Bodybuilder Monika "Waldek" Rozmuz-Quandt faced off against WBC World Boxing Champion Ewa "Tigress" Piątkowska in a high-intensity bout that went to a decision.
After receiving a heavy slap, Walczak lost consciousness and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He suffered severe brain trauma and remained in a coma for several weeks before passing away in November 2021. This tragedy led to significant legal scrutiny of the organization and eventually contributed to PunchDown rebranding as the to attempt a fresh start under new safety protocols. PunchDown 5
A massive "Goliath" matchup between the Brazilian MMA veteran Zuluzinho and the "Baker's Son". Zuluzinho was knocked down during the fight. This tragedy led to significant legal scrutiny of
was the fifth gala event held by the Polish slap fighting organization PunchDown , which took place on October 22, 2021 . The event is widely remembered for a mix of high-profile international matchups and a tragic medical incident that fundamentally changed the landscape of the sport in Poland. The Competition and Main Card was the fifth gala event held by the
The tournament featured a bracket of 16 competitors vying for a grand prize, alongside "Super Fights" featuring professional athletes and social media personalities.
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The tournament concluded with a showdown between Dawid "Zaleś" Zalewski and Marcin "Kostrześ" Kostrzewski . Zalewski, a dominant force in the sport, secured the victory to become the two-time PunchDown champion. Key Matchups: