LFA 223 Fight Card Summary: Niagara Falls Delivers Fireworks
A Night to Remember in New York
On November 21, 2025, the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returned to the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York, for LFA 223. The card was stacked with rising prospects, brutal finishes, and a welterweight title clash that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Main Event: Jonathan Piersma Submits Luis Francischinelli
In the headline bout, Jonathan Piersma captured the spotlight with a third-round rear-naked choke submission over Luis Francischinelli. The victory not only showcased Piersma’s grappling prowess but also cemented his status as one of the division’s most dangerous finishers. Francischinelli fought valiantly, but Piersma’s relentless pressure proved too much.
Co-Main Event: Jeff Creighton Edges Diego Bianchini
The co-main event saw Jeff Creighton earn a hard-fought unanimous decision over Diego Bianchini. All three judges scored the bout 29-28, rewarding Creighton’s consistent striking and cage control.
Explosive Knockouts Highlight the Undercard
The undercard delivered a series of highlight-reel finishes:
- Steve Collins stopped Kyle Pufahl in the first round via TKO.
- Joe Taylor needed just 35 seconds to dispatch Shealor Ladd.
- Jake Woodley and RJ Harris both scored first-round knockouts, adding to the night’s chaos.
- Sebastian Ruiz finished Nick Eldridge in the second round with a vicious TKO.
- Travon Eller stunned the crowd with a lightning-fast 29-second KO of Mus’Aib Baiyina.
Submissions and Decisions Add Variety
Beyond the knockouts, grappling specialists and technical strikers had their moments:
- Taner Trembley secured a third-round guillotine choke against Cole Alaxanian.
- Kelton Sneve outpointed Kevin Carrier with a unanimous decision.
- Hope Chase edged Nikola Kacperska via split decision in a closely contested women’s bout.
- Jayde Sheeley vs. Aline David ended in a rare majority draw, leaving fans eager for a rematch.
- Farman Hasanov earned a doctor-stoppage TKO over Abdurakhmon Fozilov late in the first round.
The Takeaway: LFA’s Pipeline Keeps Producing
LFA 223 was a showcase of the promotion’s ability to deliver thrilling action while spotlighting future stars. From Piersma’s submission mastery to Eller’s lightning KO, the event reinforced why LFA remains a critical proving ground for fighters aiming to break into the UFC and other global promotions.
Legacy Fighting Alliance continues to be the launchpad for tomorrow’s champions, and LFA 223 proved that the pipeline is stronger than ever.
