FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th
LFA 227: NASCIMENTO vs. KAMIKUBO
presented by MONSTER ENERGY
MAIN EVENT:
LFA BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
LFA TITLE CONTENDER
RAFAEL DO NASCIMENTO “MULISHA”(11-3)
VS.
JAPANESE STANDOUT
SHUYA KAMIKUBO (16-2-1)
VENTURA COUNTY EVENT CENTER – VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
LIVE on VICE TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Tickets available now at LFATIX.com
VENTURA, California (February 24, 2026) – LFA 227: NASCIMENTO vs. KAMIKUBO, presented by Monster Energy, takes place Friday, February 27th, 2026 at the Ventura County Event Center in Ventura, California. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m., with the preliminary card beginning at 4:30 p.m., followed by the main card at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available now at LFATIX.com. The event will be broadcast LIVE in the United States on VICE TV.
The main event will feature long-time LFA veteran Rafael “Mulisha” do Nascimento (11-3) taking on dangerous Japanese standout Shuya Kamikubo (16-2-1) in a bantamweight showdown that pits experience against international pedigree.
Nascimento has been a staple of the LFA bantamweight division, known for his durability, well-rounded skill set, and consistency against high-level opposition. With multiple appearances inside the LFA cage, “Mulisha” has built a reputation as one of the promotion’s most reliable veterans, capable of pushing the pace and breaking opponents over the course of a hard-fought battle.
Standing across from him will be Kamikubo, one of Japan’s most accomplished bantamweight competitors. With 16 victories, including wins across respected international promotions, Kamikubo brings a polished striking arsenal, strong grappling fundamentals, and championship-level experience. This bout marks a major opportunity for the Japanese standout to make a statement on American soil against a proven LFA mainstay.
Main Card (Exclusively on VICE TV & LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT)
Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Shuya Kamikubo (16-2-1) vs. Rafael do Nascimento (11-3)
Co-Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Allan Begosso (9-3-1) vs. Arnold Jimenez (12-4)
Feature Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
Lance Wright (7-4) vs. Theo Haig (6-1)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Zoe Nowicki (4-0) vs. Mariana Piccolo (5-3)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Luis Gomez (9-6) vs. Kohl Laren (6-4)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Isaiah Pinson (4-2) vs. Shealor Ladd (3-1)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Hamzeh Trad (1-1) vs. Roman Puga (4-1)
Preliminary Bouts (Exclusively on Spectation Sports)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Kyle Clark (1-1) vs. Sam Fournier (2-1)
Welterweight Bout (170 lb)
John Tabarez (1-0) vs. Dupree Stewart (2-1)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Christopher Collins (1-0) vs. Ryan Firinaiu (0-0)
