LFA 222 Fight Card Summary: Belakh Captures Bantamweight
A Night of High Stakes at Foxwoods
On November 14, 2025, the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) stormed into the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, for LFA 222: Pires vs. Belakh. The event delivered nine bouts filled with drama, technical mastery, and highlight-reel finishes, capped off by a bantamweight title clash that reshaped the division.
Main Event: Artem Belakh Defeats Vinicius Pires for Bantamweight Crown
In the headline bout, Kazakhstan’s Artem Belakh dethroned champion Vinicius Pires via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 48–47). Belakh’s crisp striking and relentless pace proved too much for Pires, who struggled to find answers against the challenger’s pressure. With the victory, Belakh claimed the LFA Bantamweight Championship, cementing himself as one of the promotion’s brightest prospects.
Co-Main Event: Giannetti vs. Ferreira Ends in No Contest
The co-main event between Joe Giannetti and Jose Ferreira ended abruptly in Round 2 after an accidental eye poke rendered Giannetti unable to continue. The bout was ruled a No Contest, leaving unfinished business between the two lightweights.
Main Card Highlights
- Gustavo Pintos def. Regivaldo Carvalho – Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). Pintos showcased sharp striking and composure to remain undefeated.
- Nate Ghareeb def. Josh Harvey – KO/TKO, Round 2 (2:58). Ghareeb’s knees and elbows overwhelmed Harvey, earning him a statement finish.
- Aline Pereira def. Nejra Repp – Unanimous Decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). Pereira, sister of UFC champion Alex Pereira, returned to MMA with a disciplined performance, proving she belongs back in the cage.
Preliminary Card Fireworks
- Adrian Garcia def. Yermakhan Oryntaev – KO/TKO, Round 1 (0:36). Garcia’s right hook ended the fight in seconds.
- Ansar Khamzaev def. Edens Charles – KO/TKO, Round 1 (0:35). Khamzaev remained unbeaten with a blistering finish.
- Jonathan Di Lorenzo def. Elton Dedaj – Submission (Arm Triangle), Round 3 (3:45). Di Lorenzo displayed patience before sealing the win with slick grappling.
- Melvin Jovel def. Tyler Peterick – KO/TKO, Round 1 (0:47). Jovel made a statement in his professional debut with a quick stoppage.
The Takeaway: LFA’s Pipeline Keeps Producing
LFA 222 reinforced the promotion’s reputation as a launchpad for future UFC talent. Belakh’s championship victory, Pereira’s return, and Ghareeb’s violent finish highlighted a card brimming with fighters ready to take the next step.
From title fights to lightning-fast knockouts, LFA 222 delivered the kind of action that proves why the promotion remains one of MMA’s most vital proving grounds.
