LFA 199 Fight Card Summary: Visconde’s Spinning Elbow
A Powerful Start to 2025
On January 10, 2025, the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) kicked off its new year with LFA 199: Farias vs. Visconde, held at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, California. The card featured 12 bouts, highlighted by a featherweight clash between two Brazilian jiu-jitsu standouts. Fans were treated to a night of brutal knockouts, slick submissions, and breakout performances.
Main Event: Erick Visconde Knocks Out Ary Farias
In the headline bout, Erick Visconde (15-3) shocked seven-time BJJ world champion Ary Farias (14-5) with a spectacular spinning back elbow knockout at 1:08 of Round 2. The finish was one of the most dramatic moments of the night, instantly propelling Visconde into the spotlight as a featherweight contender.
- Result: Erick Visconde def. Ary Farias – KO/TKO (Spinning Back Elbow), R2 1:08
- Division: Featherweight
Co-Main Event: Josh Hokit Crushes Lopez
Former NFL fullback turned heavyweight prospect Josh Hokit (3-0) continued his unbeaten run, stopping John Lopez (2-2) with punches from back mount at 2:53 of Round 1. Hokit’s athleticism and finishing instincts made him one of the standout performers of the evening.
Main Card Highlights
- Rafael do Nascimento def. Brandon Altomare – Submission (Calf Slicer), R1 2:06
- Shovkhal Churchaev def. Enkhur Bayartsogt – Unanimous Decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
- Theo Haig def. Said-Magomedov Abdulgaziev – Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R1 1:49
- Billy Ray Valdez def. Larry Gonzales – Unanimous Decision (30–27 ×3)
- Edmund Kwan def. Sheldon Struble – TKO (Ground and Pound), R1 4:33
Preliminary Card Results
- Sczar Charles def. Ueslei Alves – Majority Decision (29–28, 29–28, 28–28)
- Gabrielle McComb def. Esmira Mammadova – Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R1 3:16
- Shealor Ladd def. Tylando Mattress – KO/TKO (Punches from Back Mount), R2 1:43
Postlim Fights
- Jermaine Edwards def. Abraham Del Toro – Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R1 1:22
- Julio Larrave def. Allen Silhanek – TKO (Arm Injury), R1 2:21
The Takeaway: Visconde’s Breakthrough Moment
LFA 199 was defined by Visconde’s spinning elbow knockout, a finish that will be replayed for years to come. Hokit’s dominance at heavyweight and Nascimento’s slick calf slicer submission added depth to a card that showcased both veteran skill and rising talent.
From highlight-reel knockouts to technical submissions, LFA 199 proved once again why the promotion remains the launchpad for MMA’s next generation of stars.
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