Fighter
Marcin Held
"Lion"
Grappling 5-5-4
NEXT FIGHT
vs Valeriu Mircea
KSWKSW 123: Bartosiński vs. Łopaczyk·
CAREER SUMMARY
Marcin Held holds a professional MMA record of 31-11-0. Marcin Held has won 31 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 16 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Marcin Held lands 1.41 significant strikes per minute with 34% accuracy and averages 2.46 takedowns per 15 minutes. Marcin Held also has 14 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: January 17, 2026. Tracked organizations: KSW, PFL, ACA, UFC, BELLATOR.
Profile
- Height
- 5'9"175 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 71"180 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1992-01-18
- Age
- 34
- Nationality
- Poland
- Birthplace
- Tychy, Poland
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Bastion Tychy · Poland
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Submission Threat
99 · best in division
Punch power49
Kick power47
Punch speed46
Kick speed48
Accuracy46
Takedowns96
Ground striking95
Submissions99
Chin68
Body strength67
Cardio68
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
UFC careerRecord: 1-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.41per min
34% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.02per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.46per 15 min
46% success
Takedowns stuffed37%
Submission attempts1.3per 15 min
Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.80per min
33% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.25per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.52per 15 min
48% success
Takedowns stuffed45%
Submission attempts1.6per 15 min
Where they rank
All-time boards where Marcin Held sits in the top 25.
All MMA
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Marcin Held earns per fight.
Upcoming
- KSWKSW 123: Bartosiński vs. Łopaczykvs Valeriu MirceaLightweight
Career history
- LOSSKSWKSW 114: Parnasse vs. Held· Jan 17, 2026· Lightweight· 31-11 vs 22-2TKOR2 · 3:35
- WINKSWKSW 112: Kaczmarczyk vs. Soldaev· Nov 15, 2025· Lightweight· 31-10 vs 25-11-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Davy GallonKSWKSW 101: Le Classique· Dec 20, 2024· Welterweight· 30-10 vs 21-10-2SUBR1 · 2:24
- WINKSWKSW 95 - Wiklacz vs. Przybysz 5· Jun 7, 2024· Lightweight· 29-10 vs 17-9UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSKSWKSW 89 - Bartosinski vs. Parnasse· Dec 16, 2023· Lightweight· 28-10 vs 33-7TKOR2 · 3:49
- WINvs Myles PricePFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2022 Playoffs· Aug 20, 2022· Lightweight· 28-9 vs 11-10SUBR2 · 2:37
- LOSSPFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2022 Regular Season· Jun 16, 2022· Lightweight· 27-9 vs 22-5-1DECR3 · 5:00
- LOSSPFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2021 Regular Season· Jun 9, 2021· Lightweight· 27-8 vs 12-5DECR3 · 5:00
- WINPFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2021 Regular Season· Apr 22, 2021· Lightweight· 27-7 vs 20-4-1DECR3 · 0:00
- WINACAACA 96: ACA 96 - Lodz· Jun 8, 2019· Lightweight· 26-7 vs 24-14UDR3 · 5:00
- WINACAACA 90: ACB 90, Moscow· Nov 11, 2018· Lightweight· 25-7 vs 18-6SUBR1 · 02:09
- WINACAACA 88: ACB 88, Brisbane· Jun 16, 2018· Lightweight· 24-7 vs 16-7SUBR1 · 01:09
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Till· Oct 21, 2017· Lightweight· 23-7 vs 8-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Teixeira· May 28, 2017· Lightweight· 22-7 vs 11-3TKOR3 · 0:07
- LOSSvs Joe LauzonUFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn· Jan 15, 2017· Lightweight· 22-6 vs 27-12SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 5, 2016· Lightweight· 22-5 vs 27-9UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Dave JansenBellatorBellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef· May 20, 2016· Lightweight· 22-4 vs 18-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSBellatorBellator 145: Vengeance· Nov 6, 2015· Lightweight· 21-4 vs 17-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBellator 136: Brooks vs. Jansen· Apr 10, 2015· Lightweight· 21-3 vs 30-3SUBR3 · 1:11
- WINBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 126· Sep 25, 2014· Lightweight· 20-3 vs 13-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Nate JollyBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 120· May 16, 2014· Lightweight· 19-3 vs 13-6SUBR1 · 4:20
- WINBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 117· Apr 17, 2014· Lightweight· 18-3 vs 11-1SUBR2 · 3:09
- WINBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 113· Mar 20, 2014· Lightweight· 17-3 vs 15-3SUBR1 · 1:57
- WINvs Ryan HealyBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 101· Sep 26, 2013· Lightweight· 16-3 vs 16-12-1TKOR1 · 1:12
- LOSSvs Dave JansenBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 93· Mar 21, 2013· Lightweight· 15-3 vs 17-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 81· Nov 16, 2012· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 45-22-1SUBR2 · 3:04
- WINBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 77· Oct 19, 2012· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 10-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Derrick KenningtonBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 68· May 11, 2012· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 6-3SUBR1 · 2:08
- WINBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 59· Nov 26, 2011· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 6-4-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Kaleo KwanAustralian FC· Sep 3, 2011· 11-2 vs 12-12SUB
- LOSSBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 36· Mar 11, 2011· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 6-0SUBR1 · 3:56
- WINPoland Regional· Oct 8, 2010· 10-1 vs 6-4SUB
- WINvs Jean SilvaPro Fight· Jun 18, 2010· 9-1 vs 18-12-3TKO
- LOSSPoland Regional· May 29, 2010· 8-1 vs 8-0DEC
- WINvs Przemysław ZbiciakRing XF· Mar 13, 2010· 8-0 vs 3-3SUB
- WINvs Ireneusz MilaMMA Challengers· Dec 6, 2009· 5-0 vs 2-4DEC
- WINvs Mariusz AbramiukMMA Challengers· Dec 6, 2009· 5-0 vs 1-1SUB
- WINMMA Challengers· Dec 6, 2009· 5-0 vs 7-1SUB
- WINvs Rafał LasotaShooto Europe· Nov 21, 2009· 4-0 vs 5-4TKO
- WINvs Mariusz PioskowikPoland Regional· May 23, 2009· 3-0 vs 1-2TKO
- WINMMA Challengers· May 3, 2009· 2-0 vs 4-2DEC
- WINvs Mateusz PiórkowskiPoland Regional· Sep 28, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINADXC 1· Oct 20, 2023· 5-5-4SUBR1 · 2:14
- DRAWvs Ashley WilliamsPolaris 15: Squads· Sep 27, 2020· 4-5-4DEC
- DRAWvs Kieran DavernPolaris 15: Squads· Sep 27, 2020· 4-5-3DEC
- LOSSvs PJ BarchPolaris 12· Nov 30, 2019· 4-5-2SD
- DRAWvs Mansher KheraQUINTET 3· Oct 5, 2018· 4-4-2DEC
- WINvs Geovanny MartinezQUINTET 3· Oct 5, 2018· 4-4-1SUBR1 · 1:06
- LOSSvs Richie MartinezQUINTET 3· Oct 5, 2018· 3-4-1SUBR1 · 1:39
- LOSSvs Vagner RochaKASAI Pro 3· Aug 17, 2018· 3-3-1SUB
- LOSSvs Masahiro IwasakiKASAI Pro 3· Aug 17, 2018· 3-2-1DEC
- LOSSvs Matheus LutesKASAI Pro 3· Aug 17, 2018· 3-1-1DEC
- DRAWQUINTET 1· Apr 11, 2018· 3-0-1DRAWR1 · 8:00
- WINQUINTET 1· Apr 11, 2018· 3-0SUBR1 · 0:45
- WINvs Viktor TomasevićQUINTET 1· Apr 11, 2018· 2-0SUBR1 · 2:36
- WINvs Maciej KowalskiPoznań Fight Night· Sep 24, 2016· 1-0SUB
Official KSW Ranking
Marcin Held's standing in the official KSW rankings.
- Current
- #2 Lightweight
- Peak
- #2 Lightweight
- First ranked
- Apr 21, 2024
- Times ranked
- 4
Lightweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1725▼9
- Peak
- 1837Apr 10, 2015
- Rated fights
- 42
Frequently asked questions
When does Marcin Held fight next?
Marcin Held fights Valeriu Mircea on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at KSW 123: Bartosiński vs. Łopaczyk.
What is Marcin Held's record?
Marcin Held's professional MMA record is 31-11-0.
Who is Marcin Held fighting next?
Marcin Held's next opponent is Valeriu Mircea at KSW 123: Bartosiński vs. Łopaczyk.
Who did Marcin Held fight last?
Marcin Held most recently fought Salahdine Parnasse at KSW 114: Parnasse vs. Held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Marcin Held fight in?
Marcin Held fights at Lightweight.
How many knockouts does Marcin Held have?
Marcin Held has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 16 wins by submission.
How tall is Marcin Held?
Marcin Held is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.
How much does Marcin Held weigh?
Marcin Held weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).
What is Marcin Held's reach?
Marcin Held has a reach of 71" (180 cm).
How old is Marcin Held?
Marcin Held is 34 years old (born Jan 18, 1992).
Where is Marcin Held from?
Marcin Held is from Poland.