The year 2022 was the 19th year in the history of the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Poland. 2022 will begin with KSW 66. For 2021, besides its own channels KSW announced official distribution partnerships with Viaplay and Fight Network, to broadcast the promotion's Pay-per-view events.
Background Martin Lewandowski announced that KSW has plans to expands even further into Europe and the organisation will hold 12 show in 2022.
List of events # Event Title Date Arena Location 1 KSW 66: Ziółkowski vs. Mańkowski Netto Arena Szczecin, Poland 2 KSW 67: De Fries vs. Stošić Global EXPO Warsaw, Poland 3 KSW 68: Parnasse vs. Rutkowski Radom Sports Center Radom, Poland 4 KSW 69: Przybysz vs. Martins ATM studio Warsaw, Poland 5 KSW 70: Pudzianowski vs. Materla Atlas Arena Łódź, Poland 6 KSW 71: Ziółkowski vs. Rajewski Arena Toruń Toruń, Poland 7 KSW 72: Romanowski vs. Grzebyk Kadzielnia Amphitheater Kielce, Poland 8 KSW 73: Wrzosek vs. Sarara Arena COS Torwar Warsaw, Poland 9 KSW 74: De Fries vs. Prasel Arena Ostrów Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland 10 KSW 75: Stasiak vs. Ruchała Strzelecki Park Amphitheater Nowy Sącz, Poland 11 KSW 76: Parnasse vs. Rajewski Sports and Entertainment Hall Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Poland 12 KSW 77: Khalidov vs. Pudzianowski Gliwice Arena Gliwice, Poland
KSW 66: Ziółkowski vs. Mańkowski
KSW 66: Ziółkowski vs. Mańkowski was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on January 15, 2022, at Netto Arena in Szczecin, Poland.
Background The event featured two title fights. First, a KSW Lightweight Championship title bout between reigning champion Marian Ziółkowski and title challenger Borys Mańkowski was scheduled as the event headliner. The co-main event featured a light heavyweight bout for the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship between the reigning champion Tomasz Narkun and the challenger Ibragim Chuzhigaev.
Rafał Moks was expected to fight at the event. However, on December 17, ksw sports director Wojsław Rysiewski announced Moks' withdrawal from the bout due an injury.
Wojciech Janusz was originally supposed to compete in a light heavyweight bout against Przemysław Dzwonarek. However, Dzwonarek has to withdraw due to undisclosed reason. Damian Skarżyński stepped in at short notice to face Wojciech Janusz; the duel was a catchweight of 98 kg.
A welterweight bout between Tomasz Romanowski and Krystian Kaszubowski was planned for the event. However, Romanowski was forced to withdraw from the fight for medical reasons. Robert Maciejowski stepped in and fought Kaszubowski at middleweight.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Ibragim Chuzhigaev vs. Tomasz Narkun Submission of the Night: Donovan Desmae Knockout of the Night: Gracjan Szadziński
Results KSW 66 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesLightweight 70 kg Marian Ziółkowski (c)def. Borys MańkowskiDecision (Unanimous)55:00For the KSW Lightweight ChampionshipLight Heavyweight 93 kg Ibragim Chuzhigaevdef. Tomasz Narkun (c)Decision (Unanimous)55:00For the KSW Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMiddleweight 84 kg Michał Materladef. Jason RadcliffeTKO (Punches)14:07Middleweight 84 kg Krystian Kaszubowskidef. Robert MaciejowskiDecision (Unanimous)35:00Lightweight 70 kg Sebastian Rajewskidef. Niklas BäckströmDecision (Unanimous)35:00Catchweight 98 kg Wojciech Januszdef. Damian SkarżyńskiSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)12:04Lightweight 70 kg Donovan Desmaedef. Łukasz RajewskiSubmission (Triangle Armbar)24:07 Preliminary CardCatchweight 73 kg Gracjan Szadzińskidef. Francesco MoriccaKO (Punches)21:58Welterweight 77 kg Kacper Koziorzębskidef. Hubert SzymajdaDecision (Unanimous)35:00Bantamweight 61 kg Patryk Surdyndef. Dawid MartinikDecision (Unanimous)35:00
KSW 67: De Fries vs. Stošić
KSW 67: De Fries vs. Stošić was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on February 26, 2022, at the Global EXPO in Warsaw, Poland.
Background A KSW Heavyweight Championship bout between reigning champion Phil De Fries and title challenger Darko Stošić was booked as the main event.
A featherweight bout between Krzysztof Klaczek and Dawid Śmiełowski was planned for the event. However, on February 8, Klaczek has to withdraw from the fight due to illness. Filip Pejić stepped in for Klaczek, the bout will now be contest at 68.5 kg limit.
A light heavyweight bout between Hasan Mezhiev and Ivan Erslan was scheduled for the event. However, on February 24, Mezhiev was removed from the contest due to testing positive for COVID-19. He was replaced by Caio Bitencourt. However, in turn, Bitencourt fell ill during his weight cut and has to withdraw from the fight, the bout was cancelled.
Three fighters who missed weight are: Andrzej Grzebyk, who missed weight by one pound (77.9 kg/172 lb) and was fined 30% of his purse, Filip Pejic, who missed weight by one pound (69 kg/152 lb), and was also fined 30% of his purse, and finally, Idris Amizhaev — who missed weight by a full seven pounds heavy (82.9 kg/183 lb) for a 176 lb catchweight, and was fined 50% of his purse.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Dawid Śmiełowski vs. Filip Pejić Submission of the Night: Adrian Bartosiński Knockout of the Night: Adam Soldaev
Results KSW 67 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweight 120 kg Phil De Fries (c)def. Darko StošićTKO (Punches)53:40For the KSW Heavyweight ChampionshipWelterweight 77 kg Adrian Bartosińskidef. Andrzej GrzebykSubmission (Kneebar)20:33Catchweight 80 kg Igor Michaliszyndef. Idris AmizhaevTKO (Elbows)11:06Catchweight 68.5 kg Dawid Śmiełowskidef. Filip PejićTKO (Punches)34:52Featherweight 66 kg Adam Soldaevdef. Pascal HintzenKO (Punch)13:19 Preliminary CardBantamweight 61 kg Zuriko Jojuadef. Shamil BanukayevSubmission (Armbar)31:57Middleweight 84 kg Borys Borkowskidef. Arkadiusz KaszubaTKO (Elbows)13:55Catchweight 73 kg Yann Liassedef. Oskar SzczepaniakDecision (Unanimous)35:00
KSW 68: Parnasse vs. Rutkowski
KSW 68: Parnasse vs. Rutkowski was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on March 19, 2022, at the Radom Sports Center in Radom, Poland.
Background A KSW Featherweight Championship bout between champion Salahdine Parnasse and title challenger Daniel Rutkowski was scheduled as the event headliner.
Welterweight Shamil Musaev, was expected to compete at KSW 68. However, on February 28, Musaev was removed from the card Because of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Damian Janikowski vs Tomasz Jakubiec Submission of the Night: Salahdine Parnasse Knockout of the Night: Damian Janikowski
Results KSW 68 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweight 66 kg Salahdine Parnasse (c)def. Daniel RutkowskiSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke) 41:07For the KSW Featherweight ChampionshipCatchweight 80 kg Tomasz Romanowskidef. Michał PietrzakDecision (Unanimous)35:00Middleweight 84 kg Damian Janikowski def. Tomasz JakubiecKO (Punch)13:42Heavyweight 120 kg Ricardo Praseldef. Michał KitaTKO (Punches)22:00Featherweight 66 kg Patryk Kaczmarczykdef. Michał DominTKO (Punches)22:15Middleweight 84 kg Albert Odzimkowski NC Tommy QuinnNo Contest (Overturned)12:45Light Heavyweight 93 kg Rafał Kijańczukdef. Yann KouadjaTKO (Knee and Punches)12:03 Preliminary CardFeatherweight 66 kg Piotr Kacprzakdef. Jose Marcos Lima Santiago Jr.Decision (Unanimous)35:00Light Heavyweight 93 kg Adam Tomasikdef. Marcin TrzcińskiDecision (Unanimous)35:00
KSW 69: Przybysz vs. Martins
KSW 69: Przybysz vs. Martins was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on April 23, 2022, at the ATM studio in Warsaw, Poland.
Background Sebastian Przybysz was scheduled to make the second defense of his KSW Bantamweight Championship against Zuriko Jojua, but Jojua had to withdraw due to a rib injury. Werlleson Martins makes his debut on short notice against Przybysz, the title fight served as the main event.
A middleweight bout between Paweł Pawlak and Cezary Kęsik was scheduled as the co-main event.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Sebastian Przybysz vs. Werlleson Martins Submission of the Night: Sebastian Przybysz Knockout of the Night: Wojciech Kazieczko
Results KSW 69 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesBantamweight 61 kg Sebastian Przybysz (c)def. Werlleson MartinsSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)52:07For the KSW Bantamweight ChampionshipMiddleweight 84 kg Paweł Pawlakdef. Cezary KęsikDecision (Split)35:00Catchweight 68 kg Robert Ruchaładef. Michele BaianoDecision (Unanimous)35:00W.Flyweight 57 kg Sara Luzar Smajićdef. Natalia BaczyńskaDecision (Split)35:00Lightweight 70 kg Maciej Kazieczkodef. Wilson VarelaTKO (Punches)21:29Welterweight 77 kg Artur Szczepaniakdef. Jivko StoimenovSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)14:28 Preliminary CardBantamweight 61 kg Paweł Polityłodef. Patryk ChrobakDecision (Unanimous)35:00Featherweight 66 kg Wojciech Kazieczkodef. Luboš LesákTKO (Punches)11:45
KSW 70: Pudzianowski vs. Materla
KSW 70: Pudzianowski vs. Materla was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on May 28, 2022, at the Atlas Arena in Łódź, Poland.
Background The main event featured a heavyweight superfight between the former World's Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski and the former KSW Middleweight Champion Michał Materla.
The co-main event featured the return to KSW of Daniel Omielańczuk against the former Chelsea F.C. goalkeeper Ricardo Prasel.
The undefeated prospect Radoslaw Paczuski would welcome the former Glory Middleweight Champion Jason Wilnis to the KSW middleweight division.
Sofiia Bagishvili was expected to face Anita Bekus in a flyweight bout at the event. However, Bagishvili pulled out a week before the event due to a wrist injury and she was replaced by promotional newcomer Roberta Zocco.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Submission of the Night: Francisco Barrio & Ricardo Prasel Knockout of the Night: Ivan Erslan & Mariusz Pudzianowski
Results KSW 70 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweight 120 kg Mariusz Pudzianowskidef. Michał MaterlaKO (Punch)11:47Heavyweight 120 kg Ricardo Praseldef. Daniel OmielańczukSubmission (Ankle Lock)11:48Light Heavyweight 93 kg Ivan Erslandef. Rafał KijańczukKO (Punches)13:13Heavyweight 120 kg Marek Samociukdef. Izu UgonohTKO (Punches)13:38Light Heavyweight 93 kg Bartosz Leśkodef. Damian PiwowarczykDecision (Unanimous)35:00Middleweight 84 kg Radosław Paczuskidef. Jason WilnisTKO (Finger Injury)31:46W.Strawweight 52 kg Anita Bekusdef. Roberta ZoccoDecision (Unanimous)35:00 Preliminary CardCatchweight 85.5 kg Albert Odzimkowskidef. Tommy QuinnTKO (Arm Injury)12:56Catchweight 74 kg Francisco Barriodef. Łukasz RajewskiSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke) 22:51
KSW 71: Ziółkowski vs. Rajewski
KSW 71: Ziółkowski vs. Rajewski was a mixed martial arts event held by Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on June 18, 2022, at the Arena Toruń in Toruń, Poland.
Background A KSW Lightweight Championship bout between the champion Marian Ziółkowski and title challenger Sebastian Rajewski was scheduled as the event headliner.
In the co-main event the former K-1, Glory and ONE Championship heavyweight Errol Zimmerman makes his KSW debut against ksw vetrant Marcin Różalski. The special rules fight featured three rounds of five minutes with K-1 rules in MMA gloves.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Donovan Desmae vs. Artur Sowiński Fight of the Night: Daniel Torres vs. Borys Mańkowski
Results