LFA 209 brought the excitement of Legacy Fighting Alliance back to Brazil, featuring a thrilling featherweight main event and a showcase of rising talent from one of MMA's most vibrant regions. The event took place on May 24, 2025, at the scenic Malai Manso Resort in Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil, providing a captivating backdrop for the evening’s fights.
The highlight of the night featured the highly anticipated matchup between reigning Centurian FC champion Inglesson De Lara and Bruno Henrique, who was making his promotional debut. Both fighters entered the octagon riding impressive win streaks, eager to assert themselves as title contenders in an increasingly competitive division.
Bruno Henrique emerged victorious in a closely contested battle, winning by split decision with scores of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28. This win not only marks an important milestone in Henrique's career but also positions him as a significant contender in the LFA featherweight ranks.
In the co-main event, Argentina's Carlos Petruzzella faced off against Joseilton Santos in a matchup of explosive potential. Petruzzella, an unbeaten fighter with a growing reputation, unfortunately came up short as Santos delivered a spectacular knockout via an overhand right in the first round, concluding the fight at 4:24. This result underscores Santos' striking prowess and ability to finish fights early.
The evening did, however, have one unfortunate cancellation. Originally planned for action was a women's bantamweight bout between Aline Minosso and Lorrany Santos, but both fighters failed to make weight, resulting in the matchup being scrapped just before the fights began.
Fans looking for more engaging matchups were treated to several exciting contests on the main card. In one of the standout performances, Juan Pablo Vieira secured a first-round victory against Carlos Cavalcante with a well-executed arm-bar submission at 3:56. Paulo Silva also claimed a narrow victory over Hugo Paiva by split decision, continuing to showcase his resilience in the cage.
Reginaldo Junior continued the trend of early finishes, striking Gilberto Sousa with a powerful straight right followed by ground strikes, resulting in a TKO at just 1:28 of the first round. Additionally, Aieza Bertolso displayed his grappling skills, locking in a rear-naked choke against Samara Santos in the third round, wrapping up that fight at 4:05.
The preliminary card also delivered action-packed moments, including a rapid TKO by Matheus Da Silva against Alan Gabriel just 47 seconds into the first round. Other notable preliminary results include Rodrigo Vera winning by unanimous decision over Jonathan Caetano and Wellington Madeira defeating Dallys Gama by split decision.
For fans who missed the live action, LFA 209 streamed on UFC Fight Pass, allowing viewers to catch all the thrilling moments from the night. Full results of the event reveal the depth of talent within the LFA, setting up exciting narratives for future events in Brazil and beyond.
As LFA continues to grow, performances from fighters like Bruno Henrique and Joseilton Santos will likely draw increased attention, paving the way for more opportunities in the promotion's future. This event not only showcased skill but also affirmed Brazil as a key player in the MMA scene.
