KSW XVII
Encyclopedia
KSW XVII: Revenge was a mixed martial arts
event that took place on November 26, 2011 by the Polish
promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
in Łódź. It is the 17th numerical event from KSW and their 22nd MMA
event in total.
Fighters that appeared included:
Mamed Khalidov
, Mariusz Pudzianowski
, Jan Błachowicz
, Artur Sowiński, Michał Materla.
was expected to face Mamed Khalidov
in the main event. However, concerns over the health of Brazilian middleweight forced event organizers to pull him from the bout. He was replaced with Jesse Taylor
.
Mariusz Pudzianowski
was originally awarded a majority decision in a two-round contest against James Thompson
. However, it was later determined that a miscommunication between one of the judges and the bout’s referee resulted in the decision being awarded incorrectly to Pudzianowski when it should have resulted in a split draw and gone to a third (overtime) round. The bout was then changed into a no contest.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
event that took place on November 26, 2011 by the Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, better known by its acronym, KSW, is widely considered to be the premiere mixed martial arts organization in Poland and one of the leading promotions in Europe. To date, most events have been hosted in Warsaw, Poland...
in Łódź. It is the 17th numerical event from KSW and their 22nd MMA
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
event in total.
Fighters that appeared included:
Mamed Khalidov
Mamed Khalidov
Mamed Khalidov is a Chechen-Polish mixed martial artist, competing in the Middleweight division of Polish MMA promotion KSW. Khalidov is currently undefeated in the promotion and holds the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship belt...
, Mariusz Pudzianowski
Mariusz Pudzianowski
Mariusz Zbigniew Pudzianowski is a Polish former strongman and current mixed martial artist...
, Jan Błachowicz
Jan Błachowicz
Jan Błachowicz is a professional Polish mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division. He is the current KSW Light Heavyweight Champion...
, Artur Sowiński, Michał Materla.
Background
Paulo FilhoPaulo Filho
Paulo Fernando de Souza Leite Filho, better known as simply Paulo Filho , is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo practitioner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
was expected to face Mamed Khalidov
Mamed Khalidov
Mamed Khalidov is a Chechen-Polish mixed martial artist, competing in the Middleweight division of Polish MMA promotion KSW. Khalidov is currently undefeated in the promotion and holds the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship belt...
in the main event. However, concerns over the health of Brazilian middleweight forced event organizers to pull him from the bout. He was replaced with Jesse Taylor
Jesse Taylor
Jesse Marcus Taylor is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7, winning his entry, preliminary, quarterfinal and semi-final matches, and then became the only fighter to ever be removed from finals due to events that occurred...
.
Mariusz Pudzianowski
Mariusz Pudzianowski
Mariusz Zbigniew Pudzianowski is a Polish former strongman and current mixed martial artist...
was originally awarded a majority decision in a two-round contest against James Thompson
James Thompson (fighter)
James Thompson is an English mixed martial artist. He fights as a heavyweight and has appeared in such promotions as Elite Xtreme Combat , Pride Fighting Championship, and Cage Rage. He is known for rushing his opponents at the start of the bout.-Biography:James Thompson grew up in Rochdale,...
. However, it was later determined that a miscommunication between one of the judges and the bout’s referee resulted in the decision being awarded incorrectly to Pudzianowski when it should have resulted in a split draw and gone to a third (overtime) round. The bout was then changed into a no contest.
Results
- Middleweight bout:
Mamed KhalidovMamed KhalidovMamed Khalidov is a Chechen-Polish mixed martial artist, competing in the Middleweight division of Polish MMA promotion KSW. Khalidov is currently undefeated in the promotion and holds the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship belt...
vs.
Jesse TaylorJesse TaylorJesse Marcus Taylor is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7, winning his entry, preliminary, quarterfinal and semi-final matches, and then became the only fighter to ever be removed from finals due to events that occurred...
- Khalidov defeated Taylor via submission (kneebar) in round 1.
- Heavyweight bout: Mariusz PudzianowskiMariusz PudzianowskiMariusz Zbigniew Pudzianowski is a Polish former strongman and current mixed martial artist...
vs.
James ThompsonJames Thompson (fighter)James Thompson is an English mixed martial artist. He fights as a heavyweight and has appeared in such promotions as Elite Xtreme Combat , Pride Fighting Championship, and Cage Rage. He is known for rushing his opponents at the start of the bout.-Biography:James Thompson grew up in Rochdale,...
- Heavyweight bout:
- Pudzianowski originally defeated Thompson via majority decison. Result was later changed to a No Contest.
- KSW Light Heavyweight Championship bout:
Rameau Thierry SokoudjouRameau Thierry SokoudjouRameau Thierry Sokoudjou Nkamhoua , sometimes billed simply as Sokoudjou, is a Cameroonian mixed martial artist and judoka, and the former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion, who came to prominence in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships. He has since had mixed success with stints in the UFC, WEC,...
(c) vs. Jan BłachowiczJan BłachowiczJan Błachowicz is a professional Polish mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division. He is the current KSW Light Heavyweight Champion...
- KSW Light Heavyweight Championship bout:
- Błachowicz defeated Sokoudjou via unanimous decision to become the new KSW Light Heavyweight Champion.
- Middleweight bout: Michał Materla vs. Matt HorwichMatt HorwichMatthew Peter Horwich is a journeyman American mixed martial artist. Previously fighting for the Portland Wolfpack of the International Fight League where he held the middleweight championship in 2007, BAMMA and in the UFC, he holds notable wins over past and present UFC fighters Jake Rosholt,...
- Middleweight bout:
- Materla defeated Horwich via unanimous decision in an overtime round.
- Lightweight bout: Artur Sowiński vs. Maciej JewtuszkoMaciej JewtuszkoMaciej Jewtuszko is a Polish mixed martial artist. He has competed in the lightweight division of various European MMA promotions and most recently fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Background:...
- Lightweight bout:
- Sowiński defeated Jewtuszko via KO (punches) in round 1.
- Middleweight bout: Antoni ChmielewskiAntoni ChmielewskiAntoni Chmielewski is a Polish judoka and mixed martial artist. He competed in the light heavyweight division of KSW and other European MMA promotions, but recently moved down to middleweight.-Biography:...
vs. James ZikicJames ZikicJames Zikic is an English mixed martial artist and boxer. He competes in the light heavyweight and middlweight divisions for London Shootfighters MMA Gym.-Career:...
- Middleweight bout:
- Chmielewski defeated Zikic via split decision in an overtime round.
- Welterweight bout: Aslambek Saidov vs. Rafał MoksRafał MoksRafał "Kulturysta" Moks is a Polish mixed martial artist and practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Moks has mostly fought in Central and Eastern Europe although he also won the 2010 M-1 Global Western European...
- Welterweight bout:
- Saidov defeated Moks via majority decision.
Bonus awards
- Fight of the Night: Rameau Thierry SokoudjouRameau Thierry SokoudjouRameau Thierry Sokoudjou Nkamhoua , sometimes billed simply as Sokoudjou, is a Cameroonian mixed martial artist and judoka, and the former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion, who came to prominence in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships. He has since had mixed success with stints in the UFC, WEC,...
vs. Jan BłachowiczJan BłachowiczJan Błachowicz is a professional Polish mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division. He is the current KSW Light Heavyweight Champion... - Knockout of the Night: Artur Sowiński
- Submission of the Night: Mamed KhalidovMamed KhalidovMamed Khalidov is a Chechen-Polish mixed martial artist, competing in the Middleweight division of Polish MMA promotion KSW. Khalidov is currently undefeated in the promotion and holds the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship belt...