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LFA 215: Richie Miranda Retains Lightweight Title, ‘Chapolin’ Henrique Scores KO to Keep Flyweight Belt

The victories strengthen both champions’ bids for UFC call-ups from a promotion widely viewed as a pipeline.

Overview

  • Richie Miranda defeated Ilay Barzilay by unanimous decision (49-46 across the cards) to keep the lightweight championship, improving his record to 12-1 after a five-round battle.
  • Eduardo ‘Chapolin’ Henrique stopped Devon Lozej with a first-round left hook at 2:57 to remain flyweight champion, then celebrated with coach Daniel Cormier as UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja wrapped the belt around him.
  • Both titleholders used post-fight interviews on UFC Fight Pass to call for UFC contracts, with commentator Gilbert Melendez publicly urging the UFC to sign Miranda.
  • LFA 215 took place Friday in Ventura, California, at San Miguel Hall and aired as a championship doubleheader on UFC Fight Pass.
  • Barzilay entered the main event at 7-0 after relocating from Israel to Brazil to train with Fighting Nerds, positioning the title shot as a step toward a UFC opportunity.