LFA has signed a deal with Vice TV to air 25 live events through 2026, starting with LFA 224 on January 16, featuring a heavyweight title fight between Matt Adams and Arslan Bilalov.
LFA’s got a fresh spot in the U.S.! Exciting times ahead.
A promotional official spilled the beans to MMA Fighting. LFA’s inked a new deal with Vice TV, kicking off with LFA 224 on Jan. 16 at The Mystic Lake Showroom in Prior Lake, Minn. Headlining? Matt Adams vs. Arslan Bilalov for the vacant heavyweight title.
This deal means Vice TV will air 25 live events through 2026. Combat sports are a big deal for them. They’ve already got hits like Dark Side of the Ring and Dark Side of the Cage. Remember those stories about Ronda Rousey and Nick Diaz? Yep, those.
Oh, and Vice TV’s not stopping there. They’ve added PFL international events and some BKB cards too.
LFA 224’s also featuring an exciting matchup: undefeated welterweight Josiah Harrell takes on Bekmyrza Dosmatov. Can’t wait for that!
After their 2026 debut, the action moves to Brazil. LFA 225 on Jan. 23 will spotlight an interim flyweight title clash between Marcos Degli and Luís Aguiar.
Stay tuned, folks. Big things are happening!