The vacant Legacy Fighting Alliance welterweight title was on the line in the main event of Friday’s LFA 223.
Jonathan Piersma and Luis Francischinelli threw down to claim the promotion’s 170lb championship, previously held by fighters like Gabriel Bonfim, Carlos Leal, and Jason Jackson, among others.
Having previously appeared on Road to UFC, Piersma was looking to work his way back to a UFC opportunity. Luis Francischinelli was undefeated to start the night, and had spent his entire pro career with LFA.
Where to Watch LFA 223
Legacy Fighting Alliance is in action on Friday, November 21, 2025 with LFA 223 taking place at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York. The main card streams live on UFC Fight Pass starting at 9PM ET, 6PM PT following online prelims; full results can be found below.
LFA 223: Piersma vs. Francischinelli Results
Main Card
Jonathan Piersma def. Luis Francischinelli via R3 SUB (RNC), 1:22 – for the vacant LFA welterweight championship
Jeff Creighton def. Diego Bianchini via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Steve Collins def. Kyle Pufahl via R1 TKO, 4:01
Joe Taylor def. Shealor Ladd via R1 KO, 0:35
Taner Trembley def. Cole Alaxanian via R3 SUB (Guillotine), 3:57
Kelton Sneve def. Kevin Carrier via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Jayde Sheeley vs. Aline David Ends In A Draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Preliminary Card
Farman Hasanov def. Abdurakhmon Fozilov by TKO (doctor’s stoppage), Round 1, 4:58
Jake Woodley def. Adland Benson by TKO (ground n’ pound), Round 1, 4:37
RJ Harris def. Al Marro by KO (punch), Round 1, 2:17
Sebastian Ruiz def. Nick Eldridge by TKO (punch), Round 2, 1:26
Travon Eller def. Mus’Aib Baiyina by TKO (slam and punches), Round 1, 0:29
Hope Chase def. Nikola Kacperska by split decision
