"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."
LFA 222 took place at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut with the main card streaming live on UFC Fight Pass after online prelims. The headline featured Vinicius Pires, who had won the promotion's 135lb title in March, scheduled to defend against Kazakhstan's Artem Belakh. Aline Pereira, coming off a 3-0 run and a title in Karate Combat, returned to face Nejra Repp. The main card also included TUF 27 finalist Joe Giannetti and Bellator alum Nathan Ghareeb. The event card listed multiple main and preliminary bouts across weight classes.
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