- GFL middleweight contender and former UFC Contender Series fighter Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz was stabbed in the chest while taking out the trash near his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- The attack that saw the MMA fighter stabbed happened late at night after he had just put his two young daughters to bed.
Middleweight Fighter Targeted in Unprovoked Nighttime Assault
According to Ksiazkiewicz, the incident was completely unexpected. He was walking through the back alley of his home when he was approached and stabbed without warning. “I didn’t see the guy,” Ksiazkiewicz said. “He just snuck up on me and stabbed me in the chest.”
Despite the shock of the assault and the serious injury, Ksiazkiewicz reacted immediately.
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“I punched him three times in the face. I think he didn’t expect a fight and ran off.”
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The knife punctured Ksiazkiewicz’s pectoral muscle and made contact with his ribs. It missed major arteries and organs by a narrow margin. The MMA fighter stabbed in the chest was both lucky and brave to emerge alive from the incident.
“It barely missed his heart,” doctors told him after initial evaluations.
Ksiazkiewicz applied pressure to the wound using a towel, drove himself to the hospital, and underwent emergency treatment. He remained conscious and responsive throughout, despite losing a considerable amount of blood.
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“I felt the blood squirting out and knew I had to act fast. I shoved a towel in the hole in my chest and got in the car.”
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Medical staff told him he was fortunate to survive the attack without life-threatening internal injuries. “The blade came dangerously close,” he said. “It could have been fatal.”
MMA Fighter Stabbed in the Chest Returns to Training Just Days After the Incident
Though doctors advised rest and recovery, Ksiazkiewicz was back in the gym just days after being discharged. “They told me to take time off, but I couldn’t sit still,” he explained. “It’s part of who I am.”
The stabbing occurred shortly before his scheduled GFL debut, which is now in doubt as he awaits further clearance. However, Ksiazkiewicz has expressed no plans to withdraw from competition long term.
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“I’ll be back. This doesn’t stop me. If anything, it makes me more motivated.”
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While he acknowledged that he has had difficulty sleeping and reacts strongly to sudden noises, he has not indicated that the incident will affect his professional trajectory. “It was traumatic, yeah,” he said. “But I’ve seen worse. I’ve been in wars in the cage.”
No Arrests Made as Investigation Continues
As of now, no suspect has been apprehended in regard to the MMA fighter stabbed in front of his home. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and Winnipeg police have not released further details. Ksiazkiewicz did not recognize the attacker and believes it may have been a random act of violence.
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“I don’t know who he was. He didn’t say a word. Just stabbed me and ran.”
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Police have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. Ksiazkiewicz has cooperated fully with authorities, providing all available information about the attacker and the events leading up to the MMA fighter stabbed.
Ksiazkiewicz’s Record and Career Background
Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz is a veteran of the regional MMA scene in Canada and a former UFC Contender Series participant. He holds a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses, with the majority of his victories coming by stoppage.
Known for his striking and resilience, he has fought in promotions across North America and was preparing for his debut in the international GFL promotion at the time of the attack.
The Winnipeg native has been competing professionally since 2012 and is considered one of the top middleweight prospects in Canada. His appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2020 brought him to the attention of a wider MMA audience, despite not securing a UFC contract at the time.
He had been building momentum ahead of his GFL debut, and his return to training so quickly after the stabbing has only reinforced his image as one of the sport’s grittiest competitors.
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