The sports director summed up KSW 101: Record attendance! “It goes beyond sports.”

Was the second KSW gala in France a success? The sports director summed up the event with us and commented on the future of some of the players. Below are the topics discussed during the interview and a link to the material on our channel.

Here are the most important points from the interview with Wojsław Rysiewski after the XTB KSW 101 gala:

1. Attendance and success of the gala:

• The attendance record in France was broken – over 17,000 viewers
• The gala was rated very highly by the director (9.5/10)
• Only two fights ended with a judge's decision

2. Performances of Polish players mentioned by Rysiewski:

• Andrzej Karkuła lost due to a strong blow to Zakaria Hamou
• Maciej Rębacz lost to Wako Zabo, although there was a moment to break his rival
• Artur Szczepaniak won his fight, showing his versatility
• Marcin Held won by guillotine

3. Main event i atmosfera:

• A special atmosphere during the fight of the evening with the participation of a local fighter
• Competition between cities created a unique atmosphere
• Gala setting with the participation of French rappers (Gazo) and celebrities

4. Future plans:

• KSW is planning further galas in France
• The fight card for XTB KSW 102 in Radom is almost ready
• The organization is developing thanks to a new contract with Canal+

5. VIP and celebrity presence:

• Famous athletes, influencers and artists appeared at the gala
• A special sculpture was prepared for the winner of the fight of the evening
• Great interest from the French media

6. Organization development:

• KSW is strengthening its position on the French market
• The organization is breaking attendance records
• Commercial and sporting success allows for further development