KSW 48, headlined by Salahdine Parnasse and Roman Szymański for the interim featherweight title will also feature a shot at redemption for Jurkowski, taking on Bekavac in a fight 15-years in the making and more.
Saturday (April 27, 2019), KSW goes live from the Globus Hall in Lublin, Poland for the promotions 48th event. KSW 48 will be their second event of 2019.
Headlined by Salahdine Parnasse (12-0-1), representing France vs. Roman Szymański (11-4), fighting out of Poland, the two would meet with the interim featherweight championship on the line. While undefeated, Parnasse would fight to a draw against LiGe Teng in 2016. The two would rematch, where Parnasse would earn the unanimous decision. Szymański is 3-2 in his last 5.
In the co-main event, Stjepan Bekavac (19-9) takes on Lukasz Jurkowski (16-11) in a light heavyweight rematch. In 2005, Jurkowski lost to Bekavac at KSW 3. Now almost 15 years later, the two will finally meet again, as Jurkowksi looks for redemption, while Bekavac looks to improve to 2-0 against the Poland native.
Accompanying the main and co-main event are these highlighted debuts of five athletes recently signed to KSW:
Filip Pejić (13-2-3) – 85% finish ratio (vs. Filip Wolański)
Shamil Musaev (12-0) – Undefeated with 8 stoppages (vs. Hubert Szymajda)
Hubert Szymajda (8-2) – Submission specialist, 4 rear-naked choke victories (vs. Shamil Musaev)
Bogdan Barbu (15-9) – #1 ranked Romanian bantamweight (vs. Sebastian Przybysz)
Cezary Kęsik (8-0) – Knockout artist with 6 KO’s (vs. Jakub Kamieniarz)
Of the 16 fighters, only Hubert Szymajda would miss weight, weighing 158lbs (71.1kg). He will be fined 30% of his purse.
KSW 48 Results:
- Salahdine Parnasse def. Roman Szymański via TKO (punches) – Round 2
He has done it! 21-year-old 🇫🇷 @salahparnasse becomes the interim KSW featherweight champion! #KSW48 pic.twitter.com/8ekATmsRbG
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) April 27, 2019
- Łukasz Jurkowski def. Stjepan Bekavac via TKO (injury) – Round 1
KSW legend @Jurasmma is awarded the win via TKO (injury). That's one each Juras says to Bekavac.
Would you like to see a third fight between these rivals?#KSW48 is live right now on https://t.co/F6vAzlDmE2! pic.twitter.com/lteXDgmRSn
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) April 27, 2019
- Marian Ziółkowski def. Gracjan Szadziński via unanimous decision
Marian Ziolkowski gets the unanimous decision win over Gracjan Szadzinski. A very impressive performance and a dominant win. #KSW48
Watch live right now on https://t.co/F6vAzlDmE2!! pic.twitter.com/r3BqNDHMUt
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) April 27, 2019
- Filip Pejić def. Filip Wolański via TKO (head kick, punches) – Round 2
What a debut for 🇭🇷 Filip Pejic! There is a reason they call him 'Nitro'! Another finish tonight. 5⃣Fights 5⃣ Finishes!! 🤯#KSW48 live right now on https://t.co/F6vAzlDmE2!! pic.twitter.com/bGe2DdX9Cf
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) April 27, 2019
- Michael Michalski def. Savo Lazić via Knockout (punch) – Round 2
Michalski scores the KO in round 2! What an incredible back and forth fight! #KSW48 live right now on https://t.co/F6vAzlDmE2!! pic.twitter.com/we0Hnsi7EF
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) April 27, 2019
- Cezary Kęsik def. Jakub Kamieniarz via TKO (elbows) – Round 1
HELLBOWS!!! Cezary Kęsik moves to 9-0 with ANOTHER first round finish here at #KSW48 🤯
Watch live right now on https://t.co/F6vAzlDmE2!! pic.twitter.com/N1hDXcnjXE
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) April 27, 2019
- Shamil Musaev def. Hubert Szymanjda via TKO (crucifix, punches & elbows) – Round 1
Shamil Musaev (13-0) remains undefeated! Perfect use of the 'Salaverry'. Another first round stoppage here at #KSW48!!
Watch live right now at https://t.co/F6vAzlDmE2!! pic.twitter.com/o2gxMkQH94
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) April 27, 2019
- Sebastian Przybysz def. Bogdan Barbu via TKO (punches) – Round 1
WHOA!!! @przybyszmma with a the first round finish!! #KSW48
Watch live right now on https://t.co/F6vAzlDmE2!! pic.twitter.com/dhIEl3PFL1
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) April 27, 2019
