LFA 218: Jefferson Nascimento vs. Baysgur Makaev Headlines Europe debut in Tenerife

Las Vegas, Nevada – LFA CEO Ed Soares today announced that the promotion will make its long -awaited European debut Saturday 27 Septemberwhen LFA 218 lands on the Tenerife Sports Pavilion Santiago Martín In the Canary Islands, Spain.

The historical event is head of the head Interim lightweight title match as reigning champion Jefferson “Toddynho” Nascimento (11-0) Puts his belt on the line against the rising prospect of Sweden Baysgur Makaev (7-1).

LFA is spreading to Europe

LFA 218: Birth vs. MakaevPresented by Monster Energymarks a milestone moment for the Legacy Fighting Alliance, which brings its development platform of World Class for future MMA stars to European soil for the first time.

The map will contain a diverse international line -up with hunters representing Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Ireland, Brazil, Sweden, Morocco and the Netherlands. The Main map streams live on UFC Fight Pass at 3 p.m. et / 12 pt pt. Tickets are now for sale at Bacantix.com.

“We are more than enthusiastic about bringing the LFA to Europe for the first time,” said Ed Soares. “The Canary Islands are one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, and Tenerife is the perfect stage for this historic moment. Jefferson Nascimento defends his interim light weight title against Baysangur Makaev is a main event with a high bet and linking an international map with athletes from all over Europe makes an unforgettable night.”

The main event: Nascimento vs. Makaev

Represent Rio de Janeiro, BrazilNascimento is one of the most popular undefeated prospects of the sport. Known for his Explosively striking And charismatic personalityEarlier this year he won interim light weight gold and now wants to defend it on European land for the first time.

His challenger, BaysAngur MakaevThe competition comes in with a reputation for ruthless pace and versatile finish. On Just 24 years oldThe Swedish lightweight has already built a name for itself throughout Europe and is now watching the Brazilian champion to bring the belt back to Scandinavia.

LFA 218 becomes a milestone Future stars of MMA In one of the most picturesque and passionate fighting destinations in the world.

LFA 218 Fight Card (so far)

Main event Interim Lightweight World title (155 pounds):
Jefferson Nascimento (11-0) (IC) vs. Baysgur Makaev (7-1)

Co-Main event | Featherweight Fight (145 pounds):
Kevin Cordero (15-5) vs. Walter Cogliandgro (15-7-1)

Middleweight Fight (185 pounds):
Abdellah Er-Ramy (7-2) vs. Guilherme Soares (16-7)

Welterweight Bout (170 LBS):
Danilo Display (16-7-2) vs. Alvi Dasuyev (6-0)

Bantamweight Bout (135 LBS):
GoCha Shainidze (8-0) vs. Magomed Nazurov (4-0)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds):
Oscar Mendez (5-2) vs. Daniel Holt (3-0)

Bantamweight Bout (135 LBS):
Reda Abdellaoui (2-0) vs. Alexandre Carole (4-2)

Bantamweight Bout (135 LBS):
Santia Paiva (4-4) vs. Gheorghe Grosav (3-1)

Heavyweight Fight (265 LBS):
Malick Badiane (1-0) vs. Bruno Suzano (1-0)

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