Ahead of a big weekend for MMA and the massive UFC 322 in New York City, Legacy Fighting Alliance was in action with LFA 222 taking place in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Vinicius Pires had claimed the promotion’s 135lb title back in March, and was looking to make the first defense of his title against Kazakhstan’s Artem Belakh, a ONE Championship veteran.
A few more notable names also adorned the LFA 222 card, including Aline Pereira, sister of UFC champ Alex “Poatan” Pereira. After posting a 1-2 record to start her MMA career, Pereira had taken time off and jumped to Karate Combat, going 3-0 in three consecutive bouts and earning a title there. Now returning to the cage, Pereira was set to take on “Bosnian Bombshell” Nejra Repp in what could be a make or break fight for her career.
TUF 27 finalist Joe Giannetti, still just 30, was in action as well on the night’s main card, as was Bellator alum Nathan Ghareeb.
Where to Watch Legacy Fighting Alliance
Legacy Fighting Alliance sets up shop at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut for LFA 222 on Friday, November 14, 2025. The main card streams live on UFC Fight Pass following online prelims. Full results from the event can be found below.
LFA 222: Pires vs. Belakh Results
Main Card
Artem Belakh def. Vinicius Pires via Unanimous Decision – for the LFA bantamweight championship
Joe Giannetti vs. Jose Ferreira ends in NO CONTEST, Eye Poke suffered by Giannetti
Gustavo Pintos def. Regivaldo Carvalho via Unanimous Decision
Nate Ghareeb def. Josh Harvey via R2 TKO, 2:58
Aline Pereira def. Nejra Repp via Unanimous Decision
Preliminary Card
Adrian Garcia def. Yermakhan Oryntaev via R1 TKO, 0:36
Ansar Khamzaev def. Edens Charles via R1 TKO, 0:35
Jonathan Di Lorenzo def. Elton Dedaj via R3 SUB (Arm Triangle), 3:45
Melvin Jovel def. Tyler Peterick via R1 TKO, 0:47
