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News: UFC Vet and Bellator Fighter, Norman Parke Announces Retirement

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UFC veteran Norman Parke, currently signed with Bellator under a multi fight contract has shockingly announced retirement.

Posted via twitter, the Northern Irish, Ultimate Fighter winner, Norman Parke has stated that following his upcoming bout under promotion BKB he will give up fighting unless he is offered a fight worth the right amount of money.

Coming off back to back wins against Myles Price and highly talented BJJ artists Paul Redmond, this announcement will come to a surprise to many, considering his recent signing with Bellator.

There was rumors of a fight between him and Benson Henderson in the pipeline, so it could be possible that perhaps that a disagreement between the two parties could have had some part to play in this decision. We will have to wait to find out what exactly the reason was.

All I do know however is that it would be a real shame to see Norman retire as he has a lot more to offer.

More will follow as it comes to light.

Live Results: KSW 45 – The Return To Wembley

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KSW make their long awaited return to Wembley tonight with a card packed full of explosive fights.

Check back throughout the evening for all of the results as they happen.

Main Event- Heavyweight Title

Phil De Fries defeats Karol Bedorf via submission (second round)

Co-main Event – Heavyweight

Erko Jun defeats Popek Monster via TKO (round 2)

Middleweight

Michał Materla defeats Damian Janikowski via TKO (round 1)

Welterweight Title

Roberto Soldic defeats Dricus Du Plessis via KO (round 3)

Middleweight

Scott Askham defeats Marcin Wójcik via TKO (round 1)

Heavyweight

Thiago Silva defeats James McSweeney via Unanimous Decision

Heavyweight

Wagner Prado defeats Lukasz Parobiec via Knockout (round 1)

Light Heavyweight

Akop Szostak vs. Jamie Sloane ruled as No Contest due to accidental eye poke by Szostak.

Lightweight

Leszek Krakowski defeats Alfie Davis via split decision.

News: Thiago Silva steps in to face James McSweeney at KSW 45

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An injury has forced Michal Adryszak from KSW 45 and as a result, Thiago Silva (20-7) has stepped in to face James McSweeney (15-16) in a mouth watering heavyweight contest at The SSE Arena, Wembley on October 6.

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News: Light heavyweight battle added to KSW 45 as Wagner Prado faces Max Nunes

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A light heavyweight clash between two of the divisions most clinical finishers is set to go down at KSW 45 as heavy handed Brazilian Wagner Prado (14-3) meets Sweden’s Max Nunes (17-5) at KSW 45 on October 6 at The SSE Arena, Wembley.

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News: Heavyweights collide as James McSweeney faces Michal Andryszak at KSW 45

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Another huge heavyweight clash has been added to KSW 45 as former heavyweight title contenders James ‘The Hammer’ McSweeney (15-16-0) and Michal ‘Longer’ Andryszak (20-7-0) collide at The SSE Arena, Wembley on October 6.

McSweeney is a true veteran of the MMA game having competed all over the world, including the UFC and being a cast member of the memorable TUF heavyweight season alongside Kimbo Slice, Brendan Schaub, and Roy Nelson, and he is also a renowned coach having worked directly with some of the biggest names in the sport.

Hailing from London, England, McSweeney now returns to compete in his home city for the first time since his win over former KSW champ Marcin Rozalski at KSW 32. The 37-year-old will be looking to recreate that performance and reestablish himself as a force in the KSW heavyweight division with a win on October 6th.

Standing in his way however is Michal Andryszak. At only 26-years-old this Polish monster has quickly risen to become one of the top heavyweight prospects in the world. Owning nineteen first round stoppage wins and already a former title challenger in KSW, Andryszak is aiming to get back into the title fold.

This fight joins a stacked card for KSW London that includes a heavyweight title fight between Phil De Fries and Karol Bedorf, a rematch between welterweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and Roberto Soldic, as well as the beginning of a four-man tournament between Michal Materla, Damian Janikowski, Scott Askham, and Marcin Wojcik to crown a new KSW middleweight champion.

KSW 45: The Return to Wembley will be live around the world on www.KSWTV.com and tickets are on sale right now from AXS.com.

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KSW 45 Fight Card

Heavyweight Title – Phil De Fries (c) vs. Karol Bedorf

Popek Monster vs. Erko Jun

Welterweight Title – Dricus Du Plessis (c) vs. Roberto Soldic

Opening Round of Middleweight Tournament

Michal Materla vs. Damian Janikowski

Scott Askham vs. Marcin Wojcik

James McSweeney vs. Michal Andryszak

Akop Szostak vs. John Smith

More Fights TBA

News: Alfie Davis vs Leszek Krakowski added to KSW 45

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One of the UK’s top prospects, Alfie Davis (10-2-0) is set compete in front of his hometown crowd at KSW 45 in The SSE Arena, Wembley in London, England on October 6. Training out of the renowned London Shootfighters gym, Davis will square off against UK based Polish fighter Leszek Krakowski (12-1-0) in the KSW lightweight division.

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News: KSW heavyweight champion Phil De Fries set to defend title against former champ Karol Bedorf at KSW 45

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After capturing the KSW heavyweight title in April with a TKO win over highly ranked Michal Andryszak in his promotional debut, England’s Phil De Fries’ (15-6) first title defense will come on home soil as he faces former champion Karol Bedorf (15-3) at KSW 45 on October 6 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London, England.

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MMAMotion Exclusive Interview: Scott Askham – “Defend or vacate. I want that belt!”

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It is announced that KSW are returning to London. On October 6th, we see the return of the fast growing European promotion as they make their way back to the SSE Arena, Wembley in London.

Known for their incredibly high level production,  entertaining and world class fights and just their overall spectacle, eyes will surely be on KSW as they make a highly anticipated return to English shores.

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News: Scott Askham, Damian Janikowski and Popek Monster confirmed for KSW London

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The first fighters competing at KSW 45: The Return to Wembley have been confirmed by the promotion for their October 6 card at The SSE Arena, Wembley.

Infamous rapper and former London resident Popek Monster (3-3) is set to return to action following a successful stint away from the cage on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in Poland. Joining him on the London card will be Olympic medalist Damian Janikowski (3-0), who will make his first international MMA appearance after three straight finishes over notably more experienced opposition.

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