Wawrzyniec Bartnik
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10 December 1995
Częstochowa, Poland
| 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.
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]
Personal life
Bartnik is an avid supporter of his hometown football club Raków Częstochowa.[24]
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. |