Robert Bryczek
Polish mixed martial artist (born 1990)
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Robert Bryczek (born July 4, 1990) is a Polish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former FEN Welterweight champion.
July 4, 1990
Bielsko-Biała, Poland
- Welterweight (2016–2021)
- Middleweight (2011–2016, 2021–present)
| Robert Bryczek | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Bryczek July 4, 1990 Bielsko-Biała, Poland |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb) |
| Division |
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| Reach | 75 in (191 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Bielsko-Biała, Poland |
| Team | Veto Team Bielsko-Biała |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 12 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Bryczek made his professional debut on September 18, 2011 against Łukasz Christ. Bryczek won the fight via a first-round submission.[2]
PLMMA Welterweight champion
After accumulating a career record of 8–2, Bryczek faced Artur Kamiński on November 4, 2016 for the vacant PLMMA Welterweight championship. Bryczek won the fight via a unanimous decision, and thus winning his first career championship.[3]
Oktagon MMA
After a three-year hiatus, Bryczek returned to the cage under Czech-based promotion Oktagon MMA on June 8, 2019 against Máté Kertész. Bryczek won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[4]
His next fight came five months later on November 9 against Leandro Silva. Bryczek lost the fight via Unanimous Decision.[5]
Fight Exclusive Night
Bryczek returned to his native Poland where he fought under Fight Exclusive Night. He made his debut on August 22, 2020 against Jacek Jędraszczyk. Bryczek won the fight via a first-round TKO.[6]
FEN Welterweight Champion
Bryczek faced Virgiliu Frasineac on October 3, 2020 for the vacant FEN Welterweight championship. Bryczek won the fight via a fifth-round knockout, winning the championship in the process.[7]
Return to Oktagon
Bryczek returned to Oktagon MMA on May 1, 2021 against Kaik Brito. Bryczek lost the fight via a first-round TKO.[8]
His next fight came six months later on November 6 against Zdenek Polivka. Bryczek lost the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[9]
Return to Fight Exclusive Night
Bryczek returned to Fight Exclusive Night on March 12, 2022 against Silas Robson. Bryczek won via TKO 17 seconds into the fight.[10]
MMA Attack
Bryczek returned to Polish regional federation MMA Attack after last competing ten years prior. He faced Mateusz Strzelczyk on September 24, 2022. Bryczek won the fight via a first-round TKO.[11]
Second return to Oktagon MMA
Bryczek returned to Oktagon MMA for a second time on December 3, 2022, where he faced Abdel Rahmane Driai. Bryczek won the fight via a first-round knockout.[12]
His next fight came on May 20, 2023 against Lee Chadwick. Bryczek won the fight via a first-round knockout.[13]
His final fight with the federation came on July 28, 2023 against Samuel Krištofič in a title eiliminator. Bryczek won the fight via a first-round TKO. This marked Bryczek's fifth first-round stoppage in a row.[14]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On August 23, 2023, it was confirmed that Bryczek had signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[15]
Bryczek was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Jacob Malkoun on September 23, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 228 alongside compatriot Mateusz Gamrot.[16] Bryczek later withdrew, and was replaced by Cody Brundage.[17]
Bryczek was scheduled to face Albert Duraev on February 10, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 236, however Duraev withdrew and was replaced by Ihor Potieria. Before the bout, Potieria weighed in 2.5 lbs over the Middleweight limit. The bout went on as a catchweight, and Potieria forfeited 20 percent of his purse over to Bryczek. Bryczek lost his promotional debut via a unanimous decision.[18]
Bryczek was scheduled to face Christian Leroy Duncan on July 27, 2024 at UFC 304.[19] Bryczek later withdrew and was replaced by Gregory Rodrigues.[20]
Bryczek made his return on September 6, 2025 against Brad Tavares at UFC Fight Night 258.[21] Bryczek won the fight via a third-round TKO.[22]
Bryczek is scheduled to face Cameron Rowston on May 2, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 275.[23]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Fight Exclusive Night
- FEN Welterweight championship (One time; former)
- Profesjonalna Liga MMA
- PLMMA Welterweight championship (One time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
| 24 matches | 18 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 18–6 | Brad Tavares | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho | September 6, 2025 | 3 | 1:43 | Paris, France | |
| Loss | 17–6 | Ihor Potieria | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer | February 10, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (187.5 lb) bout; Potieria missed weight. |
| Win | 17–5 | Samuel Krištofič | TKO (punches) | Oktagon 45 Special | July 28, 2023 | 1 | 0:55 | Prague, Czech Republic | Oktagon Middleweight title eliminator. |
| Win | 16–5 | Lee Chadwick | KO (punch) | Oktagon 43 | May 20, 2023 | 1 | 2:41 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Win | 15–5 | Abdel Rahmane Driai | KO (punch) | Oktagon 37 | December 3, 2022 | 1 | 1:25 | Ostrava, Czech Republic | |
| Win | 14–5 | Mateusz Strzelczyk | KO (punch) | MMA Attack 4 | September 24, 2022 | 1 | 1:57 | Będzin, Poland | Catchweight (190 lb) bout. |
| Win | 13–5 | Silas Robson | TKO (punches) | Fight Exclusive Night 39 | March 12, 2022 | 1 | 0:17 | Ząbki, Poland | |
| Loss | 12–5 | Zdenek Polivka | Decision (unanimous) | Oktagon Prime 4 | November 6, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Pardubice, Czech Republic | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 12–4 | Kaik Brito | TKO (punches) | Oktagon 23 | May 1, 2021 | 1 | 1:33 | Brno, Czech Republic | |
| Win | 12–3 | Virgiliu Frasineac | TKO (punches) | Fight Exclusive Night 30 | October 3, 2020 | 5 | 3:28 | Wrocław, Poland | Won the vacant FEN Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–3 | Jacek Jędraszczyk | TKO (punches) | Fight Exclusive Night 29 | August 22, 2020 | 1 | 1:13 | Ostróda, Poland | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Leandro Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Oktagon 15 | November 9, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Win | 10–2 | Máté Kertész | Decision (unanimous) | Oktagon 12 | June 8, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Bratislava, Slovakia | |
| Win | 9–2 | Artur Kamiński | Decision (unanimous) | PLMMA 70 | November 4, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Warsaw, Poland | Welterweight debut. Won the vacant PLMMA Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–2 | Grzegorz Siwy | Decision (unanimous) | Spartan Fight 4 | August 6, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Bielsko-Biała, Poland | |
| Win | 7–2 | Alexander Bergman | TKO (punches) | Superkombat FC: Special Edition | December 12, 2015 | 1 | 1:32 | Turin, Italy | |
| Win | 6–2 | Łukasz Witos | Decision (unanimous) | PLMMA 56 | June 19, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Bielsko-Biała, Poland | |
| Win | 5–2 | Mateusz Rycak | TKO (punches) | PLMMA 52 | March 21, 2015 | 1 | 3:19 | Bytom, Poland | |
| Win | 4–2 | Dawid Nowak | TKO (punches) | Fight Night Łobez 2 | November 30, 2013 | 2 | 4:15 | Łobez, Poland | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Sadibou Sy | Decision (unanimous) | International Ring Fight Arena 5 | October 19, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Win | 3–1 | Mateusz Pogudz | Decision (unanimous) | PLMMA 10 | December 29, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Warsaw, Poland | |
| Win | 2–1 | Paweł Krzeszowiec | TKO (punches) | PLMMA 9 | November 24, 2012 | 1 | 1:39 | Chełm, Poland | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Livio Victoriano | Submission (heel hook) | MMA Attack 2 | April 27, 2012 | 1 | 1:38 | Katowice, Poland | |
| Win | 1–0 | Łukasz Christ | Submission (triangle choke) | Kazimierza Wielka Fight Night 1 | September 18, 2011 | 1 | 2:17 | Kazimierza Wielka, Poland | Middleweight debut. |