Khamzaev vs Prescendo headlines LFA 245 on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York. Ansar Khamzaev (6-0) and Juliano Prescendo (12-3) fight for the vacant LFA lightweight title. The belt is free because the division’s 2 champions signed with the UFC.
Key takeaways
- LFA 245: Ansar Khamzaev (6-0) vs Juliano Prescendo (12-3) for the vacant lightweight title, Friday, October 30, in Niagara Falls, New York.
- The title opened up when interim champion Jefferson Nascimento and linear champion Richie Miranda signed with the UFC.
- Khamzaev, 21, has finished 5 of his 6 opponents. Prescendo, 28, has won his last 3 fights.
Khamzaev vs Prescendo, a vacant title in Niagara Falls
Date and venue
LFA 245 takes place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York. The main card airs live on VICE TV in the United States at 9 p.m. ET. It also airs on ESPN Deportes and ESPN KnockOut in Latin America.
Why the belt is free
The LFA lightweight title has no holder. Interim champion Jefferson “Toddynho” Nascimento and linear champion Richie Miranda signed with the UFC, the promotion said in its announcement. Khamzaev vs Prescendo will crown a new champion over 5 rounds.
The card so far
LFA announced the main event on September 1. Its official release lists no other bout yet, so this preview sticks to the title fight.
Ansar Khamzaev, the unbeaten finisher
His record
Khamzaev is 21 and fights for Russia, according to Sherdog. He is 6-0 with 4 submissions, 1 knockout and 1 decision, per Sherdog and Combatreg. He turned pro in May 2024.
4 wins at LFA
He has won all 4 of his LFA fights since April 2025. He choked out Abbas Abasov in round 1 at LFA 207, beat Andy Waters by unanimous decision at LFA 214, and knocked out Edens Charles in 35 seconds at LFA 222. On May 15, 2026, at LFA 232, he submitted Jordon Tague with a rear-naked choke at 1:36 of round 1.
The question
Khamzaev has gone the distance only once, over 3 rounds. A title fight can last 5. That is the unknown for the youngest man in the cage.
Ansar Khamzaev is undefeated and has looked spectacular in every outing so far.
Juliano Prescendo, the experienced Brazilian
His path
Prescendo is 28 and from Curitiba, Brazil. He trains at Striker’s House and has been a pro since 2018, according to Sherdog. He is 12-3, with 5 of his wins by decision. He has never been knocked out: his 3 losses came by 1 submission and 2 decisions.
His LFA record
Prescendo is 2-1 at LFA. He lost to Nikita Kulshin by unanimous decision at LFA 172 in November 2023. He then beat Samuel Dias at LFA 212 on July 11, 2025, and Leonardo da Silva at LFA 234 on May 29, 2026, each time by unanimous decision.
What to watch
Khamzaev brings his finishing rate, Prescendo his experience over 15 pro fights. Follow Khamzaev vs Prescendo, the result and every LFA title fight in the FightHub app.
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