2012 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki events

The year 2012 was the ninth year in the history of the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Poland. In 2012 Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki held 4 events beginning with, KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy.

2012 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
Information
First dateFebruary 25, 2012
Last dateDecember 1, 2012
Events
Total events4
Fights
Total fights28
Title fights5
Chronology
2011 in KSW 2012 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki 2013 in KSW

List of events edit

# Event Title Date Arena Location
1 KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy February 25, 2012 Orlen Arena   Płock, Poland
2 KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp May 12, 2012 Arena Łódź   Łódź, Poland
3 KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies September 15, 2012 Ergo Arena   Gdańsk, Poland
4 KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation December 1, 2012 Hala Torwar   Warsaw, Poland

Title fights edit

Title fights in 2012
# Weight Class Method Round Time Event Notes
1 Middleweight 84 kg   Michał Materla def.   Jay Silva Decision (Majority) 3 KSW 19 For the vacant KSW Middleweight Championship
2 Light Heavyweight 93 kg   Jan Błachowicz (c) def.   Houston Alexander Decision (Unanimous) 3 KSW 20 For the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship
3 Lightweight 70 kg   Maciej Jewtuszko def.   Artur Sowiński Submission (brabo choke) 2 KSW 21 For the Inaugural KSW Lightweight Championship
4 Welterweight 77 kg   Aslambek Saidov def.   Borys Mańkowski TKO (leg injury) 2 KSW 21 For the Inaugural KSW Welterweight Championship.
5 Middleweight 84 kg   Michał Materla (c) def.   Rodney Wallace KO (punch) 1 KSW 21 For the KSW Middleweight Championship

KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy edit

KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy
Information
PromotionKonfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateFebruary 25, 2012
VenueOrlen Arena
City  Płock, Poland
Event chronology
KSW 17 KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy KSW 19

KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy was a mixed martial arts event held on February 25, 2012 at the Orlen Arena in Płock, Poland.[1]

Background edit

The original main event of Jan Błachowicz fighting Dave Branch was changed when Branch had passport issues in the days leading up to the event.[2] He was replaced by Mario Miranda.

Marcin Różalski was initially scheduled to face Jerome Le Banner in a non-main event fight. However, a knee injury forced Le Banner off the card and with only two days notice Valentijn Overeem stepped in as a replacement.[3]

Results edit

Fight Card
Weight Class Method Round Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg   Valentijn Overeem def.   Marcin Różalski Submission (Heel Hook) 1
Light Heavyweight 93 kg   Jan Błachowicz def.   Mario Miranda Decision (Unanimous) 3
Lightweight 70 kg   Curt Warburton def.   Artur Sowinski Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) 2
Lightweight 70 kg   Maciej Jewtuszko def.   Dean Amasinger TKO (Punches) 1
Heavyweight 120 kg   Karol Bedorf def.   David Oliva Decision (Unanimous) 2
Heavyweight 120 kg   Kamil Walus def.   Kamil Bazelak TKO (Punches) 1
Lightweight 70 kg   Anzor Azhiev def.   Cengiz Dana Decision (Unanimous) 2

KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp edit

KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp
Information
PromotionKonfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateMay 12, 2012
VenueArena Łódź
City  Łódź, Poland
Event chronology
KSW 18 KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp KSW 20

KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp was a mixed martial arts event held on May 12, 2012 at the Atlas Arena in Łódź, Poland.[4]

Background edit

The main event featured former World's Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski facing Bob Sapp.[5]

Also on the card was the first ever women's bout in KSW history when Marta Chojnoska fought Paulina Suska in a 55 kilograms (121 lb) catchweight bout.[6]

The vacant KSW Middleweight Championship was given to the winner of Michał Materla and Jay Silva.

Results edit

Fight Card
Weight Class Method Round Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg   Mariusz Pudzianowski def.   Bob Sapp TKO (Punches) 1
Middleweight 84 kg   Mamed Khalidov def.   Rodney Wallace KO (Punch) 1
Middleweight 84 kg   Michał Materla def.   Jay Silva Decision (Majority) 3 For the vacant KSW Middleweight Championship.
Middleweight 84 kg   Matt Horwich def.   Antoni Chmielewski TKO (Punches) 3
Welterweight 77 kg   Aslambek Saidov def.   Grigor Aschugbabjan Submission (Kimura) 1
Female Catchweight 55 kg   Marta Chojnoska def.   Paulina Suska Submission (Scarf Hold Armlock) 1 Female Tournament Semi-Finals
Welterweight 77 kg   Borys Mankowski def.   Marcin Naruszczka Decision (Majority) 2

KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies edit

KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies
Information
PromotionKonfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateSeptember 15, 2012
VenueErgo Arena
City  Gdańsk, Poland
Event chronology
KSW 19 KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies KSW 21

KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies was a mixed martial arts event held on September 15, 2012 at the Ergo Arena in Gdańsk, Poland.[7]

Background edit

The event featured Jan Błachowicz defending the Light Heavyweight Championship against Houston Alexander.[8]

The Różalski-Le Banner bout was originally scheduled for KSW 18, however Le Banner was forced to withdraw due to an injured knee.[8] Le Banner was again forced out of this bout due to injury and was replaced by Rodney Glunder.[9]

Results edit

Fight Card
Weight Class Method Round Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg   Mariusz Pudzianowski def.   Christos Piliafas TKO (Punches) 1
Light Heavyweight 93 kg   Jan Błachowicz (c) def.   Houston Alexander Decision (Unanimous) 3 For the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kg   Marcin Rozalski def.   Rodney Glunder Decision (Unanimous) 3
Heavyweight 120 kg   Karol Bedorf def.   Karl Knothe Decision (Unanimous) 3
Welterweight 77 kg   Borys Mankowski def.   Rafal Moks Decision (Unanimous) 3
Heavyweight 120 kg   Kamil Walus def.   Jacek Wisniewski TKO (Punches) 1
Lightweight 70 kg   Anzor Azhiev def.   Paul Reed Decision (Unanimous) 3

KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation edit

KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation
Information
PromotionKonfrontacja Sztuk Walki
DateDecember 1, 2012
VenueHala Torwar
City  Warsaw, Poland
Event chronology
KSW 20 KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation KSW 22

KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation was a mixed martial arts event held on December 1, 2012 at the Hala Torwar in Warsaw, Poland.[10]

Background edit

It was KSW comeback to Warsaw after two years with no events in capitol city of Poland.

Mamed Khalidov was expected to fight Melvin Manhoef in the main event. However, Manhoef suffered an injury to his left leg and pulled out of the bout.[11] Kendall Grove stepped in to fight Khalidov.[12]

Results edit

Fight Card
Weight Class Method Round Notes
Middleweight 84 kg   Mamed Khalidov def.   Kendall Grove Submission (Achilles Lock) 2
Middleweight 84 kg   Michał Materla (c) def.   Rodney Wallace KO (punch) 1 For the KSW Middleweight Championship.
Welterweight 77 kg   Aslambek Saidov def.   Borys Mańkowski TKO (leg injury) 2 For the Inaugural KSW Welterweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg   Maciej Jewtuszko def.   Artur Sowiński Submission (brabo choke) 2 For the Inaugural KSW Lightweight Championship.
Middleweight 84 kg   Piotr Strus def.   Krzysztof Kułak TKO (retirement) 2
Female Catchweight 55 kg   Karolina Kowalkiewicz def.   Paulina Bońkowska Decision (Unanimous) 2 Female Tournament Semi-Finals
Middleweight 84 kg   Matt Horwich def.   Terry Martin TKO (punches) 2

References edit

  1. ^ "KSW 18 - Unfinished Sympathy". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
  2. ^ Whitman, Mike (February 22, 2012). "Le Banner injured; Valentijn Overeem meets Marcin Rozalski in new KSW 18 headliner". Retrieved April 1, 2012.
  3. ^ "Overeem submits Różalski in KSW 18 main event; full results and video". ProMMANow.com. February 26, 2012. Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
  4. ^ "KSW 19 - Pudzianowski vs. Sapp". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
  5. ^ Chiappetta, Mike (April 3, 2012). "Bob Sapp vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski Signed for KSW 19 Main Event". MMAFighting.com. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  6. ^ "Marta Chojnoska vs. Paulina Suska na gali KSW19!". konfrontacja.com. March 1, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  7. ^ "KSW 20 - Fighting Symphony". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
  8. ^ a b "KSW20 – Fight Symphony". Sherdog.com. 2012-09-02.
  9. ^ "With Jerome Le Banner Injured, Marcin Rozalski to Face Rodney Glunder at Saturday's KSW 20". Sherdog.com. 2012-09-13.
  10. ^ "KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2012-09-05.
  11. ^ "Melvin Manhoef Out of KSW 21 Headliner, Promotion Seeks Replacement to Meet Mamed Khalidov". Sherdog. 2012-11-20.
  12. ^ "Promotion Official: Kendall Grove Meets Mamed Khalidov in New KSW 21 Headliner". Sherdog. 2012-11-23.