Fighters » Rafał Haratyk
Rafał “Polish Tank” Haratyk is a highly-ranked Polish Mixed Martial Artist. Haratyk is a well-rounded fighter with a diverse set of skills, as shown by his methods of victory.
Notable Fights and Career Highlights
Haratyk has competed across multiple weight classes and prominent organizations, building a reputation for his finishing ability.
- Winning the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship (February 2024): Haratyk claimed the vacant title by winning a one-night, four-man tournament. He defeated Marcin Wójcik via first-round TKO in the semifinals and then Damian Piwowarczyk by split decision in the finals on the same night.
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Successful Title Defenses: He has solidified his champion status with two successful defenses:
- vs. Marcin Wójcik (Rematch – November 2024): Defeated Wójcik again, this time by second-round KO.
- vs. Bartosz Leśko (October 2025): Most recently, he retained his title via unanimous decision.
- Fight Against a Future UFC Champion: In December 2016, he faced Dricus du Plessis, who would later become the UFC Middleweight champion. Haratyk lost the fight via second-round submission.
- Vacant Title Bid in ARES FC (January 2023): He challenged for the vacant ARES FC Middleweight Championship but lost to Abdoul Abdouraguimov via a fifth-round submission.
