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Krzysztof Soszynski

Krzysztof Soszynski

“The Polish Experiment”

Light HeavyweightPoland / Canada

26Wins
12Losses
1Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LWWLW

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Profile

Age
49 (born August 2, 1977)
Born in
Stalowa Wola
Height
6' 1"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
77"
Stance
Open Stance
UFC record
6-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC6

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 2

Losses in the UFC3

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.58 top 39%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.97
Striking accuracy41%Better than 23% of light heavyweights
Strike defense59%Better than 77% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.56 top 66%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.1
Takedown accuracy27%Better than 21% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense74%Better than 72% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Soszynski last fought on December 10, 2011 (Loss vs Igor Pokrajac). Soszynski has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Krzysztof Soszynski

Krzysztof Soszynski "The Polish Experiment", born in Stalowa Wola, Poland on August 2, 1977, is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Soszynski stands 6' 1" with a 77" reach, long for that height, and fights open stance.

Soszynski has fought professionally since 2003, debuting with Absolute Ada Fights. A 20-9 record outside the UFC came first. Soszynski first fought in the UFC at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale in December 2008 and beat Shane Primm by kimura from half guard. In the UFC, Soszynski is 6-3 across 9 fights.

Soszynski's 6 UFC wins are split between 2 by knockout, 2 by submission and 2 on the scorecards. In the stats, Soszynski attempts more submissions than 87% of light heavyweights. Soszynski ranks #1 in UFC history for most kimura wins.

Soszynski has never been submitted in the UFC. Soszynski has fought Stephan Bonnar twice in the UFC (won, lost). Soszynski's record outside the UFC includes 3-4 in IFL and 2-2 in TKO.

Soszynski's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 140: Jones vs Machida in December 2011, where Soszynski lost to Igor Pokrajac.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Igor Pokrajac

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head In Clinch · R1 0:35

    UFC 140: Jones vs Machida

    Dec 10, 2011

    4Str 0TD 0KD
  2. W

    Mike Massenzio

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin

    Jun 11, 2011

    66Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Goran Reljic

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 122: Marquardt vs Okami

    Nov 13, 2010

    57Str 0TD 0KD
  4. L

    Stephan Bonnar

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R2 3:08

    UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin

    Jul 3, 2010

    32Str 0TD 0KD
  5. W

    Stephan Bonnar

    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Facial Cut · R3 1:04

    UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez

    Feb 20, 2010

    48Str 0TD 0KD
  6. L

    Brandon Vera

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira

    Aug 29, 2009

    41Str 1TD 0KD
  7. W

    Andre Gusmao

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:17

    UFC 98: Evans vs Machida

    May 23, 2009

    18Str 0TD 1KD
  8. W

    Brian Stann

    Submission · Kimura From Side Control · R1 3:53

    UFC 97: Redemption

    Apr 18, 2009

    3Str 2TD 0KD
  9. W

    Shane Primm

    Submission · Kimura From Half Guard · R2 3:27

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale

    Dec 13, 2008

    19Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Krzysztof Soszynski is 26-12-1 across 39 professional fights in 17 promotions, since a pro debut on September 13, 2003 (Absolute Ada Fights). 30 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins26

  • KO/TKO 10
  • Submission 11
  • Decision 3
  • Other 2

Pro losses12

  • KO/TKO 6
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 5
Finish rate
81% of wins
Longest win streak
6

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC6-32008
IFL3-42006
TKO2-22005
NFA2-12004
ICC2-02004
RR1-12003
UCW2-02005
Absolute Ada Fights1-02003
DFC1-02004
Freedom Fight0-12005
HDNet Fights1-02007
IFA1-02004
RITR1-02004
Ring of Combat1-02008
Shooto1-02004
Strikeforce0-0-12006
Ultimate Cage Wars1-02004

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Igor Pokrajac KO (punches), R1 UFC 140 Dec 10, 2011
W Mike Massenzio Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 131 Jun 11, 2011
W Goran Reljic Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 122 Nov 13, 2010
L Stephan Bonnar TKO (knee and punches), R2 UFC 116 Jul 3, 2010
W Stephan Bonnar TKO (doctor stoppage), R3 UFC 110 Feb 20, 2010
L Brandon Vera Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 102 Aug 29, 2009
W André Gusmão KO (punches), R1 UFC 98 May 23, 2009
W Brian Stann Submission (kimura), R1 UFC 97 Apr 18, 2009
W Shane Primm Submission (kimura), R2 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale Dec 13, 2008
W Marcus Hicks Submission (kimura), R1 UCW 11: Hell in the Cage Apr 11, 2008
W Alex Andrade DQ (low blows), R2 Ring of Combat 18 Mar 7, 2008
W Robert Villegas DQ (refusal to fight), R2 HDNet Fights: Reckless Abandon Dec 15, 2007
L Ben Rothwell TKO (punches), R1 IFL: 2007 Semifinals Aug 2, 2007
L Reese Andy Decision (split), R3 IFL: Everett Jun 1, 2007
W Dan Christison Decision (unanimous), R3 IFL: Los Angeles Mar 17, 2007
L Mike Whitehead Decision (unanimous), R3 IFL: Championship Final Dec 29, 2006
W Devin Cole Submission (armbar), R2 IFL: World Championship Semifinals Nov 2, 2006
W Icho Larenas TKO (doctor stoppage), R3 TKO 27: Reincarnation Sep 29, 2006
W Tom Howard TKO (punches), R1 IFL: Portland Sep 9, 2006
W Yan Pellerin Submission (kimura), R1 TKO 26: Heatwave Jun 30, 2006
L Ben Rothwell TKO (punches), R1 IFL: Legends Championship 2006 Apr 29, 2006
D Mike Kyle Technical Draw, R1 Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie Mar 10, 2006
L Brian Schall TKO (punches), R3 TKO 24: Eruption Jan 28, 2006
L Martin Desilets TKO (doctor stoppage), R2 TKO 23: Extreme Nov 5, 2005
L Matt Horwich Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Freedom Fight: Canada vs. USA Jul 9, 2005
W Ron Fields Submission (armbar), R1 UCW 2: Caged Inferno Jun 18, 2005
W Jason Day TKO (punches), R1 RR 8: Roadhouse Rumble 8 Apr 9, 2005
W Troy Hadley TKO (punches), R1 NFA: Super Brawl Jan 29, 2005
W Chris Thiel KO (punches), R1 Ultimate Cage Wars 1 Oct 29, 2004
W Wyatt Lewis KO (punches), R1 RITR 1: Rage in the Ring 1 Oct 23, 2004
W Lee Mein TKO (submission to punches), R2 WFF 7: Professional Shooto Jul 23, 2004
L Chris Tuchscherer Decision (unanimous), R3 NFA: Moorhead Jun 12, 2004
W Dennis Stull TKO (punches), R1 ICC: Trials 2 Apr 30, 2004
W Jack Burton Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 ICC: Trials 2 Apr 30, 2004
W Matt Lafromboise TKO (submission to punches), R1 DFC 1: Dakota Fighting Championships 1 Apr 17, 2004
W Kyle Olsen Submission (exhaustion), R1 NFA: Best Damn Fights Mar 20, 2004
W Ben Konecnec TKO (punches), R1 IFA: Ultimate Trials Feb 27, 2004
L Jason Day Decision (unanimous), R2 RR 8: Roadhouse Rumble 8 Nov 1, 2003
W Matt Lafromboise TKO (submission to punches), R1 Absolute Ada Fights 4 Sep 13, 2003

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Krzysztof Soszynski's record?

Krzysztof Soszynski's professional MMA record is 26 wins, 12 losses and 1 draws.

How old is Krzysztof Soszynski?

Krzysztof Soszynski is 49 years old, born on August 2, 1977.

How tall is Krzysztof Soszynski and what is their reach?

Krzysztof Soszynski stands 6' 1" with a 77" reach.

Who did Krzysztof Soszynski fight last?

Krzysztof Soszynski lost to Igor Pokrajac by KO/TKO at UFC 140: Jones vs Machida on Dec 10, 2011.

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