LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Legacy Fighting Alliance CEO Ed Soares announced earlier this month that the promotion will return to Arizona with a high-level flyweight showdown headlining LFA 228, further strengthening the organization’s footprint in the Southwestern United States.
Now, the complete lineup for LFA 228: GARCIA vs. NATIVIDAD has officially been revealed, promising another stacked night of elite mixed martial arts competition.
Event Details
LFA 228: Garcia vs. Natividad, presented by Monster Energy, takes place Friday, March 13th, 2026, at Gila River Resorts and Casinos – Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona.
- Doors Open: 4:00 p.m.
- Preliminary Card: 4:30 p.m.
- Main Card: 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com.
The event will be broadcast LIVE in the United States on VICE TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, with additional coverage on the LFA FIGHT NETWORK™.
Flyweight Fireworks in the Main Event
The headliner features a pivotal 125-pound clash between LFA standout Adrian Garcia (10-3-1) and undefeated Hawaiian-born contender Christian Natividad (8-0).
Garcia enters the bout with significant momentum inside the LFA cage, having developed a reputation as one of the flyweight division’s most aggressive and dependable competitors. His relentless pace, sharp technique, and ability to control fight tempo have made him a consistent threat against high-level opposition.
Standing opposite him is Natividad, a Hawaii native who now lives and trains in Arizona. Representing his adopted home state on one of its biggest MMA stages, the unbeaten prospect has steadily built his résumé through composed performances, crisp striking, and well-rounded fundamentals. Competing in front of a home-state crowd, Natividad will look to preserve his perfect record while making a major statement in the LFA flyweight ranks.
With speed, precision, and high stakes involved, this matchup has all the ingredients of a potential Fight of the Night candidate.
Main Card
(Exclusively on VICE TV & LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT)
Main Event | Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Christian Natividad (8-0) vs. Adrian Garcia (10-3-1)
Co-Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Carlos Tardio (11-2) vs. Amari Sengsavanh (8-0)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Benny Orozco (5-2) vs. Jacobi Jones (8-3)
Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Aleksandra Savicheva (6-2) vs. Leslie Hernandez (5-3)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Jonathan Powell (4-0) vs. Ezequiel Peralta (5-0)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Andrew Stewart (5-1) vs. Chris Ewert (7-1)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Jordan Burkholder (6-3) vs. Lívio Ribeiro (5-0)
Preliminary Bouts
(Select Bouts Exclusively on Spectation Sports)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Gabriel Thimoteo (5-6) vs. Alik Lorenz (6-2)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Zayne Havener (4-2) vs. Eric Fimbres (3-1)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Israel Aquino (2-3) vs. Marcus Nash (3-2)
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Kadyn Marcantel (1-3) vs. Jonathan Davison (5-1)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Mitchell Wheeler (2-0) vs. Enrique Rubio (0-0)
What’s at Stake at LFA 228?
- A potential flyweight title eliminator
- Undefeated prospects looking to protect their records
- Arizona’s MMA scene showcased on a national stage
- Continued LFA pipeline to the UFC
As LFA continues to serve as one of MMA’s premier developmental promotions, LFA 228 could launch the next wave of contenders onto the international stage.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and is also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s also the main photographer for the 4CornersMafia Car Club.
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