LFA 216 Fight Card Summary: Bertolso Captures Strawweight
A Championship Night in Brazil
On September 5, 2025, the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returned to Brazil with LFA 216: Silva vs. Bertolso, hosted at the Musiva venue in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. The card featured thirteen bouts showcasing Brazil’s top prospects, capped off by a strawweight title fight that electrified the hometown crowd.
Main Event: Aieza Bertolso Submits Lany Silva
In the headline bout, hometown favorite Aieza Bertolso stunned the audience by dethroning champion Lany Silva. Bertolso locked in a slick armbar at 4:14 of Round 2, forcing Silva to tap and claiming the LFA Strawweight Championship. The victory pushed Bertolso’s record to 7-0, while Silva fell to 7-2.
Co-Main Event: Marcelo Marques Stays Perfect
Lightweight contender Marcelo Marques extended his unbeaten streak to 12-0 with a unanimous decision win over Felipe Oliveira. Marques controlled the pace with sharp striking and cage dominance, earning scores of 30-27 across the board.
Main Card Highlights
- Natalia Alves def. Aleksandra Savicheva – Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R1 4:28
- Rafael Pereira def. Felipe Pereira – Unanimous Decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
- Douglas da Lapa def. Jhonathan Machado – TKO (Punches), R2 1:43
- Daniel Araújo def. Thomas Bryan – TKO (Punches), R1 1:28
Preliminary Card Fireworks
The prelims delivered a string of quick finishes and dominant performances:
- Eduardo Dutra def. Jeferson dos Santos – Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R2 1:53
- Levi Rodrigues def. Alan Ribeiro – KO (Left Hook), R1 2:47
- Marcos Aurélio def. André Rodrigues – TKO (Elbows & Punches), R1 4:27
- Henrique Barbosa def. Wily Pereira – TKO (Punches), R1 3:24
- Ítalo Cruz def. Rodrigo Paiva – TKO (Punches), R1 4:54
- Neto Lopes def. Thiago Oliveira – KO/TKO (Spinning Backfist & Punches), R2 0:17
- Maycon Douglas def. Joseph Yohan – Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R1 4:54
The Takeaway: Brazil’s Next Wave of Talent
LFA 216 was a showcase of Brazil’s rising MMA stars. Bertolso’s championship victory highlighted her submission skills and composure under pressure, while Marques’ undefeated run reinforced his status as a lightweight to watch. The undercard delivered explosive knockouts and slick submissions, proving once again why LFA remains the premier pipeline for future UFC talent.
From Bertolso’s armbar to Rodrigues’ lightning KO, LFA 216 delivered a night of unforgettable action in Cuiabá.
