LFA 246 brings thirteen fights to Cajamar, Brazil, on Friday, November 13, with two vacant titles on the line at strawweight and welterweight.
Date, venue and start times
The event takes place at Ginasio do Polvilho in Cajamar, Sao Paulo state, Brazil. LFA has announced a broadcast start at 8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern on Friday, November 13. Thirteen bouts are confirmed for the card, with two vacant titles among them.
LFA has run multiple cards at this venue before, including one in May 2026 that also carried two title fights, making Cajamar one of the promotion’s regular stops in Brazil.
| Card segment | Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific | United Kingdom | Central Europe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 8:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | 1:00 a.m. (Nov 14) | 2:00 a.m. (Nov 14) |
| Main card | 11:30 p.m. | 10:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 4:30 a.m. (Nov 14) | 5:30 a.m. (Nov 14) |
| Main event walkout (estimated) | 2:00 a.m. (Nov 14) | 1:00 a.m. (Nov 14) | 12:00 a.m. (Nov 14) | 11:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. (Nov 14) | 8:00 a.m. (Nov 14) |
How to Watch
VICE TV holds exclusive U.S. linear rights to LFA’s 25 live events in 2026, replacing the league’s previous exclusive deal with UFC Fight Pass.
| Country | Broadcaster | Segments | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | VICE TV | Main card | Paid, pay-TV channel |
| United States and international | FloSports | Full card streaming | Paid subscription; availability outside North America not guaranteed |
| United States | FloCombat | Prelims | Paid, included with a FloSports subscription |
| United States (Spanish) | ESPN Deportes and ESPN KnockOut | Spanish-language simulcast | Paid, cable channels |
| United Kingdom and Europe | Not confirmed | Broadcaster not confirmed as of November 9, 2026 |
Main card
Main event, vacant LFA strawweight title (115 lb / 52 kg): Natalia Alves (8-0) faces Raiane Vinuto (6-1).
Co-main event, vacant LFA welterweight title (170 lb / 77 kg): Joao Paulo Silva (10-4) faces undefeated Gabriel Vinicius (8-0).
Flyweight (125 lb / 57 kg): Rafael Montouro (9-4) vs Lincon Santos (10-3).
Strawweight (115 lb / 52 kg): undefeated Laura Vasconcelos (5-0) vs Taynara Silva (8-6).
Bantamweight (135 lb / 61 kg): Fernando Noriega (9-6, 1 NC) vs Derick Borges (11-4).
Welterweight (170 lb / 77 kg): undefeated Lucas Silva (6-0) vs Vagner Gaucho (5-2).
Prelims
- Flyweight: Beatriz Consuli (6-1) vs Ana Carolina Araujo (5-3)
- Flyweight: undefeated Claudio Meireles (5-0) vs Adam Santos (6-1)
- Featherweight: undefeated Kaua Campos (5-0) vs undefeated Paulo Cezar Araujo (4-0)
- Lightweight: undefeated Raycon Matiele (4-0) vs Edson Goncalves (2-2)
- Heavyweight: Marllon Santos (2-0) vs Bruno de Jesus (3-2)
- Featherweight: Pedro Henrique Costa (1-0) vs Pedro Henrique Prado (1-1)
- Strawweight: Laryssa Leila (3-3) vs Isabella Araujo (4-2)
What is at stake
Both title fights fill a vacancy in their division. Natalia Alves is unbeaten in eight professional fights at strawweight, a division LFA regularly uses as a direct pipeline to the UFC. Raiane Vinuto has lost only once in seven outings and gets a clear opportunity to take over the top of the division.
At welterweight, undefeated Gabriel Vinicius meets the more experienced Joao Paulo Silva, who carries fourteen professional fights into the cage. LFA has fed a large share of the UFC’s current Brazilian roster, and both vacant titles will serve as reference points for the winners’ next career step.
The rest of the main card also carries real stakes. Rafael Montouro and Lincon Santos both arrive with double-digit win totals at flyweight, and undefeated strawweight Laura Vasconcelos faces a step up in competition against the more experienced Taynara Silva.
Several unbeaten fighters round out the card, including Lucas Silva, Claudio Meireles, Kaua Campos, Paulo Cezar Araujo and Raycon Matiele, all still without a professional loss. A clean finish or a clear decision win at this level tends to carry directly into UFC contract discussions in the following weeks, which is part of why LFA’s Brazilian cards draw attention beyond the country’s own fan base.
Thirteen confirmed bouts on this card show the depth of the talent pool the organization keeps cycling through Brazil, alongside its regular U.S. schedule. LFA has built much of its reputation on exactly this kind of pipeline, with a large share of its past champions and finalists going on to sign with the UFC within a year or two of their title run.
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