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LAS VEGAS, NV- LFA President Sven Bean announced today that the LFA has entered into event production agreements for two events in the month of October.

 

“The LFA team will stay busy in October as we return to two of the best venues in the midwest” said Bean, who handles venue booking and scheduling for the LFA. 

 

“We will kick things off by heading back to the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Friday October 14th” stated Bean.

 

“In 2014 we debuted at in South Dakota and at the Pentagon when we were still the RFA. Now with 19 prior events there, we refer to Sioux Falls and the Sanford Pentagon as our home away from home. The bulding is such a great place to watch a fight. it has that Big Time Arena feel, but there is not a bad seat in the house. Their team always make it easy to produce event. I am looking forward to a milestone twentieth show, and another successful event on October 14th,” stated Bean.

 

Sanford Sports Complex Director Brock Reynoldson echoed that sentiment:

 

“We always look forward to the LFA returning to the Pentagon. With the long history in the market the brand awareness is really strong. What seperates an LFA event from any other is our fans know they are watching the future stars of the sport. They can look back and say- I saw that guy right here in Sioux Falls at LFA! The LFA and Sanford teams work so well together, and always put forth a top-notch event. With it being show number twenty, we expect nothing less for October 14th.”

 

Tickets for LFA 144 are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster.com and the Sanford Pentagon Box Office.

 

For information on purchasing suites and ringside tables, call 605-312-7900.

 

LFA 144 will be broadcast live at 6PM PST/9PM EST on UFC FIGHT PASS

 

“We will then head east two states over the following week, for a return to Oshkosh Arena in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Another great venue in a great town. We have a multi fight agreement in place with the venue, and really enjoy working with the in-house team. MMA resonates well in the midwest, and Oshkosh is no different. I expect another solid show for the fans in attendance as well as those watching from around the globe. ” continued Bean.

 

Assistant General Manager, Amanda Novak added:

 “We are excited to bring the LFA back to Oshkosh Arena for the second show this year. Once again, the feedback from customers has been great! The production, the fights, the atmosphere all come together to make it a can’t miss event for our building. With each event it gets better and better for eveyone involved. The local fanbase is in for a treat this October!”

 

Tickets for LFA 145 go on sale Friday August 19th, available at Ticketmaster.com and the Oshkosh Arena Box Office.

 

LFA 145 will be broadcast live at 6PM PST/9PM EST on UFC FIGHT PASS

 

Look for LFA 144 and 145 Main Event, Co Main Event and Key Match Up announcements from LFA C.E.O. Ed Soares in the coming days.

 

In 2017, RFA and Legacy FC merged to form LFA, the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts. The combined forces of LFA launched the careers of over 260 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC. In 2018, the promotion joined the Imperial Family Companies group (formerly London Trust Media). In 2019, the promotion announced a broadcast partnership with UFC FIGHT PASS®. In 2021, the LFA expanded internationally by hosting multiple events in Brazil.

 

Please visit LFA.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook at Facebook.com/LFAfighting. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.

 

About LFA:

LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, and Houston. Based in Las Vegas, NV, LFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world. (The Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC. All rights reserved).

 

About UFC FIGHT PASS®:

UFC FIGHT PASS® is the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. Since launching in 2013, UFC FIGHT PASS is now available in more than 200 countries and territories. FIGHT PASS provides its members with unlimited access to live UFC FIGHT PASS Prelims; live mixed martial arts and combat sports from around the world; original series and historical programming; special features; behind-the-scenes content; in-depth interviews; and up-to-the minute reports on the world of combat sports. UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers also have 24/7 access to the world’s largest fight library, featuring more than 20,000 bouts from dozens of combats sports organizations, as well as every fight in UFC history. Fight fans can access UFC FIGHT PASS on personal computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, and Sony TVs with Android TV. For more information, please visit ufcfightpass.com.

 

About IMPERIAL FAMILY COMPANIES:

The Imperial Family Companies maintains a diversified portfolio with one common theme: bringing power to the people. The IFC is proud to partner with the LFA management team to showcase the greatest talents of tomorrow. Learn more about the IFC at ImperialFamily.com.

 

About SANFORD PENTAGON:

The cornerstone of the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is the Sanford Pentagon, a 160,000-square-foot, five-sided facility featuring nine basketball courts, including the 1950s/1960s-inspired Heritage Court. The venue combines state-of-the-art amenities-including high-definition video boards and executive suites-with period-specific finishes that are a nod to the nostalgic days of basketball. The 3,200-seat Pentagon is home to Sanford POWER Basketball Academy, Sanford POWER Volleyball Academy, the NBA G League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Women’s and Men’s Basketball tournaments and the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame. For more information, visit SanfordPentagon.com.

 

About OSHKOSH ARENA:

The Oshkosh Arena is Oshkosh’s premier concert and live engagement arena. Home to the Wisconsin Herd, Wisconsin GLO. Oshkosh Arena has welcomed over 200,000 attendees to its’ various events since opening in 2017. The arena boasts a multitude of spaces suitable for a range of celebratory events, concerts, private gatherings, and sporting tournaments! Stationed in the heart of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, The Oshkosh Arena is another feature to Wisconsin’s Event City with easy access to Oshkosh’s hotel and lodging facilities, the finest cuisine, and other local attractions! For more info visit OshkoshArena.com