Belgium’s Alain Van De Merckt proved once again why he’s one of Europe’s most dangerous middleweights, scoring a second-round arm-triangle choke submission over Poland’s Borys Dzikowski at KSW 109 on August 9, 2025, in Warsaw.

The fight opened with both men looking to establish control early. Dzikowski, backed by the Polish crowd, pressed forward with heavy hands, while Van De Merckt stayed composed, working behind measured strikes and well-timed level changes. By the end of the first round, it was clear the Belgian was beginning to dictate the pace.

In the second round, Van De Merckt’s grappling took over. After securing a takedown, he methodically advanced position, forcing Dzikowski to defend from his back. Once the opening appeared, Van De Merckt locked in a tight arm-triangle choke, forcing the tap at 3:28 of Round 2.

The win improved Van De Merckt’s professional record to 9–1, maintaining his 100% career finish rate and marking his first victory inside the KSW cage after a tough debut loss in 2024. A former Levels Fight League Middleweight Champion, Van De Merckt has built a reputation for ending fights decisively—whether by knockout or submission.

This victory not only gets him back in the win column but also signals to the rest of the KSW middleweight division that the Belgian contender is here to climb the ranks quickly. With his proven knockout power, slick submission skills, and composure under pressure, Van De Merckt’s next move in KSW will be one to watch.