Rafał Haratyk
| Rafał Haratyk | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 11, 1987 Bielsko-Biała, Poland |
| Other names | Polish Tank |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Division |
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| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Style | Mixed martial arts |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Bielsko-Biała, Poland |
| Team | DAAS Berserker's Team Bielsko-Biała |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Rafał Haratyk (born August 11, 1987) is a Polish professional mixed martial artist. He is the current KSW Light Heavyweight champion. He has previously competed on Extreme Fighting Championship, Absolute Championship Akhmat, and Fight Exclusive Night.
Professional career
Early career
Haratyk made his professional debut on May 30, 2010 against Mateusz Pogudz. Haratyk won the fight via a first round submission.[1]
Extreme Fighting Championship and Fight Exclusive Night
After accumulating a record of 4–1–2, Haratyk joined South African promotion Extreme Fighting Championship. His first fight with the promotion took place on April 4, 2015 against Keron Davies. Haratyk won the fight via a first round submission.[2]
His next fight with the promotion came on August 27, 2015 against Warren Allison. Haratyk won the fight via a first round submission.[3]
On March 19, 2016, Haratyk made his debut with Fight Exclusive Night against Marcin Naruszczka. Haratyk lost this fight via a second round TKO.[4]
Haratyk returned to Extreme Fighting Championship on June 17, 2016 against Gordon Roodman. Haratyk won the fight via a first round TKO.[5]
His next fight came on December 9, 2016 against future UFC Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis. Haratyk lost the fight via a second round submission.[6]
Babilon MMA
Haratyk made his debut with Babilon MMA on December 2, 2017 against Łukasz Bieńkowski. Haratyk won the fight via Split Decision.[7]
His next fight came on March 16, 2018 against Johan Romming. Haratyk won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[8]
His next fight came on August 18, 2018 in a rematch against Marcin Naruszczka. This time, Haratyk won via Unanimous Decision.[9]
His final fight with the promotion came on December 15, 2018 against Maciej Różański. Haratyk won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[10]
Absolute Championship Akhmat
Haratyk made his debut with Russian promotion Absolute Championship Akhmat on November 29, 2019 against Arbi Aguev. Haratyk won the fight via a first round TKO.[11]
His next fight came on August 20, 2020 against Piotr Strus. Haratyk won the fight via a first round TKO.[12]
His next fight came on November 26, 2020 against Nikola Dipchikov. Haratyk lost the fight via a first round TKO.[13]
His next fight was a rematch against Piotr Strus on April 23, 2021. Haratyk once again beat Strus, this time via Unanimous Decision.[14]
His next fight came on September 11, 2021 against future UFC fighter, Azamat Bekoev. Haratyk won the fight via a third round submission.[15]
His final fight with the promotion came on February 26, 2022 against Vitaliy Nemchinov. Haratyk won the fight via Technical Decision.[16]
Ares Fighting Championship
Haratyk made his debut with French promotion Ares FC on January 20, 2023 against Abdoul Abdouraguimov for the vacant Ares FC Middleweight championship. Haratyk lost the fight via a fifth round submission.[17]
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
Haratyk made his debut with Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki on October 14, 2023 against Ivan Erslan. Haratyk won the fight via a first round KO.[18]
KSW Light Heavyweight champion
His next two fights took place on February 24, 2024 as part of the KSW Light Heavyweight Tournament for the vacant KSW Light Heavyweight championship. In the first fight, he faced Marcin Wójcik. Haratyk won the fight via a first round TKO.[19] He then faced Damian Piwowarczyk later in the night in the final round. Haratyk won the fight via Split Decision, and thus won the tournament, and claimed his first career championship.[20]
His first title defense came on November 16, 2024 in a rematch against Marcin Wójcik. Haratyk successfully defended his championship via a second round KO.[21]
Haratyk was scheduled to face former champion Ibragim Chuzhigaev on April 26, 2025, however Haratyk suffered an eye injury, and the bout was canceled.[22]
His second title defense came on October 18, 2025 against Bartosz Leśko. Haratyk won the fight via a Unanimous Decision, successfully defending his title.[23]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- KSW Light Heavyweight Championship (One time; current)
- Two successful title defenses
- KSW 2024 Light Heavyweight Tournament winner
Mixed martial arts record
| 28 matches | 21 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By submission | 5 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 0 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 21–5–2 | Bartosz Leśko | Decision (unanimous) | KSW 111 | October 18, 2025 | 5 | 5:00 | Třinec, Czech Republic | Defended the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 20–5–2 | Marcin Wójcik | KO (punches) | KSW 100 | November 16, 2024 | 2 | 3:22 | Gliwice, Poland | Defended the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 19–5–2 | Damian Piwowarczyk | Decision (split) | KSW Epic: Khalidov vs. Adamek | February 24, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Gliwice, Poland | Won the vacant KSW Light Heavyweight Championship and the 2024 KSW Light Heavyweight Tournament. |
| Win | 18–5–2 | Marcin Wójcik | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:05 | 2024 KSW Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. | |||
| Win | 17–5–2 | Ivan Erslan | KO (punches) | KSW 87 | October 14, 2023 | 1 | 4:21 | Třinec, Czech Republic | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Loss | 16–5–2 | Abdoul Abdouraguimov | Submission (kneebar) | Ares FC 11 | January 20, 2023 | 5 | 4:35 | Paris, France | For the vacant Ares FC Middleweight championship. |
| Win | 16–4–2 | Vitaliy Nemchinov | Technical Decision (unanimous) | ACA 136 | February 26, 2022 | 3 | 1:02 | Moscow, Russia | Accidental clash of heads rendered Haratyk unable to continue. |
| Win | 15–4–2 | Azamat Bekoev | Submission (scarf hold) | ACA 128 | September 11, 2021 | 3 | 3:33 | Minsk, Belarus | |
| Win | 14–4–2 | Piotr Strus | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 122 | April 23, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Minsk, Belarus | |
| Loss | 13–4–2 | Nikola Dipchikov | KO (punches) | ACA 114 | November 26, 2020 | 1 | 3:44 | Łódź, Poland | |
| Win | 13–3–2 | Piotr Strus | TKO (punches) | ACA 109 | August 20, 2020 | 1 | 2:29 | Łódź, Poland | |
| Win | 12–3–2 | Arbi Agujev | TKO (doctor stoppage) | ACA 102 | November 29, 2019 | 1 | 5:00 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | |
| Win | 11–3–2 | Maciej Różański | Decision (unanimous) | Babilon MMA 6 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Raszyn, Poland | |
| Win | 10–3–2 | Marcin Naruszczka | Decision (unanimous) | Babilon MMA 5 | August 18, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Międzyzdroje, Poland | |
| Win | 9–3–2 | Johan Romming | Decision (unanimous) | Babilon MMA 3 | March 16, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Radom, Poland | Catchweight (190 lb) bout. |
| Win | 8–3–2 | Łukasz Bieńkowski | Decision (split) | Babilon MMA 2 | December 2, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Legionowo, Poland | |
| Loss | 7–3–2 | Dricus du Plessis | Submissiom (guillotine choke) | EFC 56 | December 9, 2016 | 2 | 3:34 | Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Win | 7–2–2 | Gordon Roodman | TKO (punches) | EFC 50 | June 17, 2016 | 1 | 4:44 | Gauteng, South Africa | Catchweight (198 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 6–2–2 | Marcin Naruszczka | TKO (punches) | Fight Exclusive Night 11 | March 19, 2016 | 2 | 2:36 | Warsaw, Poland | |
| Win | 6–1–2 | Warren Allison | Submission (guillotine choke) | EFC 43 | August 27, 2015 | 1 | 4:50 | Durban, South Africa | |
| Win | 5–1–2 | Keron Davies | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EFC 38 | April 4, 2015 | 1 | 2:36 | Durban, South Africa | |
| Win | 4–1–2 | Mazvydas Pieza | Decision (unanimous) | PLMMA 32 | May 10, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Olsztyn, Poland | |
| Draw | 3–1–2 | Oskar Piechota | Draw (split) | No Contest: Professional Suport MMA | November 9, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Kwidzyn, Poland | |
| Loss | 3–1–1 | Omari Akhmedov | KO (punch) | Tech-Krep FC: Battle of Stars 1 | December 22, 2012 | 1 | 2:26 | Makhachkala, Russia | |
| Win | 3–0–1 | Mateusz Strojek | TKO (punch) | Prime FC 1 | June 11, 2012 | 2 | 2:45 | Mielec, Poland | |
| Draw | 2–0–1 | Marcin Gułaś | Draw (split) | Ring XF 3 | March 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Łódź, Poland | |
| Win | 2–0 | Marcin Mencel | TKO (submission to punches) | Fight Night Łobez 1 | October 23, 2010 | 1 | 2:04 | Łobez, Poland | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mateusz Pogudz | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring XF 2 | May 30, 2010 | 1 | 0:57 | Łódź, Poland | Middleweight debut. |
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