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Rafael 'Miniman' Pereira looks to UFC after conquering LFA world titlePhoto by KeithJJ on Pexels
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Rafael 'Miniman' Pereira looks to UFC after conquering LFA world title

extra14 September 2026 at 20:57

Rafael "Miniman" Pereira conquered the LFA world bantamweight title by knocking out Vinicius Pires in the fight for the vacant title in the up to 61 kg division. The Brazilian from Minas Gerais, athlete from CMSystem, extended his winning streak to 11 consecutive victories and now has 16 wins in 20 professional fights.

The fight remained competitive throughout the first round and into the beginning of the second frame. It was in the second round that Miniman found the decisive blow, landing a right hand on Pires, taking the Pauliste down and causing the stoppage of the fight.

After the victory, Miniman asked for an opportunity in the UFC or Contender Series, the program that selects athletes for the world's premier MMA organization. The Brazilian from Minas Gerais stated that he already knew the title was his and that he just needed to do what was necessary, respecting his opponent.

Why this matters

The Brazilian combat sports reader follows the trajectory of a compatriot who reached the top of one of the main MMA organizations in the Americas and now seeks access to the UFC, the world's premier league in the sport. The victory marks the consolidation of a successful career that began in 2018.

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