LFA 68: Jennerman vs. Barbosa is live from the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

In the main event, former LFA featherweight title-challenger Nate Jennerman faces Brazil’s Rafael Barbosa in a featherweight contest. Jennerman, who trains out of Roufusport in Wisconsin, is an LFA veteran dating back to 2017. The 26-year old has a 5-2 record inside the promotion, with the only losses coming to UFC veteran and PFL competitor Damon Jackson, and UFC fighter Bobby Moffett. Jennerman is a submission specialist who has nine of his 13 wins coming by way of submission. Meanwhile, Brazil’s Rafael Barbosa holds an 11-1 record and is just 21-years old. Barbosa debuted in LFA in his most recent appearance, when he defeated Cameron Graves via unanimous decision (which was featured on Dana White’s Lookin’ for a Fight on YouTube). The Brazilian has won his last six bouts.

In the co-main event, surging prospect Raufeon Stots faces off with MMA veteran Ralph Acosta. Stots, 30, is 11-1 so far in his professional career, and is 2-0 inside of LFA. The Roufusport product defeated fellow prospects Ryan Lilley and Levi Mowles in those two victories in convincing fashion. Stots’ only loss is to UFC competitor Merab Dvalishvili back in 2017. Meanwhile, Acosta, 38, holds an 18-13 record – including a 2011 victory over future UFC title-challenger Marlon Moraes (who fights Henry Cejudo at UFC 238). Acosta has 11 of his 18 wins coming via submission and has faced tough competition throughout his MMA career. Alongside Moraes, he has also fought current UFC fighters in Bruno Silva, Alex Perez and Bellator’s Juan Archuleta.

Also on the card, UFC veteran Mike Rhodes is in action in a light heavyweight contest.

Bout Change:

Per BloodyElbow’s Nick Baldwin on Twitter: “Lucas Clay did not show up to the #LFA68 weigh-ins yesterday. As a result, he was pulled from his fight against Le’ville Simpson. Simpson’s coach just told me they got a last-minute replacement in Tyler Mathison, who won at LFA 64 last month.”

LFA 68: Jennerman vs. Barbosa Live Results:

Main Card:

• Rafael Barbosa def. Nate Jennerman by TKO (Elbow and Strikes), Round 1, 3:18
• Raufeon Stots def. Ralph Acosta by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
• Maycon Mendonça def. Bobby Lee by Unanimous Decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
• Mike Rhodes def. Cristhian Torres by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• J.P Saint Louis def. Derek Varin by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 1, 4:52
• Le’Ville Simpson def. Tyler Mathison by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
• Joel Bauman def. Bobby Downs by KO (Head Kick), Round 1, 2:48

Pro Preliminary Bout:

• Nelly Thompson def. Craig Eckelberg by Disqualification (Illegal Knee), Round 2, 2:01

Amateur Bouts:

• Thomas Petersen def. Keefer Bender by TKO (Strikes), Round 3, 1:35
• Tim Garrett def. Joey Hart by Submission (Heel Hook), Round 1, 1:17
• C.J Hayes def. Mike Waltz by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Shannon Clark def. Annabel Kelly by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Dick Lemus def. Nick Krohn by TKO (Strikes), Round 2, 2:56
• Grant Boulduan def. Bryan Baumgart by TKO (Strikes), Round 2, 1:49
• Davi Young def. Steven Rodriguez by TKO (Strikes), Round 1, 0:47
• Joshua Clark def. Ricky Field by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 2, 0:38
• Joshua Stephenson def. Pengi Mboma by TKO (Corner Stoppage), Round 1, 2:13

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Lightweight, Daniel Zellhuber (7-0)

At only 19-years-old, there will for sure be way more to learn for Zellhuber, but at this point in his career, Zellhuber has looked good. The Mexican has a tall lanky build at 6’1″ and while he does use his range at times, he’s more so a Muay Thai fighter. Zellhuber has excellent clinch work with knees and elbows. He has had some problems with his takedown defense, though. While he does have a decent rubber guard, he will need to learn to keep range more. He fights Gian Franco Cortez (4-0) who lacks footage.

Bantamweight, Eduardo Matias Torres (9-0)

In all likelihood the best prospect out of Chile, Torres holds an impressive undefeated record. The competition Torres has beaten hasn’t been great but he’s disposed of his opponents the way he should. Torres is always bringing forward pressure as he looks to force his way into the clinch. His wrestling needs some work but he does a good job at utilizing trips in the clinch. On the mat is where Torres wants it, where he is dominant. He has very technical grappling where he makes all the right moves and his BJJ IQ is perfect at only 24-years-old. He fights Rodrigo Vera (8-0) who is his toughest test to date.

Flyweight, Jennifer Gonzalez (11-5)

Gonzalez has lost to a few decent fighters but her wins have come over pretty bad opposition. She still has a good record and currently on a four-fight win streak. Gonzalez doesn’t have much to offer on the feet. With that said, she doesn’t waste time closing the distance, getting double underhooks, and slamming her opponent to the mat. Gonzalez has eight submissions with six by armbar showing she is a big submission threat. She fights Dana Grau (2-0), who is an aggressive striker so this is a test for both ladies.

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Bantamweight, Raufeon Stots (11-1)

Stots is a former NCAA Division II national wrestling champion at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. In June of last year, Stots suffered his only loss to current UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili. Since that loss, Stots has won his next four fights and is one of the best bantamweight prospects today. Stots is a fantastic wrestler but his stand has come along nicely. Along with some great movement, he is the total package. He fights Ralph Acosta (18-13), who is coming off a loss.

Featherweight, Rafael Barbosa (11-1)

Barbosa has looked impressive and at only 21-years-old, he has a high ceiling. He fights with a karate stance, lasering the jab along with an excellent right kick to the liver. The Brazilian is slick on the feet with his jab and does a good job with his movement. Barbosa has some solid head movement, slipping and ripping his counters. He is still green on the mat though, but at his young age, there is still room for improvement. He fights Nate Jennerman (13-4), who is a threat on the mat, so this is a good fight.

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Middleweight, Joseph Pyfer (4-0)

Pyfer is a dangerous man who has had huge knockout wins as an amateur and a pro. On the feet, he has a good jab, but it’s the power in his hands that has been a big difference-maker. Using more than just single strikes, Pyfer does a nice job throwing the one-two combinations and can end the fight standing at any time. He is well-rounded as he has finishes from brutal ground-and-pound and three career submissions. Pyfer is a strong guy, showing that with his takedowns, getting the body lock and dumping his foes on their back. At only 22-years-old, Pyfer has a bright future. He fights Elijah Gbollie (5-7) who is on a five-fight skid.

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Lightweight, Tofik Musaev (14-3)

With a 100% finish rate, Musaev is good everywhere as he has striking with knockout power, combinations, and counter-striking along with some decent wrestling and some effective ground-and-pound. He needs to improve his takedown defense but is still an impressive prospect regardless. He fights his biggest test in former UFC fighter Daron Cruickshank (21-11).

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