LFA 132: Weigh-In (Results)

May 12, 2022 12:12 pm.

FRIDAY, MAY 13
LFA 132: GOMES vs. COST
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MAIN EVENT:

BJJ BLACK BELT
ITALO GOMES
vs.
“MELK”
MELQUIZAEL COSTA

LIGHTWEIGHT SHOWDOWN

LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS®

QUALISTAGE
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — On Thursday, May 12th, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 132: Gomes vs. Costa from the Ramada Encore in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The stacked fight card will take place in the birthplace of modern day MMA.

The main event features a lightweight showdown between top prospects Italo Gomes (10-2) and Melquizael Costa (17-4). Then in the co-main event, Luan Lacerda (11-1) and Marciley Alves (9-2) will clash in a battle of bantamweight stars.

LFA 132 will feature veteran MMA commentator Ron Kruck, who will be joined in the booth by UFC Hall of Famer and MMA icon Antônio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira and Brazilian MMA analyst Max Soares. They will call the action live inside the QualiStage in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main card will be available tomorrow night LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.

Every fighter, except Marciley Alves and Uyran Carlos, made their contracted weight when they stepped on the scales. Alves and Carlos will now forfeit a portion of their purses to their opponents Luan Lacerda and Jefferson Nascimento respectively. LFA 132 will proceed with twelve bouts, which includes the lightweight showdown at the top of the card.

LFA 132 WEIGH-IN RESULTS:

Main Card (Available worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS®):

Main Event | Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Italo Gomes (154.8) vs. Melquizael Costa (155)

Co-Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Luan Lacerda (135.6) vs. Marciley Alves (136.6)***
***Alves will pay a penalty to Lacerda.

Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Gabriel Silva (144.8) vs. Rôno Júnior (145.2)

Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Leo Liete (205) vs. Patrick Quadros (200.2)

Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Yasmin Castanho (114.8) vs. Bruna Brasil (115.8)

Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Edna Oliveira (125.4) vs. Gabriella Hermógenes (126)

Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
José Henrique (184) vs. Pedro Oliveira (183.8)

Preliminary Card:

Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Hyago Silva (260.4) vs. Richard Jacobi (258.6)

Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
Jefferson Nascimento (169.6) vs. Uyran Carlos (173)***
***Carlos will pay a penalty to Nascimento.

Catchweight Bout (131 lb)
Lincon Santos (131) vs. Rodrigo Roldan (127.8)

Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Gabriel Souza (155.2) vs. Lucas Sousa (156)

Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
João Martins Moraes (155.8) vs. Gabriel Souza de Oliveira (154.6)

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 260 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. 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 combat 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 maintain 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 QUALISTAGE:
Metropolitan and its new partner Qualicorp , the most complete platform for choosing health plans in Brazil, present Qualistage. A show house that is a gift to cariocas and everyone who passes through Rio in search of fun. Visitors are able to enjoy music shows, the flagship of the house since its foundation, as well as theater, dance and e-sports events, as the multipurpose character is the strong point of our complex. The same stage, now in a new stage. The home of all shows is back. Rio deserves it. For more info visit Qualistage.com.br.


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