Geraldo Neto is crowned LFA welterweight champion at LFA 166

CAJAMAR, São Paulo, Brazil — LFA kicked off Labor Day weekend in Brazil with two of Brazil’s top prospects vying for the LFA welterweight title in the main event of LFA 166. Geraldo “Luan Santana” Neto defeated Magnus Conrado via Unanimous Decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-43) to become the promotion’s tenth 170-pound champion. In the co-main event, José Delano defeated Fabrício Soares via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) in a battle of top featherweight prospects. The other fight results can be found below:

 

LFA 166 FIGHT RESULTS:

Main Card (Worldwide on UFC Fight Pass at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT):

 

Main Event | Welterweight Title Bout (170 lb)
Geraldo Neto def. Magnus Conrado via Unanimous Decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-43).

Co-Main Event | Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
José Delano def. Fabrício Soares via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26).

Catchweight Bout (140 lb)
Fernando Laurenço def. João Pedro Saldanha via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:04 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Samuel Silva def. Rodrigo Lídio via Split Decision (28-27, 28-29, 29-28).

Catchweight Bout (130 lb)
Marciano Ferreira def. Wellington Mourão via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Richard Martins def. João Paulo Silva via TKO (Punches) at 1:36 of Round 2.

 

Featured Preliminary Card (Worldwide on LFA YouTube at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT):

Catchweight Bout (150 lb)
Cassio Barão def. Paulo Oliveira via TKO (Punches) at 0:36 of Round 1.

Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Vinicius Pires def. Isaias Simões via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Yasmin Castanho def. Ruth Ravena via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

 

Preliminary Card:

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Icaro Brito def. Junior Duarte via KO (Punch) at 3:03 of Round 1.

Women’s Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Nicoly Pedroza def. Raíssa Carvalho via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-27).

Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Beatriz Consuli def. Talia Amanda via Unanimous Decision (30-25, 29-28, 30-26).

Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Aieza Bertolso def. Irlaine Gasai via Submission (Kneebar) at 2:13 of Round 2.

 

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 280 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.

Please visit LFA.com for bout updates and information. Visit the official LFA YouTube page at @LFA_Fighting. LFA is on Facebook at Facebook.com/LFAfighting. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.

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 GINÁSIO DO POLVILHO:
The Municipality of Cajamar, through the Department of Public Works and Services, coordinated the complete renovation of the entire structure. of the Polvilho Gym. Maintenance and repairs were carried out in the entire infrastructure of the gym with new coverage, increase in the dimensions of the court, painting, accessibility to bathrooms, access ramp, installation of a new electronic scoreboard, new hydraulic basketball tables, renovation and installation of LED lighting in the entire indoor and outdoor area of ​​the gym. The restructuring of the space will provide significant improvements for the court to host the numerous competitions held throughout the year and also for the sports projects in various modalities that the City Hall offers free of charge to the population. For more info visit the Cajamar official website.

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