FRIDAY, JANUARY 16th, 2026
LFA 224: ADAMS vs BILALOV
Presented by MONSTER ENERGY
MAIN EVENT – HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE BOUT (265 lb)
MATT ADAMS (5-1) vs. ARSLAN BILALOV (5-0)
MYSTIC LAKE CASINO HOTEL
PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA
Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (January 2, 2026) — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today 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 Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.
LFA 224: Adams vs Bilalov, presented by Monster Energy, will crown a new heavyweight champion as undefeated Russian contender Arslan Bilalov (5-0) meets American powerhouse Matt Adams (5-1). Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com
“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 Prior Lake.
Currently Announced Fight Card:
LFA Heavyweight Title Bout
Matt Adams (5-1) vs. Arslan Bilalov (5-0)
Co-Main Event – Welterweight Bout
Josiah Harrell (10-0) vs. Bekmyrza Dosmatov (13-2)
Feature Lightweight Bout
Ednilson Santos (13-7-1) vs. Jose Ferreira (13-2)
Featherweight Bout
Shaheen Santana (9-4) vs. Taner Trembley (5-0)
Strawweight Bout
Giovanna Canuto (6-1) vs. Janaína Silva (5-2)
Lightweight Bout
Canon Swanson (4-1-1) vs. Jimmy Washington (2-0)
Featherweight Bout
Abbas Abasov (4-1) vs. Andy Waters (4-2)
Middleweight Bout
Tyree Overton (0-0) vs. Pedro Trujillo (1-0)
Catchweight Bout (150 lbs)
Noah Gasho (2-0) vs. David McKinney (6-6)
Heavyweight Bout
Ezayah Gomez (1-0) vs. Braden Peterson (1-2)
Lightweight Bout
Mitchell Wilson (1-0) vs. Sedric Richard (2-1)
Lightweight Bout
Hykeem Green (0-0) vs. McCoy Tekautz (0-0)
Lightweight Bout
Xavier Judge (1-0) vs. Alex Martin (0-2)
Middleweight Bout
Cadin Vowels (1-0) vs. Armani Webster (1-0)
Featherweight Bout
Jess Hays (0-0) vs. Daysi Perez (0-0)
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