KSW 23 at the ERGO Arena was like a good action movie – you barely had time to sit down, and everything was happening all at once. Mamed Khalidov quickly submitted Melvin Manhoef, proving that even a fighter famous for knockouts can end a fight by tapping out. Michał Materla defended his belt after an absolute war with Kendall Grove, and Karolina Kowalkiewicz became the first female KSW champion. There were huge emotions, spectacular finishes, and one painful lesson for Mariusz Pudzianowski, who had to admit defeat to Sean McCorkle. In a word – an event where some celebrated their success, while others found out that in MMA, even the biggest muscles aren’t always enough.