Artur Szpilka knocked out Michal Martinek at KSW 113

Artur Szpilka knocked out Michal Martinek at KSW 113 in Lodz, Poland. The Pole hit the Czech beautifully in the stand-up and finished him off with punches in the second round.

Michal Martinek and Artur Szpilka faced each other in one of the most interesting combinations of the KSW 113 gala in Lodz. The duel between the Czech and the Pole was contracted for three rounds at the heavyweight division limit. KSW fans rubbed their hands with the thought that this juxtaposition would end in an impressive knockout.

Blackbeard had a decided advantage on his side in terms of experience in MMA starts, however, Szpila’s experience gained by representing Poland for years in the boxing ring cannot be underestimated.

Michal Martinek started with low kicks. Artur Szpilka attacked with an extensive left, but it was a missed punch. Martinek dug around the Pole’s kicking leg. Artur extremely calmly, without craziness and attacks. Another extensive attack of Artur, but Martinek easily avoided this blow. Szpilka is also hunting for punches on the rival’s body. Good boxing combination by Artur however the Czech responded with an accurate straight. Martinek went for an overthrow however Szpilka gets up very quickly. Artur encourages Martinek to exchange and the fighters actually dealt each other an accurate blow. Good series of left-right from Michal Martinek, it seems that Szpila is connected. Artur hits with a powerful left, seems to have violated his opponent’s nose. Crazy exchange at the end of the round, both fighters hit.

Michal Martinek starts the second installment with an accurate short right straight. Szpilka responds with straight rights. Szpilka hits again and Martinek goes into wrestling, where again he is unable to move the fight to the mat. A successful combination and Szpilka goes after the punch having the Czech on the boards. Artur hits again and again and we are done. Artur Szpilka has knocked out Michal Martinek.