Bartosz “The Destroyer” Wojcikiewicz looking to get on UFC’s radar with Superior title win

Swedish bantamweight prospect Bartosz Wojcikiewicz is set to return to action and fight for gold at the upcoming Superior Challenge 27: Legends event in Stockholm on March 16.

As previously reported, he’ll be facing Portugal’s Vinicius Ferreira for the vacant title. It’s a big opportunity and “The Destroyer” now plans to capitalize and catch the UFC’s attention by winning spectacularly.

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“It feels amazing to be back,” says Wojcikiewicz, who’s been sidelined for over a year due to injuries, when speaking to Frontkick following the fight announcement. “I’m happy to be healthy and be able to prepare properly first and foremost, and it feels great to be fighting for the title against a dangerous opponent like Vinicius, because frankly he’s a finisher.”

Wojcikiewicz elaborates:

“He always brings the fight and tries to go for the finish. That being said, I certainly don’t think that he’s as complete of a fighter as I am, absolutely not. And I just feel that so much that I have improved both technically and physically in every aspect, and the fact that I am healthy now which I’m very grateful for, I just see me being too much for him. I think I’ll finish the fight in the second or third round.”

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Bartosz Wojcikiewicz: Win by finish could open doors to UFC or Dana White’s Contender Series

Superior Challenge’s championship belt has been around for ages and has been held by UFC contenders and MMA pioneers over the years. Should Wojcikiewicz become the new bantamweight champ, he’ll have a 10-1 record which could certainly put him on the map as far as bigger promotions are concerned.

Wojcikiewicz is hoping a win by stoppage will be enough for the UFC to take notice.

“I definitely believe winning the belt by finish will open up the doors to either UFC or Contender Series,” Wojcikiewicz says. “Are there other promotions I could sign with? Absolutely. If the terms are right, most definitely. However the UFC is my goal. I can go through Contender Series or just jump right into the UFC. We’ll see.”

Most importantly, Wojcikiewicz now hopes to stay healthy and fight more frequently going forward.

“My goal is to be more active this year, as long as I’m healthy and my body allows it. Of course, I hope everything leads me to where I want. But I need to stay healthy and active, that’s what’s most important to me right now.”

Official fight poster from Superior Challenge

Latest fight card for Superior Challenge 27: Legends

Superior Challenge 27: Legends goes down at Annexet in Stockholm, Sweden on March 16. The card is expected to feature two more title fights besides Bartosz Wojcikiewicz vs. Vinicius Ferreira, with Bellator fighter Karl Albrektsson defending his Superior light heavyweight strap and middleweight champ Robin Roos putting his belt up for grabs as well although their respective challengers are yet to be confirmed.

The main event is a middleweight clash between Swedish combat sports legends, with UFC vet Papy Abedi taking on former Muay Thai and kickboxing champion Rickard Nordstrand who makes his MMA debut at age 47.

Check out the latest fight card for Superior Challenge 27: Legends down below!

Main event:

• Middleweight bout: Papy Abedi (10-4) vs. Rickard Nordstrand (0-0)

Co-main event:

• Light heavyweight title fight: [C] Karl Albrektsson (14-5) vs. TBA

Main card bouts:

• Vacant bantamweight title fight: Bartosz Wojcikiewicz (9-1) vs. Vinicius Ferreira (14-5)
• Middleweight title fight: [C] Robin Roos (7-4) vs. TBA
• Women’s bantamweight bout: Cecilie Bolander (3-0) vs. TBA

Prelims:

• Middleweight bout: Mohamed Zarey (6-1) vs. TBA
• Welterweight bout: Christopher Bajo (4-2) vs. TBA
• Middleweight bout: Khaled Lalaam (3-0) vs. TBA
• Flyweight bout: Sebastian Gonzalez (3-0) vs. TBA

Superior Challenge 27: Legends will be available live on TV10 in Sweden as well as on Viaplay for Nordic viewers and selected European markets, and on FITE.tv for those watching from other regions around the world.

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