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Before UFC glory, Alex Pereira, Sean O'Malley, Alexandre Pantoja, Brandon Moreno and other major MMA names competed in LFA or its predecessors. Explore 15 notable fighters from Legacy Fighting Alliance, RFA and Legacy FC, including their early fights, regional championships and journeys to the UFC.

What is LFA MMA? Explore Legacy Fighting Alliance's history, its merger of RFA and Legacy FC, championship structure and role in developing UFC talent. Discover how Alex Pereira, Sean O'Malley and Brandon Moreno competed in LFA before reaching the sport's biggest stages.

UFC CEO Dana White actually appeared behind the White House briefing room podium alongside Donald Trump on November 9, 2026. After fielding questions about a Trump vs. Biden UFC fight and Pete Rose, White turned down the president's joking press secretary offer, bringing an extraordinary weekend of speculation to an end.