Marcin Held defeated Marian Ziolkowski at KSW 112

Marcin Held defeated Marian Ziolkowski by unanimous decision of the judges at KSW 112 in Szczecin.

Marcin Held and Marian Ziolkowski face off in a clash between two veterans of the Polish lightweight division. Both fighters have been at the top of this weight class in Poland for many years, and finally the opportunity arose for them to face each other in the KSW round cage.

The winner of the skirmish at KSW 112 will jump to the top of the federation’s rankings and can look forward to even bigger and stronger challenges. The loser will have to accept the fact that he needs a rebuild, and may even be put in the role of gatekeeper.

Marcin Held started with a low kick. A good boxing combination performed by Marian. Marcin Held responds with a strong, wide punch after which Ziolkowski slammed his back into the net. The Bastion and Ankos MMA fighter immediately clinches and tries to move the fight to the mat. A great throw and very strong punches from Held. Ziolkowski gathers himself up and tries to get up under the net. Marcin Held goes behind his back and tries to clinch in, after the pressure, however, the Golden Boy escapes and closes the guard. Held, however, moves for his rival’s leg. Nothing came of it and Marcin cleverly enters a dominant position keeping Ziolkowski on his back. Marcin Held saved the first round to his account.

Marcin Held started with a spinner to the torso, and after a while attacked with a spinning elbow. A great submission performed by Held. The fighter from Tychy is perfectly disposed. Held attacks fiercely with elbows from the top. Solid control of Marcin, who has stabilized the position and does not give Marian a chance to reverse the situation. Held gets around his opponent’s legs and passes to the side. Marian goes to the turtle where Marcin starts to smash him. Strong end of the round, second round also for Held.

The beginning of the third round a little quieter. Marian Ziolkowski began to attack with long punches, which he accurately locates on Marcin Held’s body. Kickboxing actions on Marian’s part. Held responds with punches and moves to his opponent’s legs. Two minutes into the fight and we have a clinch under the net. Marcin is working on getting a takedown, while Marian is trying to hit with elbows. Held brings him down, but Ziolkowski clips the grip with his hands so that he doesn’t land on his back as a result. Back to the standup, however, there Held holds Ziolkowski against the net. A confident win for the Tyszanin. Marcin Held defeated Marian Ziolkowski by unanimous decision of the judges.