LFA 225: Degli vs. Aguiar is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that will take place on January 23, 2026, at the Ginásio Nilson Nelson in Brasília, DF, Brazil.
Fight Card
Main card (Vice TV)
Flyweight Marcos Degli vs. Luís Aguiar 125 lbs Interim Flyweight Championship
Bantamweight Daniel Araújo vs. Derick Garcia Borges 135 lbs
Bantamweight Rafael Pereira vs. Lionel Abojer 135 lbs
Middleweight Marcio Augusto Cabral vs. Julio Cesar Spadaccini 185 lbs
Light Heavyweight Leon Soares vs. Miguel Porto 205 lbs
Featherweight Icaro Brito vs. Aristides Vinícius 145 lbs
Preliminary Card (LFA Fight Network)
Flyweight Lucas Gouveia vs. Frank da Silva Castro 125 lbs
Welterweight Gabriel Vinicius vs. Joel Salviano 170 lbs
Featherweight Lucas Silva Cruz vs. Leonardo Cerboni 145 lbs
Middleweight Vladimir Calvo Marrero vs. Gustavo Guilherme Canuto 185 lbs
Women's Flyweight Bianca Basílio vs. Emanuella Novaes 125 lbs
Bantamweight Breno Yuri Santos vs. Lucas Sousa Andrade 135 lbs
Heavyweight Wesley de Souza vs. Pablo dos Santos Quaresma 265 lbs
Lightweight Italo Cruz vs. Vinicius Silva 155 lbs
Lightweight Lucas Almeida Barreto vs. Pedro Victor de Souza 155 lbs
Background
LFA 225 takes place on Friday, January 23rd in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil, at Ginásio Nilson Nelson. After a strong run of events in the nation’s capital throughout 2025, the organization begins its Brazilian calendar for 2026 with another marquee night of fights in Brasília.
The main event features a flyweight interim world title fight as reigning interim champion Marcos Degli (13-3) makes the second defense of his belt. A longtime LFA standout, Degli is one of the most reliable contenders in the division and a protégé of UFC star and former LFA veteran Carlos Prates. Known for his pace, toughness, and well-rounded game, Degli has consistently delivered championship-level performances inside the LFA cage.
Challenging him is Luis Aguiar (9-1), a dangerous finisher from Recife, Brazil. Aguiar has ended eight of his nine victories by submission, establishing himself as one of the most lethal grapplers in the division. A reigning regional champion, he now steps onto the biggest stage of his career, looking to capture LFA gold and cement his name among Brazil’s elite flyweights.
About GINÁSIO NILSON NELSON:
Located in the heart of Brasília, the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium – also known as Arena BRB Nilson Nelson – is one of Brazil’s most iconic multi-purpose venues, with capacity for over 11,000 guests. Since opening its doors in 1973, it has hosted world-class sporting events, legendary concerts, and even the FIFA Futsal World Cup. The arena has also been home to major combat sports, including UFC events and international MMA shows, making it a landmark for fight fans in Brazil. Its versatile structure has welcomed everything from basketball to music superstars and, more recently, innovative experiences such as a full beach tennis court built inside the arena. With its unique history and central location next to the Mané Garrincha National Stadium, Nilson Nelson Gymnasium offers endless possibilities to create unforgettable moments in the capital of Brazil.
An interim LFA Flyweight Championship bout between interim champion Marcos Degli and Luís Aguiar is scheduled to headline the event.
