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15 KSW talents you need to keep an eye on!
The promotion’s roster is currently booming with seasoned veterans, exciting KO artists and upcoming prospects. Let’s take a closer look at 15 of the biggest KSW talents right now!
*All photos in this story come via KSW.
Daniel Tarchila
Daniel Tarchila.
- KSW debut: 2023-03-17
- MMA record: 8-2 (3-1 in KSW)
At 21 years of age, Daniel Tarchila is a very promising prospect on the European MMA scene. With three wins in KSW, he has established himself as a fighter to be reckoned with in the featherweight division.
After losing to Patryk Kaczmarczyk in 2023, he secured back-to-back wins and is ready to show the world what he’s made of!
Wiktoria Czyzewska
Wiktoria Czyzewska is one of the biggest KSW talents right now.
- KSW debut: 2022-12-17
- MMA record: 4-1 (3-1 in KSW)
20-year-old Wiktoria Czyzewska might be fairly new to pro MMA, but she has already pulled together an impressive 4-1 record, with all wins via first-round stoppage.
In her recent fight against Erianny Castaneda, she scored a viral head kick knockout that put her on the map of many MMA fans around the globe. In fact, Czyzewska made history as the first woman in the promotion to win three fights via knockout.
Leo Brichta
Leo Brichta
- KSW debut: 2023-06-03
- MMA record: 12-4-0 (2-1 in KSW)
Despite being 26 years old. Leo Brichta is already quite a veteran in the European MMA circuit.
After fighting several bouts in OKTAGON MMA, the Czech lightweight signed with KSW and so far pulled together a 2-1 record.
Wiktor Zalewski
Wiktor Zalewski
- KSW debut: 2023-05-13
- MMA record: 7-0 (3-0 in KSW)
Undefeated Wiktor Zalewski is 7-0 (3-0 in KSW) with six of seven wins via stoppage. It’s fair to say that the 24-year-old Polish welterweight is one of the absolute most interesting prospects on the KSW roster.
Zalewski will return on September 14 to chase his fourth straight win in the promotion.
Arkadiusz Wrzosek
Arkadiusz Wrzosek
- KSW debut: 2022-08-20
- MMA record: 5-0 (5-0 in KSW)
Undefeated former Glory Kickboxer Arkadiusz Wrzosek is undefeated in MMA with a 5-0 pro record, four of the wins coming via stoppage. All his fights took place in the KSW heavyweight division.
Make sure to keep a close eye on the career of this finisher!
Adam Soldaev
Adam Soldaev is one of the biggest KSW talents right now.
- KSW debut: 2022-02-26
- MMA record: 8-2 (3-1 in KSW)
Adam Soldaev started his KSW tenure in style as he finished Pascal Hintzen in the first round. Before inking a contract with the major promotion, he made his name as a dangerous fighter in various regional organizations.
Emilia Czerwinska
Emilia Czerwinska.
- KSW debut: 2021-09-04
- MMA record: (3-1 in KSW)
Former K1 champion Emilia Czerwinska made her mixed martial arts debut in 2021 and so far fought all her pro MMA fights in KSW.
After a vicious stoppage win in her debut, she pulled off two unanimous decision victories. Her most recent bout took place at KSW 89 this past December.
Piotr Kuberski
Piotr Kuberski
- KSW debut: 2023-10-14
- MMA record: 14-1 (2-0 in KSW)
Piotr Kuberski is a dangerous finisher with 12 of 14 wins coming via stoppage. The Polish middleweight has not lost a fight since 2019 and has back-to-back stoppage wins in KSW.
Kuberski is definitely a fighter to keep a close eye on and hopefully we will see him back in the cage soon!
Wilson Varela
Wilson Varela is one of the biggest KSW talents right now.
- KSW debut: 2022-04-23
- MMA record: 12-5 (4-1 in KSW)
French lightweight Wilson ”The Prototype” Varela has six straight wins, five via stoppage, and is one of the hottest fighters in KSW.
In December he’s up for his biggest fight to date as he will take on double champion Salahdine Parnasse. The French derby will headline KSW 101: Le Classique at the París La Défense Arena.
Maria Silva
Maria Da Silva Bezerra is one of the biggest KSW talents right now.
- KSW debut: 2023-04-22
- MMA record: 11-1 (3-0 in KSW)
Maria ”Viúva Negra” Silva is undefeated in KSW with three straight impressive victories. Before signing with the major European promotion, the Brazilian fought twice in Dana White’s Contender Series.
In her last KSW outing she defeated the tough Ewelina Wozniak via split decision. It will be more than interesting to follow Silva’s career!
Oskar Szczepaniak
Oskar Szczepaniak is one of the biggest KSW talents right now.
- KSW debut: 2022-02-26
- MMA record: 7-1 (4-1 in KSW)
Poland’s Oskar Szczepaniak is a very promising fighter on the European scene. The 25-year-old welterweight may have lost his promotional debut in 2022, but then racked up five straight wins, four of them in KSW.
Szczepaniak fought twice this year and we hope to see him enter the cage once more in 2024.
Dawid Smielowski
Dawid Smielowski is one of the biggest KSW talents right now.
- KSW debut: 2022-02-26
- MMA record: 11-1 (3-1 in KSW)
Dawid Smielowski is known for his solid striking and also competed in exhibition boxing bouts. Two of his three wins in KSW have come via TKO.
With his 11-1 record, the 28-year-old lightweight is for sure a fighter you need to keep an extra eye on!
Yasmin Guimaraes
Yasmin Guimaraes is one of the biggest KSW talents right now.
- KSW debut: 2023-03-17
- MMA record: 8-1 (2-0 in KSW)
Brazil’s Yasmin Guimaraes fought twice in KSW and secured two unanimous decision wins. Since her last KSW fight, she competed twice in regional promotions and won both bouts.
With her 8-1 record, the 28-year-old strawweight might be a couple of wins from a UFC contract.
Kamil Szkaradek
Kamil Szkaradek is one of the biggest KSW talents right now.
- KSW debut: 2022-10-14
- MMA record: 5-1 (3-1 in KSW)
Bantamweight Kamil Szkaradek won his promotional debut in style, but took his career-first loss in his last outing. The 26-year-old has a bright future and is for sure a fighter to keep a close eye on.
Szkaradek last fought in March, so hopefully we will see him inside the KSW cage once again before the end of 2024.
Robert Ruchala
Robert Ruchala is one of the biggest KSW talents right now.
- KSW debut: 2020-11-14
- MMA record: 10-1 (7-1 in KSW)
The insanely skilled Robert Ruchala has ten wins and only lost to KSW double champion Salahdine Parnasse in their title fight in August 2023.
The 26-year-old featherweight could very well be on the brink of an international breakthrough with a couple of more wins.
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Photo via Cage Warriors and OKTAGON MMA
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