LFA 224: Adams vs. Bilalov is an upcoming mixed martial arts event promoted by Legacy Fighting Alliance that will take place on January 16, 2026, at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States.
Fight Card
Main card (Vice TV)
Heavyweight Matt Adams vs. Arslan Bilalov 265 lbs Vacant Heavyweight Championship
Welterweight Josiah Harrell vs. Bekmyrza Dosmatov 170 lbs
Lightweight Ednilson Santos vs. José Ferreira Muñoz 155 lbs
Featherweight Shaheen Santana vs. Taner Trembley 145 lbs
Women's Strawweight Giovanna Canuto vs. Janaína Silva 115 lbs
Lightweight Jimmy Washington vs. Canon Swanson 155 lbs
Preliminary Card (LFA Fight Network)
Featherweight Abbas Abasov vs. Andy Waters 145 lbs
Middleweight Tyree Overton vs. Pedro Trujillo 185 lbs
Lightweight Noah Gasho vs. David McKinney 155 lbs
Heavyweight Ezayah Gomez Oropeza vs. Braden Peterson 265 lbs
Lightweight Mitchell Wilson vs. Sedric Richard 155 lbs
Lightweight Hykeem Green vs. McCoy Tekautz 155 lbs
Amateur bouts
Lightweight Xavier Judge vs. Alex Martin 155 lbs
Middleweight Cadin Vowels vs. Armani Webster 185 lbs
Women's Featherweight Jesssie Hays vs. Daysi Perez 145 lbs
Background
LFA CEO Ed Soares announced that the promotion will return to the Land of 10,000 Lakes on Friday, January 16th.
LFA 224 will showcase a vacant heavyweight world title fight in the main event, marking the organization’s twenty-sixth event in the state of Minnesota and the twenty-fifth hosted inside the world-class MysticLakeCasino Hotel.
LFA 224: Adams vs Bilalov will crown a new heavyweight champion as undefeated Russian contender Arslan Bilalov (5-0) meets American powerhouse Matt Adams (5-1).
“We are excited to kick off the new year in Minnesota with a heavyweight title fight between two outstanding prospects,” stated Soares. “With the belt now vacant after Denzel Freeman signed with the UFC, this matchup gives Bilalov and Adams the opportunity to make a statement and take control of one of the most important divisions in the sport. Minnesota has always delivered incredible energy, and LFA 224 will be no different.”
Arslan Bilalov (5-0) enters the championship bout undefeated, bringing sharp fundamentals, disciplined pressure, and the composure of one of Russia’s most promising rising heavyweights. Matt Adams (5-1) has earned a reputation for explosive power and a gritty, relentless approach that has produced a five fight win streak going into this title bout.
A new heavyweight king will be crowned when these two surging contenders collide in PriorLake.
A LFA Heavyweight Championship bout for the vacant title between Matt Adams and Arslan Bilalov is scheduled to headline the event.
