2023 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

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2023 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki logo.png
Information
First dateJanuary 21, 2023
Last dateDecember 16, 2023
Events
Total events12
Fights
Total fights112
Title fights10
Chronology
2022 in KSW 2023 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki 2024 in KSW

The year 2023 was 20th year in the history of the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Poland. 2023 has begun with KSW 78. For 2023, besides its own channels KSW announced official distribution partnerships with Viaplay and Fight Network, to broadcast the promotion's Pay-per-view events. [1] [2]

Contents

List of events

#Event TitleDateArenaLocation
1 XTB KSW 78: Materla vs. Grove 2 January 21, 2023 Netto Arena Flag of Poland.svg Szczecin, Poland
2 KSW 79: De Fries vs. Duffee February 25, 2023 Home Credit Arena Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Liberec, Czech Republic
3 KSW 80: Ruchała vs. Eskiev March 17, 2023RCS Hall Flag of Poland.svg Lubin, Poland
4 XTB KSW 81: Bartosiński vs. Szczepaniak April 22, 2023 Ice Arena Tomaszów Mazowiecki Flag of Poland.svg Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland
5 KSW 82: Hooi vs. Grzebyk May 13, 2023ATM Studio Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland
6 XTB KSW 83: Colosseum 2 June 3, 2023 PGE Narodowy Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland
7 KSW 84: De Fries vs. Bajor July 15, 2023 Gdynia Arena Flag of Poland.svg Gdynia, Poland
8 XTB KSW 85: Parnasse vs. Ruchała August 19, 2023Strzelecki Park Amphitheater Flag of Poland.svg Nowy Sącz, Poland
9 KSW 86: Wikłacz vs. Przybysz 4 September 16, 2023 Hala Orbita Flag of Poland.svg Wrocław, Poland
10 KSW 87: Stošić vs. Martínek October 14, 2023 Werk Arena Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Třinec, Czech Republic
11 XTB KSW 88: Rutkowski vs. Kaczmarczyk November 11, 2023Radom Sports Center Flag of Poland.svg Radom, Poland
12 XTB KSW 89: Bartosiński vs. Parnasse December 16, 2023 Gliwice Arena Flag of Poland.svg Gliwice, Poland

XTB KSW 78: Materla vs. Grove 2

XTB KSW 78: Materla vs. Grove 2
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateJanuary 21, 2023
Venue Netto Arena
City Flag of Poland.svg Szczecin, Poland

XTB KSW 78: Materla vs. Grove 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on January 21, 2023 in Szczecin, Poland.

Background

The main event was set to feature a heavyweight bout between Former professional boxer Artur Szpilka and former Glory fighter Arkadiusz Wrzosek. [3] [4] However, on November 16, Szpilka had to withdraw from the fight due to a back injury. [5]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight Card

KSW 78
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Michał Materla def. Flag of the United States.svg Kendall Grove TKO (Punches)24:27
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Tomasz Romanowskidef. Flag of Poland.svg Radosław PaczuskiDecision (Split)35:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Poland.svg Roman Szymańskidef. Flag of Georgia.svg Raul TutarauliSubmission (Armbar)11:05
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Moldova.svg Valeriu Mirceadef. Flag of Poland.svg Borys MańkowskiKO (Punches)14:22
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Kleber Silvadef. Flag of Poland.svg Łukasz SudolskiKO (Punches)20:40
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Poland.svg Rafał Kijańczukdef. Flag of Germany.svg Marc DoussisTKO (Punch)12:03
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Poland.svg Łukasz Rajewskidef.Flag of Sweden.svg Sahil SirajTKO (Punches)14:05
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Poland.svg Oskar Szczepaniakdef. Flag of Lithuania.svg Raimondas KrilavičiusDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Borys Dzikowskidef. Flag of Germany.svg Andre LangenDecision (Unanimous)35:00

KSW 79: De Fries vs. Duffee

KSW 79: De Fries vs. Duffee
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateFebruary 25, 2023
Venue Home Credit Arena
City Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Liberec, Czech Republic

KSW 79: De Fries vs. Duffee was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on February 25, 2023, at the Home Credit Arena in Liberec, Czech Republic .

Background

A heavyweight bout between two former kickboxers, Arkadiusz Wrzosek and Tomáš Možný, was booked for the event. The pair previously fought under kickboxing rules on October 16, 2015, with Možný winning by unanimous decision. [6]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 79
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of England.svg Phil De Fries (c)def. Flag of the United States.svg Todd Duffee TKO (Punches)13:46For the KSW Heavyweight Championship
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Dominik Humburgerdef. Flag of Brazil.svg Jorge BuenoDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Poland.svg Arkadiusz Wrzosek def. Flag of Slovakia.svg Tomáš Možný Decision (Unanimous)35:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Poland.svg Michał Kitadef. Flag of Poland.svg Daniel Omielańczuk TKO (Punches)32:06
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brian Hooidef. Flag of Bulgaria.svg Jivko StoimenovTKO (Punches and Elbow)13:52
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Sweden.svg Andreas Gustafssondef. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg David HošekTKO (Punches)12:33
Catchweight 68.5 kg Flag of France.svg Ramzan Jembievdef. Flag of Brazil.svg Murilo DelfinoKO (Head Kick)20:19
W.Catchweight 59 kg Flag of Poland.svg Natalia Baczyńska-Krawiecvs. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petra ČástkováDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Slovakia.svg Matyas Viszlaydef. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Frederico KomuenhaDecision (Unanimous)35:00

KSW 80: Ruchała vs. Eskiev

KSW 80: Ruchała vs. Eskiev
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateMarch 17, 2023
VenueRCS Hall
City Flag of Poland.svg Lubin, Poland

KSW 80: Ruchała vs. Eskiev was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on March 17, 2023, at the RCS Hall in Lubin, Poland.

Background

Robert Ruchała was expected to face Dawid Śmiełowski for the interim KSW Featherweight Championship in the main event. [7] Śmiełowski withdrew with an injury on February 25, and was replaced by Lom-Ali Eskiev. [8]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 80
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Poland.svg Robert Ruchaładef. Flag of Germany.svg Lom-Ali EskievTKO (Punches and Elbows)54:35For the interim KSW Featherweight Championship
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of England.svg Tom Breese def. Flag of Poland.svg Bartosz LeśkoSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)12:45
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of France.svg Oumar Sydef. Flag of Brazil.svg Henrique Da Silva Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:40
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Michał Michalskidef. Flag of Lithuania.svg Erikas GolubovskisTKO (Elbows)22:43
W.Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Yasmin Guimarãesdef. Flag of Poland.svg Emilia CzerwińskaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Moldova.svg Daniel Dănuț Tărchilădef. Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech KazieczkoDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Poland.svg Damian Piwowarczykdef. Flag of Poland.svg Bartłomiej GładkowiczTKO (Elbows and Punches)12:39
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Kacper Koziorzębskidef. Flag of Poland.svg Borys BorkowskiDecision (Split)35:00
Catchweight 63 kg Flag of Poland.svg Kamil Szkaradekdef. Flag of Poland.svg Patryk ChrobakSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)12:24
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Croatia.svg Andi Vrtačićdef. Flag of Poland.svg Mateusz JanurKO (Punch)24:59

KSW 81: Bartosiński vs. Szczepaniak

XTB KSW 81: Bartosiński vs. Szczepaniak
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateApril 22, 2023
Venue Ice Arena Tomaszów Mazowiecki
City Flag of Poland.svg Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland

XTB KSW 81: Bartosiński vs. Szczepaniak was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on April 22, 2023, at the Ice Arena Tomaszów Mazowiecki in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland.

Background

A KSW Welterweight championship bout between Adrian Bartosiński and Artur Szczepaniak was scheduled to headline the event. [9]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 81
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Adrian Bartosińskidef. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Flag of Poland.svg Artur SzczepaniakTKO (Punches)11:47For the KSW Welterweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Errol Zimmerman def. Flag of Poland.svg Tomasz SararaTKO (Punches)23:53
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Igor Michaliszyndef. Flag of Poland.svg Krystian BielskiTKO (Elbows)23:29
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Werlleson Martinsdef. Flag of Poland.svg Patryk SurdynKO (Knee)30:12
W.Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Poland.svg Adrianna Kreftdef. Flag of Poland.svg Karolina OwczarzSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)11:13
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Marcin Krakowiakdef. Flag of Ireland.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg Henry FadipeDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Poland.svg Kamil Gawryjołekdef. Flag of Latvia.svg Oļegs JemeļjanovsTKO (Punches)14:30
W. Strawweight 52 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Maria Silvadef. Flag of Georgia.svg Sofiia BagishviliTechnical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)23:15
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Poland.svg Filip Stawowydef. Flag of Poland.svg Marek SamociukSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)24:39
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Josef Štummerdef. Flag of Poland.svg Jonatan KujawaDecision (Unanimous)35:00

KSW 82: Hooi vs. Grzebyk

KSW 82: Hooi vs. Grzebyk
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateMay 13, 2023
VenueATM Studio
City Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland

KSW 82: Hooi vs. Grzebyk was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on May 13, 2023, at the ATM Studio in Warsaw, Poland.

Background

A welterweight bout between Brian Hooi and Andrzej Grzebyk was booked as the main event, while a light heavyweight bout between Rafał Kijańczuk and Bohdan Gdnidko served as the co-main event. [10]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 82
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Andrzej Grzebykdef. Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brian HooiDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Poland.svg Sebastian Przybyszdef. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Filip MacekTKO (Punches)34:51
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Ukraine.svg Bohdan Gdnidkodef. Flag of Poland.svg Rafał KijańczukSubmission (Armbar)11:39
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Georgia.svg Raul Tutaraulidef. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Donovan DesmaeDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Strawweight 52 kg Flag of Poland.svg Anita Bekusdef. Flag of Bulgaria.svg Aleksandra TonchevaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of France.svg Wilson Vareladef. Flag of Poland.svg Gracjan SzadzińskiTKO (Knee and Punches)14:28
Catchweight 79 kg Flag of Poland.svg Wiktor Zalewskidef. Flag of Poland.svg Robert MaciejowskiDecision (Unanimous)35:00

XTB KSW 83: Colosseum 2

XTB KSW 83: Colosseum 2
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateJune 3, 2023
Venue PGE Narodowy
City Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland

XTB KSW 83: Colosseum 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on June 3, 2023, at the PGE Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland.

Background

Three KWS title fights were scheduled for the event: a KSW Lightweight Championship bout between champion Marian Ziółkowski and interim champion Salahdine Parnasse; [11] a KSW Middleweight championship bout between champion Paweł Pawlak and challenger Tomasz Romanowski; [12] as well as a KSW Bantamweight Championship between champion Jakub Wikłacz and Werlleson Martins. [13] However, Martins wasn't medically cleared after issues with the weight cut and the bout was scrapped. [14] Additionally, Ziółkowski injured his knee in the locker room while warming up for the championship bout, and subsequently relinquished the title. [15]

A heavyweight bout between Arkadiusz Wrzosek and former two-time world kickboxing champion Bogdan Stoica is expected to take place at the event. Stoica will make his MMA and promotional debut. [16]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 83
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Mamed Khalidov def. Flag of England.svg Scott Askham KO (Flying Switch Kick and Punches)31:03
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Poland.svg Artur Szpilka def. Flag of Poland.svg Mariusz Pudzianowski TKO (Punches)20:31
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Paweł Pawlak def. Flag of Poland.svg Tomasz RomanowskiTKO (Elbows)53:25For the KSW Middleweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Poland.svg Arkadiusz Wrzosek def. Flag of Romania.svg Bogdan Stoica Submission (Forearm Choke)12:09
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Michał Materla def. Flag of Poland.svg Radosław PaczuskiKO (Punches)11:37
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Moldova.svg Valeriu Mirceadef. Flag of Poland.svg Roman SzymańskiDecision (Split)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Poland.svg Daniel Rutkowskidef. Flag of Poland.svg Adam SoldaevDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Leo Brichtadef. Flag of Poland.svg Maciej KazieczkoDecision (Split)35:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Poland.svg Krzysztof Głowacki def. Flag of Poland.svg Patryk TołkaczewskiKO (Punch)11:33
Catchweight 74 kg Flag of Poland.svg Mariusz Joniakdef. Flag of Poland.svg Sebastian RomanowskiDecision (Majority)35:00

KSW 84: De Fries vs. Bajor

KSW 84: De Fries vs. Bajor
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateJuly 15, 2023
Venue Gdynia Arena
City Flag of Poland.svg Gdynia, Poland

KSW 84: De Fries vs. Bajor was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on July 15, 2023, at the Gdynia Arena in Gdynia, Poland.

Background

A KSW Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Phil De Fries and Szymon Bajor was booked as the main event, [17] while a bantamweight bout between former champion Sebastian Przybysz and newcomer Islam Djabrailov served as the co-main event. [18]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 84
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of England.svg Phil De Fries (c)def. Flag of Poland.svg Szymon BajorTechnical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)24:57For the KSW Heavyweight Championship
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Poland.svg Sebastian Przybyszdef. Flag of Germany.svg Islam DjabrailovTechnical Submission (Guillotine Choke)31:21
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Damian Janikowski def. Flag of Poland.svg Cezary KęsikDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Serbia.svg Darko Stošić def. Flag of Slovakia.svg Stefan VojcakKO (Punches)32:34
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Bartosz Leśkodef. Flag of Serbia.svg Nemanja NikolićSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)14:40
Weltereight 77 kg Flag of Ireland.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg Henry Fadipedef. Flag of Poland.svg Krystian KaszubowskiDecision (Split)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Poland.svg Damian Stasiak def. Flag of Germany.svg Pascal HintzenSubmission (Triangle Choke)12:50
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Gustavo Oliveiradef. Flag of Brazil.svg Bruno dos SantosTKO (Doctor Stoppage)31:52
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Damian Mieczkowskidef. Flag of Poland.svg Borys DzikowskiDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Poland.svg Patryk Chrobakvs. Flag of Poland.svg Miłosz MelchertNo Contest (Accidental Clash of Heads)12:47

XTB KSW 85: Parnasse vs. Ruchała

XTB KSW 85: Parnasse vs. Ruchała
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateAugust 19, 2023
VenueStrzelecki Park Amphitheater
City Flag of Poland.svg Nowy Sącz, Poland

XTB KSW 85: Parnasse vs. Ruchała was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on August 19, 2023, at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheater in Nowy Sącz, Poland.

Background

An unification KSW Featherweight Championship bout between current two-division champion Salahdine Parnasse and interim champion Robert Ruchała was booked as the event headliner, [19] while a KSW Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Ibragim Chuzhigaev and #3 ranked Bohdan Gdnidko served as the co-main event. [20]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 85
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of France.svg Salahdine Parnasse (c)def. Flag of Poland.svg Robert Ruchała (ic)KO (Soccer Kick to the Body)24:14For the unification KSW Featherweight Championship
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Turkey.svg Ibragim Chuzhigaev (c)def. Flag of Ukraine.svg Bohdan GdnidkoSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)24:14For the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Poland.svg Patryk Kaczmarczykdef. Flag of Moldova.svg Daniel TărchilăDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Poland.svg Kamil Szkaradekdef. Flag of Poland.svg Patryk SurdynDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 95 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Kleber Silvadef. Flag of Poland.svg Rafał KijańczukKO (Punches and Knee)14:39
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Marcin Krakowiakdef. Flag of Poland.svg Michał PietrzakDecision (Split)35:00
Women's Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Yasmin Guimarãesdef. Flag of Poland.svg Adrianna KreftDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 72 kg Flag of France.svg Wilson Vareladef. Flag of Poland.svg Łukasz RajewskiDecision (Unanimous)35:00Rajewski missed weight (73.9 kg)
Women's Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Lebanon.svg Sandra Succardef. Flag of Poland.svg Wiktoria CzyżewskaTKO (Punches)32:34Succar missed weight (57.6 kg)

KSW 86: Wikłacz vs. Przybysz 4

KSW 86: Wikłacz vs. Przybysz 4
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateSeptember 16, 2023
Venue Hala Orbita
City Flag of Poland.svg Wrocław, Poland

KSW 86: Wikłacz vs. Przybysz 4 was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on September 16, 2023, at the Hala Orbita in Wrocław, Poland.

Background

A tetralogy bout for KSW Bantamweight Championship between current champion Jakub Wikłacz and former champion Sebastian Przybysz was booked as the event headliner. The pairing first met at ACB 63 on July 1, 2017, which ended in a unanimous decision in favor of Wikłacz. Their second meeting took place at KSW 53: Reborn on July 11, 2020, where Przybysz won by TKO in the third round. Their third meeting took place at KSW 77 on December 17, 2022, where Wikłacz captured the title by split decision. [21]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 86
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Poland.svg Jakub Wikłacz (c)vs. Flag of Poland.svg Sebastian PrzybyszTechnical Decision (Unanimous Draw)44:15For the KSW Bantamweight Championship
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Michał Michalskidef. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Dominik HumburgerDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Germany.svg Lom-Ali Eskievdef. Flag of Poland.svg Dawid ŚmiełowskiTKO (Elbows and Punches)14:21
Catchweight 81 kg Flag of Poland.svg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Artur Szczepaniakdef. Flag of Ireland.svg Henry FadipeKO (Punch)24:00
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Wiktor Zalewskidef. Flag of Poland.svg Kacper KoziorzębskiTKO (Punches)20:55
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Poland.svg Damian Piwowarczykdef. Flag of Poland.svg Łukasz SudolskiKO (Punch)13:38
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Viktor Pešta def Flag of Poland.svg Filip StawowySubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)12:12
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Serbia.svg Miljan Zdravkovićdef. Flag of Poland.svg Mariusz JoniakKO (Punches)14:16
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Oskar Szczepaniakdef. Flag of Poland.svg Adrian GralakKO (Punch)14:29

KSW 87: Stošić vs. Martínek

KSW 87: Stošić vs. Martínek
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateOctober 14, 2023
Venue Werk Arena
City Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Třinec, Czech Republic

KSW 87: Stošić vs. Martínek was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on October 14, 2023, at the Werk Arena in Třinec, Czech Republic.

Background

A heavyweight bout between former title challenger Darko Stošić and former Heavyweight Oktagon MMA champion Michal Martínek was booked as the main event. [22]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 87
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Serbia.svg Darko Stošić def. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Michal MartínekKO (Punch)12:04
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Leo Brichtadef. Flag of Poland.svg Roman SzymańskiTKO (Punches)34:15
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Poland.svg Rafał Haratykdef. Flag of Croatia.svg Ivan ErslanKO (Punches)14:21
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Ukraine.svg Oleksii Polischuckdef. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Filip MacekSubmission (Triangle Armbar)14:06
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Poland.svg Michał Dreczkowskidef. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vojtech GarbaDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 87 kg Flag of Poland.svg Adrian Dudekdef. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lukáš DvořákDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Catchweight 72 kg Flag of Sweden.svg Sahil Sirajdef. Flag of Austria.svg Ahmed AbdulkadirovTKO (Punches)13:16Abdulkadirov (160 lbs / 72.6 kg) missed weight.
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Poland.svg Dawid Karetadef. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Josef ŠtummerKO (Knees)14:10
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of Poland.svg Tobiasz Ledef. Flag of Ireland.svg Carl McNallyTKO (Punches)32:52

XTB KSW 88: Rutkowski vs. Kaczmarczyk

XTB KSW 88: Rutkowski vs. Kaczmarczyk
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Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateNovember 11, 2023
VenueRadom Sports Center
City Flag of Poland.svg Radom, Poland

XTB KSW 88: Rutkowski vs. Kaczmarczyk was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on November 11, 2023, at the Radom Sports Center in Radom, Poland.

Background

A featherweight bout between former title challenger Daniel Rutkowski and Patryk Kaczmarczyk was booked as the main event. [23]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 88
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Poland.svg Patryk Kaczmarczykdef. Flag of Poland.svg Daniel RutkowskiDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Piotr Kuberskidef. Flag of Poland.svg Bartosz LeśkoKO (Punches)31:11
Light Heavyweight 93 kg Flag of Poland.svg Marcin Wójcikdef. Flag of Brazil.svg Henrique da Silva KO (Punch)20:33
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Albert Odzimkowskidef. Flag of Brazil.svg Jorge BuenoKO (Punch)21:28
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Slovakia.svg Štefan Vojčákdef. Flag of Poland.svg Kamil GawryjołekTKO (Punches)11:06
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Moldova.svg Daniel Tărchilădef. Flag of Ukraine.svg Vladyslav FalbiychukSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)13:57
Catchweight 72 kg Flag of France.svg Ramzan Jembievdef. Flag of Poland.svg Fabian ŁuczakSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)23:00
Women's Strawweight 52 kg Flag of Brazil.svg Maria Silvadef Flag of Poland.svg Anita BekusDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Konrad Rusińskidef. Flag of Poland.svg Krystian BielskiSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)11:33
Catchweight 80 kg Flag of Poland.svg Michał Gniadydef. Flag of Poland.svg Jacek GaćTKO (Punches)13:02

XTB KSW 89: Bartosiński vs. Parnasse

XTB KSW 89: Bartosiński vs. Parnasse
Information
Promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateDecember 16, 2023
Venue Gliwice Arena
City Flag of Poland.svg Gliwice, Poland

XTB KSW 89: Bartosiński vs. Parnasse was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on December 16, 2023 at the Gliwice Arena in Gliwice, Poland.

Background

A super fight for KSW Welterweight Championship between current undefeated champion Adrian Bartosiński and two-division (feather/Light weight classes) champion Salahdine Parnasse headlined the event. [24]

If successful, Parnasse could become the first man to become champion of three divisions simultaneously in a major MMA organization. [25]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

Fight card

KSW 89
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Adrian Bartosiński (c)def. Flag of France.svg Salahdine ParnasseDecision (Unanimous)55:00For the KSW Welterweight Championship
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Paweł Pawlak (c)def. Flag of Poland.svg Michał Materla Decision (Unanimous)55:00For the KSW Middleweight Championship
Middleweight 84 kg Flag of Poland.svg Damian Janikowski def. Flag of Poland.svg Tomasz RomanowskiDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of Georgia.svg Raul Tutaraulidef. Flag of Poland.svg Marcin Held TKO (Punches)23:49
Welterweight 77 kg Flag of Poland.svg Andrzej Grzebykdef. Flag of Latvia.svg Madars FleminasDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Poland.svg Szymon Bajordef. Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Viktor Pešta Decision (Split)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Ahmed Viladef. Flag of Poland.svg Łukasz CharzewskiDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Lightweight 70nbsp;kg Flag of France.svg Wilson Vareladef. Flag of Poland.svg Sebastian RajewskiKO (Kick to the body)10:16
Women's Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Poland.svg Emilia Czerwińskadef. Flag of Poland.svg Natalia Baczyńska-KrawiecDecision (Unanimous)35:00
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of Poland.svg Michał Domindef. Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech KazieczkoDecision (Unanimous)35:00

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