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Bart Palaszewski Bio
Bart K. Palaszewski (Polish pronunciation: [palaˈʂɛfskʲi]; born May 30, 1983) is a Polish-American mixed martial artist. He fought for the Quad City Silverbacks of the now defunct International Fight League. Following the UFC/WEC merger, Palaszewski is now under contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of November 2011, Palaszewski is ranked as the #9 featherweight fighter in the world by Sherdog.
Mixed martial arts career
After immigrating to the United States from Poland with his family, Palaszewski was unsure about what he wanted to do in life. He trained whilst working as a photographer and graphic designer and holding other computer-related jobs. Then, after seeing his first MMA event at a show in McHenry, Illinois, Palaszewski was hooked. He lost his first four professional fights.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Palaszewski defeated Alex Karalexis via second round TKO, at WEC 37 earning Knockout of the Night honors.
Palaszewski suffered back to back losses against Ricardo Lamas via unanimous decision at WEC 39, and Anthony Njokuani via second round TKO at WEC 40.
Bart Palaszewski defeated touted prospect Anthony Pettis on December 19, 2009 at WEC 45.
Palaszewski defeated Karen Darabedyan via first round submission at WEC 47
Palaszewski defeated Zach Micklewright via second round TKO at WEC 50.
Bart Palaszewski was expected to face Kamal Shalorus on November 11, 2010 at WEC 52., but the bout was moved to WEC 53 after Shalorus suffered a hand injury. Palaszewski lost to Shalorus via a split decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, most WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC.
Palaszewski was expected to face Cody McKenzie on May 28, 2011 at UFC 130. However, McKenzie was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Gleison Tibau. Palaszewski himself was forced from the Tibau bout with an injury and replaced by Rafaello Oliveira.
Palaszewski returned to face Tyson Griffin in a featherweight bout on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. Palaszewski won via first round KO after landing a left hook and finishing with a flurry of punches, earning Knockout of the Night honors.
Palaszewski is expected to face Hatsu Hioki on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144.
Personal life
Bart and his girlfriend Jen were married on November 15, 2008. The couple have a daughter named Natalia who was born in August 2007.
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Won Knockout Of The Night Honors (One time)
- World Extreme Cagefighting
- Won Knockout of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
External links
- Official UFC Profile
- Professional MMA record for Bart Palaszewski from Sherdog
- Official Myspace Page
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