LFA 222: Pires vs. Belakh is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that will take place on November 14, 2025, at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Bantamweight Vinicius Pires vs. Artem Belakh 135 lbs Bantamweight Championship
Lightweight Joe Giannetti vs. José Ferreira Muñoz 155 lbs
Featherweight Regivaldo Carvalho vs. Gustavo Pintos 145 lbs
Women's Flyweight Aline Pereira vs. Nejra Repp 125 lbs
Lightweight Nathan Ghareeb vs. Josh Harvey 155 lbs
Lightweight Ednilson Santos vs. Morquez Forest 155 lbs
Preliminary Card (LFA Fight Network)
Lightweight Edens Charles vs. Ansar Khamzaev 155 lbs
Welterweight Jonathan Di Lorenzo vs. Elton Dedaj 170 lbs
Welterweight Melvin Jovel vs. Tyler Peterick 170 lbs
Heavyweight Giorgi Kvirchishvilli vs. Khetag Sabeev 265 lbs
Background
A LFA Bantamweight Championship bout between current champion Vinicius Pires and Artem Belakh is scheduled to headline the event.
“We’re excited to return to Foxwoods after the incredible success of our last event there,” stated Soares. “Vinicius Pires has proven himself as one of the most dangerous bantamweights in the sport, and Artem Belakh is a top international challenger hungry to make a statement. This matchup represents everything the LFA stands for — world-class prospects competing at the highest level.”
Vinicius Pires (11-1) captured the LFA bantamweight world title in March in Brazil, when he submitted an Argentinian opponent to claim the vacant belt. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt known for his finishing instincts, Pires combines technical precision with constant forward pressure, making him one of the most dangerous champions on the LFA roster. Fighting out of Brazil, he now looks to defend his title for the first time on U.S. soil and showcase his world-class submission game to a global audience.
Artem Belakh (10-2) is a highly skilled prospect from Kazakhstan making his long-awaited LFA debut. Known for his balanced skill set and relentless pace, Belakh mixes sharp boxing combinations with strong grappling fundamentals and high fight IQ. The Kazakh standout holds a 90% finish rate in his MMA wins and now looks to make an immediate impact by capturing the LFA bantamweight world title in his promotional debut at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
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