At the RFA 33 tournament in Bratislava on Friday night, Slovak fighter Sebastián Fapšo defeated Czech veteran Michal Kotalík by a clear judges’ decision in a boxing match contested in small MMA gloves. The hastily arranged bout served as the main preliminary fight of the card after an anticipated heavyweight matchup between Ilja Škondrič and Shota Betlemidze was called off.
Weigh-In Disparity Sets the Stage in Bratislava
The impromptu meeting brought together two distinct combat sports backgrounds with a significant physical gap. At the official weigh-in one day before the gala, a 30-kilogram difference separated the two competitors. Analysts expected the younger and faster Fapšo to use his agility and rising momentum in the sport against the heavier Kotalík, who carried power capable of ending the contest with a single decisive punch.
Fapšo Neutralizes Power With Agility
Kotalík failed to land the definitive blow he needed to overcome the weight deficit. Fapšo managed the incoming threats effectively and capitalized on openings to deliver heavy strikes. Accumulated damage soon showed on Kotalík’s face, marked by a laceration beneath his right eye. Despite the mounting damage, the Czech fighter managed to land several heavy punches of his own before the final bell.
Unanimous Decision Concludes the Main Preliminary
Judges awarded the unanimous decision victory to Fapšo following the scheduled rounds. In his post-fight address, Kotalík acknowledged the outcome, praised his opponent, and thanked the organization for the opportunity to perform before the Bratislava audience.
Card Results Highlight Title Defense
Elsewhere on the card, Patrik Záděra secured a victory, and Dávid Šajben successfully defended his bantamweight title by defeating Tomáš Le Sy’s brother.
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