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LFA 215: Miranda Retains by Unanimous Decision as Chapolin Wins by First-Round KO

Both champions used the UFC Fight Pass stage to press for UFC contracts.

Overview

  • Richie Miranda outpointed Ilay Barzilay 49-46 on all three cards to keep the lightweight title, improving to 12-1 with his sixth straight LFA win.
  • Barzilay took his first professional loss after a 7-0 start; the Israel-born contender had moved to Brazil to train with Fighting Nerds in pursuit of the UFC.
  • Eduardo ‘Chapolin’ Henrique floored Devon Lozej with a left hook for a first-round knockout to retain the flyweight belt and move to 14-2.
  • The championship doubleheader unfolded Friday in Ventura, California, with the main card streamed on UFC Fight Pass.
  • Post-fight, Miranda and Henrique called for UFC deals, as Gilbert Melendez urged the promotion to sign Miranda and Henrique celebrated with coach Daniel Cormier while Alexandre Pantoja wrapped the belt.