Tomasz Narkun

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Tomasz Narkun
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BornTomasz Narkun
(1989-12-03) December 3, 1989 (age 34) [1]
Other namesZyrafa ("Giraffe") [2]
Nationality Polish
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight224 lb (102 kg; 16 st 0 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach76.8" (195cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Stargard Szczeciński, Poland [2]
TeamBerserkers Team [2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Piotr Bagiński
Years active2009–2011, 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins19
By knockout4
By submission14
By decision1
Losses6
By knockout3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Tomasz "Giraffe" Narkun [2] (born December 3, 1989) is a Polish mixed martial artist currently competing for KSW. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, he is the former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion and has also competed for M-1 Global, where he is the former Light Heavyweight Champion.

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Background

Weighing in at around 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st), Narkun is considered small by North American standards for light heavyweights. [1] He has, however, earned respect for his tactical and defensive capabilities. Gegard "Dreamcatcher" Mousasi, a regular training partner of Narkun, has said of Narkun: "Tactically and technically he has reached a very high level". Mousasi has also stated his belief that Narkun "is the future light heavyweight champion". [1]

Career

Early career

Narkun made his professional MMA debut in 2009, winning via armbar submission in the first round.

M-1 Global

In 2010 Narkun appeared for M-1 Global at their Western Europe Selections Light Heavyweight Tournament in 2010. Narkun won his first two bouts with relative ease; submitting each opponent within a minute of the first round. In the Tournament Final in July, Narkun faced Georgian David Tkeshelashvili, winning again via first-round submission. This also awarded Narkun the M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship belt.

Narkun next faced Vyacheslav Vasilevsky in his first title defense on December 10, 2010. Narkun was handed his first professional loss via second-round TKO after Narkun's corner threw in the towel.

At the weigh-ins for M-1 Challenge 28 in Russia, for his fight against Saparbek Safarov, both fighters ended up slapping each other. At first it appeared to be a joke, but when Safarov threw a right hook at Narkun, M-1 officials intervened. Safarov was disqualified from the event. [3]

Narkun fought only once in 2011; winning via first-round submission; this would be his last fight under the M-1 Global banner. After not returning to the cage until 2013, Narkun won his next three fights via submission before signing with KSW in his native Poland.

KSW

Narkun during the official weigh-in before KSW 27 (May 16, 2014) Wazenie przed KSW XXVII w Gdansku (3) CUT.jpg
Narkun during the official weigh-in before KSW 27 (May 16, 2014)

Narkun made his promotional debut against Brazilian veteran Charles Andrade at KSW 27 on May 17, 2014. He won via kneebar submission in the first round.

KSW Light Heavyweight Champion

Narkun returned to face Croatian Goran Reljic at KSW 29. Narkun was defeated via majority decision. In 2015, Narkun defeated Karol Celinski via first-round rear-naked choke before being given a rematch with Reljic, who had since defeated Attila Végh to become KSW Light Heavyweight Champion, at KSW 32. Narkun won via first-round knockout, becoming the KSW Light Heavyweight Champion.

After defeating Reljic in their rematch for the belt, Narkun had his first title defense against Brazilian Cassio "Jacare" de Oliveira at KSW 34 in early 2016, and then defeated Sokoudjou for his second defense in October of that year. For his third defense, Narkun defeated Marcin Wojicik via triangle choke with just a second left in the first round at KSW 39: Colosseum.

At KSW 42, Narkun prepared for a non-title bout against Mamed Khalidov, the former KSW Middleweight Champion. The pair met at a Catchweight of 203 lbs. After getting knocked down twice in the first round, Narkun was able to regroup, he won via triangle choke submission in the third round; breaking Khalidov's 15-fight unbeaten streak. [4] The pair met again at KSW 46 on December 1, 2018. Narkun won again, this time via unanimous decision after three rounds. [5]

Narkun next challenged KSW Heavyweight Champion and former UFC veteran Phil De Fries for his title at KSW 47 on March 23, 2019. Narkun lost via unanimous decision. [6]

Narkun next defended his Light Heavyweight Championship at KSW 50: London against Przemysław Mysiala, winning via guillotine choke submission in the first round. [7]

Narkun faced Ivan Erslan at KSW 56: Polska vs. Chorwacja on November 14, 2020. [8] He defended his title, winning the fight via second round submission. [9]

Narkun rematched Phil De Fries on April 24, 2021 at KSW 60: De Fries vs. Narkun 2 for the KSW Heavyweight Championship. The pair previously met on March 23, 2019 in the main event at KSW 47: The X-Warriors, where De Fries defeated Narkun by unanimous decision and defended his KSW heavyweight title. [10] He lost the bout in the second round via ground and pound. [11]

Narkun faced Ibragim Chuzhigaev on January 15, 2022 at KSW 66: Ziółkowski vs. Mańkowski. [12] Narkun lost via unanimous decision, ending his reign as the Light Heavyweight champion. [13]

Post Title Reign

In his first appearance after losing the belt, Narkun faced Henrique da Silva on October 14, 2022 at KSW 75: Ruchała vs. Stasiak. After dominating on the ground in the first round, Narkun was knocked out via a front kick 28 seconds into the second round. [14]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Grappling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
26 matches20 wins6 losses
By knockout43
By submission150
By decision13
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win20–6Jussi HalonenSubmission (triangle choke)Seaside BattleS MMA 4December 1, 202310:30 Płoty, Poland
Win19–6Antonio ZovakTKO (punches)Seaside BattleS MMA 3June 7, 202310:16 Szczecin, Poland
Loss18–6 Henrique da Silva KO (front kick) KSW 75: Ruchała vs. Stasiak October 14, 202220:28 Nowy Sącz, Poland
Loss18–5Ibragim ChuzhigaevDecision (unanimous) KSW 66: Ziółkowski vs. Mańkowski January 15, 202255:00 Szczecin, PolandLost the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Loss18–4 Phil De Fries TKO (punches) KSW 60: De Fries vs. Narkun 2 April 24, 202123:37 Łódź, PolandFor the KSW Heavyweight Championship.
Win18–3Ivan ErslanSubmission (rear-naked choke) KSW 56: Materla vs. Soldić November 14, 202020:51 Łódź, PolandDefended the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win17–3Przemysław MysialaSubmission (guillotine choke) KSW 50: London September 14, 201914:03 London, EnglandDefended the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship. Submission of the Night.
Loss16–3 Phil De Fries Decision (unanimous) KSW 47: The X-Warriors March 23, 201955:00 Łódź, PolandFor the KSW Heavyweight Championship.
Win16–2 Mamed Khalidov Decision (unanimous) KSW 46: Khalidov vs. Narkun 2 December 1, 201835:00 Gliwice, PolandFight of the Night.
Win15–2 Mamed Khalidov Submission (triangle choke) KSW 42: Khalidov vs. Narkun March 3, 201831:18 Łódź, PolandSubmission of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win14–2Marcin WójcikSubmission (triangle choke) KSW 39: Colosseum May 27, 201714:59 Warsaw, PolandDefended the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win13–2 Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou TKO (punches) KSW 36: Materla vs. Palhares October 1, 201614:38 Zielona Gora, PolandDefended the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win12–2Cassio Barbosa de OliveiraTKO (knee and punches) KSW 34: New Order March 5, 201611:46 Warsaw, PolandDefended the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win11–2 Goran Reljic KO (punches) KSW 32: Road to Wembley October 31, 201511:55 London, EnglandWon the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win10–2Karol CelinskiSubmission (rear-naked choke) KSW 31: Materla vs. Drwal May 23, 201512:17 Gdańsk, Poland
Loss9–2 Goran Reljic Decision (majority) KSW 29: Reload Dec 6, 201435:00 Kraków, Poland
Win9–1Charles AndradeSubmission (kneebar) KSW 27: Cage Time May 17, 201411:02 Gdańsk, Poland
Win8–1Simon CarlsenSubmission (armbar)EMMA 7: European MMA 7November 7, 201323:30 Aarhus, DenmarkWon the EMMA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win7–1Michal GutowskiSubmission (rear-naked choke)XCage: Extreme Cage 5May 17, 201323:30 Toruń, Poland
Win6–1Rafal ZawidzkiSubmission (guillotine choke)Super League Mixed Martial ArtsApril 18, 201313:45 Warsaw, Poland
Win5–1Shamil TinagadjievSubmission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge 23: Guram vs. Grishin March 5, 201113:33 Moscow, Russia
Loss4–1 Vyacheslav Vasilevsky TKO (retirement) M-1 Challenge 22: Narkun vs. Vasilevsky December 10, 201022:20 Moscow, RussiaFor the inaugural M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win4–0David TkeshelashviliSubmission (rear-naked choke) M-1 Selection 2010: Eastern Europe Finals July 22, 201011:50 Moscow, Russia 2010 M-1 Western Europe Light Heavyweight Selection Final.
Win3–0Timo KarttunenSubmission (triangle armbar) M-1 Selection 2010: Western Europe Round 3 May 29, 201010:49 Helsinki, Finland
Win2–0Olutobi Ayodeji KalejaiyeSubmission (rear-naked choke) M-1 Selection 2010: Western Europe Round 2 March 27, 201010:52 Weesp, Netherlands
Win1–0Daniel BiskupicSubmission (armbar)FCB 14: Fight Club Berlin 14November 15, 20091N/A Berlin, Germany

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