2012 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

Mixed martial arts events 2012 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki 176px February 25, 2012 December 1, 2012 4 28 5 2011 in KSW 2013 in KSW 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. List of events # Event title Date Arena Location 1KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy2012 February 25Orlen ArenaPOL Płock, Poland 2 KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp2012 May 12Arena ŁódźPOL Łódź, Poland 3 KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies2012 September 15Ergo ArenaPOL Gdańsk, Poland 4 KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation2012 December 1Hala TorwarPOL Warsaw, Poland Title fights Title fights in 2012 # Weight Class Method Round Time Event Notes1Middleweight 84 kg POL Michał Materladef.ANG Jay SilvaDecision (Majority)3KSW 19For the vacant KSW Middleweight Championship2Light Heavyweight 93 kg POL Jan Błachowicz (c)def.USA Houston AlexanderDecision (Unanimous) 3KSW 20For the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship3Lightweight 70 kg POL Maciej Jewtuszkodef.POL Artur SowińskiSubmission (brabo choke) 2KSW 21For the Inaugural KSW Lightweight Championship4Welterweight 77 kg POL Aslambek Saidovdef.POL Borys MańkowskiTKO (leg injury)2KSW 21For the Inaugural KSW Welterweight Championship. 5Middleweight 84 kg POL Michał Materla (c)def.USA Rodney WallaceKO (punch) 1KSW 21For the KSW Middleweight Championship KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki February 25, 2012 Orlen Arena POL Płock, Poland KSW 17 KSW 19 KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy was a mixed martial arts event held on February 25, 2012 at the Orlen Arena in Płock, Poland.http://www.sherdog.com/events/KSW-18-Unfinished-Sympathy-19897 KSW 18 - Unfinished Sympathy Sherdog.com 2012-09-05 Background 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.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Le-Banner-Injured-Valentijn-Overeem-Meets-Marcin-Rozalski-in-New-KSW-18-Headliner-40513 Le Banner injured; Valentijn Overeem meets Marcin Rozalski in new KSW 18 headliner Mike Whitman February 22, 2012 April 1, 2012 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.http://prommanow.com/index.php/2012/02/26/overeem-submits-rozalski-in-ksw-18-main-event-full-results-and-video/ Overeem submits Różalski in KSW 18 main event; full results and video ProMMANow.com February 26, 2012 April 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330181030/http://prommanow.com/index.php/2012/02/26/overeem-submits-rozalski-in-ksw-18-main-event-full-results-and-video/ March 30, 2012 dead Results Fight Card Weight Class Method Round Notes Heavyweight 120 kg NED Valentijn Overeemdef.POL Marcin Różalski Submission (Heel Hook) 1 Light Heavyweight 93 kg POL Jan Błachowiczdef.BRA Mario MirandaDecision (Unanimous) 3 Lightweight 70 kg ENG Curt Warburton def.POL Artur SowińskiSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)2 Lightweight 70 kg POL Maciej Jewtuszkodef.ENG Dean Amasinger TKO (Punches) 1 Heavyweight 120 kgPOL Karol Bedorfdef.USA David Oliva Decision (Unanimous) 2 Heavyweight 120 kgPOL Kamil Walusdef.POL Kamil Bazelak TKO (Punches)1 Lightweight 70 kgRUS Anzor Azhievdef.GER Cengiz Dana Decision (Unanimous)2 close KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki May 12, 2012 Arena Łódź POL Łódź, Poland KSW 18 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.http://www.sherdog.com/events/KSW-19-TBA-21179 KSW 19 - Pudzianowski vs. Sapp Sherdog.com 2012-09-05 Background The main event featured former World's Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski facing Bob Sapp.http://www.mmafighting.com/news/2012/4/2/2920129/bob-sapp-vs-mariusz-pudzianowski-signed-for-ksw-19-main-event Bob Sapp vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski Signed for KSW 19 Main Event Mike Chiappetta MMAFighting.com April 3, 2012 April 3, 2012 Also on the card was the first ever women's bout in KSW history when Marta Chojnoska fought Paulina Suska in a 55 kg lb catchweight bout.http://www.konfrontacja.com/index.php?s=news&newsID=1033&marta-chojnoska-vs-paulina-suska-na-gali-ksw19 Marta Chojnoska vs. Paulina Suska na gali KSW19! konfrontacja.com March 1, 2012 April 3, 2012 The vacant KSW Middleweight Championship was given to the winner of Michał Materla and Jay Silva. Results Fight Card Weight Class Method Round Notes Heavyweight 120 kg POL Mariusz Pudzianowskidef.USA Bob Sapp TKO (Punches) 1 Middleweight 84 kg POL Mamed Khalidovdef.USA Rodney WallaceKO (Punch) 1 Middleweight 84 kg POL Michał Materladef.ANG Jay SilvaDecision (Majority)3For the vacant KSW Middleweight Championship. Middleweight 84 kg USA Matt Horwichdef.POL Antoni Chmielewski TKO (Punches) 3 Welterweight 77 kgRUS Aslambek Saidovdef.ARM Grigor Aschugbabjan Submission (Kimura)1 Female Catchweight 55 kgPOL Marta Chojnoskadef.POL Paulina Suska Submission (Scarf Hold Armlock)1Female Tournament Semi-Finals Welterweight 77 kgPOL Borys Mankowskidef.POL Marcin Naruszczka Decision (Majority)2 close KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki September 15, 2012 Ergo Arena POL Gdańsk, Poland KSW 19 KSW 21 KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies was a mixed martial arts event held on September 15, 2012 at the Ergo Arena in Gdańsk, Poland.http://www.sherdog.com/events/KSW-20-Fighting-Symphony-23699 KSW 20 - Fighting Symphony Sherdog.com 2012-09-05 Background The event featured Jan Błachowicz defending the Light Heavyweight Championship against Houston Alexander.http://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/KSW20-Fight-Symphony-45367 KSW20 – Fight Symphony Sherdog.com 2012-09-02 The Różalski-Le Banner bout was originally scheduled for KSW 18, however Le Banner was forced to withdraw due to an injured knee. Le Banner was again forced out of this bout due to injury and was replaced by Rodney Glunder.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/With-Jerome-Le-Banner-Injured-Marcin-Rozalski-to-Face-Rodney-Glunder-at-Saturdays-KSW-20-45613 With Jerome Le Banner Injured, Marcin Rozalski to Face Rodney Glunder at Saturday’s KSW 20 Sherdog.com 2012-09-13 Results Fight Card Weight Class Method Round Notes Heavyweight 120 kg POL Mariusz Pudzianowskidef.USA Christos Piliafas TKO (Punches) 1 Light Heavyweight 93 kg POL Jan Błachowicz (c)def.USA Houston AlexanderDecision (Unanimous) 3For the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship. Heavyweight 120 kg POL Marcin Rozalski def.NED Rodney GlunderDecision (Unanimous)3 Heavyweight 120 kg POL Karol Bedorfdef.USA Karl Knothe Decision (Unanimous) 3 Welterweight 77 kgPOL Borys Mankowskidef.POL Rafal MoksDecision (Unanimous) 3 Heavyweight 120 kgPOL Kamil Walusdef.POL Jacek Wisniewski TKO (Punches)1 Lightweight 70 kgRUS Anzor Azhievdef.SCO Paul Reed Decision (Unanimous)3 close KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki December 1, 2012 Hala Torwar POL Warsaw, Poland KSW 20 KSW 22 KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation was a mixed martial arts event held on December 1, 2012 at the Hala Torwar in Warsaw, Poland.http://www.sherdog.com/events/KSW-21-Final-Resolution-25971 KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation Sherdog.com 2012-09-05 Background It was KSW comeback to Warsaw after two years with no events in capital 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.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Melvin-Manhoef-Out-of-KSW-21-Headliner-Promotion-Seeks-Replacement-to-Meet-Mamed-Khalidov-47595 Melvin Manhoef Out of KSW 21 Headliner, Promotion Seeks Replacement to Meet Mamed Khalidov Sherdog 2012-11-20 Kendall Grove stepped in to fight Khalidov.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Promotion-Official-Kendall-Grove-Meets-Mamed-Khalidov-in-New-KSW-21-Headliner-47643 Promotion Official: Kendall Grove Meets Mamed Khalidov in New KSW 21 Headliner Sherdog 2012-11-23 Results Fight Card Weight Class Method Round Notes Middleweight 84 kg POL Mamed Khalidovdef.USA Kendall Grove Submission (Achilles Lock) 2 Middleweight 84 kg POL Michał Materla (c)def.USA Rodney WallaceKO (punch) 1For the KSW Middleweight Championship. Welterweight 77 kg POL Aslambek Saidovdef.POL Borys MańkowskiTKO (leg injury)2For the Inaugural KSW Welterweight Championship. Lightweight 70 kg POL Maciej Jewtuszkodef.POL Artur SowińskiSubmission (brabo choke) 2For the Inaugural KSW Lightweight Championship. Middleweight 84 kgPOL Piotr Strusdef.POL Krzysztof KułakTKO (retirement) 2 Female Catchweight 55 kgPOL Karolina Kowalkiewiczdef.POL Paulina Bońkowska Decision (Unanimous)2Female Tournament Semi-Finals Middleweight 84 kgUSA Matt Horwichdef.USA Terry Martin TKO (punches)2 close References Category:2012 in mixed martial arts Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki events Category:Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki events