Wawrzyniec Bartnik
| Wawrzyniec Bartnik | |
|---|---|
| Born | Wawrzyniec Bartnik 10 December 1995 Częstochowa, Poland |
| Other names | The Mantis |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division |
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| Reach | 74.4 in (189 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Częstochowa, Poland |
| Team | Forma Fight Team Ankos MMA |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 5 |
| By disqualification | 0 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Wawrzyniec Bartnik (born 10 December 1995) is a Polish professional mixed martial artist. He is the current FEN Welterweight Champion. He has previously competed on Brave Combat Federation.
Professional career
Early career
Bartnik made his professional debut on September 23, 2017, against Krystian Bielski. Bartnik lost the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[2]
His next fight came on May 26, 2018, against Ashley Gibson. Bartnik won the fight via a first-round knockout.[3]
His next fight came on September 29, 2018, against Dawid Kosiorek. Bartnik won the fight via a third-round TKO.[4]
Zagłębiowski Horror Show and Rocky Warriors Cartel
Bartnik made his debut under Zagłębiowski Horror Show on January 27, 2019, against Adrian Grzelak. Bartnik won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[5]
Bartnik made his debut under Rocky Warriors Cartel on April 13, 2019, against Robert Adamczyk. Bartnik won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[6]
He returned to Zagłębiowski Horror Show on November 23, 2019, against Adrian Dudek. Bartnik won the fight via a Split Decision.[7]
He returned to Rocky Warriors Cartel on February 22, 2020, against Samir Kadi. Bartnik won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[8]
Brave Combat Federation
Bartnik made his debut under Brave Combat Federation on September 25, 2021, against future Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, Axel Sola. Bartnik lost the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[9]
Fight Exclusive Night
Bartnik made his debut under Fight Exclusive Night on June 18, 2022, against Szymon Dusza. Bartnik lost the fight via a second-round TKO.[10]
His next fight came on January 28, 2023, against Jacek Jędraszczyk. Bartnik lost the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[11] Despite the loss, Bartnik earned his first career Fight of the Night bonus.[12]
His next fight came on May 27, 2023, against Bartłomiej Dragański. Bartnik won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[13] This performance earned him his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus.[14]
His next fight came on August 18, 2023, against Mohamed Zarey. Bartnik won the fight via a second-round knockout.[15] This performance earned him his first career Knockout of the Night bonus, and third consecutive bonus.[16]
His next fight came on June 15, 2024, against Vladimir Bykov. Bartnik won the fight via a first-round knockout.[17] This performance earned him his second Knockout of the Night bonus, and fourth consecutive bonus.[18]
FEN Welterweight Champion
Bartnik faced Mansur Mansur Abdurzakov for the FEN Welterweight Championship on November 23, 2024. Bartnik won the fight via a second-round knockout, winning his first career championship in the process.[19] This performance earned him his third Knockout of the Night bonus, and fifth consecutive bonus.[20]
His first title defense came on March 1, 2025, against Jacek Jędraszczyk in a rematch. Bartnik won the fight via a first-round TKO, successfully defending his championship.[21]
Following a near year-long hiatus, Bartnik returned to the cage for his second title defense on March 28, 2026, against Rafał Błachuta. Bartnik won the fight via a first-round knockout, successfully defending his championship for a second time.[22][23]
Exhibition boxing career
Bartnik made his boxing debut in an exibition bout against former UFC and KSW fighter, Norman Parke on June 13, 2026. Bartnik won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[24]
Personal life
Bartnik is an avid supporter of his hometown football club Raków Częstochowa.[25]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Fight Exclusive Night
- FEN Welterweight Championship (One time; current)
- Two successful title defenses
- Knockout of the Night (Three times)
- Fight of the Night (One time)
- FEN Welterweight Championship (One time; current)
Mixed martial arts record
| 16 matches | 12 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12–4 | Rafał Błachuta | KO (punch) | Fight Exclusive Night 62 | March 28, 2026 | 1 | 1:52 | Częstochowa, Poland | Defended the FEN Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–4 | Jacek Jędraszczyk | TKO (punches) | Fight Exclusive Night 58 | March 1, 2025 | 1 | 1:54 | Częstochowa, Poland | Defended the FEN Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–4 | Mansur Abdurzakov | KO (punch) | Fight Exclusive Night 57 | November 23, 2024 | 2 | 1:28 | Piotrków Trybunalski, Poland | Won the FEN Welterweight Championship; Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 9–4 | Vladimir Bykov | KO (knee and punch) | Fight Exclusive Night 55 | June 15, 2024 | 1 | 2:59 | Ostróda, Poland | Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 8–4 | Mohamed Zarey | KO (punches) | Fight Exclusive Night 48 | August 18, 2023 | 2 | 0:16 | Jastrzębie-Zdrój, Poland | Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 7–4 | Bartłomiej Dragański | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Exclusive Night 46 | May 27, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Piła, Poland | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 6–4 | Jacek Jędraszczyk | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Exclusive Night 44 | January 28, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland | Welterweight debut; Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 6–3 | Szymon Dusza | TKO (knee and punches) | Fight Exclusive Night 40 | June 18, 2022 | 2 | 1:20 | Ostróda, Poland | Catchweight (176 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 6–2 | Axel Sola | Decision (unanimous) | Brave CF 54 | September 25, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Konin, Poland | Super Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 6–1 | Samir Kadi | Decision (unanimous) | Rocky Warriors Cartel 4 | February 22, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland | |
| Win | 5–1 | Adrian Dudek | Decision (split) | Zagłębiowski Horror Show 3 | November 23, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Sosnowiec, Poland | |
| Win | 4–1 | Robert Adamczyk | Decision (unanimous) | Rocky Warriors Cartel 2 | April 13, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Golina, Poland | |
| Win | 3–1 | Adrian Grzelak | Decision (unanimous) | Zagłębiowski Horror Show 2 | January 27, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Sosnowiec, Poland | |
| Win | 2–1 | Dawid Kosiorek | TKO (punches) | Ludus Arena 1 | September 29, 2018 | 3 | 2:47 | Żuromin, Poland | |
| Win | 1–1 | Ashley Gibson | KO (punch) | Risk Fight League 1 | May 26, 2018 | 1 | N/A | Leeds, England | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Krystian Bielski | Decision (unanimous) | Young Blood Night Vol. 10: MMAtriX | September 23, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland | Middleweight debut. |
Exhibition boxing record
| 1 fight | 1 win | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Norman Parke | UD | 3 | 13 Jun 2026 | Hala Sportowa, Częstochowa, Poland |
See also
References
- ↑ "Wawrzyniec Bartnik ("The Mantis") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology.
- ↑ Tomasz Majewski (25 September 2017). "Young Blood Night vol.10 MMAtrix w Kędzierzyni-Koźlu – Wyniki". FightSportPL (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ "RFL - Risk Fight League". Sherdog. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Tomasz Majewski (3 October 2018). "Kamil Łebkowski zwycięża na pierwszej gali Ludus Arena w Żurominie!". FightSportPL (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Martyna Celuch (28 January 2019). "Zagłębiowski Horror Show 2 – kompletne wyniki i skróty walk [WIDEO]". In The Cage (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Maciej Szumkowski (14 April 2019). "Rocky Warriors Cartel 2: polski weteran UFC powrócił na zwycięski tor. Szybka wygrana Stasiaka". WP Sportowe Fakty (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ "Zaglebiowski Horror Show 3 MMA Event Results". Combat Registry. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Fillip Blachut (22 February 2020). "RWC 4: Michaliszyn, Bartnik i Uzarek zwycięscy – wyniki". In The Cage (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bartosz Cieśla (25 September 2021). "Brave CF 54 z udziałem Bandla, Woźniak i Bartnika – wyniki na żywo". mma.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ "Potężny nokaut na FEN 40. Mocne kolano i grad ciosów zakończyły walkę". WP Sportowe Fakty (in Polish). 18 June 2022. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Joanna Kuba (28 January 2023). "Jacek Jędraszczyk po wygranej na FEN 44: „Lubię takie kotły, ale przypłaciłem tę walkę kontuzją" [WYWIAD]". In The Cage (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ 30 January 2023. "Przyznano bonusy po FEN 44. Nokaut mistrza doceniony". WP Sportowe Fakty (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Bartłomiej Stachura (27 May 2023). "Atomowe lowkingi i świetne łokcie z klinczu – Wawrzyniec Bartnik rozbił Bartłomieja Dragańskiego na FEN 46!". Lowking (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Kamil Zejma (30 May 2023). "Rozdano bonusy po gali FEN 46. Mistrz nagrodzony za widowiskowy nokaut". WP Sportowe Fakty (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ "FEN 48: Wyniki gali i skróty walk (WIDEO)". Polsat Sport (in Polish). 18 August 2023. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Waldemar Ossowski (21 August 2023). "Bartnik nagrodzony za widowiskowy nokaut. Przyznano bonusy po FEN 48". WP Sportowe Fakty (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bartosz Cieśla (15 June 2024). "FEN 55: Wawrzyniec Bartnik efektownie nokatuje Bykova odbierając mu zero w rekordzie! [WIDEO]". mma.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ "FEN 55: ORGANIZACJA PRZYZNAŁA BONUSY". Wojownicy Sport (in Polish). 18 June 2024. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Krzysztof Kordys (23 November 2024). "Ciężki nokaut w walce o pas! Wawrzyniec Bartnik pokonał Abdurzakova i został mistrzem FEN (WIDEO)". MMA Rocks! (in Polish). Retrieved 2025-04-07.
- ↑ Mateusz Paczkowski (29 November 2024). "FEN przyznał bonusy po gali FEN 57 w Piotrkowie Trybunalskim". mma.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Dawid Wygas (4 March 2025). "Za nami gala FEN w Częstochowie. Wawrzyniec Bartnik nokautuje i broni pasa - zobacz zdjęcia. Bardzo dużo kibiców i fantastyczne emocje". Częstochowa Nasze Miasto (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Tymoteusz Kłusek (29 March 2026). "Wawrzyniec Bartnik obronił pas. Za nami kolejna gala FEN w Częstochowie". Na Wylot (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bartosz Cieśla (28 March 2026). "Wawrzyniec Bartnik jednym ciosem zwalił z nóg Błachutę na FEN 62 i wciąż jest mistrzem [WIDEO]". mma.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ PS (14 June 2026). "Posłał legendę na deski. Bartnik nie zatrzymuje się na Prime 17". WP Sportowe Fakty (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-06-23.
- ↑ Artur (2 March 2025). "Wawrzyniec Bartnik i Krystain Szczęsny wspierani przez kibiców Rakowa wygrali swoje walki na gali FEN 58 w Częstochowie!". Gazeta Regionalna (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-04-07.