Arkadiusz Wrzosek

He started martial arts training at the age of 19 at the Copacabana club in Warsaw under the supervision of Igor Kołacin. He fought his first amateur fights in the Sanda formula, in which he won the cup and the Polish championship.{{cite journal|title=MP Sanda i Qingda: podsumowanie, wyniki!|url=http://www.fightsport.pl/wyniki/wyniki-polska/5707-mp-sanda-i-qingda-podsumowanie-wyniki|author=Fightsport.pl|journal=MMA, UFC, Muay Thai, Boks, BJJ, KSW - Informacje ..:::.. FightSport.pl ..:::.. Twój Portal Sportów Walki|access-date=2018-05-24|language=pl}} In amateur formulas he fought over 40 fights, many times winning national and international competitions. In 2014-2017, a member of the national team.{{cite web|title=WYNIKI gali Boxing Night 11 {{!}} MMAnia.pl|url=http://fightmmania.pl/aktualnosci/wyniki-gali-boxing-night-11-11463|agency=fightmmania.pl|access-date=2018-05-26}} In 2015, he was a contender for the WKU world champion belt. He has been contracted with the FEN organization since 2015, and the heavyweight champion of this organization since 2017. In 2018, he signed a contract with the Fonfara Promotions group for his debut in professional boxing.{{cite web|title=Warsaw Boxing Night: Arkadiusz Wrzosek zadebiutuje w zawodowym boksie na gali z Andrzejem Fonfarą – już 16 czerwca w Warszawie {{!}} madfight24.com|url=https://madfight24.com/warsaw-boxing-night-arkadiusz-wrzosek-zadebiutuje-w-zawodowym-boksie-na-gali-z-andrzejem-fonfara-juz-16-czerwca-w-warszawie/|agency=madfight24.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527023929/https://madfight24.com/warsaw-boxing-night-arkadiusz-wrzosek-zadebiutuje-w-zawodowym-boksie-na-gali-z-andrzejem-fonfara-juz-16-czerwca-w-warszawie/|archive-date=2018-05-27|access-date=2018-05-26|language=pl}} In November 2018, he joined Glory, the largest organization kick-boxing in the world.{{cite web|title=Heavyweights Mohamed Abdallah and Arkadiusz Wrzosek Fill Final Two Tournament Slots at GLORY 62 Rotterdam : Glory Kickboxing|url=http://www.glorykickboxing.com/news/heavyweights-mohamed-abdallah-and-arkadiusz-wrzosek-fill-final-two-tournament-slots-at-glory-62-rotterdam:9aa142c1-e066-40ee-974d-9d325651a20d|agency=Glory Kickboxing|access-date=2018-11-15}}

On March 16, 2019, he fought the last match for FEN . During the FEN 24 gala he defended the championship belt technically knocking out Patrick Schmid with low kicks.{{cite web|title=Arkadiusz Wrzosek - Patrick Schmid. Skrót walki - Polsat Sport|url=https://www.polsatsport.pl/film/arkadiusz-wrzosek-patrick-schmid-skrot-walki_6850599/|author=Polsatsport.pl|date=16 March 2019 |agency=www.polsatsport.pl|access-date=2022-08-20|language=pl}}

At Glory 71, he replaced Demoreo Dennis 's would-be opponent . In the second round he won by technical knockout, stopping the opponent with strong low kicks.{{cite web|title=GLORY 71: Arkadiusz Wrzosek zatrzymał Demoreo Dennisa low kickami w 2 rundzie|url=https://www.mmanews.pl/2019/11/glory-71-arkadiusz-wrzosek-zatrzymal-demoreo-dennisa-low-kickami-w-2-rundzie/|agency=MMANews|date=2019-11-23|access-date=2022-08-20}}

In the next duel he faced the fight of the evening of the Glory 78 gala with a Dutchman of Moroccan origin, Badr Hari.{{cite web|title=Wrzosek zmierzy się z Badrem Harim - legionisci.com|url=https://legionisci.com/news/85291_.html|agency=legionisci.com|date=2021-09-01|access-date=2022-08-20|language=pl}} Despite counting three times, in the second round he sensationally knocked out Hari with a high kick.{{cite web|title=GLORY 78. Arkadiusz Wrzosek znokautował legendę kickboxingu Badra Hariego! "Największy comeback w historii" [WIDEO]|url=https://sportowy24.pl/glory-78-arkadiusz-wrzosek-znokautowal-legende-kickboxingu-badra-hariego-najwiekszy-comeback-w-historii-wideo/ar/c2-15788088|author=Tomasz Dębek|agency=Sportowy24|date=2021-09-05|access-date=2022-08-20|language=pl-PL}} The victory earned him the award for the best knockout of the year 2021.{{cite web|title=Arkadiusz Wrzosek zdobył nagrodę za nokaut roku 2021 organizacji GLORY {{!}} MMAROCKS|url=https://www.mmarocks.pl/mma-news/arkadiusz-wrzosek-zdobywa-nagrode-za-nokaut-roku-2021-organizacji-glory|author=Tomasz Nowosielski|agency=MMA Rocks!|date=2021-12-17|access-date=2022-08-20|language=pl-PL}}

On March 19, 2022, at Glory 80, there was a rematch between Wrzosek and Hari.{{cite web|title=Wielki rewanż. Polak ponownie zmierzy się z legendą kick-boxingu|url=https://www.polsatsport.pl/wiadomosc/2022-01-26/arkadiusz-wrzosek-kontra-badr-hari-w-starciu-rewanzowym-na-gali-glory-80/|author=Polsatsport.pl|date=26 January 2022 |agency=www.polsatsport.pl|access-date=2022-08-20|language=pl}} The fight, planned for three rounds, did not last because of riots in the stands in which policemen and fans were injured. The gala was discontinued and the duel was deemed not to have taken place. Wrzosek was leading by 19:18 on all the judges' scorecards. The fans of Legia and ADO Den Haag supporting the Pole were quickly blamed for the brawl. According to the Wrzoska camp, the riots were provoked by the Moroccans who threw bottles and chairs at them.{{cite web|title=Arkadiusz Wrzosek był blisko drugiego zwycięstwa nad Badrem Harim. Walkę przerwała... zadyma na trybunach [WIDEO]|url=https://sportowy24.pl/arkadiusz-wrzosek-byl-blisko-drugiego-zwyciestwa-nad-badrem-harim-walke-przerwala-zadyma-na-trybunach-wideo/ar/c2-16109101|author=Tomasz Dębek|agency=Sportowy24|date=2022-03-20|access-date=2022-08-20|language=pl-PL}} The fight was declared a No Contest.{{cite web |title=Badr Hari-arkadiusz Wrzosek, Glory 80 : À Quelle Heure Et Sur Quelle Chaîne ? |url=https://www.cnews.fr/sport/2022-03-18/badr-hari-arkadiusz-wrzosek-glory-80-quelle-heure-et-sur-quelle-chaine-1193779 |website=cnews.fr |access-date=20 March 2022 |date=20 March 2022}}

On June 15, 2022, the Confrontation of Martial Arts (promoting fighting in MMA ) informed fans via social media about the contracting of Arkadiusz Wrzosek.{{cite web|title=Arkadiusz Wrzosek zawodnikiem KSW! - legionisci.com|url=https://legionisci.com/news/88510_Arkadiusz_Wrzosek_zawodnikiem_KSW.html|agency=legionisci.com|access-date=2022-06-16|language=pl}} Three days later, during the KSW 71 gala, the match between Tomasz Sarara and Arkadiusz Wrzosek was announced as the main event of the KSW 73 gala, which took place on August 20, 2022 in Warsaw.{{cite web|title=Wrzosek vs Sarara na gali KSW 73 w Warszawie! {{!}} MMAROCKS|url=https://www.mmarocks.pl/ksw-73/wrzosek-vs-sarara-na-gali-ksw-73-w-warszawie|author=Tomasz Nowosielski|agency=MMA Rocks!|date=2022-06-18|access-date=2022-06-18|language=pl-PL}} Wrzosek made a successful debut in the MMA formula, beating Sarara via TKO in the third round.{{cite web|title=KSW 73: Wrzosek pokonał Sararę po wojnie w klatce|url=https://www.polsatsport.pl/wiadomosc/2022-08-20/wrzosek-sarara-kto-wygral-wynik-walki-ksw-73/|author=Polsatsport.pl|date=20 August 2022 |agency=www.polsatsport.pl|access-date=2022-08-20|language=pl}}

Wrzosek faced Tomáš Možný at KSW 79 on February 25, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Sobczak |first1=Bartosz |date=18 January 2023 |title=Arkadiusz Wrzosek vs. Tomáš Možný 2 na KSW 79 w Libercu! |url=https://mymma.pl/arkadiusz-wrzosek-vs-tomas-mozny-2-na-ksw-79-w-libercu/ |access-date=18 January 2023 |website=mymma.pl}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Cieśla |first=Bartosz |date=2023-02-25 |title=KSW 79: Arkadiusz Wrzosek dominował przez większość walki, ale cudem uniknął porażki [WIDEO] |url=https://mma.pl/ksw-79-arkadiusz-wrzosek-dominowal-przez-wiekszosc-walki-ale-cudem-uniknal-porazki-wideo/ |access-date=2023-02-27 |website=MMA PL |language=pl-PL}}

Wrzosek faced former two-time world kickboxing champion and MMA debutant Bogdan Stoica at XTB KSW 83: Colosseum 2 on June 3, 2023.{{cite web |title=Arek Wrzosek treft kickboks fenomeen Bogdan Stoica tijdens KSW Colosseum 2 |url=https://www.vechtsportinfo.nl/mma-nieuws/arek-wrzosek-treft-kickboks-fenomeen-bogdan-stoica-tijdens-xtb-ksw-colosseum-2 |website=vechtsportinfo.nl |date=28 April 2023|language=Dutch}} He won the bout via forearm choke in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Pisze |first=Grzesiekono |date=2023-06-04 |title=(VIDEO) Saleta choke! Arkadiusz Wrzosek zdominował i poddał Bogdana Stoicę na KSW Colosseum II! |url=https://www.lowking.pl/video-saleta-choke-arkadiusz-wrzosek-zdominowal-i-poddal-bogdana-stoice-na-ksw-colosseum-ii/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=Lowking.pl |language=pl-PL}}

Wrzosek faced his toughest test to date, facing FNC Champion Ivan Vitasović on January 20, 2024 at KSW 90: Wrzosek vs. Vitasović, winning the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round.{{cite web |access-date=2024-01-20 |author=Jakub Madej |date=2024-01-20 |language=pl-PL |title=Trzy nokdauny w minutę! Arkadiusz Wrzosek potężnymi ciosami nokautuje Ivana Vitasovica na KSW 90! {{!}} MMAROCKS |url=https://www.mmarocks.pl/ksw-90/trzy-nokdauny-w-minute-arkadiusz-wrzosek-poteznymi-ciosami-nokautuje-ivana-vitasovica-na-ksw-90 |website=MMA Rocks!}}

Wrzosek faced former WBC heavyweight title challenger Artur Szpilka on May 11, 2024 at XTB KSW 94: Bartosiński vs. Michaliszyn. He won the bout by knockout in the first round.{{cite web |access-date=2024-05-12 |date=2024-05-11 |language=pl-PL |title=XTB KSW 94 Bartosiński vs Michaliszyn Full Results |url= https://www.kswmma.com/news/5094 |website=KSW}}

• 2017 Fight Exclusive Night Heavyweight (+95 kg/209 lb) Championship (one time)
• Two successful title defenses
• 2018 ISKA international Heavyweight (+95 kg/209 lb) Championship (one time)
• 2021 Glory Knockout of the Year

• 2013 Polish Sanda Cup 1st place (-90 kg/198 lb)
• 2014 Polish Sanda Champion (-100 kg/220 lb)
• 2014 Polish Muay Thai IFMA Runner-up (-91 kg/200 lb)
• 2014 European Muay Thai IFMA Champion (-91 kg/200 lb)
• 2015 Polish Muay Thai IFMA Champion (+91 kg/200 lb)
• 2016 K-1 Global World Champion (+91 kg/200 lb)
• 2017 Polish Kickboxing Cup 1st place (+91 kg/200 lb)

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{{cite web|title=Arkadiusz Wrzosek|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Arkadiusz-Wrzosek-388439|website=Sherdog|access-date=21 August 2022|language=en}}

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| 2022-03-19|| NC ||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} Badr Hari || Glory 80 || Hasselt, Belgium || No Contest || 2 || 3:00

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| 2021-04-09|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} Badr Hari || Glory 78: Rotterdam || Rotterdam, Netherlands || KO (Head Kick) || 2 || 1:30

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| 2019-11-22|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Demoreo Dennis || Glory 71: Chicago || Chicago, USA || TKO (Leg Kicks) || 2 || 2:59

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| 2019-03-16|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SWI}} Patrick Schmid || FEN 24: All or Nothing || Warsaw, Poland || TKO (Leg Kicks) || 5 || 0:23

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| 2018-12-08|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|ROU}} Benjamin Adegbuyi || Glory 62: Rotterdam Semi Final || Rotterdam, Netherlands || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

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| 2018-10-27|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} Vladimir Toktasynov || Granda PRO 7 || Warsaw, Poland || TKO || 1 || 1:05

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| 2018-04-28|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|MDA}} Pawel Voronin || Granda PRO 6 || Warsaw, Poland || TKO || 1 || 1:10

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| 2018-03-10|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Artur Bizewski || FEN 20: Next Level || Warsaw, Poland || Decision || 5 || 3:00

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| 2017-11-03|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Colin George || VIP Fight Night || Dubai, UAE || KO || 3 || 2:47

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| 2017-10-14|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} Nikolai Falin || FEN 19: Battle for Wroclaw || Warsaw, Poland || KO || 1 || 1:49

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| 2017-06-09|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|GER}} Kai Durak || Granda PRO 4 || Warsaw, Poland || TKO || 2 || 2:41

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| 2017-04-08|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|SVK}} Tomáš Klimacek || GSW Radomsko || Radomsko, Poland || KO || 1 || 2:13

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| 2017-03-11|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Artur Bizewski || FEN 16: Warsaw Reloaded || Warsaw, Poland || Decision (unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

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| 2016-11-01|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|BLR}} Alexey Buchinsky || PLMMA 70: Championships || Warsaw, Poland || KO (kicks) || 1 || 1:47

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| 2016-08-13|| Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Kryspin Kalski || FEN 13: Summer Edition || Gdynia, Poland || Decision (split) || 4 || 3:00

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| 2015-06-28|| Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Artur Bizewski || WBT || Gdynia, Poland || Decision (unanimous) || 3 || 3:00

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| 2014-09- || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Florent Kaouachi || 2014 IFMA European Championships, Tournament Final || Poland || TKO (Injury) || 2 || 2:00

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