Legacy Fighting Championship makes its way into Arlington, TX for Legacy 28. This will be the first time Legacy will hold fights in Arlington; they will take place at The University of Texas at Arlington. The headlining fight will have the middleweight title up for grabs. Current title holder, Bubba Bush (6-2), will put his belt on the line against BJJ Black Belt, Roger Narvaez (6-0). Outside of fighting current UFC fighter Andrew Craig, Narvaez will Bush’s toughest fight yet with someone who is dangerous on both the ground and his feet.
Also on the card, recently signed lightweight, Cosmo Rocha (5-1), out of the Blackzillians. Rocha is a Bellator vet and on a five fight win streak. An opponent has yet to be announced.
Damacio Page (16-9) is also set to return to the Legacy cage. In his first fight for Legacy, Page scored the KO win over Patrick Ybarra at Legacy 20. Since then, Page took one fight outside of Legacy in Switzerland, where he lost via split decision.
Tickets are on sale now at www.legacyfights.net, all UTA students receive a $10 discount.
UPDATED 2-6-14: Per Legacy FC, Rey Trujillo is stepping in to fight former Bellator fighter, Cosmo Alexandre Rocha. Trujillo steps in to replace Luis Luna, who backed out citing personal problems.
UPDATED 1-5-14: Roger Narvaez has been injured and will not face William “Bubba” Bush for the 185 lb title. Rakim Cleveland will step in for the challenge.
UPDATED 12-31-13: Anselmo Luis Luna will step in to face Cosmo Rocha. Luna is coming off a win against Justin Reiswerg at Legacy 22.
Fight Card (Subject to Change):
Main Card (AXS TV )
185 Title – Rakim Cleveland (9-4) vs. Bubba Bush (6-2)
145 – Hunter Tucker (7-1) vs. Damon Jackson (7-0)
155 – Cosmo Alexandre (5-1) vs. Rey Trujillo (15-10)
130 – Damacio Page (16-8) vs. Matt Lozano (4-1)
135 – Nelson Salas (4-2) vs. Eli Tamez (6-0)
185 – Allen Nelson (2-1) vs. Evan Thompson (3-0)
Prelims
135 – Raynaldo Rodriguez vs. Steven Peterson
170 – Melvin Jordan vs. Sean Holden
170 – Victor Reyna vs. Lior Shporen
185 – Jason Perrotta vs. Bobby Moore
155 – Derek Perkins vs. Logan Nail
145 – James Polodna vs. Nikon “Kronphet Janjira” Poowichai
Phil Hawes vs. Brian Cheatham
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