KSW champion Patryk Kaczmarczyk rules out Contender Series and eyes a direct UFC route, and says he once fainted three times during weight cuts.
From 2 reports by 2 outletsLatest Kaczmarczyk says he fainted three times cutting weight; now stays under 80 kg off-season 2 outlets
What we know
- Kaczmarczyk is the reigning KSW featherweight (66 kg) champion.
- Kaczmarczyk said he would not go to Dana White's Contender Series and called it a heavy demotion.
- Kaczmarczyk says he fainted three times after leaving the bath during past weight cuts, and teammates nearly called an ambulance.
- He now keeps under 80 kg off-season and says his cut for the Leo Brichta fight was easy.
Reported, not confirmed
- He plans to fulfil his KSW contract and keep defending his belt before any UFC move. MMA.pl
- He raised the idea of a second KSW title at lightweight (70 kg); no such fight is booked. MMA.pl
- Kaczmarczyk said his manager ensured nothing in his KSW contract blocks a move when it ends. MMA.pl
Patryk Kaczmarczyk wants the UFC, but not by the route most newcomers take. The KSW featherweight champion says Dana White's Contender Series is off the table, because he sees it as a step down for a champion of one of Europe's biggest promotions.
He made the case in a long interview with Mariusz Olkiewicz on the InTheCage channel. His argument is about leverage: if his KSW deal ended now, with every fight won, he believes his style gives him a straight path to the UFC and a good offer without extra auditions. In his words, translated: "I would not go to the Contender. It seems to me it would be a heavy demotion."
The plan does not start with leaving. Kaczmarczyk intends to see out his KSW contract and keep defending the 66 kg belt, using the time to strengthen his standing. He also floated winning a second title at lightweight, 70 kg. That is an ambition rather than a matchup, and the fight for it has not been made.
His contract situation shapes the timing. He says he is happy with his KSW terms and that his manager made sure nothing in the deal would obstruct a move once it expires. That leaves him free to decide between staying and going when the time comes, though he has made clear which stage he ultimately wants.
What to watch next is his next KSW title defense and any move toward a lightweight bout, since a double-champion run would be the clearest way to raise his UFC value. No date or opponent has been announced for either.
He made the case in a long interview with Mariusz Olkiewicz on the InTheCage channel. His argument is about leverage: if his KSW deal ended now, with every fight won, he believes his style gives him a straight path to the UFC and a good offer without extra auditions. In his words, translated: "I would not go to the Contender. It seems to me it would be a heavy demotion."
The plan does not start with leaving. Kaczmarczyk intends to see out his KSW contract and keep defending the 66 kg belt, using the time to strengthen his standing. He also floated winning a second title at lightweight, 70 kg. That is an ambition rather than a matchup, and the fight for it has not been made.
His contract situation shapes the timing. He says he is happy with his KSW terms and that his manager made sure nothing in the deal would obstruct a move once it expires. That leaves him free to decide between staying and going when the time comes, though he has made clear which stage he ultimately wants.
What to watch next is his next KSW title defense and any move toward a lightweight bout, since a double-champion run would be the clearest way to raise his UFC value. No date or opponent has been announced for either.
- Summary
- KSW champion Patryk Kaczmarczyk rules out Contender Series and eyes a direct UFC route, and says he once fainted three times during weight cuts.
- Key points (one per line)
- Kaczmarczyk said he would not enter Dana White's Contender Series, calling it a heavy demotion for a KSW champion.
He plans to fulfil his KSW contract and keep defending his featherweight belt.
He told InTheCage he fainted three times after leaving the bath during past cuts and teammates nearly called an ambulance.
He now stays under 80 kg off-season and said the cut for his last fight, against Leo Brichta, felt easy.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- MMA.pl | https://mma.pl/patryk-kaczmarczyk-odrzuca-jedna-z-drog-do-ufc-ma-zupelnie-inny-plan/
InTheCage | https://inthecage.pl/patryk-kaczmarczyk-zdradzil-kulisy-dramatycznego-zbijania-wagi-koledzy-chcieli-wzywac-karetke-bo-trzykrotnie-zemdlal/
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