UFC Fight Pass Preview: LFA 201, Fury FC 101 & A1 Combat 26

Regional MMA has another stacked weekend ahead. This Friday, February 7, three can’t-miss events are set to air on UFC Fight Pass—all on the same night. Not sure what to watch? We’ve got you covered.

A1 Combat 26 features a short-notice catchweight headliner atop a 10-fight card. Fury FC 101 brings the action with a thrilling bantamweight title fight in the main event. And to top it off, LFA 201 delivers with title fights in both the main and co-main events.

LFA 201

The Legacy Fighting Alliance have just passed their two-century event mark. Now, they’re prepared to enter into the next century of cards starting with a stacked one in São Paulo, Brazil. With prospects and contenders alike, LFA 201 showcases two title fights this Friday, February 7th.

The Top of The Bill

On this card, fans will see the best from the men’s and women’s flyweight divisions in Brazil. The headlining bout features a scrap for the LFA women’s flyweight championship. One half of the bout features Rose Conceição (7-1), 27, who is returning from a loss on the Dana White Contender Series this past summer. The other half features Lany Silva (6-1), 22, who is coming off a nasty heel hook submission victory.

In the co-main event is another fantastic flyweight bout for the interim title. This one however, is in the men’s division and will feature two young contenders. Marcos Degli (11-3), 24, enters this bout on a nine-fight winning streak including eight finishes. Standing across from him is Lincoln Santos (9-2), 26, entering on a three-fight win streak, all by way of finish. These high-impact flyweights could steal the show come fight night, so do not blink.

Additional Prospects To Watch

With several prospects to watch, stay tuned for highly touted featherweight, Jose Delano (14-3). He will welcome a Russian prospect to the promotion at LFA 201, Abu Muslim Alikhanov (7-0). Additionally, there’s an exciting bantamweight bout opening the main card between Rafael Pereira (12-4) and Janderson Barreto (9-0). For the die-hards, there’s an incredible preliminary match at featherweight. 20-year-old prospect, Eduardo Dutra (3-0), takes on a stiff test in the 26-year-old, Sergio Murilo (2-0).

Fury FC 101

Fury FC 101 features a bantamweight title fight in the main event and showcases a diverse range of talent. The card includes fighters making their professional MMA debuts, as well as veterans with experience in the UFC, The Ultimate Fighter, and Contender Series.

The Top of The Bill

Guillermo Torres (7-1) will face Otari Tanzilovi (9-1) for the vacant bantamweight title. Torres, a TUF Season 32 alum, boasts an impressive record filled with knockouts. Tanzilovi looks to bounce back after suffering the first loss of his professional MMA career—a split decision on DWCS. Despite the setback, he’s landed a championship opportunity here and may not be far from another shot at the UFC.

The co-main event features a lightweight clash between Malik Lewis (7-3) and Pablo Burgos (6-3). Lewis is coming off the third loss of his career. Two of those defeats occurred on Contender Series, showing he’s been on the UFC’s radar for some time. Meanwhile, Burgos makes his Fury FC debut and will look to make a statement against a high-level opponent.

Additional Prospects To Watch

Two additional fights feature exciting prospects to watch. First is a flyweight clash between Ricky Rojas (1-0) and Antonio Figueiredo (3-0). Both are young, undefeated, and known for their finishing abilities. With a combined four professional fights, neither has seen a second round yet. This is a matchup to remember—these names could be significant in 5+ years.

The other bout is a lightweight showdown between Josh Thomas (2-1) and Kevin Rosas (3-1). Both fighters are early in their careers and carry a single loss on their records. Thomas is looking to rebound after his first defeat. Rosas, who dropped his pro debut, has since bounced back with three consecutive finishes. With a few more wins, he could follow in his brother Raul Rosas Jr.’s footsteps and take the Dana White’s Contender Series route.

A1 Combat 26

Urijah Faber’s promotion has been exciting to watch evolve since its inception. It’s even responsible for producing the UFC’s newest rising star, Payton Talbott, who won and defended the A1 Combat bantamweight title before making his DWCS debut. This Friday, A1 Combat 26 kicks off the promotion’s 2025 campaign at the Hard Rock Live Sacramento. The card featured several must-watch matchups.

The Top of The Bill

The main event was originally set to feature Alex Pereira’s training partner, Renato Valente. However, former UFC middleweight Nick Maximov (10-2) has stepped in on short notice. From Pereira’s protégé to Nate Diaz’s—it’s a perfect replacement. Maximov is on the cusp of a UFC return after claiming the middleweight title from Kevem Felipe at the end of 2024. He’s been on a two-fight win streak since returning from injury, and he’s looked better than ever. Alongside his roots at the Nick Diaz Academy, he’s been sharpening his game with Jason Parillo and getting rounds in with former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold. Expect him to make a statement against Said-Magomed Abdulgaziev (7-8) in the main event.

The co-main event features an exciting featherweight clash as Erick Sánchez (12-8) takes on the surging Ernie Juarez (8-1). Both fighters are eager to get back in the win column—Juarez is coming off his first professional loss, while Sánchez fell short against former UFC fighter, Bruno Souza. The stakes are higher for Juarez. But, both men desperately need a win to stay in the hunt for A1 Combat gold.

Additional Prospects To Watch

Aside from Maximov in the main event, keep a close eye on Shane Collins (2-0). After a decorated amateur career, Collins turned pro last year and will look to maintain his undefeated record this Friday against a more experienced opponent.

Rafael Vega (1-0) is also early in his professional journey. But, he enters the cage riding a seven-fight win streak carried over from his amateur career. The welterweight prospect shows a lot of promise as he continues to develop.

Lastly, Billy Brand (5-2) returns to action following a tough loss in his Dana White’s Contender Series debut. The 28-year-old will be out to prove he still has what it takes to climb the ranks.

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