Seth Baczynski
{{short description|American mixed martial artist}}
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| residence = Apache Junction, Arizona, United States
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Middleweight
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| team = Power MMA and Fitness
| rank = Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Francisco "Kiko" France{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/seth-baczynski|title=Seth "Polish Pistola" Baczynski – Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=August 16, 2014}}
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Seth Baczynski (born October 26, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional since 2006, Baczynski has formerly competed for the UFC, and was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz and The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption. He has also fought for top promotions such as the International Fight League, Tachi Palace Fights, World Lethwei Championship, and the Legacy Fighting Alliance.
Background
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in Apache Junction, Arizona, Baczysnki played football and basketball growing up. Upon graduating from Apache Junction High School, Baczynski began to train in mixed martial arts.{{Cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/707973-seth-baczynski-i-always-knew-that-i-could-and-would-compete-at-a-high-level|title=Seth Baczynski: "I Always Knew That I Could and Would Compete at a High Level"|website=Bleacher Report}} Baczynski's paternal great-grandfather was an immigrant from Poland.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Seth-Baczynski-Once-in-a-Lifetime-Fight?id=|title = Seth Baczynski's Once in a Lifetime Fight|date = 14 September 2018}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Baczynski began fighting in 2006, making his debut at a Rage in the Cage event. Baczynski lost the fight to Shane Johnson via kneebar submission in round one. Baczynski bounced back from the loss and won three straight fights, all for Rage in the Cage.
=International Fight League=
He then signed a contract with the International Fight League. He debuted for the promotion against Brent Beauparlant, losing via decision. He was given a second chance, and fought Dan Molina. The fight ended with Baczynski, again, on the losing end. Baczynski was released from the IFL after the loss.
=Post-IFL=
Baczynski obtained a 7–1 record after being released from the IFL. He then fought up and comer Roger Bowling, losing by vicious KO only nine seconds into round one. Baczynski won a fight against Tom Nguyen at a Wild Bill's Fight Night event. He was then selected to be a part of The Ultimate Fighter.
=''The Ultimate Fighter''=
Baczynski was selected as one of the 28 competitors for the eleventh season of the Ultimate Fighter. To get onto the show and become one of the 14 fighters, Baczynski had to fight Court McGee. After three rounds, the judges awarded the win to McGee, sending Baczynski home.
After a fighter was injured and forced out of the competition, Baczynski was given the injured fighter's spot. In his first fight back he fought Team Liddell's last pick, Joseph Henle. Baczynski won the fight via three round unanimous decision and moved onto the quarter-final round.
In the quarter-final round, Baczynski faced rival team member and friend Brad Tavares. As the first round ended, Baczynski threw an illegal soccer kick to the head of Tavares. Baczynski immediately apologized, knowing he could have seriously hurt Tavares, who went to his corner and slumped. After discussing the matter with the doctors, Herb Dean stopped the fight and Tavares was declared the winner by disqualification, advancing him to the semi-finals.
In 2017, he returned to TUF 25, ultimately losing by unanimous decision to Gilbert Smith.
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Baczynski made his UFC debut in a rematch against Brad Tavares at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19471/tuf-11-finale-prelims-include-tavares-vs-baczynski-camozzi-vs-hammortree.mma |title=TUF 11 Finale prelims include Tavares vs. Baczynski, Camozzi vs Hammortree |date=June 9, 2010 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |access-date=June 20, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613223151/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19471/tuf-11-finale-prelims-include-tavares-vs-baczynski-camozzi-vs-hammortree.mma |archive-date=June 13, 2010 }} After three close rounds, Baczynski lost the fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Due to his loss to Tavares, Baczynski was subsequently released from the UFC.
=Post-UFC=
Soon after being released from the UFC, Baczynski was reportedly signed by Strikeforce and was scheduled to make his promotional debut at ShoMMA 10: Riggs vs. Taylor against Erik Apple. However, Apple was forced to pull out of the fight and a replacement was not named.
He then fought UFC and WEC veteran, Tim McKenzie, at Tachi Palace Fights 7. The fight was ended after Baczynski escaped from a near fight ending armbar submission hold, which ended up breaking his arm, and knocked McKenzie out with elbows. McKenzie appealed the result to the CSAC.
On April 9, 2011, Baczynski became the Interim Ringside MMA Welterweight Champion when he TKO'd formerly undefeated prospect Alex Garcia at Ringside MMA 10.{{cite web|last=Whitman |first=Mike |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Champ-Injured-Ringside-Sets-Interim-WW-Title-Bout-for-April-9-30749 |title=Champ Injured, Ringside Sets Interim WW Title Bout for April 9 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2011-03-10 |access-date=2012-03-15}}
=Return to UFC=
Baczynski returned to the UFC facing Clay Harvison on September 17, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 25, replacing an injured DaMarques Johnson.{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-fight-night-25-update-semerzier-and-johnson-out-baczynski-in|title=UFC Fight Night 25 Update: Johnson Out, Baczynski In| publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=August 31, 2011}} He won the fight via submission in the second round.
Baczynski again stepped-in on short notice to fight Matt Brown on November 19, 2011, at UFC 139.{{cite web|url= http://mmajunkie.com/news/25705/after-injuries-de-fries-broughton-slated-for-ufc-138-brown-baczynski-at-ufc-139.mma|title= After injuries, Brown-Baczynski at UFC 139|access-date= August 31, 2011|work= mmajunkie.com|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111018200802/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25705/after-injuries-de-fries-broughton-slated-for-ufc-138-brown-baczynski-at-ufc-139.mma|archive-date= October 18, 2011}} He won the fight via submission in the second round.
Baczynski fought Lance Benoist on June 8, 2012, at UFC on FX 3.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27997/seth-baczynski-vs-lance-benoist-targeted-for-ufc-on-fx-3.mma|title=Seth Baczynski vs. Lance Benoist targeted for UFC on FX 3|work=mmajunkie.com|date=March 28, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330011201/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27997/seth-baczynski-vs-lance-benoist-targeted-for-ufc-on-fx-3.mma|archive-date=March 30, 2012}} Baczynski defeated Benoist via split decision.
Baczynski next faced Simeon Thoresen on September 22, 2012, at UFC 152.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29864/seth-baczynski-vs-simeon-thoresen-added-to-ufc-152-in-toronto.mma|title=Seth Baczynski vs. Simeon Thoresen added to UFC 152 in Toronto |work=mmajunkie.com |date=July 24, 2012}} Baczynski was surprisingly being out struck by Thoresen throughout the fight until he landed a big punch that instantly knocked Thoresen out late in the first round.
Baczynski was expected to face Kyle Noke on December 15, 2012, at UFC on FX 6.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31065/kyle-noke-meets-seth-baczynski-at-ufc-on-fx-6-in-australia.mma |title=Kyle Noke meets Seth Baczynski at UFC on FX 6 in Australia |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=October 11, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024035125/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31065/kyle-noke-meets-seth-baczynski-at-ufc-on-fx-6-in-australia.mma |archive-date=October 24, 2012 }} However, Noke pulled out of the bout citing a shoulder injury and was replaced by Mike Pierce.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31373/mike-pierce-replaces-kyle-noke-meets-seth-baczynski-at-ufc-on-fx-6.mma|title=Mike Pierce replaces Kyle Noke, meets Seth Baczynski at UFC on FX 6|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 31, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121118070148/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31373/mike-pierce-replaces-kyle-noke-meets-seth-baczynski-at-ufc-on-fx-6.mma|archive-date=November 18, 2012}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Baczynski fought promotional newcomer Brian Melancon on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/craig-vs-leben-baczynski-vs-melancon-added-to-julys-ufc-162-event|title=Baczynski vs. Melancon added to July's UFC 162 event|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author= |date=2013-03-12|access-date=March 12, 2013}} He lost the fight via knockout due to ground and pound punches at the end of the first round.
Baczynski faced Neil Magny on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/seth-baczynski-vs-neil-magny-set-for-fight-for-the-troops-3-at-fort-campbell|title=Seth Baczynski vs. Neil Magny set for 'Fight for the Troops 3' at Fort Campbell|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=|date=2013-08-22|access-date=2013-08-22}} He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.
Baczynski faced Thiago Alves on April 10, 2014, at UFC on Fox 11.{{cite web | url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/thiago-alves-returns-fight-seth-baczynski-ufc-fox-11 | title=Thiago Alves Returns To Fight Seth Baczynski At UFC On FOX 11 | publisher=Fight of the Night | date=7 February 2014 | access-date=8 February 2014 | author=Henderson, Jason}}{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/thiago-alves-returns-at-ufc-on-fox-11-meets-seth-baczynski-in-orlando/|title=Thiago Alves returns at UFC on FOX 11, meets Seth Baczynski in Orlando|author=Matt Erickson|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2014-02-06|access-date=2014-02-06}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Despite the loss, this fight earned Baczynski his first Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/ufc-on-fox-11-bonuses-cerrone-white-alves-baczynski-win-50000/|title=UFC on FOX 11 bonuses: Cerrone, White, Alves, Baczynski win $50,000 |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=|access-date=2014-04-19|date=2014-04-19}}
Baczynski faced promotional newcomer Alan Jouban on August 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 47.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Seth-BaczynskiAlan-Jouban-Welterweight-Bout-Added-to-UFC-Fight-Night-in-Maine-70269|title=Seth Baczynski-Alan Jouban Welterweight bout added to UFC Fight Night in Maine |publisher=sherdog.com|author=|access-date=2014-07-08|date=2014-07-08}} He lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the first round. Despite the loss, Baczynski earned his second consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/ufc-fight-night-47-bonuses-boetsch-thiago-tavares-jouban-baczynski-win-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 47 bonuses: Boetsch, Thiago Tavares, Jouban, Baczynski win $50,000|author=|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2014-08-17|date=2014-08-17}}
Baczynski faced Leon Edwards on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/seth-baczynski-vs-leon-edwards-booked-for-ufc-fight-night-64-in-poland|title=Seth Baczynski vs. Leon Edwards booked for UFC Fight Night 64 in Poland|author=|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2015-01-27|date=2015-01-27}} Baczynski lost the fight as he was quickly knocked out only 8 seconds into the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/ufc-fight-night-64-results-leon-edwards-needs-only-eight-seconds-to-ko-seth-baczynski|title=UFC Fight Night 64 results: Leon Edwards takes eight seconds to KO Seth Baczynski|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-04-11|access-date=2015-04-11}}
=''The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption''=
In February 2017, it was revealed that Baczynski would again compete on the UFC's reality show in the 25th season on The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/2/15/14630574/joe-stevenson-james-krause-jesse-taylor-among-tuf-redemption-cast-members|title=Joe Stevenson, James Krause, Jesse Taylor among TUF: Redemption cast members|work=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2017-02-15|access-date=2017-02-15}} Baczynski was the first pick overall for Team Garbrandt. He faced Gilbert Smith in the opening round and lost via unanimous decision.
= Lethwei =
On May 2, 2019, Baczynski signed a multi-fight deal with Myanmar-based Lethwei organization World Lethwei Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Veteran-Seth-Baczynski-Signs-MultiFight-Deal-with-World-Lethwei-Championship-153771|title=UFC Veteran Seth Baczynski Signs Multi-Fight Deal with World Lethwei Championship|author=Jason Burgos|publisher=sherdog.com|date=May 2, 2019}} His debut was for the inaugural Cruiserweight World Lethwei Championship against Lethwei world champion Dave Leduc on August 2, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/multiple-time-lethwei-champion-dave-leduc-to-face-ufc-veteran-seth-baczynski-for-cruiserweight-world-lethwei-championship/|title=MULTIPLE-TIME LETHWEI CHAMPION DAVE LEDUC TO FACE UFC VETERAN SETH BACZYNSKI FOR CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD LETHWEI CHAMPIONSHIP|website=fightbookmma|language=en|date=5 May 2019}} Baczynski felt confident leading up to the fight because he had more fighting experience than Leduc.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/exclusive-seth-baczynski-talks-lethwei-debut|title=Exclusive: Headbutts & Bare Knuckles, Seth Baczynski Talks Upcoming Lethwei Debut|author=Michael Clifton|website=Low Kick MMA|date=30 July 2019}} Baczynski lost the fight via knockout in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/lethwei/wlc-king-of-nine-limbs-results-dave-leduc-captures-cruiserweight-title/|title=WLC King of Nine Limbs Results: Dave Leduc captures cruiserweight title|date=August 2, 2019|publisher=thebodylockmma.com|author=Steven Rae}}
Personal life
Baczynski is married and has five children. Aside from fighting, he has a job as a utilities worker.{{cite web|url=http://news.gfl.tv/2011/04/seth-baczynski-and-the-travels-of-a-mma-gunslinger/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140727124440/http://news.gfl.tv/2011/04/seth-baczynski-and-the-travels-of-a-mma-gunslinger/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 27, 2014|title=Seth Baczynski and the Travels of a MMA Gunslinger|work=GoFightLive}}
Championships and achievements
=Mixed martial arts=
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Thiago Alves, Alan Jouban
- Ringside MMA
- Interim Ringside Welterweight Championship (One time)
=Lethwei=
- Lethwei World
- 2019 Event of the Year {{small|headlined at WLC 9}}{{cite web|author=Matthew Carter|title=2019 Lethwei World Awards|url= http://lethweiworld.com/2019-lethwei-world-awards/ |website=Lethwei World|date=2 January 2020}}
- Spia Asia Awards
- 2019 Best Sport Tourism Destination Campaign of the Year – Bronze {{small|headlined at WLC 9}}{{cite web|url=https://spiaasia.com/2019-winners|title=SPIA Asia 2019 Winners|website=Spia Asia|access-date=2 January 2020}}
- Asian Academy Awards
- 2019 Best Sport Program – National Winner {{small|headlined at WLC 9}}{{cite web|url=https://www.asianacademycreativeawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Full-List-of-National-Winners-by-Categories.pdf
|title=National Winners 2020|website=Asian Academy Awards|access-date=15 October 2020}}
Mixed martial arts record
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|dec-losses=6
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|22–18
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| NWFA 1: Retribution
| {{dts|2021|August|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:46
| Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
|Catchweight (195 lbs) bout.
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|22–17
| Decision (unanimous)
| C3 Fights 48
| {{dts|2019|November|23}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 22–16
| Daniel Madrid
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| LFA 59
| {{dts|2019|February|01}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:54
| Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 22–15
| Teddy Ash
| TKO (punches)
| Unified MMA 34: Supremacy
| {{dts|2018|September|28}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 4:58
| Enoch, Alberta, Canada
|For the vacant Unified MMA Middleweight Championship.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 22–14
| Matt Lagler
| KO (punches)
| California Cage Wars 7: Outdoor Supershow
| {{dts|2018|July|29}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:05
| Campo, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–14
| Marvin Babe
| Submission
| C3 Fights 46: Clash at the Council
| {{dts|2018|April|27}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:29
| Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
|Return to Middleweight.
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–14
| Jonathan Casimiro
| TKO (punches)
| WFF MX: World Fighting Federation Mexico
| {{dts|2016|October|15}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:15
| Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 19–14
| Decision (unanimous)
| TFE MMA: Vengeance
| {{dts|2016|August|26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Anaheim, California, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|19–13
|KO (punches)
|UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2
|{{dts|2015|April|11}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:08
|Kraków, Poland
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|19–12
|KO (punch)
|UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. Preux
|{{dts|2014|August|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:33
|Bangor, Maine, United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|19–11
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne
|{{dts|2014|April|19}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Orlando, Florida, United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 19–10
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2013|November|6}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 18–10
| KO (punches)
| UFC 162
| {{dts|2013|July|6}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:59
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 18–9
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson
| {{dts|2012|December|15}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Gold Coast, Australia
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 18–8
| KO (punch)
| UFC 152
| {{dts|2012|September|22}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:10
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 17–8
| Decision (split)
| UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall
| {{dts|2012|June|8}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Sunrise, Florida United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 16–8
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| UFC 139
| {{dts|2011|November|19}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 0:42
|San Jose, California United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 15–8
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger
| {{dts|2011|September|17}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:12
|New Orleans, Louisiana United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 14–8
| KO (punches)
| Ringside 10: Cote vs. Starnes
| {{dts|2011|April|9}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:44
| {{small|Won the interim Ringside Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 13–8
| TKO (elbows and punches)
| {{dts|2010|December|2}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:15
|Lemoore, California, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (174 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 12–8
| Decision (unanimous)
| The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale
| {{dts|2010|June|19}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|Return to Middleweight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 12–7
| Tom Nguyen
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Wild Bill's Fight Night 23
| {{dts|2009|October|30}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:32
|Duluth, Georgia, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 11–7
| KO (punches)
| MMA Big Show: Retribution
| {{dts|2009|March|7}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:09
|Vevay, Indiana, United States
|{{small|For the MMA Big Show Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 11–6
| James Warfield
| KO (flying knee and punches)
| Evolution MMA
| {{dts|2008|October|4}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:21
|Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 10–6
| Oscar Montano
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Mexican Fighting Championship
| {{dts|2008|September|20}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:30
|Puerto Penasco, Mexico
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–6
| Antonio Grant
| KO (punch)
| Silver Crown Fights
| {{dts|2008|August|8}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:11
|Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 8–6
| Donnie Liles
| Submission (anaconda choke)
| Warriors Collide 4
| {{dts|2008|July|19}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:01
|Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–5
| Eddie Arizmendi
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Rage in the Cage 111
| {{dts|2008|June|7}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:03
|Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–5
| Jordan Pergola
| Submission (triangle choke)
| XFC 3: Rage in the Cage
| {{dts|2008|March|2}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Tampa, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 6–5
| Kito Andrews
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Full Moon Fighting
| {{dts|2008|February|23}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:50
|Sonora, Mexico
|Welterweight debut.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 5–5
| Chris Kennedy
| TKO (punches)
| Tuff-N-Uff: Thompson vs. Troyer
| {{dts|2008|February|1}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:50
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 4–5
| Dan Molina
| Submission (heel hook)
| {{dts|2007|June|16}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:32
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 4–4
| Brent Beauparlant
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2007|April|13}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 4:00
|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 4–3
| Seth Ballantine
| Submission (armbar)
| RITC 89: Triple Main Event
| {{dts|2006|December|2}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:18
|Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–3
| Travos Degrout
| Submission (choke)
| RITC 84: Celebrity Theatre
| {{dts|2006|July|1}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|Middleweight debut.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 2–3
| Johnathan Tsosie
| Submission (choke)
| RITC 80: Fight Night at The Fort
| {{dts|2006|March|18}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:32
|Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 1–3
| Shane Johnson
| Submission (kneebar)
| RITC 79: The Rage Returns
| {{dts|2006|February|2}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:29
|Tucson, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 1–2
| Gabriel Flores
| Submission (choke)
| RITC 76: Hello Tucson
| {{dts|2005|November|11}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:56
|Tucson, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–1
| Robert King
| TKO (retirement)
| RITC 75: Friday Night Fights
| {{dts|2005|September|30}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:35
|Glendale, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 0–1
| Ryan Potter
| Submission (choke)
| RITC 73: Arizona vs. Nevada
| {{dts|2005|August|6}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:18
|Glendale, Arizona, United States
|
{{end}}
Lethwei record
{{Fight record start|norec=y|title=Professional Lethwei record|record=0 wins (0 (T)KOs), 1 losses, 0 draws}}
|- style="background:#FFBBBB;"
| 2019-08-02|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Dave Leduc || WLC 9: King of Nine Limbs || Mandalay, Myanmar || KO || 2 || 2:35
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| For the inaugural Cruiserweight World Lethwei Championship Title.}}
|-
| colspan=9 | Legend: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{{end}}
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
{{MMA exhibition record box
| draws=
| nc=
| ko-wins=
| ko-losses=
| sub-wins=
| sub-losses=
| dec-wins= 1
| dec-losses= 2
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses= 1
| other-wins=
| other-losses=
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{{MMA record start}}
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 1–3
| Gilbert Smith
| Decision (unanimous)
| The Ultimate Fighter: Team Garbrandt vs Team Dillashaw
| {{dts|2017|April|19}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|rowspan=4|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 25 Preliminary round.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1–2
|DQ (illegal knee)
|rowspan=3|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz
|{{dts|2010|Feb|23|format=mdy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|5:00
|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 11 Quarterfinal round.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–1
|Joseph Henle
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2010|Feb|11|format=mdy}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 11 Preliminary round.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|0–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2010|Jan|23|format=mdy}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 11 Elimination round. Later returned as an alternate.}}
{{end}}
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{UFC|seth-baczynski}}
- {{Twitter}}
- [http://www.ultimatefighter.com/fighter/seth-baczynski Ultimate Fighter Profile]
- {{Sherdog}}
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