2021 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
The year 2021 will be the 18th year in the history of the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Poland. 2021 will begin with KSW 58.
| 2021 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki | ||||
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| Information | ||||
| First date | January 30, 2021 | |||
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Background
Martin Lewandowski announced that KSW has plans studio events for the first 6 months of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KSW has plans for a reality TV show.[1] He also announced the plans for a European expansion in 2021.[2][3][4]
List of events
| # | Event Title | Date | Arena | Location |
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| 1 | KSW 58: Parnasse vs. Torres | January 30, 2021 | Wytwórnia Club |  Łódź, Poland |
| 1 | KSW 59: Fight Code | March 20, 2021 | Wytwórnia Club | Łódź, Poland |
KSW 58: Parnasse vs. Torres
| KSW 58: Parnasse vs. Torres | ||||
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| Information | ||||
| Promotion | Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki | |||
| Date | January 30, 2021 | |||
| Venue | Wytwórnia Club | |||
| City | Łódź, Poland | |||
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'KSW 58: Parnasse vs. Torres' was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki January 30, 2021 at the Wytwórnia Club in Łódź, Poland.
Background
KSW 58 was headlined by a title fight between the KSW Featherweight champion Salahdine Parnasse and the challenger Daniel Torres. In the co-main event, a light heavyweight fight between the Olympic gold medalist Szymon Kolecki and the veteran Martin Zawada.[5]
The card also featured a welterweight bout between Michał Michalski and Mirko cro cop protege Aleksandar Rakas.[6] As well, the former Titan FC Welterweight Champion Uroš Jurišić made his KSW debut against Shamil Musaev who moved up welterweight for this fight.[7]
Former Glory and UFC fighter Guto Inocente made his debut against the former KSW Heavyweight title challenger Michał Andryszak.[8]
Francisco Albano Barrio has face Bartłomiej Kopera in a lightweight bout.[9]
Paweł Polityło has fought Dawid Martynik in the sole bantamweight bout of the card.[10]
The undefeated featherweight prospect Robert Ruchała made his sophomore appearance against the promotional newcomer Danijel Bažant.[11]
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses:
- Fight of the Night:
- Knockout of the Night:
- Knockout of the Night:
Results
| KSW 58 | |||||||
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| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Featherweight 66 kg |  Daniel Torres |
def. |  Salahdine Parnasse (c) |
KO (Punch) | 1 | 1:47 | For the KSW Featherweight Championship |
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg | Szymon Kołecki |
def. |  Martin Zawada |
Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight 77 kg | Michał Michalski |
def. |  Aleksandar Rakas |
TKO (Elbows) | 1 | 4:35 | |
| Welterweight 77 kg |  Shamil Musaev |
def. |  Uroš Jurišić |
Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Michał Andryszak |
def. | Guto Inocente |
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) | 2 | 4:07 | |
| Bantamweight 61 kg | Paweł Polityło |
def. |  Dawid Martynik |
Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Robert Ruchała |
def. | Danijel Bažant |
Submission (Armbar) | 3 | 3:37 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg |  Francisco Barrio |
def. | Bartłomiej Kopera |
Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
KSW 59: Fight Code
| KSW 59: Fight Code | |
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| Information | |
| Promotion | Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki |
| Date | March 20, 2021 |
| Venue | Wytwórnia Club |
| City | Łódź, Poland |
'KSW 59: Fight Code' will be a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki March 20, 2021 at the Wytwórnia Club in Łódź, Poland.
Background
Former World's Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski is set to return after a fifteen month layoff, against an opponent yet to be announced. It would be his first fight since November 2019.[12]
During KSW 58, it was announced that Antun Račić would defend the KSW Bantamweight title, against an opponent to be announced later.[13]
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses:
- Fight of the Night:
- Knockout of the Night:
- Knockout of the Night:
Fight Card
| KSW 59 | |||||||
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| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Openweight | Mariusz Pudzianowski |
vs. |  TBA |
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| Bantamweight 61 kg | Antun Račić (c) |
vs. | TBA |
For the KSW Bantamweight Championship | |||
See also
References
- Łosak, Jacek. "„Kolejne pół roku przesiedzimy w studiu" – Szef KSW o roku 2021". mmarocks.pl. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Łosak, Jacek. "Szef KSW: „Chcieliśmy w tym roku pojawić się w Niemczech"". mmarocks.pl. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Gaffrey, Kilian. "KSW-Boss erklärt deutsche Käfig-Offensive". bild.de. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Stodůlka, Marek. "Šéf KSW: Expanze do Česka? Už jsme měli být v O2 areně! Chtěl i Vémolu". isport.blesk.cz. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Martin, Damon. "Olympic gold medalist Szymon Kolecki headlines KSW 58 alongside featherweight title fight". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- "KSW 58: Michał Michalski kontra Aleksandar Rakas w karcie walk". polsatsport.pl.
- "KSW 58: Shamil Musaev vs. Uros Jurisic". polsatsport.pl. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Cruz, Guilherme. "UFC, GLORY veteran Guto Inocente set for KSW 58 debut against Michal Andryszak". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- "Najavljena borba Croate Barria za iduću KSW priredbu, čeka ga još jedan Poljak". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- Szumowski, Maciej. "MMA. KSW 58. Paweł Polityło zmierzy się z Dawidem Martynikiem". sportowefakty.wp.pl. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- "Daniel Bažant saznao protivnika za KSW debi, čeka ga neporaženi poljski talent!". fightsite.hr. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- MMA Fighting Newswire. "Mariusz Pudzianowski returns to MMA after year-plus layoff". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- Vlašić, Tonči. "KSW OBJAVIO Antun Račić opet brani naslov prvaka u bantam kategoriji, i to 20. ožujka, ali je li mu suparnik borac kojeg je već dobio?". slobodnadalmacija.hr. Retrieved 31 January 2021.