The LFA is back this Friday with a thirteen bout fight card from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

In the main event, undefeated prospect Mitchell McKee faces off with Jose Hernandez, while promotional newcomers Khaseyn Shaykhaev and Michel Lima throw down in the co-main. The card also features up-and-coming prospects like Nikita Kulshin and Michael Blockhus, along with battle-tested contenders like Haris Talundzic and Darrion Caldwell.

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Main Card

Mitchell McKee (5-0) vs. Jose Hernandez (4-1) (BW)

This is a good test for McKee but one I think he has all the tools to beat. While Hernandez is a tough fighter with a well-rounded and entertaining arsenal, McKee will have the clear grappling advantage to take this to the mat and control it there. What’s more, he has the power and technique to bank minutes on the feet as well, though I think Hernandez is durable and smart enough on the mat to see the scorecards.

My Pick: Mitchell McKee via Decision

Khaseyn Shaykhaev (6-1) vs. Michel Lima (18-5) (140-lb. Catchweight)

My Pick: Khaseyn Shaykhaev via Decision

Nikita Kulshin (5-0) vs. Cedric Gunnison (7-2) (LW)

My Pick: Nikita Kulshin via Decision

Nate Smith (7-4) vs. Christian Ynastrilla (10-4) (FLW)

My Pick: Nate Smith via Decision

Haris Talundzic (6-2) vs. Keyth Dawson (4-5) (WW)

My Pick: Haris Talundzic via Submission

Michael Blockhus (1-0) vs. Jonathan Griffin (3-3) (LW)

My Pick: Michael Blockhus via Submission

Prelims

Kendra McIntyre (2-1) vs. Katarina Legorreta (2-0) (SW)

My Pick: Kendra McIntyre via Decision

M,A, Yah II (2-0) vs. James Martin (1-0) (WW)

My Pick: M,A, Yah II via Decision

Shad Walters (2-0) vs. Nicholas Gjelaj (1-0) (FLW)

My Pick: Shad Walters via Decision

Cheyanne Bowers (3-1) vs. Naomie Young (1-1) (FLW)

My Pick: Cheyanne Bowers via Submission

Jeff Nielsen (2-3) vs. Zeb Vincent (2-0) (WW)

My Pick: Jeff Nielsen via Decision

Tavlin Hunt (3-0 AM) vs. Sean Krebbs (5-3 AM) (Amateur LHW)

My Pick: Tavlin Hunt via Knockout

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