LFA 220 Fight Card Summary: Tanner Outlasts Cyr in Phoenix
A Showcase of Rising Talent
On October 25, 2025, the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returned to the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona for LFA 220: Tanner vs. Cyr. The event featured 13 bouts, highlighted by a bantamweight clash between two surging prospects. The card delivered a mix of brutal knockouts, slick submissions, and tactical decisions, reinforcing LFA’s reputation as the premier proving ground for future UFC stars.
Main Event: Kasey Tanner Defeats Michael Cyr
In the headline bout, Kasey Tanner (9-1) earned a unanimous decision victory over Michael Cyr (8-2), with all three judges scoring the fight 30–27. Tanner’s crisp striking and relentless pace kept Cyr on the defensive throughout the contest. The win solidified Tanner’s position as one of the top bantamweight prospects in the promotion.
Co-Main Event: Christian Natividad Stays Perfect
Flyweight standout Christian Natividad (8-0) continued his unbeaten run, stopping Jostin Quilca in the first round via punches from back mount at 3:07. Natividad’s dominance showcased his finishing instincts and furthered his case as a future UFC contender.
Main Card Highlights
- Ernesto Ibarra def. Kyle Estrada – KO/TKO (Punches), R1 4:02
- Ryan Kuse def. Kevin Natividad – Unanimous Decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
- Chance Ikei def. Jordan Burkholder – Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R1 4:50
- Leslie Hernandez def. Flor Hernandez – Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Preliminary Card Fireworks
The prelims delivered fast finishes and gritty performances:
- Livio Ribeiro def. Richard Mahan – Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R1 2:36
- Jarome Woodbury def. David Gladfelter – Unanimous Decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
- Delton Kaufmann def. Caleb Jensen – KO/TKO (Punches & Elbows from Full Mount), R1 3:08
- Nolan Linebaugh def. Will Hughes – Unanimous Decision (30–27, 29–28, 30–27)
- Alex Ortiz def. Matthew Chenault – KO/TKO, R3 1:13
- Quayshan Randelson def. Issouf Doumbia – KO/TKO, R2 0:56
- Brayan Mancilla def. Emmanuel Hill – KO/TKO, R1 0:28
The Takeaway: LFA’s Pipeline Keeps Delivering
LFA 220 was a showcase of prospects ready to break into the global spotlight. Tanner’s disciplined victory, Natividad’s flawless finish, and a string of highlight-reel knockouts underscored the depth of talent emerging from the promotion.
From tactical battles to explosive stoppages, LFA 220 proved once again why the promotion remains the launchpad for MMA’s next generation of stars.
