LFA 208 Returns to Santa Cruz
Continuing its tradition in California, LFA is back in Santa Cruz for LFA 208: Mecate vs. Reyes. With 13 exciting bouts planned, the Kaiser Permanente Arena will be buzzing as fighters look to secure their place at the next level of competition.
Main Event Showdown
The main event features seasoned LFA competitors Chris Mecate and Javier Reyes, both making their lightweight division debuts. This matchup presents a potential pathway to a UFC opportunity for the winner.
Mecate’s Ambitious Pursuit
Chris Mecate, boasting an impressive 4-0 record this year, aims to maintain his dominance as he steps into the 155-pound category after a tough weight cut for his last fight. He enters the evening with a goal of defeating one of the top fighters in the regional featherweight scene.
Reyes Looking for Redemption
Javier Reyes, who kicked off 2025 with a first-round win, is eager to improve his professional record to 2-0. After a loss to Mecate’s teammate, Reyes seeks redemption in front of the California crowd in his new weight class.
Fan Favorites Return
LFA 208 will also mark the return of popular fighters Luis Francischinelli and Allan Begosso. Francischinelli last fought in August 2024, while Begosso was last in action in August 2023, both capturing victories in their respective bouts.
Rising Stars and Exciting Matches
Heavyweight prospect Josh Hokit, a former NFL fullback with a 4-0 record, is looking to impress before a possible opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series later this summer, as per TNT management.
Don’t Miss the Action
LFA 208 is set to kick off at 4:30 P.M. PT for preliminary fights on Swerve Combat, with the main card starting at 7 P.M. on UFC Fight Pass.
Results Summary
Main Card:
- Main Event: Chris Mecate (11-2) def. Javier Reyes (20-5) via unanimous decision
- Co-Main Event: Jacob Rosales (16-9) def. Georgii Eivas (10-7) via first round submission (Rear Naked Choke)
- Heavyweight: Josh Hokit (5-0) def. Eric Lunsford (7-5) via first round TKO
- Welterweights: Luis Francischinelli (5-0) def. Angelo Rivera Jr. (6-2) via first round TKO
- Middleweights: Joseph Kropshot (7-3) def. Adland Benson (6-4) via second round submission (Rear Naked Choke)
- Bantamweights: Allan Begosso (9-3-1) def. Davaaajamts Batsuren (8-7) via second round submission (Ninja Choke)
- Light Heavyweights: Isaiah Pinson (4-1) def. Tony Charles (3-4) via second round TKO
Preliminary Results:
- Lightweights: Jermaine Edwards (2-0) def. Temuujin Ulzii-Orshikh (3-1) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
- Women’s Strawweights: Aline David (3-1) def. Stephanie Nayen (2-2) via first round KO (:12)
- Lightweights: Noah Bey (4-3) def. Kohl Laren (4-4) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
- Catchweights: Shane Torres (7-6) def. Shad Walters (4-2) via first round TKO
- Catchweights: Vinny Dias (7-0) def. Roger Severson (4-7-1) via unanimous decision
- Light Heavyweights: Shealor Ladd (2-0) def. Roman Kiziuk (0-0) via second round TKO
