Marlon Santos earns LFA contract after knockout at R1 Fighting Series 7 in Brasília

On 29 May, the R1 Fighting Series 7 took place at the Arena Nilson Nelson in Brasília. In the main bout, heavyweight Marlon Santos defeated Rogério Alves with an upward elbow that knocked Alves out 46 seconds into the second round. The victory secured Santos a contract with the professional promotion LFA, fulfilling the event’s role as a feeder for the upcoming LFA 238: Distrito 1.

The card also featured a professional decision win for Samuel Gomes over Jaime Souza, several amateur knockouts, and inclusive exhibition matches for athletes with disabilities, highlighting the series’ commitment to developing talent across all levels of MMA.