LFA will visit the state of Georgia for the first time this summer, and the welterweight title will be up for grabs.
Jason Jackson (9-3), from Jamaica, is set to take on Brazil’s Junior Marques (9-1) for the vacant belt at LFA 71, the promotion recently announced. LFA 71 takes place July 12 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. The main card airs on AXS TV.
In addition, Robert Hale (6-4) meets Omar Morales (7-0) in a lightweight bout, and Ary Farias (7-2) takes on Devante Sewell (7-3) at bantamweight.
Jackson, who fought on Season 21 of “The Ultimate Fighter” in 2015, has won back-to-back fights. The Titan FC veteran lost to Kyle Stewart when he suffered an injury on a Dana White’s Contender Series fight. But he rebounded with a first-round TKO of Jordon Larson at Bellator 204 and a second-round submission win over Scott Futrell in his promotional debut at LFA 64 in April.
Marques has back-to-back wins, as well. Eight of his nine career victories are by stoppage, including a first-round TKO win in February in his native Brazil, where all his fights have taken place so far.
The LFA 71 lineup includes:
- Jason Jackson vs. Junior Marques – for vacant welterweight title
- Robert Hale vs. Omar Morales
- Ary Farias vs. Devante Sewell
For more on LFA 71, check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.
