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Krzysztof Soszynski

"The Polish Experiment"
26-12-1★ 3bonusesPoland / CanadaLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Igor Pokrajac · TKO · Dec 10, 2011

26-12-1 · 21 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Igor PokrajacTKO · R1 0:35
UFCUFC 140: Jones vs Machida·December 10, 2011

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CAREER SUMMARY

Krzysztof Soszynski holds a professional MMA record of 26-12-1. Soszynski has won 26 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Soszynski lands 3.58 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 0.56 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 10, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
Stance
Open stance
DOB
Aug 2, 1977
Age
49
Nationality
Poland / Canada
Birthplace
Stalowa Wola, Poland

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Igor Pokrajac
    UFC 140: Jones vs Machida· Dec 10, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 26-12-1 vs 24-8
    TKO
    R1 · 0:35
  2. WIN
    vs Mike Massenzio
    UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· Jun 11, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 26-11-1 vs 12-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Goran Reljic
    UFC 122: Marquardt vs Okami· Nov 13, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 25-11-1 vs 8-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Stephan Bonnar
    UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· Jul 3, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 24-11-1 vs 13-7
    TKO
    R2 · 3:08
    FOTN
  5. WIN
    vs Stephan Bonnar
    UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez· Feb 21, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 24-10-1 vs 12-7
    TKO
    R3 · 1:04
  6. LOSS
    vs Brandon Vera
    UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira· Aug 29, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 23-10-1 vs 11-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Andre Gusmao
    UFC 98: Evans vs Machida· May 23, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 23-9-1 vs 5-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:17
  8. WIN
    vs Brian Stann
    UFC 97: REDEMPTION· Apr 18, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 22-9-1 vs 6-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:53
    SOTN
  9. WIN
    vs Shane Primm
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale· Dec 13, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 21-9-1 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:27
    SOTN
  10. WIN
    vs Marcus Hicks
    Manitoba Regional· Apr 11, 2008· 20-9-1 vs 8-10
    SUB
  11. WIN
    vs Alex Andrade
    Ring of Combat 18· Mar 7, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 19-9-1 vs 7-4
    DQ
    R2 · 4:46
  12. WIN
    vs Robert Villegas
    Texas Regional· Dec 15, 2007· 18-9-1 vs 7-2
    DQ
  13. LOSS
    vs Ben Rothwell
    IFL 16: 2007 Semifinals· Aug 2, 2007· Heavyweight· 17-9-1 vs 26-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:13
  14. LOSS
    vs Reese Andy
    IFL 14: Everett· Jun 1, 2007· Heavyweight· 17-8-1 vs 7-1-1
    SD
  15. WIN
    vs Dan Christison
    IFL 10: Los Angeles· Mar 17, 2007· Heavyweight· 17-7-1 vs 8-5
    UD
  16. LOSS
    vs Mike Whitehead
    IFL 6· Dec 29, 2006· Heavyweight· 16-7-1 vs 17-5
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Devin Cole
    IFL 5· Nov 2, 2006· Heavyweight· 16-6-1 vs 6-3
    SUB
    R2 · 1:14
  18. WIN
    vs Icho Larenas
    TKO Major League MMA· Sep 29, 2006· 15-6-1 vs 3-3
    TKO
  19. WIN
    vs Tom Howard
    IFL 3· Sep 9, 2006· Heavyweight· 14-6-1 vs 0-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:47
  20. WIN
    vs Yan Pellerin
    TKO Major League MMA· Jun 30, 2006· 13-6-1 vs 8-9
    SUB
  21. LOSS
    vs Ben Rothwell
    IFL 1: Legends Championship 2006· Apr 29, 2006· 12-6-1 vs 19-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:59
  22. DRAW
    vs Mike Kyle
    Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Gracie· Mar 9, 2006· Heavyweight· 12-5-1 vs 10-4-1
    DRAW
    R1 · 2:02
  23. LOSS
    vs Brian Schall
    TKO Major League MMA· Jan 28, 2006· 12-5 vs 6-1
    TKO
  24. LOSS
    vs Martin Desilets
    TKO Major League MMA· Nov 5, 2005· 12-4 vs 3-0
    TKO
  25. LOSS
    vs Matt Horwich
    Freedom Fight· Jul 9, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 13-4
    SUB
    R2 · 0:52
  26. WIN
    vs Ron Fields
    Manitoba Regional· Jun 18, 2005· 12-2 vs 11-14
    SUB
  27. WIN
    vs Jason Day
    Alberta Regional· Apr 9, 2005· 11-2 vs 3-5
    TKO
  28. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    North Dakota Regional· Jan 29, 2005· 10-2
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Manitoba Regional· Oct 29, 2004· 9-2
    TKO
  30. WIN
    vs Wyatt Lewis
    Rage Fighting Series· Oct 23, 2004· 8-2 vs 3-2
    TKO
  31. WIN
    vs Lee Mein
    British Columbia Regional· Jul 23, 2004· 7-2 vs 0-4
    SUB
  32. LOSS
    vs Chris Tuchscherer
    Minnesota Regional· Jun 12, 2004· 6-2 vs 2-0
    DEC
  33. WIN
    vs Dennis Stull
    International Cage Combat 4· Apr 30, 2004· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R1
  34. WIN
    vs Jack Burton
    International Cage Combat 4· Apr 30, 2004· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1
  35. WIN
    vs Matt Lafromboise
    Dakota Fighting Championships· Apr 17, 2004· 4-1 vs 4-6
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs Kyle Olsen
    North Dakota Regional· Mar 20, 2004· 3-1 vs 8-7
    SUB
  37. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Iowa Regional· Feb 27, 2004· 2-1
    TKO
  38. LOSS
    vs Jason Day
    Alberta Regional· Nov 1, 2003· 1-1 vs 3-2
    DEC
  39. WIN
    vs Matt Lafromboise
    Minnesota Regional· Sep 13, 2003· 1-0 vs 4-4
    SUB

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Reign MMA

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power57
Kick power80
Punch speed63
Kick speed77
Accuracy64
Takedowns73
Ground striking97
Submissions95
Chin77
Body strength78
Cardio85

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 26-12-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.58per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.97per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.56per 15 min
27% success
Takedowns stuffed74%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 6-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.58per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.97per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.56per 15 min
27% success
Takedowns stuffed74%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Krzysztof Soszynski sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Krzysztof Soszynski has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Submission of the Night ×2
  1. ★ FOTNvs Stephan Bonnar · UFC 116: Lesnar vs CarwinJul 3, 2010
  2. ★ SOTNvs Brian Stann · UFC 97: REDEMPTIONApr 18, 2009
  3. ★ SOTNvs Shane Primm · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir FinaleDec 13, 2008

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Krzysztof Soszynski earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1679▼17
Peak
1696Jun 12, 2011
Rated fights
36
1500160017002004200620082010Sep 13, 2003 · 1546Nov 1, 2003 · 1511Mar 20, 2004 · 1541Apr 17, 2004 · 1572Apr 30, 2004 · 1606Apr 30, 2004 · 1634Jun 12, 2004 · 1611Jul 23, 2004 · 1626Oct 23, 2004 · 1642Apr 9, 2005 · 1653Jun 18, 2005 · 1667Jul 9, 2005 · 1644Nov 5, 2005 · 1615Jan 28, 2006 · 1590Mar 10, 2006 · 1594Apr 29, 2006 · 1576Jun 30, 2006 · 1598Sep 9, 2006 · 1608Sep 29, 2006 · 1616Nov 2, 2006 · 1629Dec 29, 2006 · 1624Mar 17, 2007 · 1633Jun 1, 2007 · 1629Aug 2, 2007 · 1621Dec 15, 2007 · 1629Mar 7, 2008 · 1636Apr 11, 2008 · 1642Dec 13, 2008 · 1655Apr 18, 2009 · 1675May 23, 2009 · 1689Aug 29, 2009 · 1681Feb 20, 2010 · 1696Jul 3, 2010 · 1678Nov 13, 2010 · 1686Jun 12, 2011 · 1696Dec 10, 2011 · 16791679

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Frequently asked questions

When does Krzysztof Soszynski fight next?

Krzysztof Soszynski has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Krzysztof Soszynski's record?

Krzysztof Soszynski's professional MMA record is 26-12-1.

Who is Krzysztof Soszynski fighting next?

Krzysztof Soszynski's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Krzysztof Soszynski fight last?

Krzysztof Soszynski most recently fought Igor Pokrajac at UFC 140: Jones vs Machida on Saturday, December 10, 2011, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Krzysztof Soszynski fight in?

Krzysztof Soszynski fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Krzysztof Soszynski have?

Krzysztof Soszynski has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Krzysztof Soszynski won?

Krzysztof Soszynski has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Krzysztof Soszynski?

Krzysztof Soszynski is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Krzysztof Soszynski weigh?

Krzysztof Soszynski weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Krzysztof Soszynski's reach?

Krzysztof Soszynski has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Krzysztof Soszynski?

Krzysztof Soszynski is 49 years old (born Aug 2, 1977).

Where is Krzysztof Soszynski from?

Krzysztof Soszynski is from Poland / Canada.

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