LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Legacy Fighting Alliance CEO Ed Soares announced that the promotion will return to the Northeast on Friday, May 15, with LFA 232 taking place at the iconic Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket.
The event will be headlined by a featherweight world title bout as Brazil’s Erick Visconde faces Uruguay’s undefeated Gustavo Pintos for the vacant LFA featherweight championship.
The title became available after former champion Lerryan Douglas signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, creating an opportunity for two of the division’s top contenders to battle for the belt.
The main card of LFA 232: Visconde vs. Pintos, presented by Monster Energy, will air live in the United States on VICE TV. Tickets for the event are currently available through Ticketmaster.
Ed Soares Excited for LFA’s Return to Foxwoods
“We’re excited to return to Foxwoods for another big event,” said Soares. “The featherweight title became vacant after Lerryan Douglas moved on to the UFC, and this is the perfect opportunity for two outstanding fighters to compete for the championship.
“Erick Visconde is a proven finisher who has delivered some incredible moments in the LFA cage, while Gustavo Pintos is an undefeated prospect representing Uruguay. This matchup brings together two of South America’s top featherweights and should make for a fantastic main event.”
Erick Visconde Brings Knockout Power to Title Fight
Brazilian standout Erick Visconde (16-3) enters the bout as one of the most dangerous finishers in the LFA featherweight division.
Known for his aggressive style and knockout power, Visconde produced one of the most memorable highlights in promotion history in 2025 when he delivered a spectacular spinning elbow knockout, earning LFA Knockout of the Year honors.
With multiple highlight-reel finishes on his résumé, the Brazilian now aims to capture the LFA featherweight world title and continue Brazil’s legacy of producing elite fighters in the division.
Gustavo Pintos Looks to Stay Perfect
Standing across the cage will be Gustavo Pintos (10-0), an undefeated prospect representing Uruguay and one of the rising talents in South American MMA.
Pintos has impressed fans with his relentless pace, well-rounded skill set, and ability to control fights in multiple areas. Now stepping onto the biggest stage of his career, the Uruguayan contender looks to shock the Brazilian favorite and claim the LFA championship.
A South American Rivalry Adds Extra Drama
The title fight also adds another chapter to the historic sporting rivalry between Brazil and Uruguay, two neighboring nations with a long history of intense competition across multiple sports.
With Visconde representing Brazil and Pintos carrying Uruguay’s undefeated banner, the bout promises to deliver a clash fueled by national pride along with championship stakes.
Currently Announced Fight Card
Main Event – LFA Featherweight Championship
- Erick Visconde (16-3) vs. Gustavo Pintos (10-0)
Lightweight Bout
- Adam Livingston (6-1) vs. Kyle Pufahl (7-3)
Lightweight Bout
- Ansar Khamzaev (5-0) vs. Jordan Tague (5-1)
Additional bouts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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