Nick Osipczak facts for kids
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| Born | Nicholas Dominic Osipczak 30 December 1984 London, England |
| Other names | Supernova |
| Residence | London, England |
| Nationality | American, British |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Style | Tai chi, Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | London, England |
| Team | Yang-style tai chi Raised Spirit Internal Arts |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
Nicholas Dominic Osipczak (born December 30, 1984) is a professional mixed martial artist from England. He is famous for competing in the UFC, a major organization for MMA fights. He fought in the welterweight division, a class for fighters of a certain weight.
Osipczak was a contestant on the TV show The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom. He is also known for being one of the first fighters to use the style of tai chi in professional MMA competitions.
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Early Life and Education
Nick Osipczak was born in London, England. His father has Polish roots, and his mother is American with English, German, Irish, and Serbian heritage. He grew up in South London and went to St. Olaves Grammar School.
After graduating in 2003, he attended Loughborough University. He earned a degree in Mathematics, Accounting, and Financial Management in 2007.
Journey into Martial Arts
From Kung Fu to MMA
When he was 18, Nick joined a martial arts club at his university. He practiced Shaolin Kung Fu and became very good, even winning the UK National Kung Fu Open Weight Championship.
Nick was inspired to try Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) after watching a DVD of UFC knockouts. He began looking for the best coaches in the United Kingdom to learn this new sport. He even became a sparring partner for top UK fighters like Michael Bisping.
After training for two years, Osipczak started competing. He won all of his amateur and semi-professional fights. In March 2008, he had his first professional MMA fight and won in just 76 seconds. He won his next two professional fights quickly, bringing his record to 3-0.
The Ultimate Fighter
Osipczak's impressive early wins helped him get a spot on the TV show The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom. To get on the show, he had to win an elimination match, which he did by knockout in the first round.
On the show, he fought against Mark Miller from the American team. Osipczak won with a powerful head kick in the second round. This knockout was later chosen as one of the top 15 knockouts in the show's history. He lost his next fight in the semi-finals, but UFC President Dana White called it one of the best fights in the show's history.
Career in the UFC
Osipczak made his official UFC debut on June 20, 2009. He fought Frank Lester, another contestant from The Ultimate Fighter. Osipczak won the fight by making his opponent submit. This great performance earned him a contract for three more fights with the UFC.
His next fight was against Matthew Riddle at UFC 105 in Manchester, England. Osipczak controlled the fight with his striking and grappling. In the final round, the referee stopped the fight because Osipczak was landing many punches and elbows. Commentator Joe Rogan called it a "huge performance by Osipczak."
After this win, Osipczak had three tough fights that he lost by decision. This means the fights went the full length, and the judges scored them for his opponents. Some of these decisions were controversial, with many people thinking Osipczak should have won.
Return to Competition
After a break of almost five years, Nick returned to fighting on June 27, 2015. He fought Kyle Redfearn and won in the first round by submission. This fight was special because it was the first time tai chi was officially represented in an MMA competition.
After his return, Osipczak stated that he aimed to win the UFC belt by 2018.
Personal Life
Nick lives in Oxfordshire, UK, with his partner and their son, Shen. The name Shen means "Spirit" in Chinese. His sister, Alex Osipczak, is a popular YouTuber.
In his free time, Nick enjoys reading about Chinese philosophy and martial arts. He is also a talented painter and was once featured in a documentary about his art.
Mixed Martial Arts Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 6 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 6–3 | Kyle Redfearn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Macto Championships – Osipczak vs. Redfearn | 27 June 2015 | 1 | 2:04 | Milton Keynes, England | |
| Loss | 5–3 | Duane Ludwig | Decision (split) | UFC 122 | 13 November 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Oberhausen, Germany | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Greg Soto | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 118 | 28 August 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Rick Story | Decision (split) | UFC 112 | 10 April 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 5–0 | Matthew Riddle | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC 105 | 14 November 2009 | 3 | 3:53 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 4–0 | Frank Lester | Submission (rear naked choke) | TUF 9 Finale | 20 June 2009 | 1 | 3:40 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Geoff Hayes | Submission (rear naked choke) | ZT 12: Fight Night 12 | 30 August 2008 | 1 | 1:32 | Brighton, East Sussex, England | |
| Win | 2–0 | Nigel Whitear | Submission (rear naked choke) | FX3: Fight Night 8 | 22 June 2008 | 1 | 1:55 | Reading, Berkshire, England | |
| Win | 1–0 | Brendan Flanagan | TKO (punches) | FX3: Fight Night 7 | 15 March 2008 | 1 | 1:16 | Reading, Berkshire, England |
Accomplishments
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Semi-Finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom
- His knockout on the show was named one of the Top 15 TUF Knock-Outs of All Time.
- Kung Fu
- Champion in the UK National Open Weight Kung Fu Championship
