“The Fortaleza Kid” again took advantage of his opportunity and knocked out another local favorite in Canadian standout Adam Assenza. First it went viral online, then it earned him a “Knockout of the Night” bonus, and ultimately positioned him to headline his first LFA event in August. The grappler shocked the home crowd by knocking out the dangerous striker in just 97-seconds. LFA fan favorite Tommy Aaron had lost his opponent and Melo did not hesitate to take the fight and make his long-awaited American soil debut. In March, the BJJ black belt made his LFA debut on just 4 days’ notice. Melo (12-5) is a surging Brazilian prospect that is looking to cap a flawless 2022. There will be a lot on the line when they meet in the main event of LFA 147!”

They have both headlined events for us in the past 6 months and they are both coming off big knockout wins on back-to-back nights in August.

“Junior Melo and Melquizael Costa are two of the most exciting prospects to come out of Brazil this year. “We are excited to have the LFA return to Iowa next month,” stated Soares. The entire main card will be available worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. The main event will feature a lightweight showdown between Brazilian standouts Junior “The Fortaleza Kid” Melo and Melquizael “Melk” Costa.

Costa takes place Friday, November 18th at the WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa, which is located in the Sioux City metropolitan area. RFA also hosted one event in Iowa before the merger of RFA and Legacy FC that created LFA. This will be the second LFA event to take place in the state of Iowa. LFA 147 will feature an explosive lightweight showdown when the promotion returns to the Hawkeye State. LAS VEGAS, Nevada - LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to Iowa next month. LFA brings a Lightweight Showdown to the Hawkeye State at LFA 147 Octo8:58 am.

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