LFA 223: Francischinelli vs. Piersma is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that will take place on November 21, 2025, at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls, New York, United States.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Welterweight Luis Francischinelli vs. Jonathan Piersma 170 lbs Vacant Welterweight Championship
Welterweight Jeff Creighton vs. Diego Bianchini 170 lbs
Lightweight Kyle Pufahl vs. Steve Collins 155 lbs
Women's Strawweight Jayde Sheeley vs. Aline David 115 lbs
Welterweight Abdurakhmon Fazilov vs. Farman Hasanov 170 lbs
Light Heavyweight Joe Taylor vs. Shealor Ladd 205 lbs
Preliminary Card (LFA Fight Network)
Lightweight Kevin Carrier vs. Kelton Sneve 155 lbs
Heavyweight Alex Marro vs. Richard Harris 265 lbs
Bantamweight Nick Eldridge vs. Sebastian Ruiz 135 lbs
Featherweight Cole Alaxanian vs. Taner Trembley 145 lbs
Middleweight Mus'Aib Baiyina vs. Travon Eller 185 lbs
Women's Bantamweight Hope Chase vs. Nikola Kacperska 135 lbs
Middleweight Jake Woodley vs. Adland Benson 185 lbs
Background
LFA 223: Francischinelli vs. Piersma, takes place Friday, November 21st at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York. The main event will feature a welterweight world title bout between two of the division’s most dangerous rising stars: Luis Francischinelli (5-0) and Jonathan Piersma (10-3).
“We’re excited to bring another world title fight to Niagara Falls,” stated Soares. “Luis Francischinelli is one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport, and his knockout power has made a big impression inside the LFA Octagon. Jonathan Piersma is a hometown favorite and one of the toughest and most complete welterweights in the region.”
“This is the kind of matchup that defines what the LFA is all about, two hungry, elite prospects fighting for gold in one of the most electric venues in the country.”
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