| FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 2026
LFA 230: FRANKLIN vs. UREÑA
Presented by MONSTER ENERGY
MAIN EVENT
BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT
XAVIER FRANKLIN (6-1-1) vs. MICAIAS UREÑA (11-3)
GRAND CASINO HOTEL & RESORT
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
LIVE on VICE TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Tickets available at GrandBoxOffice.com
Las Vegas, NV — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Friday, April 3rd, 2026. This marks the promotion’s first visit to Oklahoma in 3 years, as they bring another high-level night of mixed martial arts action to the Sooner State.
LFA 230: Franklin vs. Ureña, presented by Monster Energy, will be headlined by a pivotal bantamweight main event between Dominican Republic standout Micaias “The Pink Ranger” Ureña (11-3) and American contender Xavier Franklin (6-1-1). Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., with the preliminary card beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by the main card at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are available now at GrandBoxOffice.com, or phone at 405-964-7623. The event will be broadcast LIVE in the United States on VICE TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
“This is a great bantamweight matchup for our return to Shawnee,” stated Soares. “ Xavier is a hungry, talented contender looking to take the next step in his career. Micaias is an experienced and aggressive fighter who has consistently delivered exciting performances. Oklahoma fans can expect a fast-paced and world class main event.”
Xavier Franklin, a dynamic American bantamweight known for his athleticism, durability, and well-rounded skill set. With a record of 6-1-1, Franklin has steadily built momentum and now faces the toughest test of his professional career against a battle-tested international opponent.
Standing across from him will be Micaias Ureña representing the Dominican Republic. Ureña has built his reputation through an aggressive style, finishing instincts, and composure against experienced opposition. A seasoned competitor on the regional and international circuit, he enters LFA 230 looking to solidify his position in the bantamweight division.
Currently Announced Fight Card: (Additional bouts to be announced)
Main Card (Exclusively on VICE TV & LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT)
Main Event | Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Xavier Franklin (6-1-1) vs. Micaias Ureña (11-3)
Heavyweight Bout (265 lb)
Nyle Bartling (9-2) vs. Charlie Cleveland (5-1)
Middleweight Bout (185 lb)
David Wright (5-2) vs. John Moore (6-1)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Nick Fields (5-3) vs. Elias Rodriguez (3-0)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
Finn Martin (1-0) vs. Chris Conners (1-0)
Bantamweight Bout (135 lb)
Nick O’Brien (5-3) vs. Jose Intriago (2-2)
Featherweight Bout (145 lb)
Malik Thompson (0-0) vs. Alpha Yero (0-0)
Lightweight Bout (155 lb)
Carson Robnett (2-1) vs. Mason Seth (3-0)
Flyweight Bout (125 lb)
Joseph Hobbs (2-0) vs. Kanean Catron (2-1)
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