RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ, Brazil — On the eve of UFC 301, the LFA kicked off Brazil’s biggest fight weekend of the year with LFA 183. In the main event, international sensation Yasmin Guimarães arrived in the promotion as good as advertised. The Rio native put on a show for her hometown crowd with a dominant performance against top undefeated prospect Naizi “Malvada” Cantanhede. Guimarães handed Cantanhede the first loss of her career when all three judges awarded her the win via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). In the co-main event, former LFA middleweight champion Lucas Fernando got back to his winning ways against fellow LFA standout João Paulo Silva. Fernando won the bout via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). The other fight results can be found below:
LFA 183 RESULTS:
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Yasmin Guimarães def. Naizi Cantanhede via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Co-Main Event | Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Lucas Fernando vs. João Paulo Silva via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Vinicius Pires def. Marlon Basílio via KO (Uppercut) at 0:30 of Round 3.
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Gabriel Costa def. Cristiano França via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:10 of Round 3.
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Marcelo Marques def. Gustavo Henrique via Submission (Armbar) at 2:46 of Round 1.
Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Talisson Teixeira def. Matheus Fonseca via KO (Punches and Head Kick) at 1:55 of Round 1.
Preliminary Card (Available worldwide on LFA Fight Network at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT):
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Natalia Alves def. Adriele Castro via Split Decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28).
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Lincon Santos vdef. Renildo Monteiro via KO (Superman Punch on the Ground) at 4:59 of Round 3.
Catchweight Bout (138 lb)
João Lucas da Costa def. Kauã Fernandes via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Gabriela Fujimoto def. Claudia Alves via Majority Decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27).
Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Beatriz Consuli def. Patrícia Batista via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27).
Women’s Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Leidiane Fernandes def. Djulia Ariana via KO (Straight Right) at 3:46 of Round 1.
About LFA:
LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC in 2017. It has launched the careers of over 300 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the world including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, Phoenix, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. 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 promotion owns and operates LFA FIGHT NETWORK™, a premium YouTube channel that features live combat sports events alongside live LFA Prelims and historical fights.
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