LFA 229 Results

LFA debuted in São Paulo for the first time at the Centro Esportivo Pelezão in front of a sold-out crowd on Friday. LFA 229 was headlined by a welterweight showdown between The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 veteran Richard Martins and Muay Thai specialist Vanderlei “Soul Glo” Gonçalves.

Gonçalves showcased his Muay Thai skills throughout much of the fight with a combination of kicks, knees, and punches, controlling the majority of the bout against Martins. But as with any fight, it only takes one moment—and that moment came for Martins with 1:05 left in the third round. Martins’ body shot stunned Gonçalves and brought him down. From there, Martins took care of business, finishing the fight at the 4:04 mark. The win improved Martins’ record to 11-1, while Gonçalves dropped to 9-3.

In the co-main event, Felipe dos Santos earned a decisive submission win over Jenilto Matos, securing an impressive triangle choke at the 1:43 mark. Dos Santos moved to 10-3.

Complete Results From LFA 229

MAIN CARD

Main Event | Welterweight: Richard Martins defeated Vanderlei Gonçalves via KO/TKO, R3 4:04

Flyweight: Felipe dos Santos defeated Jenilto Matos via Submission (Triangle Choke), R1 1:43

Bantamweight: Vinicius Pires defeated Tawan Ribeiro via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Catchweight (175 lb): Diego Bianchini defeated Yuri Neles via Submission (Heel Hook), R1 1:56

Featherweight: Renan Freitas defeated Leandro Solano via KO/TKO (Punches from Back Mount), R1 4:41

Women’s Flyweight: Bianca Basilio defeated Rafaela Guedes via KO/TKO (Rear-Naked Choke), R1 3:36

PRELIMINARY CARD

Heavyweight: Guilherme Uriel defeated Leonardo Fraga via KO/TKO (Right Hook to Ground Strikes), R1 1:30

Lightweight: Richard Silva defeated Italo Cruz via KO/TKO (Armlock), R3 2:34

Women’s Bantamweight: Djulia Ariana defeated Milena Galvao via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light Heavyweight: Alan Ribeiro defeated Douglas Andrew via KO/TKO, R1 0:55

Bantamweight: Leslie Jesus defeated Maycon Douglas via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Flyweight: Claudio Meirelles defeated Joao Victor Melo via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Women’s Bantamweight: Thalyta Silva defeated Maria Clara Andrade via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)