The LFA & Titan FC Breeding Grounds

Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and Titan FC are a few the latest MMA organizations to break headlines. Energetic and exciting leagues that are capturing big names and future stars, LFA and Titan FC are certainly a promotions that MMA Fans should be keeping their eyes on.

A lot has changed over the years in the MMA promotional Landscape. The UFC is the most popular and watched organization, however, Bellator, OneFC and even PFL, are starting to take mainstream viewership. So what does that mean? 

There is a space to fill. 

Bellator use to almost act as a feeder system, grabbing young NCAA wrestlers, such as Darrion Caldwell, Ed Ruth, and Bubba Jenkins, right our of college and stamping prospects everywhere you looked. Now that they have a little more star power and have elevated their competition, they may not be the best fit for a fresh prospect or a wrestler right out of college. 

This is where LFA and Titan FC are bridging the gap. Both are an lively and talent rich organizations that have an abundance upcoming fighters, who you can expect to see in Bellator, UFC, or one of the other mainstream promotions.

Richie Lewis winning gold at the U23 World Championships in Poland

Training out of The Goat Shed Academy, Richie “The Savage” Lewis, won his Pro MMA Debut via decision at Titan FC 68. Richie Lewis is a decorated Rutgers wrestler, who also has won a gold medal at 70 kg in freestyle at the first U23 World Championships, held in Bydgoszcz, Poland. He may only have one pro fight under his belt, but he trains with the best of the best and has performed on the highest stages of wrestling, both in folkstyle and freestyle. You will want to keep an eye on Richie as he advances his world-class talent through Titan FC.

Another exciting young prospect out of LFA is Christian Natividad. Joining the likes of Max Holloway and Ray Cooper, Natividad is one of the latest talents out of Hawaii and is undefeated in his 2-0 pro career. He is currently riding an 8-0 win streak from his amatuer career. Two of Natividad’s three pro wins come by the way of knockout. He is a very exciting fighter with a high ceiling.

I would be remised if I did not mention Bryce Meredith. Bryce is making his MMA debut at LFA 108 tomorrow. Bryce is a 2x NCAA Finalist, as well a 3x All-American. His wrestling pedigree speaks for itself, however, he has posted a lot of content that has MMA fans spinning out of their chairs, ready to watch him perform. On Bryce’s instagram he is seen training with the likes of Nicky Rod and the Danaher Death Squad, Sugar Sean O”Malley, Cody “No Love” Garbrandt, Kyler Phillips, Bubba Jenkins and more. With the talent and discipline that Bryce has shown in preparations to this path, it is hard to imagine him not becoming a house-hold name over the next several years. 

Needless to say, LFA and Titan FC are generating a lot of buzz. They are bringing in big names and rich prospects. The star power also comes outside the cages, as LFA hired Michael Chiesa as one of their commentators. 

Do not miss out on a single fight this weekend and make sure you keep your eyes on these Titan FC and LFA’s prospects. They will surely be on PPV in your living room soon enough!