LFA 214: Fernando vs. Latu is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that will take place on August 15, 2025, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Light Heavyweight Lucas Fernando vs. Phillip Latu Light Heavyweight Championship
Middleweight David Allakhverdiev vs. John Moore Middleweight Championship
Lightweight Abdisalam Kubanychbek vs. André Borges
Lightweight Max Metzgar vs. Steve Collins
Middleweight Brady Minner vs. Dylan Diebitz
Lightweight Dzhamal Mavliudov vs. Triston Gwaltney
Light Heavyweight Devin Clark vs. Bevon Lewis
Preliminary Card (LFA Fight Network)
Featherweight Ansar Khamzaev vs. Andy Waters
Bantamweight Lucas Seibert vs. Julian Orozco
Women's Bantamweight Lizzy Gevers vs. Nikola Kacperska
Amateur Card
Welterweight Brett Bye vs. Isaiah Skidmore
Lightweight Gift Harding vs. Reed Bleymeyer
Welterweight Steve Larson vs. Anyuon Atem
Background
A LFA Light Heavyweight Championship for the vacant title between former LFA Middleweight Champion Lucas Fernando and Phillip Latu is scheduled to headline the event. While, a LFA Middleweight Championship bout for the vacant title between undefeated prospects David Allakhverdiev and John Moore is scheduled to serve as the co-main event.
LFA Brings the Light Heavyweight Championship to the Mount Rushmore State at LFA 214!
LFA CEO Ed Soares announced recently that the promotion will return to South Dakota in August with a highly anticipated title fight at LFA 214. The main event will crown a new light heavyweight champion as two former Dana White’s Contender Series athletes face off. The Co-Main Event will feature a battle of 2 undefeated prospects for the vacant LFA Middleweight Title. This will mark the twentieth LFA event held in the state.
LFA 214: Fernando vs. Latu, takes place Friday, August 15th at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The main event will feature a clash between former LFA middleweight champion Lucas Fernando and DWCS veteran Phillip Latu for the vacant light heavyweight world title.
“Sioux Falls has been one of our most consistent and passionate markets, and LFA 214 will bring another memorable night to the fans in South Dakota,” said Soares. “Lucas Fernando is moving up in weight to attempt at becoming a two-division LFA champion. He will face a dangerous Dana White Contender Series veteran in Phillip Latu. Our Middleweight division has a rich history in producing top talent. Each of our former champs have received the call up once claiming the belt. I expect no difference when these 2 undefeated prospects face off for our vacant championship. It’s these types of high-stakes matchups that defines our brand and our history in the region.”
Lucas Fernando (11-3) returns to the LFA Octagon looking to make history. The Brazilian captured LFA gold at middleweight in 2023 and now moves up to pursue a second divisional title. A disciple of MMA legend Pedro Rizzo, Fernando brings elite muay thai and finishing instincts, with 7 of his 11 wins coming by knockout or submission.
Phillip Latu (7-2) is a DWCS vet known for his knockout power, with 6 of his 7 wins coming by finish — 4 in the first round. He now has the opportunity to claim LFA gold in his first title shot.
David Allakhverdiev (6-0) is a submission specialist from Ukraine with a 100% finish rate. He now has the opportunity to claim LFA gold in his LFA debut.
John Moore (6-0) makes his LFA debut from the great white north of Canada. He puts his unblemished record on the line in hopes of becoming yet another Canadian to wear the coveted LFA belt.
