Lee (7-2), who pulls double duty in both Legacy Fighting Alliance and Invicta FC, last fought in May, where she won a split decision against Liz Tracy at Invicta FC 23. Prior to that, she defeated Heather Bassett via arm bar at LFA 4 in February to become the inaugural LFA women’s flyweight champion.

In a statement released on her official Twitter account, Lee explained the cancellation.

To Friends and fans. It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my world title defense has been scratched. I was notified Friday eve that my fight with Davina Maciel would not happen due to unforeseen visa issues with the Brazilian fighter. Collin Cantrell and Ed Soares worked diligently to find a replacement and contacted at least 20 fighters but had no takes. So this is the bad news and I’m pretty depressed needless to day. However, LFA has asked me to come anyway as their guest so I’ll get to spend even more time hanging out, taking pics and seeing everyone. Still gonna be a great card with my friends Johnny Bedford and Levi Mowles. Come hanf out wth me in deep Ellum and help me drown my sorrows. next fight announcement hopefully coming very soon.

With luck, it won’t be long before the talented KGB Lee gets back in the cage.

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Lee (7-2) captured the inaugural LFA women’s flyweight championship earlier this year when she submitted Heather Bassett by arm-bar at LFA 4 in February. Since then, she took a split decision win against Liz Tracy at Invicta FC 23 (be sure to check out our chat with KGB Lee just prior to that event). Keeping busy, Lee will be back in the cage less than two months out from her last bout.

Davina Maciel (6-1) will be making her LFA debut at the event, but enters on a three-fight win streak with a pair of submission wins in that stretch. Her lone defeat as a pro came to highly touted strawweight Claudia Gadelha, who recently challenged for gold in the UFC. In short, she’s a serious threat to the champ, and this looks to be a compelling fight.

LFA CEO Ed Soares stated via press release that “Andrea Lee is the first female champion in LFA history and will face a huge test against top Brazilian prospect Davina Maciel at LFA 16. Lee vs. Maciel is a fantastic title fight between two of the top flyweights in the world.”

Co-headlining the evening will be former Legacy FC bantamweight champ Steven Peterson, moving up in weight to meet Angel Huerta. The pair have combined to compete 17 times under the Legacy FC banner.

LFA 16 takes place July 14 at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. Bouts announced for the card thus far are as follows:

Andrea Lee vs. Davina Maciel (for the women’s flyweight championship)
Steven Peterson vs. Angel Huerta
Johnny Bedford vs. Jimmy Flick
Damon Jackson vs. Eliazar Rodriguez
Miles Johns vs. Levi Mowles

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