UFC Fight Pass Recap: LFA 199 & Fury FC 100
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The regional MMA scene was on full blast this past weekend. LFA 199 and Fury FC 100 featured action-packed cards stacked from top-to-bottom. These regional MMA events delivered the goods for fight fans, showcased viral finishes, and the budding superstars of tomorrow.
LFA 199 Main Card Results
Legacy Fighting Alliance kicked off the UFC Fight Pass calendar with LFA 199. It featured a chain of sensational finishing performances inside the octagon. The event occurred at Tachi Palace Casino and Resort in Lemoore, California.
Erick Visconde vs. Ary Farias
LFA 199’s main event featured a featherweight showdown between skilled Brazilians. 28-year-old Erick Visconde (15-3) faced 35-year-old Ary Farias (14-5) in a three round bout.
7x Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, Ary Farias, provided a valid submission threat early on. However, Visconde weathered the storm as he displayed UFC-level composure and talent inside the cage. The fight opened with both men taking the center of the octagon as they established their jabs. After a few leg kicks and forward pressure, Visconde secured a takedown after engaging in a bodylock. Visconde attempted to deliver minor ground-and-pound on Farias from that position. Then, he found himself in danger of a heel hook.
Visconde managed to escape the submission. He briefly got back to his feet. Then, the elite grappler took him down. Farias quickly secured the back of Visconde and started searching for an opportunity at a rear naked choke. Visconde kept his composure as he fought off the hands of Farias until the round came to an end. Come the second round, Visconde came out applying heavy pressure on the feet as he backed up Farias. Visconde began to open up with more aggressive combinations until finally landing a viral spinning elbow knockout over Farias. This viral knockout has potential to end up being the best highlight in all of regional MMA in 2025.
Result: Visconde via 2nd-Round KO (Spinning Elbow)
Josh Hokit vs. John Lopez
LFA 199’s co-main event showcased a promising Heavyweight prospect. Former Fresno State and San Francisco 49ers FullbackM Josh Hokit (3-0), dominated John Lopez (2-2) in his LFA debut. His victory was convincing.
Hokit, 27, wasted no time. He got this fight to the canvas by shooting in for a double-leg takedown within the first thirty seconds. Lopez, 34, displayed little to no resistance in stuffing this takedown attempt as he was forced to the ground. Once on top of Lopez, Hokit patiently worked through his transitions to the back of the older opponent. After taking back position over Lopez, Hokit began raining nasty punches, forcing Lopez to shell up.
Result: Hokit via 1st-Round TKO (Punches)
Rafael do Nascimento vs. Brandon Altomare
A featured featherweight clash between Rafael do Nascimento (10-3) and Brandon Altomare (4-2) showcased superb submission ability.
Nascimento opened up the three-round bout by utilizing a few kicks to keep Altomare nearby. Then, a shocking moment happened in the first round. Both men traded right hooks, and both crashed to the canvas. Realizing Altomare’s threat on the feet, the grappler reverted to his heavy grappling game plan early on. With his back to the cage, Nascimento secured a well-timed takedown on an incoming Altomare threatening a flying knee. The talented submission artist Rafael do Nascimento quickly secured the back and put on a show inside the LFA cage. He began threatening multiple submissions simultaneously while trying to advance position. However, Altomare was able to negate these attempts and briefly get back to his feet. To what would be his eventual detriment, Altomare decided to re-engage in the grappling game. Nascimento slickly secured a highlight reel calf slicer submission for the win.
Result: Nascimento via 1st-Round Submission (Calf Slicer)
Additional Main Card Results
- Shovkhal Churchaev def. Enkhtur Bayartsogt via Unanimous Decision
- Theo Haig def. Said-Magomed Abdulgaziev via 1st-Round Submission (RNC)
- Billy Ray Valdez def. Larry Gonzales via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
- Edmund Kwan def. Shelden Struble via 2nd-Round TKO (Elbows)
Fury FC 100 Main Card Results
Fury Fighting Championship is one of the top regional MMA promotions. It commemorated its 100th event with a stacked, talent-loaded card. The event was topped off with three title fights. With UFC Matchmaker, Mick Maynard, in attendance, the underdogs of the card rose to the occasion with impressive performances. The event took place at Imagen Venues in Houston, Texas.
Shimon Smotritsky vs. Sam Kilmer (Welterweight Championship)
Fury FC 100’s star-studded event concluded with a great matchup. The welterweight championship was between 24-year-old Shimon Smotritsky (11-3) and 23-year-old Sam Kilmer (9-4). 2x Dana White Contender Series Alum, Smitrotsky, looked to impress with UFC eyes in the building.
This main event welterweight championship fight started with Kilmer securing a takedown on Smitrotsky within the first twenty seconds. Once on top, Kilmer prioritized position over dealing damage as he patiently worked the grappling. Smitrotsky would utilize the cage to get back to a standing position with Kilmer glued to his back. Kilmer began dealing punches to the side of Smitrotsky’s head while looking to fight for hand positioning over the neck. Within very little time, he successfully secured the rear naked choke finish. Kilmer called for a rematch with undefeated Isaac Moreno.
Result: Kilmer via 1st-Round Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Justice Torres vs. Cameron Graves (Featherweight Championship)
The co-main event of Fury FC 100 featured the Featherweight champion, 27-year-old Justice Torres (10-3). He took on former champion, 31-year-old Cameron Graves (14-7). Torres came into this bout looking to make his first title defense.
This featherweight title fight showcased Graves seeming one step ahead of the defending champion all night. He worked his way to a dominant performance overall in five championship rounds. Torres tried to establish his boxing range. However, he had trouble with Graves’ length and kicking ability. Graves successfully landed a wide range of attacks, from low kicks to body kicks, punches, etc. He pressed forward for most of the fight as he eventually bloodied the face of Torres with strikes. Graves initiated some grappling sequences in the second half of the battle and eventually secured takedowns over Torres. The champion showed resilience in the fifth and final round; however, was no match for Graves’ output. Graves called for a UFC shot in his post-fight interview inside the cage.
Result: Graves via Unanimous Decision (50-45 x2, 49-46)
Paris Moran vs. Alden Coria (Flyweight Championship)
Fury FC 100’s trio of title fights at the top of the card started with excitement. The flyweight title was up for grabs between defending champion Paris Moran and challenger Alden Coria. Moran is 28 years old and has a record of 12-3. Coria is 26 years old and holds a record of 10-3.
This regional MMA matchup between UFC-level flyweights opened up with the champion displaying crisp and technical striking ability. He aimed to back Coria towards the cage. Moran looked great early on in the fight. He was getting the better of Coria in their exchanges of punches and kicks on the feet. However, nothing is promised in this game. The challenger took the center of the cage and delivered a perfect right hook on Moran. This well-placed punch sent Moran to the canvas as he tried to get his wits about. Coria wasted no time seizing the golden opportunity and delivered fight-ending ground-and-pound. After the fight, Coria expressed his desire to leave the regional MMA scene. He called his shot for a UFC opportunity on the mic.
Result: Coria via 1st-Round TKO (Punches)
Other Fury FC 100 Main Card Results
- Hector Saenz def. Malik Lewis via 2nd-Round Submission (Kimura)
- Azjavkhlan Baatar def. Gabriel Echavarry via 1st-Round Submission (Arm Triangle Choke)
- Damion Nelson def. Tony Toro via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)
- Chris Ewert def. Reese Watkins via Unanimous Decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
- Josh Motsinger def. Isaiah Monroe via Unanimous Decision (30-27 x3)
- Jacob Silva def. Justin Longoria via Unanimous Decision (29-28 x2, 30-27)
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