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was the fifth gala event held by the Polish slap fighting organization PunchDown , which took place on October 22, 2021 . The event is widely remembered for a mix of high-profile international matchups and a tragic medical incident that fundamentally changed the landscape of the sport in Poland. The Competition and Main Card

A massive "Goliath" matchup between the Brazilian MMA veteran Zuluzinho and the "Baker's Son". Zuluzinho was knocked down during the fight.

After receiving a heavy slap, Walczak lost consciousness and was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He suffered severe brain trauma and remained in a coma for several weeks before passing away in November 2021. This tragedy led to significant legal scrutiny of the organization and eventually contributed to PunchDown rebranding as the to attempt a fresh start under new safety protocols. PunchDown 5

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The card included international fighters like Tiago "Tiagao" Cardoso and Nikolas "Predator" Toth . The Artur "Waluś" Walczak Incident was the fifth gala event held by the

Bodybuilder Monika "Waldek" Rozmuz-Quandt faced off against WBC World Boxing Champion Ewa "Tigress" Piątkowska in a high-intensity bout that went to a decision.

The tournament featured a bracket of 16 competitors vying for a grand prize, alongside "Super Fights" featuring professional athletes and social media personalities. Zuluzinho was knocked down during the fight

The event was overshadowed by a severe injury sustained by strongman during his semi-final match against Dawid Zalewski .