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Polish MMA fighter lights up joint in ring after victory
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Polish MMA fighter lights up joint in ring after victory

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Polish MMA fighter Bartlomiej Skowyra celebrated his victory by smoking what appeared to be a joint in the ring.
  • The incident quickly gained traction on social media, drawing comparisons to the Diaz brothers.
  • Questions arose about the security measures that allowed the fighter to bring and smoke the substance in the arena.

Bartlomiej Skowyra's victory at the DWN 10 MMA event in Gliwice, Poland, was overshadowed by his unconventional post-fight celebration. After knocking out Pablo Moura in the second round, Skowyra climbed the cage fence, produced an item resembling a joint, and lit it in front of the audience.

He then proceeded to smoke it while sitting on the fence, an act that surprised spectators and quickly went viral online. Social media users compared Skowyra to Nick and Nate Diaz, fighters known for openly discussing marijuana use. However, Skowyra's act was seen as more direct, performed immediately after a professional fight within the cage itself.

The fight's outcome, which improved Skowyra's professional record to six wins and five losses, became secondary to his in-ring display. The incident also raised questions about the event's security and how the fighter managed to bring the substance and a lighter into the venue. Some believe it was a calculated move to attract attention, while others see it as just another unusual moment typical of MMA events.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.