The fight for the heavyweight belt at the KSW 117 gala is a fight that may have a huge impact on the balance of power in this royal category. Phil De Fries, a dominant champion and one of the most consistent fighters in the history of the organization, will face Marcin Wójcik – a challenger who wants to take advantage of his opportunity and make one of the biggest surprises of his career.
De Fries has been impressive with its effectiveness for years. His style may not always be glamorous, but it is undoubtedly extremely effective. Control on the ground, great use of physical conditions and the ability to dictate the pace of the fight often make opponents helpless. Wójcik, on the other hand, is a player with a completely different profile – more dynamic, unpredictable, with a solid arsenal of strikes and growing self-confidence.
This matchup is a classic fight between a champion and an ambitious challenger. Wójcik has nothing to lose, which may work to his advantage. De Fries, in turn, will want to prove once again that his reign in the heavyweight division is not a coincidence, but the result of hard work and excellent preparation.
Who will win the Phil De Fries vs. Marcin Wójcik
The favorite of this duel is undoubtedly Phil De Fries. His experience in high-stakes fights and the ability to control opponents on the ground are a huge advantage. If the Englishman imposes his style and takes the fight to the ground, he can systematically break down Wójcik, limiting his offensive.
Marcin Wójcik will have to find a way to keep the fight standing. His chances increase if he manages to use the dynamics and surprise the champion with a strong shot. It will also be crucial to avoid clinches and takedowns, which are De Fries’ strongest point.
Although logic points to another victory for the champion, MMA has proven time and time again that surprises are part of the sport. One hit can change everything.
Where and when will the Phil De Fries vs. fight take place? Marcin Wójcik
Phil De Fries vs. Marcin Wójcik will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, during the KSW 117 gala. This event will attract the attention of MMA fans from all over Poland and abroad, offering a spectacle at the highest sports level.
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Result of the fight Phil De Fries vs. Marcin Wójcik
The fight for the belt did not last long, but it was clear from the beginning that Phil De Fries intended to impose his conditions on his rival in the area in which he has felt best for years. Marcin Wójcik tried to look for a moment for himself, but the Englishman very quickly took control of the fight and ended it early, choking the Pole from behind in the first round.
From the very beginning, De Fries opted for a simple and well-known plan. He moved to the clinch, closed Wójcik under the net without any major problems and took the fight to the ground very easily. It was already clear then that the champion wanted to limit the opponent’s space as much as possible and gradually build a positional advantage. Wójcik was tied up, had little room to maneuver and had to focus primarily on defense.
However, the Pole showed character and for a moment it seemed that he might return to the fight. He managed to free himself from the difficult situation and even immediately struck back, trying to take advantage of the moment to breathe. De Fries, however, did not let this episode change anything. He immediately shortened the distance again, pressed Wójcik to the net and returned to methodically building the advantage. Moments later, the champion began looking for a rear-naked choke. The first attempt did not bring the end of the fight yet, because Wójcik managed to defend himself, but it was a clear signal that the Englishman was very close to ending the fight.
The decisive action came with just over a minute before the end of the round. De Fries went in for the rear naked choke again and this time he nailed it perfectly. Wójcik had no escape route and had to tap out, and the champion once again confirmed that in his specialty he remains an extremely difficult player to stop.
It was a short but very convincing performance. Phil De Fries didn’t need many minutes to show his advantage in the clinch, ground floor and position control, and then turn it into a successful finish. Marcin Wójcik tried to defend himself and had a single moment in which he escaped the pressure, but in the end he had to accept the superiority of the champion, who once again defended the belt in some style.
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