurov (134.2) vs. Diego Silva (137.6)***
Silva will pay penalty to Gafurov. Only Gafurov is eligible to win title.

Co-Main Event | Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Jordan Heiderman (243) vs. Daiqwon Buckley (262.6)

Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Yuma Horiuchi (125.6) vs. Juan Puerta (125.2)

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Jared Revel (184.4) vs. Renato Valente (184)

Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Christian Natividad (125.2) vs. Israel Galvan (125.6)

Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
JaCobi Jones (154.6) vs. Christian Turner (155)

Preliminary Card:

Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Ron Coleman (260.8) vs. Chato Wiest (227)

Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Adamu Isah (134.8) vs. Mateo Gonzalez (134.4)

Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Brady Minner (169.4) vs. Patrick Rivera (170.8)

Women’s Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Cheyanne Bowers (134.8) vs. Naranjargal Tsendayush (135.4)

Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Jeff Nielsen (170.6) vs. Ben Schauer (170.8)

Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Andres Murray (154.8) vs. Robson Junior (154.6)

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Damen Moyer (181.6) vs. Brian Sullivan (185.8)

Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Samantha Nabity (122) vs. Annabel Kelly (122.8)

Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Dylan Stanke (134.2) vs. Patrick Kelly (133.6)

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Roy Magana (145.6) vs. Nico Colunga (145)

Limited tickets for LFA 144: Gafurov vs. Silva are still available for purchase through Ticketmaster.com.

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.

Please visit LFA.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook at Facebook.com/LFAfighting. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.

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 Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix , Denver, Dallas, and Minneapolis. 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®:
UFC FIGHT PASS® is the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. Since launching in 2013, UFC FIGHT PASS is now available in more than 200 countries and territories. FIGHT PASS provides its members with unlimited access to live UFC FIGHT PASS Prelims; live mixed martial arts and combat sports from around the world; original series and historical programming; special features; behind-the-scenes content; in-depth interviews; and up-to-the minute reports on the world of combat sports. UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers also have 24/7 access to the world’s largest fight library, featuring more than 20,000 bouts from dozens of combats sports organizations, as well as every fight in UFC history. Fight fans can access UFC FIGHT PASS on personal computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, and Sony TVs with Android TV. For more information, please visit UFCFightPass.com.

About IMPERIAL FAMILY COMPANIES:
The Imperial Family Companies maintains 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 SANFORD PENTAGON:
The cornerstone of the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is the Sanford Pentagon, a 160,000-square-foot, five-sided facility featuring nine basketball courts, including the 1950s/1960s-inspired Heritage Court. The venue combines state-of-the-art amenities-including high-definition video boards and executive suites-with period-specific finishes that are a nod to the nostalgic days of basketball. The 3,200-seat Pentagon is home to Sanford POWER Basketball Academy, Sanford POWER Volleyball Academy, the NBA G League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Women’s and Men’s Basketball tournaments and the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame. For more information, visit SanfordPentagon.com.

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