KSW champion Bartosinski hopes for a UFC move soon but is unsure KSW would release him; he also hinted at a rematch with Khalidov, though nothing is booked.
From 2 reports by 2 outletsLatest Bartosinski open to Khalidov rematch; defends title vs. Lopaczyk at KSW 123 on Nov. 21 2 outlets
What we know
- Adrian Bartosinski is the KSW welterweight champion.
- Bartosinski said in a YouTube Q&A that he hopes to move to the UFC soon.
- Bartosinski said he does not know whether KSW would release him.
- Bartosinski has said he is open to a rematch with Mamed Khalidov, who beat him by submission at KSW 100; nothing is booked.
Reported, not confirmed
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Bartosinski defends his title against Tymoteusz Lopaczyk at XTB KSW 123 in Szczecin on Nov. 21.
MMA.pl
KSW welterweight champion Adrian Bartosinski addressed a possible move to the UFC in a Q&A on his YouTube channel, joking at first that he had hoped to avoid the question.
He said he is very comfortable in KSW, adding that the promotion could pay more, and credited it with building his profile and giving him the platform to move to a bigger stage. Asked directly, he said he hopes the move comes soon.
Bartosinski gave no information on talks with the UFC or a timeline. He also said he does not know whether KSW would let him go: "I would like to, but I don't know if it will happen. I don't know if they will let me go." (translated)
He said he is very comfortable in KSW, adding that the promotion could pay more, and credited it with building his profile and giving him the platform to move to a bigger stage. Asked directly, he said he hopes the move comes soon.
Bartosinski gave no information on talks with the UFC or a timeline. He also said he does not know whether KSW would let him go: "I would like to, but I don't know if it will happen. I don't know if they will let me go." (translated)
- Summary
- KSW champion Bartosinski hopes for a UFC move soon but is unsure KSW would release him; he also hinted at a rematch with Khalidov, though nothing is booked.
- Key points (one per line)
- Bartosinski is KSW welterweight champion and hopes to move to the UFC soon
He is unsure KSW would release him
In a YouTube Q&A he hinted he is open to a rematch with Mamed Khalidov
He defends his title against Tymoteusz Lopaczyk at KSW 123 on Nov. 21 in Szczecin
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- InTheCage | https://inthecage.pl/adrian-bartosinski-zabral-glos-w-sprawie-przejscia-do-ufc-mam-nadzieje-ze-niebawem/
MMA.pl | https://mma.pl/bartosinski-nie-zapomnial-o-porazce-z-khalidovem-chce-wielkiego-rewanzu/
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