CARAGUATATUBA, SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL — In a battle for the LFA interim light-heavyweight title, Rodolfo “Trator” Bellato Jones defeated Acácio “Pequeno” Dos Santos via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46). Bellato became the promotion’s seventh 205-pound champion. In the co-main event, Anderson “Buzika” Ferreira scored his 16th career win via KO/TKO when he stopped fellow LFA veteran Junior Luiz. The referee stopped the fight in the first round after Ferreira dropped Luiz with an uppercut and followed up with ground strikes. The other fight results can be found below:
LFA 159 RESULTS:
Main Card
Main Event | Interim Light-Heavyweight Title Bout (205 lb)
Rodolfo Bellato vs. Acácio Dos Santos via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46).
Co-Main Event | Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Anderson Ferreira def. Junior Luiz via TKO (Uppercut and Ground n’ Pound) at 3:31 of Round 1.
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Geraldo Neto vs. Argemiro Delmandes via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:18 of Round 1.
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Lucas Rocha def. Matheus Da Silva via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Vinicius Pires def. Kauã Fernandes via via Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:46 of Round 1.
Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Hugo Cunha def. Fernando Batista via TKO (Ground n’ Pound) at 2:52 of Round 1.
Preliminary Card
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Marcos Degli def. Hugo Paiva via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:16 of Round 1.
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Isaias Simões def. João Paulo Santos via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Juan Pablo Vieira def. Manuel Robson Minoto via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:55 of Round 1.
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Levi Rodrigues def. José Carlos Lima via TKO (Punches) at 1:28 of Round 2.
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Aieza Bertolso def. Rafaela Silva via Submission (Armbar) at 4:02 of Round 1.
In 2017, RFA and Legacy FC merged to form LFA, the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts. The combined forces of LFA launched the careers of over 270 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC. In 2018, the promotion joined the Imperial Family Companies group (formerly London Trust Media). In 2019, the promotion announced a broadcast partnership with UFC FIGHT PASS®. In 2021, the LFA expanded internationally by hosting multiple events in Brazil.
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About LFA:
LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, and Houston. Based in Las Vegas, NV, LFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world. (The Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC. All rights reserved).
About UFC FIGHT PASS®:
UFC FIGHT PASS® is the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. Since launching in 2013, UFC FIGHT PASS is now available in more than 200 countries and territories. FIGHT PASS provides its members with unlimited access to live UFC FIGHT PASS Prelims; live mixed martial arts and combat sports from around the world; original series and historical programming; special features; behind-the-scenes content; in-depth interviews; and up-to-the minute reports on the world of combat sports. UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers also have 24/7 access to the world’s largest fight library, featuring more than 20,000 bouts from dozens of combats sports organizations, as well as every fight in UFC history. Fight fans can access UFC FIGHT PASS on personal computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, and Sony TVs with Android TV. For more information, please visit UFCFightPass.com.
About IMPERIAL FAMILY COMPANIES:
The Imperial Family Companies maintains a diversified portfolio with one common theme: bringing power to the people. The IFC is proud to partner with the LFA management team to showcase the greatest talents of tomorrow. Learn more about the IFC at ImperialFamily.com.
About CIDE CASA BRANCA SPORTS COMPLEX:
The Municipality of Caraguatatuba, through the Secretariat of Public Works, restarted the works on the CIDE Casa Branca Sports Complex in 2021, after judicial approval. The purpose of the space is to meet the great demand for recreation and sports in the neighborhoods. The complex contains eight bathrooms, two locker rooms, two 21mx30m courts, seven multipurpose rooms, parking and a laundry room. When necessary, the two courts can be transformed into one, so that official and federated games of all modalities can be played in Caraguatatuba. For more information visit the Official Municipality of Caraguatatuba website.
