LFA 229 – MARTIN VS. GONÇALVES
March 27
LFA 229: Martins vs. Gonçalves, presented by MONSTER ENERGY, will feature a welterweight main event between LFA star and The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 veteran Richard Martins (10-1) and dangerous Muay Thai specialist Vanderlei “Soul Glo” Gonçalves (9-2). The event will be broadcast live in the United States on VICE TV at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
“We are very excited to return to São Paulo for LFA 229.” stated Soares. “This city has played a huge role in the development of Brazilian MMA and combat sports. The main event between Richard Martins and Vanderlei Gonçalves is the type of high-level matchup our fans expect, and it’s the perfect way to introduce the LFA to the São Paulo crowd.”
About Centro Esportivo Pelezão
The Centro Esportivo Edson Arantes do Nascimento, widely known as “Pelezão,” is a historic multi-sport complex located in the Alto da Lapa district of São Paulo. Originally founded in 1971 and renamed Clube Escola Lapa – Pelezãoin 2007, the facility honors Brazilian football legend Pelé and has long served as an important hub for sports and community recreation in one of Brazil’s largest cities. The complex spans nearly 97,000 square meters of built space surrounded by more than 70,000 square meters of green areas, offering a wide range of athletic facilities including tennis courts, fitness halls, beach soccer and beach volleyball courts, multiple outdoor sports courts, a soccer field, and both adult and children’s swimming pools. Pelezão has also been recognized for its commitment to accessibility, including the installation of one of the city’s first accessible public swimming pools and renovations to improve access throughout its indoor gymnasium facilities. For more information click HERE.