Sara Luzar Smajić achieved a historic feat at KSW 118, defeating Wiktoria Czyżewska in the co-main event on Saturday to claim the bantamweight crown.
Czyżewska attempted to assert dominance early, but Luzar’s striking prowess was the defining factor in the first round, where she significantly outlanded her opponent in power strikes.
Despite struggling to maintain control on her feet, Czyżewska secured a takedown, though Luzar quickly returned to striking distance.
The second round mirrored the first, with Luzar dictating the action on the feet before Czyżewska managed another takedown late in the round.
Luzar continued to showcase her striking superiority over the subsequent three rounds, ultimately securing a clear unanimous decision victory. This win makes her the third woman in history to hold a world title under the KSW banner.
Official Result: Sara Luzar Smajić defeated Wiktoria Czyżewska by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) to become the KSW women’s bantamweight world champion.
