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Joe Thurrott Scores First-Round Knockout in LFA Debut
Joe Thurrott knocked out Ricky Miller in the first round at LFA 243 on Friday, October 9.
The event was held at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, California.
Thurrott is a middleweight, a division for fighters weighing up to 185 pounds.
LFA is a regional promotion that can help fighters build experience and attract attention from the UFC.
Thurrott had won an amateur title and a professional title before making his LFA debut.
His knockout drew praise from MMA star Cris Cyborg, who called him fun to watch.
Thurrott is 7-2 as a professional, and he may need more strong performances in LFA before he gets a chance to join the UFC.
Joe Thurrott knocked out Ricky Miller in the first round of his LFA debut.
The middleweight finished the fight with a left hook after rocking Miller with punches.
The bout took place at LFA 243 in Santa Cruz, California, on October 9.
MMA fighter Cris Cyborg praised Thurrott’s performance on social media.
Thurrott has a 7-2 professional record.
- Who
- Joe Thurrott fought Ricky Miller.
- What
- Thurrott won by first-round knockout in his LFA debut.
- When
- October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, California.
- Why
- Thurrott is looking to rise through the ranks in LFA, a UFC feeder promotion.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This guy’s fun to watch
Thurrott knocked out Miller in the first round at LFA 243.
Bloody Elbow reported that Cyborg had praised Thurrott’s performance.
- Result
- First-round knockout
- Opponent
- Ricky Miller
- Event
- LFA 243
- Venue
- Kaiser Permanente Arena, Santa Cruz, California
- Professional record
- 7-2
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