| FRIDAY, MAY 29th, 2026
LFA 234: FERNANDO vs. SOARES
Presented By MONSTER ENERGY
MAIN EVENT:
LFA LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
LUCAS FERNANDO
vs.
TITLE CHALLENGER
LEON SOARES
CO-MAIN EVENT:
LFA INTERIM LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
UNDEFEATED INTERIM CHAMPION
JEFFERSON NASCIMENTO
vs.
URUGUAYAN CONTENDER
GIAN MAURENTE
GINÁSIO DO POLVILHO
CAJAMAR, SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL
LIVE on VICE TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Also airing across Latin America on ESPN Deportes and ESPN KnockOut
Tickets available now at Simpla.com.br
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, May 29th, for another championship doubleheader at the Ginásio do Polvilho. This will be the 8th LFA event produced in Cajamar to date, and is organized in support of the City Hall of Cajamar and the Cajamar Social Solidarity Fund.
LFA 234: FERNANDO vs. SOARES will feature two title fights, headlined by the LFA Light-Heavyweight World Championship, as reigning champion Lucas Fernando (12-3) defends his title against top contender Leon Soares (10-3).
Lucas Fernando enters the bout as one of the most accomplished Brazilian champions currently competing in the LFA. The former LFA middleweight champion successfully moved up in weight and captured the light-heavyweight title, further cementing his reputation as one of the promotion’s premier talents. Known for his aggressive style, durability, and championship experience, Fernando now looks to continue his reign in front of his home country fans.
Standing across from him will be Leon Soares, who receives his second opportunity to compete for LFA gold. The Brazilian challenger has remained one of the division’s top contenders and now returns with another chance to capture the championship after continuing to build momentum inside the LFA cage.
The co-main event will feature the LFA Interim Lightweight World Championship, as undefeated interim champion Jefferson “Todynho” Nascimento (12-0) defends his title against dangerous Uruguayan contender Gian Maurente (8-1).
Nascimento has quickly emerged as one of Brazil’s top lightweight prospects with his undefeated record, relentless pace, and finishing ability. After capturing interim gold, “Todynho” now looks to strengthen his position atop the division with another high-profile victory.
Maurente enters the bout representing Uruguay as one of the top rising talents in South American MMA. With an aggressive style and momentum on his side, the Uruguayan contender now steps into the biggest opportunity of his career with the chance to leave Brazil as champion.
“Brazil has always been one of the strongest regions for MMA talent, and we are excited to return to Cajamar with two title fights,” stated Soares. “Lucas Fernando has already proven himself as a two-division champion inside the LFA, while Leon Soares has earned another opportunity to compete for gold. In the co-main event, Jefferson Nascimento and Gian Maurente bring another great Brazil versus Uruguay matchup with interim lightweight gold on the line.”
LFA 234: FERNANDO vs. SOARES, presented by Monster Energy, will take place Friday, May 29th at the Ginásio do Polvilho in Cajamar, São Paulo, Brazil. The main card will air live in the United States on VICE TVat 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, with a Spanish-language simulcast on ESPN Deportes. Internationally, the event will be available via ESPN across Latin America, including Mexico, Brazil, and the Caribbean. In addition, the main card will air live on Fight Club throughout Russia and the CIS countries—as well as worldwide on the LFA Fight Network™ on YouTube.
Tickets to LFA 234: FERNANDO vs. SOARES are available now at Simpla.com.br
Currently Announced Fight Card:
Main Event | LFA Light-Heavyweight Title Bout (205 lb)
Lucas Fernando (12-3) vs. Leon Soares (10-3)
Co-Main Event | LFA Interim Lightweight Title Bout (155 lb)
Jefferson Nascimento (12-0) vs. Gian Maurente (8-1)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Reginaldo Junior (11-1) vs. Claudio Nardo (9-4)
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Matheus Soares (10-2) vs. Edson dos Anjos (12-4)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Juliano Prescendo (11-3) vs. Leonardo Cavalheiro (10-4)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Gustavo Rocha (5-2) vs. Thiago Vinicius (7-1)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Icaro Brito (8-2) vs. Edgar Oliveira (11-5)
Catchweight Bout (150 lb)
Cassio Barao (9-1-1) vs. Joao Souza (12-5-1)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Thiago Taveira (11-3) vs. Ivan Alves (7-1)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Douglas da Lapa (5-0) vs. Emerson Richard (8-4)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Eduardo Dutra (6-0) vs. Stefan Magalhães (5-4)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Jean Sevalho (7-1) vs. Douglas da Silva (4-0)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Felipe Rosa (2-0) vs. Celito Nascimento (4-3)
Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Laryssa Leila (2-2) vs. Laisa Silva (0-0)
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