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LFA 78, LFA 79 to be delayed following split with AXS TV, new broadcast deal teased

The Legacy Fighting Alliance is rolling on, though it will take some time before fans can tune in to watch.

LFA CEO Ed Soares released a statement Thursday to announce that Friday’s LFA 77 card scheduled to take place in Prior Lake, Minn., this Friday will go on as scheduled in the wake of the the promotion’s shows recently being dropped from AXS TV’s programming slate after AXS TV was acquired by Anthem Sports & Entertainment.

LFA 77, which features Daniel James (9-3-1) and Brett Martin (8-1, 1 NC) competing in the finals of a heavyweight tournament to crown a new champion, will not air live, but will be available to watch at a later date, while the Oct.