Daniel Kolasiński

MMA Wrestling Lightweight, around 70–72 kg; previously also listed as welterweight

A Polish lightweight with a wrestling foundation and explosive hands, who has fought his way up through a long series of regional European events to the biggest Polish stage, and now faces Glory champion Tyjani Beztati at LFL24.

Profile

The story

Kolasiński built his career through Polish and European regional promotions before making the move to KSW in 2026. His victories over Sviatoslav Zhymanov and Thomas Glot rank among his most notable achievements.

After his KSW defeat to Steven Krt, LFL24 gives him a chance to compete on a much bigger international stage. He will face Tyjani Beztati at a catchweight of around 72 kg in Den Bosch, in a bout that could bring his name to the wider attention of the Dutch public for the first time.

In the ring

Fighting style

Kolasiński is a wrestler-striker with a clear preference for his fists. Four of his six victories came by KO or TKO, alongside one submission and one decision. He combines his solid wrestling foundation with aggressive, decisive hand combinations and actively seeks an early finish.

Results

Performance

Six professional wins in predominantly Polish and French regional promotions; TKO/KO victories over Sviatoslav Zhymanov at TFL 30 and Thomas Glot at Ares FC 32; unanimous-decision victory over Jacson Carvalho at MMAGP; KSW debut in 2026; selected as Tyjani Beztati’s opponent in the main event of LFL24.

Over the years

Timeline

Around 2006: starts freestyle wrestling as a child in Poland
Unknown year: switches to MMA and joins Nemesis Pro Team in Warsaw
2023: wins by unanimous decision against Jacson Carvalho at MMAGP
March 2024: wins by TKO against Sviatoslav Zhymanov at TFL 30
May 2024: loses by TKO to James Power at CW 172
June 2025: wins by KO against Thomas Glot at Ares FC 32
May 2026: makes his KSW debut and loses by TKO to Steven Krt at KSW 118 in Kalisz
September 26, 2026: scheduled main event against Tyjani Beztati at LFL24 in 's-Hertogenbosch

Influence

Legacy

Kolasiński represents a generation of Polish fighters who are gradually progressing from the dense European regional circuit to the bigger stages. His appearance at LFL24 against Tyjani Beztati brings him to the wider attention of the Dutch audience for the first time and positions him as a representative of Poland’s MMA scene at a major Dutch MMA event. He has not yet built a fully established legacy; his story is still unfolding.