2012 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki events#KSW 18
{{short description|2012 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki event}}
{{Year in UFC
|name = 2012 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
|image =
|image_size = 176px
|first_date = February 25, 2012
|last_date = December 1, 2012
|total_events = 4
|total_fights = 28
|title_fights = 5
|preceded_by = 2011 in KSW
|followed_by = 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
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! scope="col" | Event Title ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Arena ! scope="col" | Location |
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| align=center| 1
|{{dts|2012|February|25}} |
| align=center| 2
| KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp |{{dts|2012|May|12}} |
| align=center| 3
|{{dts|2012|September|15}} |
| align=center| 4
| KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation |{{dts|2012|December|1}} |
Title fights
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| colspan="10" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Title fights in 2012 |
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| scope="col" | #
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Time ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Event ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| 1
|Middleweight 84 kg |{{flagicon|POL}} Michał Materla |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|ANG}} Jay Silva |Decision (Majority) |align=center|3 |For the vacant KSW Middleweight Championship |
| 2
|Light Heavyweight 93 kg |{{flagicon|POL}} Jan Błachowicz (c) |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Houston Alexander |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|3 |For the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship |
| 3
|Lightweight 70 kg |{{flagicon|POL}} Maciej Jewtuszko |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Artur Sowiński |Submission (brabo choke) |align=center|2 |For the Inaugural KSW Lightweight Championship |
| 4
|Welterweight 77 kg |{{flagicon|POL}} Aslambek Saidov |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Borys Mańkowski |TKO (leg injury) |align=center|2 |For the Inaugural KSW Welterweight Championship. |
| 5
|Middleweight 84 kg |{{flagicon|POL}} Michał Materla (c) |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Rodney Wallace |KO (punch) |align=center|1 |For the KSW Middleweight Championship |
KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy
|image=
|promotion=Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
|date=February 25, 2012
|venue=Orlen Arena
|city={{flagicon|POL}} Płock, Poland
|previousevent=KSW 17
|followingevent=KSW 19
}}
KSW 18: Unfinished Sympathy was a mixed martial arts event held on February 25, 2012 at the Orlen Arena in Płock, Poland.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/KSW-18-Unfinished-Sympathy-19897|title=KSW 18 - Unfinished Sympathy|publisher=Sherdog.com|accessdate=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Le-Banner-Injured-Valentijn-Overeem-Meets-Marcin-Rozalski-in-New-KSW-18-Headliner-40513 |title=Le Banner injured; Valentijn Overeem meets Marcin Rozalski in new KSW 18 headliner |first=Mike |last=Whitman |date=February 22, 2012 |accessdate=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.{{cite web |url=http://prommanow.com/index.php/2012/02/26/overeem-submits-rozalski-in-ksw-18-main-event-full-results-and-video/ |title=Overeem submits Różalski in KSW 18 main event; full results and video |publisher=ProMMANow.com |date=February 26, 2012 |accessdate=April 1, 2012 |archive-url=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/ |archive-date=March 30, 2012 |url-status=dead }}
=Results=
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| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Fight Card |
|---|
| colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|NED}} Valentijn Overeem |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Marcin Różalski |Submission (Heel Hook) |align=center|1 | |
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Jan Błachowicz |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|BRA}} Mario Miranda |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|3 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|ENG}} Curt Warburton |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Artur Sowinski |Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |align=center|2 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Maciej Jewtuszko |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|ENG}} Dean Amasinger |TKO (Punches) |align=center|1 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Karol Bedorf |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} David Oliva |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|2 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Kamil Walus |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Kamil Bazelak |TKO (Punches) |align=center|1 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|RUS}} Anzor Azhiev |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|GER}} Cengiz Dana |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|2 | |
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KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=KSW 19: Pudzianowski vs. Sapp
|image=
|promotion=Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
|date=May 12, 2012
|venue=Arena Łódź
|city={{flagicon|POL}} Łódź, Poland
|previousevent=KSW 18
|followingevent=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/KSW-19-TBA-21179 |title=KSW 19 - Pudzianowski vs. Sapp|publisher=Sherdog.com |accessdate=2012-09-05}}
=Background=
The main event featured former World's Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski facing Bob Sapp.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/news/2012/4/2/2920129/bob-sapp-vs-mariusz-pudzianowski-signed-for-ksw-19-main-event |title=Bob Sapp vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski Signed for KSW 19 Main Event |first=Mike |last=Chiappetta |publisher=MMAFighting.com |date=April 3, 2012 |accessdate=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 {{convert|55|kg|lb}} catchweight bout.{{cite web |url=http://www.konfrontacja.com/index.php?s=news&newsID=1033&marta-chojnoska-vs-paulina-suska-na-gali-ksw19 |title=Marta Chojnoska vs. Paulina Suska na gali KSW19! |publisher=konfrontacja.com |date=March 1, 2012 |accessdate=April 3, 2012}}
The vacant KSW Middleweight Championship was given to the winner of Michał Materla and Jay Silva.
=Results=
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| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Fight Card |
|---|
| colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Mariusz Pudzianowski |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Bob Sapp |TKO (Punches) |align=center|1 | |
| Middleweight 84 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Mamed Khalidov |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Rodney Wallace |KO (Punch) |align=center|1 | |
| Middleweight 84 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Michał Materla |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|ANG}} Jay Silva |Decision (Majority) |align=center|3 |For the vacant KSW Middleweight Championship. |
| Middleweight 84 kg
|{{flagicon|USA}} Matt Horwich |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Antoni Chmielewski |TKO (Punches) |align=center|3 | |
| Welterweight 77 kg
|{{flagicon|RUS}} Aslambek Saidov |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|ARM}} Grigor Aschugbabjan |Submission (Kimura) |align=center|1 | |
| Female Catchweight 55 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Marta Chojnoska |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Paulina Suska |Submission (Scarf Hold Armlock) |align=center|1 |Female Tournament Semi-Finals |
| Welterweight 77 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Borys Mankowski |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Marcin Naruszczka |Decision (Majority) |align=center|2 | |
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KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies
|image=
|promotion=Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
|date=September 15, 2012
|venue=Ergo Arena
|city={{flagicon|POL}} Gdańsk, Poland
|previousevent=KSW 19
|followingevent=KSW 21
}}
KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies was a mixed martial arts event held on September 15, 2012 at the Ergo Arena in Gdańsk, Poland.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/KSW-20-Fighting-Symphony-23699 |title=KSW 20 - Fighting Symphony|publisher=Sherdog.com |accessdate=2012-09-05}}
=Background=
The event featured Jan Błachowicz defending the Light Heavyweight Championship against Houston Alexander.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/KSW20-Fight-Symphony-45367 |title=KSW20 – Fight Symphony |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/With-Jerome-Le-Banner-Injured-Marcin-Rozalski-to-Face-Rodney-Glunder-at-Saturdays-KSW-20-45613|title=With Jerome Le Banner Injured, Marcin Rozalski to Face Rodney Glunder at Saturday’s KSW 20 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2012-09-13}}
=Results=
| class="toccolours" style="font-size: 80%;" |
| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Fight Card |
|---|
| colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Mariusz Pudzianowski |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Christos Piliafas |TKO (Punches) |align=center|1 | |
| Light Heavyweight 93 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Jan Błachowicz (c) |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Houston Alexander |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|3 |For the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Marcin Rozalski |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|NED}} Rodney Glunder |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|3 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Karol Bedorf |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Karl Knothe |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|3 | |
| Welterweight 77 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Borys Mankowski |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Rafal Moks |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|3 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Kamil Walus |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Jacek Wisniewski |TKO (Punches) |align=center|1 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|RUS}} Anzor Azhiev |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|SCO}} Paul Reed |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|3 | |
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KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation
{{Infobox MMA event
|name=KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation
|image=
|promotion=Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
|date=December 1, 2012
|venue= Hala Torwar
|city= {{flagicon|POL}} Warsaw, Poland
|attendance=
|gate=
|previousevent=KSW 20
|followingevent=KSW 22
}}
KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation was a mixed martial arts event held on December 1, 2012 at the Hala Torwar in Warsaw, Poland.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/KSW-21-Final-Resolution-25971 |title=KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation|publisher=Sherdog.com |accessdate=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Melvin-Manhoef-Out-of-KSW-21-Headliner-Promotion-Seeks-Replacement-to-Meet-Mamed-Khalidov-47595|title=Melvin Manhoef Out of KSW 21 Headliner, Promotion Seeks Replacement to Meet Mamed Khalidov|publisher=Sherdog|date=2012-11-20}} Kendall Grove stepped in to fight Khalidov.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Promotion-Official-Kendall-Grove-Meets-Mamed-Khalidov-in-New-KSW-21-Headliner-47643|title=Promotion Official: Kendall Grove Meets Mamed Khalidov in New KSW 21 Headliner|publisher=Sherdog|date=2012-11-23}}
=Results=
| class="toccolours" style="font-size: 80%;" |
| colspan="8" style="background-color: #ccf; color: #000080; text-align: center;" | Fight Card |
|---|
| colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Weight Class
! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Method ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Round ! colspan="1" style="background-color: #E6E8FA; color: #000000; text-align: center;" | Notes |
| Middleweight 84 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Mamed Khalidov |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Kendall Grove |Submission (Achilles Lock) |align=center|2 | |
| Middleweight 84 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Michał Materla (c) |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Rodney Wallace |KO (punch) |align=center|1 |For the KSW Middleweight Championship. |
| Welterweight 77 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Aslambek Saidov |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Borys Mańkowski |TKO (leg injury) |align=center|2 |For the Inaugural KSW Welterweight Championship. |
| Lightweight 70 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Maciej Jewtuszko |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Artur Sowiński |Submission (brabo choke) |align=center|2 |For the Inaugural KSW Lightweight Championship. |
| Middleweight 84 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Piotr Strus |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Krzysztof Kułak |TKO (retirement) |align=center|2 | |
| Female Catchweight 55 kg
|{{flagicon|POL}} Karolina Kowalkiewicz |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|POL}} Paulina Bońkowska |Decision (Unanimous) |align=center|2 |Female Tournament Semi-Finals |
| Middleweight 84 kg
|{{flagicon|USA}} Matt Horwich |align=center|def. |{{flagicon|USA}} Terry Martin |TKO (punches) |align=center|2 | |
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