Warsaw – April 18, 2026 - Salahdine Parnasse departments KSW following one of the most successful and defining runs in the organization's history.
The KSW Lightweight Champion was honored with a farewell presentation tonight at XTB KSW 117 in Warsaw.

Arriving as a promising but unknown prospect from France in 2017, Parnasse's journey reflects the founding ideals of KSW; to identify, develop, and elevate MMA stars on a global stage. Over his 10 years with KSW, Parnasse evolved into one of the most internationally recognized champions in Mixed Martial Arts.

During his KSW tenure, Parnasse built an outstanding 14–2 record (22-2 overall) and made history upon unifying the featherweight and lightweight KSW titles.

KSW President and Co-Founder, Martin Lewandowski, stated: "I am immensely proud of Salahdine's rise from prospect to global name. His achievements have left a lasting mark on KSW and set a benchmark for future athletes. Every step of our time together has been a privilege, and his legacy demonstrates the commitment of KSW to deliver fighters from around the world to realizing their potential."

KSW Co-Founder, Maciej Kawulski stated: "Today, we bid farewell to a fighter who left his mark in KSW history. He is the youngest champion in our history and one of our brightest stars. He came to us as an unexperienced prospect, but after spending a long time inside the KSW cage he leaves us as the internationally known double champion. With us, he matured not only as a person, but also a fighter and he became something more than just a brilliant "He's a phenomenon, one of the best to ever set foot inside the KSW cage. We're hoping that he's going to fare well from now on. We wish him success and we thank him for all the beautiful moments he gave us."

KSW thanks Salahdine Parnasse for his professionalism and contributions, and we wish him continued success in the next stage of his career.