LFA brings an explosive Middleweight Showdown to North Dakota at LFA 130
March 22, 2022 3:28 pm.FRIDAY, APRIL 22
LFA 130: KSIAZKIEWICZ vs. GAMBULINO
MAIN EVENT:
TOP CANADIAN PROSPECT
MARIUSZ “THE IRON POL” KSIAZKIEWICZ
vs.
TOP BRAZILIAN PROSPECT
ALESSANDRO GAMBULINO
MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
4 BEARS CASINO & LODGE
NEW TOWN, NORTH DAKOTA
LIVE on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT 4BEARSCASINO.COM
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced details today about the promotion’s debut event in North Dakota. The main event of LFA 130 will feature a middleweight showdown between the top international prospects. LFA 130 will be the first LFA event to take place in the Peace Garden State. This will also be the twenty-seventh state that the promotion has visited.
LFA 130 takes place Friday, April 22nd at the 4 Bears Casino & Lodge in New Town, North Dakota. The main event will feature a middleweight showdown when top Canadian prospect Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz faces top Brazilian prospect Alessandro Gambulino. The entire main card will be available worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS® at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
“We are excited to bring a stacked LFA event to North Dakota,” stated Soares. “Canada’s Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz and Brazil’s Alessandro Gambulino are two of the most talented middleweight prospects worldwide. Ksiazkiewicz has fought on Dana White’s Contender Series, while Gambulino is excited to make his international debut. The world will be watching when they meet in the main event of LFA 130.”
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Ksiazkiewicz (9-1) is set to make his highly-anticipated LFA debut after establishing himself as the top middleweight prospect from the “Great White North” of Canada. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native did this by winning fights across four Canadian provinces as well as Alaska. The 32-year-old Canadian’s body of work was eventually noticed by UFC brass when he was invited to headline an episode of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2020. He did not earn the judge’s nod that night, but the Canadian fighter of Polish descent, impressed fans with his aggressive no-nonsense style of fighting, which has earned the southpaw eight finishes in his decade-long career. “The Iron Pol” described his style before that fight, “When I’m in there, I love to hurt people. I love hitting them as hard as I can. I love smashing them.”
Gambulino (12-3) is excited to make his long-awaited international MMA debut after climbing to the highest level of MMA in his home country of Brazil. The Piumhi, Minas Gerais native will be looking to do what only his countryman Mario Sousa has been able to accomplish by defeating the dangerous Canadian. Much like Sousa, Gambulino will also be facing Ksiazkiewicz in the main event of a top UFC developmental organization, which will take place on neutral territory inside the United States. The 32-year-old, who is just 3 months younger than Ksiazkiewicz, will look to utilize his BJJ black belt skills as he excels once the fight hits the ground. In fact, seven of the Brazilian’s twelve career victories have come by way of submission, setting up what looks to be a classic striker vs. grappler encounter.
Currently Announced Fight Card (Available worldwide on UFC FIGHT PASS®):
Main Event | Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
- Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz (9-1) vs. Alessandro Gambulino (12-3)
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
- Marnic Mann (4-0) vs. Kelsey Arnesen (1-1)
Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb)
- Hilarie Rose (5-4) vs. Tiani Valle (3-3)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
- Gage Saunders (8-4) vs. Jalin Fuller (5-1)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
- Billy Elekana (3-0) vs. Kohlman Scribner (3-1)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
- Manatua Lemaire (3-0) vs. Daniel Gadley (4-1)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
- Jacob Hauk (4-4) vs. Nelly Thompson (5-2)
In 2017, RFA and Legacy FC merged to form LFA, the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts. The combined forces of LFA launched the careers of over 260 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC. In 2018, the promotion joined the Imperial Family Companies group (formerly London Trust Media). In 2019, the promotion announced a broadcast partnership with UFC FIGHT PASS®. In 2021, the LFA expanded internationally by hosting multiple events in Brazil.
Please visit LFA.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook at Facebook.com/LFAfighting. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting and Twitter at @LFAfighting.
About LFA:
LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix , Denver, Dallas, and Minneapolis. Based in Las Vegas, NV, LFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world. (The Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship®, UFC®, and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC. All rights reserved).
About UFC FIGHT PASS®:
UFC FIGHT PASS® is the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. Since launching in 2013, UFC FIGHT PASS is now available in more than 200 countries and territories. FIGHT PASS provides its members with unlimited access to live UFC FIGHT PASS Prelims; live mixed martial arts and combat sports from around the world; original series and historical programming; special features; behind-the-scenes content; in-depth interviews; and up-to-the minute reports on the world of combat sports. UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers also have 24/7 access to the world’s largest fight library, featuring more than 20,000 bouts from dozens of combats sports organizations, as well as every fight in UFC history. Fight fans can access UFC FIGHT PASS on personal computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, and Sony TVs with Android TV. For more information, please visit UFCFightPass.com.
About IMPERIAL FAMILY COMPANIES:
The Imperial Family Companies maintains a diversified portfolio with one common theme: bringing power to the people. The IFC is proud to partner with the LFA management team to showcase the greatest talents of tomorrow. Learn more about the IFC at ImperialFamily.com.
About 4 BEARS CASINO & LODGE:
4 Bears Casino, just west of New Town, ND, is North Dakota’s winning destination for gaming, live entertainment, dining, lodging and conventions. Located on beautiful Lake Sakakawea, 4 Bears offers marina and lake access. There’s ALWAYS something going on in our event center. Join us for rock, country and other great concerts, live boxing, shows, basketball and other sports games, live rodeo action and more! We offer a variety of accommodations to suit your stay, from hotel rooms at our lodge overlooking Lake Sakakawea to full-service RV hookups at our RV park to spacious lodging at our lakeside cabins. Whatever you choose, you’ll find comfortable, convenient accommodations at 4 Bears Casino & Lodge. Please visit 4BearsCasino.com for more information.
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This post was written by Ryan Bevins
