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On November 21 in Szczecin, Valeriu Mircea and Marcin Held will face off in a lightweight title fight where KO power meets submission mastery for the KSW belt.
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Published 37 days ago

On November 21 in Szczecin, Valeriu Mircea and Marcin Held will face off in a lightweight title fight where KO power meets submission mastery for the KSW belt.

On November 21 at the Enea Arena in Szczecin, Valeriu Mircea and Marcin Held will battle for the KSW lightweight title in a clash of striking power versus submission mastery. Two radically different styles, international experience, and contrasting journeys promise a tactical and spectacular fight.

To remember:

  • Valeriu Mircea, nicknamed "The Lone Wolf", relies on his striking power with 12 KOs in his career.
  • Marcin Held, a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, excels in submissions with 16 wins by this method.
  • Both fighters, with 42 fights each, will face off for the KSW lightweight title.
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The main event of XTB KSW 122 in Rzeszów now pits Vitalii Yakymenko against Marcello Morelli for a prestigious title.
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Published 39 days ago

The main event of XTB KSW 122 in Rzeszów now pits Vitalii Yakymenko against Marcello Morelli for a prestigious title.

The main event of XTB KSW 122 in Rzeszów has been shaken up: Vitalii Yakymenko will defend his bantamweight title against Marcello Morelli in a technical and explosive fight. The card also features an intense rematch between Marian Ziółkowski and Wilson Varela, after their first meeting was cut short by injury.

To remember:

  • The main event of XTB KSW 122 now features Vitalii Yakymenko vs Marcello Morelli for the bantamweight title.
  • Yakymenko, undefeated since winning the title, faces a Morelli known for his explosive KOs.
  • The fight promises a clash of styles between Ukrainian precision and Italian power.
  • The main card also includes an intense rematch between Marian Ziółkowski and Wilson Varela.
  • Ziółkowski seeks revenge after a TKO loss in April.
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Adrian Bartoski: UFC Bound After 2024, Rzeszów Showdown in 2026
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Published 40 days ago

Adrian Bartoski: UFC Bound After 2024, Rzeszów Showdown in 2026

Adrian Bartoski, KSW middleweight champion, dreams of joining the UFC after fulfilling his current contract. His next challenge, a fight against Adam Masaev on October 10, 2026, in Rzeszów, could be a decisive springboard to the world’s most prestigious organization.

To remember:

  • Adrian Bartoski is targeting the UFC after completing his KSW contract.
  • His fight against Adam Masaev on October 10, 2026, in Rzeszów is crucial for his progression.
  • Bartoski is relying on his striking technique and ground game to impress UFC scouts.
  • Jakub Wikłacz believes "Bartos" belongs in the UFC octagon.
  • A win over Masaev would strengthen his case for a transition to the UFC.
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Marcin Wójcik steps in for the injured Phil De Fries and will face Stefan Vojcak for the KSW interim heavyweight title in a high-stakes showdown.
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Published 41 days ago

Marcin Wójcik steps in for the injured Phil De Fries and will face Stefan Vojcak for the KSW interim heavyweight title in a high-stakes showdown.

Marcin Wójcik takes on a last-minute challenge, replacing the injured Phil De Fries to face Stefan Vojcak for the KSW interim heavyweight title. This express bout, scheduled for September 19 in Liberec, could shake up the division.

To remember:

  • Marcin Wójcik replaces the injured Phil De Fries for the KSW interim heavyweight title fight against Stefan Vojcak.
  • The bout will take place on September 19 in Liberec, in an express format just three weeks before the original date.
  • Wójcik makes his third foray into heavyweight after a win over Augusto Sakai and a loss to De Fries.
  • Stefan Vojcak, a dangerous opponent with 12 wins in 15 fights, poses a major challenge for the Pole.
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An interim title on the line in Liberec after De Fries' surprise withdrawal due to injury
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Published 42 days ago

An interim title on the line in Liberec after De Fries' surprise withdrawal due to injury

The KSW heavyweight champion, Phil De Fries, withdraws from his title fight due to a neck injury. The title will now be contested as an interim championship between Stefan Vojcak and Marcin Wójcik on September 19 in Liberec.

To remember:

  • Phil De Fries withdraws from his KSW title fight due to a neck injury.
  • The title at stake becomes an interim championship between Stefan Vojcak and Marcin Wójcik.
  • The fight is still set for September 19 in Liberec, pitting power against grappling.
  • De Fries, injured, wishes both fighters good luck in this crucial duel.
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