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Nicholas Osipczak (born December 30, 1984 in England) is an English professional mixed martial artist (MMA) fighter. He is a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom. He is also a known practioner of Kung Fu.

Biography

Nick obtained a degree in Maths and Finance from Loughborough University.[1]

Mixed Martial Arts

While attending Loughborough, Nick studied Kung Fu. After graduating from college, Nick became a professional gambler. Being a gambler gave him time to train for mixed martial arts.[1] Even though Nick hadn't thought about being a mixed martial arts fighter until after he saw UFC's Ultimate Knockouts. He began training and learned to enjoy the sport. After training in different places he arrived at Jess Liaudin’s London Pancrase.[2]

The Ultimate Fighter

Osipczak appears on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom. He defeated Tommy Maguire by knock out in an elimination match earning him a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete on the show. Osipczak had his second fight against Team United States fighter Mark Miller. Osipczak defeated Miller via a second round knockout from a head kick.

Nick lost his semi-final fight against DaMarques Johnson via unanimous decision. The loss knocked Osipczak out of the tournament. Dana White called the fight one of the best fights in TUF history.

Ultimate Fighting Championships

Osipczak will make his UFC debut at The Ultimate Finale 9 on June 20, 2009. The fight will be against his TUF cast mate and team USA fighter, Frank Lester. It is set to be in Las Vegas, Nevada at the The Pearl at the Palms on the preliminary card.

Mixed Martial Arts Record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches 3 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 2 0
By decision 0 0
Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win United Kingdom Geoff Hayes Submission (Rear Naked Choke) ZT 12: Fight Night 12 August 30, 2008 1 1:32 Brighton, England
Win United Kingdom Nigel Whitear Submission (Rear Naked Choke) FX3: Fight Night 8 June 22, 2008 1 1:55 Reading, England
Win United Kingdom Brendan Flanagan TKO (Punches) FX3: Fight Night 7 March 15, 2008 1 1:16 Reading, England

Titles and Accomplishments

  • Kung Fu
    • National Open Champion (1)[1]
  • Mixed Martial Arts
    • Semi-Finalist on The Ultimate Fighter (Welterweight)

References

  1. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference SlickBio was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Ten TUF Questions Nick Osipczak". AroundTheOctagon.com. March 25, 2009. Retrieved April 15, 2009.

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