# @lfafighting on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-05-16T15:03:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** LFA (@lfafighting) — https://gondola.cc/lfafighting

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Next stop #LFA233 🏆🏆

The event will feature a pair of title fights, headlined by the LFA Welterweight Championship. Reigning champion Jonathan Piersma (11-3) 🇺🇸 will now defend his title against Brazilian standout Diego Bianchini (10-2) 🇧🇷.

Piersma, who represents upstate New York, has emerged as one of the top welterweights in the region, defending his home turf once again as champion. Known for his durability and well-rounded game, he now faces a dangerous late replacement with momentum on his side.

Bianchini brings valuable experience to the matchup as a veteran of UltimateFighter and a proven competitor inside the LFA cage. The Brazilian is coming off an impressive submission victory at #LFA229 in March and now steps into the biggest opportunity of his career with a chance to capture LFA gold on short notice.

The co-main event remains unchanged and will feature the LFA Lightweight Championship, as top East Coast contender Robert Varricchio (8-1) challenges reigning champion Richie Miranda (12-1).

Miranda has established himself as one of the most dominant lightweights in the promotion, combining experience, composure, and finishing ability. He now looks to defend his title against a hungry challenger.

Varricchio enters the bout with confidence and momentum, seeking to dethrone the champion and claim his first LFA title in what promises to be a high-level lightweight clash.

LFA 233: Piersma vs. Bianchini, presented by MonsterEnergy, takes place Friday, May 22nd at the Seneca Allegany Event Center in Salamanca, New York. 

🎟️: Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com 🔗 Link in bio

📲: The main card of LFA 233, will air live at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on: VICETV ESPNDeportes ESPNKnockout 
Select prelims will air live on SpectationSports

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lfa233, lfa229

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