The undefeated Phumi Nkuta has long made the rounds on top prospects lists in MMA, and on Friday night, he arrived in the main event of LFA 202 – with the promotion being one of the main feeder legs to the UFC.
Having made his pro debut for Bellator MMA then captured gold in CFFC and Peak Fighting, Nkuta is no stranger to success, and has the right kind of record at 8-0. Opposite him in Saturday’s LFA 202 main event was Adrian Garcia, a fellow veteran of the regional circuit with a solid 8-2-1 record of his own.
The only problem with this flyweight showdown: it technically isn’t one, after Nkuta missed weight on Thursday. That leaves the bout at a catchweight, but he remains a fighter to watch in the weight class, and the type of talent who could some day make waves in the UFC. For Garcia, who stumbled in a step up in competition under the Combate Global banner, it was a second chance to make some waves and throw is name in the hat for a shot at the big time.
Where to Watch LFA 202
Taking place at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York on Friday, February 21, 2025, LFA 202’s main card can be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass following online and dark prelims. Full results can be found below.
LFA 202: Nkuta vs. Garcia Results
Main Card
Phumi Nkuta def. Adrian Garcia by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Shuya Kamikubo def. Mateus Santos by submission (Modified Twister), Round 1, 4:37
Phillip Latu def. Joe Taylor by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Sierra Dinwoodie def. Nikol Aguirre by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Ferdaws Nayimi def. Jacob Wiggins by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Cristina Brador def. Jayde Sheeley by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Preliminary Card
Kevin Carrier vs. Kyle Pufahl – cancelled due to illness
Elias Rodriguez def. Peter Lucitt by TKO (knee and punches), Round 2, 2:22
Early Preliminary Card
Devon Coates def. Tony Viscomi by submission (D’Arce choke), Round 1, 1:29
