Tomasz Narkun
A Polish submission wizard who used his lanky frame to dominate the light heavyweight division and become a cornerstone of KSW.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Polish mixed martial arts fighter·Birthday: December 3·Millennials
Biography
Tomasz 'Giraffe' Narkun emerged as one of Eastern Europe's most formidable mixed martial artists, a fighter whose physical nickname belied a ground game of serious technical menace. Turning professional in 2009, he became synonymous with Poland's premier fighting organization, KSW, where he established a long reign as light heavyweight champion. His style was a problem for opponents: he combined a significant reach advantage with a slick and dangerous submission arsenal, often catching foes in chokes they never saw coming. Narkun also captured a title in Russia's M-1 Global, proving his skills translated beyond his home country. In the cage, he carried himself with a calm, almost scholarly intensity, becoming a pivotal figure in building KSW's reputation as a powerhouse league with homegrown stars.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Tomasz was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tomasz Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Tomasz's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the KSW Light Heavyweight Champion, defending the title multiple times in one of Europe's top MMA promotions.
- Also won the Light Heavyweight Championship in the Russian-based M-1 Global organization.
- Has secured numerous victories in his career via submission, highlighting his expertise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Giraffe' references his tall and lean physique for the light heavyweight division.
He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Many of his fights have taken place in his native Poland, making him a major domestic draw for KSW.
“In the cage, my long limbs are a trap waiting to be sprung.”
