LFA 143: Weigh-In (Results)
September 29, 2022 2:01 pm.FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
LFA 143: LOPES vs. PAIVA
MAIN EVENT:
“BRUNÃO”
BRUNO LOPES
vs.
“BUTICA”
WILLYANEDSON PAIVA
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT
CO-MAIN EVENT:
“GABI”
GABRIELLA FERNANDES
vs.
“MÃO DE PEDRA”
KAROLINE MARTINS
INTERIM WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT
GINÁSIO DE ESPORTES GERALDO MAGALHÃES
RECIFE, PERNAMBUCO, BRAZIL
LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
RECIFE, Pernambuco, Brazil — On Thursday, September 29th, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 143: Lopes vs. Paiva from the Geraldão in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. This will be the sixth LFA event to take place in Brazil since the promotion’s international expansion began in the summer of 2021. It is also the first event the LFA has hosted in the Northeast Region of the country.
The main event features a light-heavyweight title fight between top prospects Bruno “Brunão” Lopes (10-0) and Willyanedson “Butica” Paiva (8-4-1). Then in the co-main event, Gabriella “Gabi” Fernandes (7-1) and Karoline “Mão de Pedra” Martins (9-4) meet for the interim women’s flyweight title. The event will also feature the first Semi-Final of the Featherweight Tournament when José Delano (11-2) faces Jair Jesuino (12-1) with a shot at the title on the line.
LFA 143 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 Ginásio de Esportes Geraldo Magalhães, colloquially known as the Geraldão, in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The main card will be available tomorrow night LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Every fighter, except Fabio Aguiar, made their contracted weight when they stepped on the scales. Aguiar will now forfeit a portion of his purse to his opponent Fernando Lucas. LFA 143 will proceed with thirteen bouts, which includes the championship doubleheader at the top of the card.
LFA 143 WEIGH-IN RESULTS:
Main Card (Worldwide on UFC Fight Pass at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT):
Main Event | Light-Heavyweight Championship Bout (205 lb)
Bruno Lopes (204.2) vs. Willyanedson Paiva (204.8)
Co-Main Event | Interim Women’s Flyweight Championship Bout (125 lb)
Gabriella Fernandes (125) vs. Karoline Martins (125)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
José Delano (145) vs. Jair Jesuino (145.6)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Marcelo Marques (155.4) vs. Augusto Matias (155.4)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Caio Machado (145.2) vs. Gabriel Silva (145.8)
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Mayara Thays (115.4) vs. Rose Conceição. (114.8)
Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Maicon Douglas (261.4) vs. Edinaldo Novaes (247)
Preliminary Card:
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Fabio Aguiar (188.8)*** vs. Lucas Fernando (185.8)
***Aguiar will pay a penalty to Fernando.
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Leonardo da Silva (143.4) vs. Neto Oliveira (146)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
José Arly (153.8) vs. Kauê Fernandes (155.6)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Miguel Firmino (204) vs. Vitor Costa (204.4)
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
Natalia Alves (115.4) vs. Ingrid Silva (113.8)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Luis Aguiar (125.2) vs. Cassio Arduini (126)
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 GINÁSIO DE ESPORTES GERALDO MAGALHÃES:
Ginásio de Esportes Geraldo Magalhães, also known as the Geraldão, is an indoor sporting arena located in Recife, Brazil. The capacity of the arena is 15,000 spectators and opened in 1970. Ginásio de Esportes Geraldo Magalhães is a high standard multipurpose arena, capable of hosting multi-sport events and concerts. Geraldão is part of a collection of sports venues designed by the architect Ícaro de Castro Melo, which also includes the Nilson Nelson gymnasiums, in Brasília; Paulo Sarasate, in Fortaleza; and Ibirapuera, in São Paulo. Please visit their Official Website for more information.
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