Daniel Omielańczuk
Daniel Omielańczuk (born August 31, 1982) is a Polish professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, he has competed for the UFC, Absolute Championship Akhmat, and Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki.
Daniel Omielańczuk | |
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Born | Daniel Omielańczuk 31 August 1982 Sokołów Podlaski, People's Republic of Poland, (today Poland) |
Other names | Polish Bear |
Nationality | Polish |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] |
Weight | 257.9 lb (117.0 kg; 18.42 st) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Reach | 74 in (190 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Warsaw, Poland |
Team | WCA |
Years active | 2009-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 34 |
Wins | 23 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 10 |
By decision | 8 |
Losses | 9 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 8 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
External image | |
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Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Omielańczuk made his professional debut in 2009, competing primarily in regional promotions across the Eastern Europe, including KSW, where he compiled a record of 15 - 3 before signing with the UFC in the spring of 2013.[2]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Omielańczuk made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Nandor Guelmino on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165.[3] After a back and forth first two rounds, Omielańczuk won the fight via knockout in the third round.[4]
Omielańczuk faced Jared Rosholt on April 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 39.[5] Rosholt defeated Omielańczuk via unanimous decision.[6]
Omielańczuk was expected to face Soa Palelei on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55.[7] However, Omielańczuk was forced to pull out of bout with a broken thumb and was replaced by Walt Harris.[8]
Omielańczuk faced Anthony Hamilton on April 11, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64.[9] Omielańczuk lost the fight by unanimous decision.[10]
Omielańczuk was expected to face Konstantin Erokhin on July 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.[11] However, Erokhin pulled out of the fight in late June citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Chris de la Rocha.[12] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[13]
Omielańczuk faced Jarjis Danho on February 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 84.[14] He won the fight via technical majority decision after Danho was hit with an inadvertent groin strike in the third round that rendered him unable to continue.[15]
Omielańczuk next faced Alexey Oleynik on July 13, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 91.[16] He won the fight via majority decision.[17]
Omielańczuk faced Stefan Struve on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204.[18] He lost the back and forth fight via submission in the second round.[19]
Omielańczuk faced Timothy Johnson on March 18, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 107.[20] He lost the back and forth fight by split decision.[21]
Omielańczuk faced Curtis Blaydes on July 8, 2017 at UFC 213.[22] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[23]
Post-UFC
After his third consecutive loss, Omielanczuk was released from the UFC. He later signed with Absolute Championship Berkut, competing against American Bobby Brents at ACB 83: Baku in 2018. He won via first-round submission. After picking up a unanimous decision win in the regional kickboxing circuit, Omielanczuk returned to MMA to face Amir Aliakbari at ACB 89: Krasnodar in September of 2018. He was defeated via unanimous decision.
Since the loss to Aliakbari, Omielanczuk has won his last three fights pushing him to 4-1 after leaving the UFC.
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
34 matches | 23 wins | 9 losses |
By knockout | 5 | 0 |
By submission | 10 | 1 |
By decision | 8 | 8 |
Draws | 1 | |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 23–9–1 (1) | Denis Smoldarev | KO (elbow) | ACA 101: Omielańczuk vs. Smoldarev | November 15, 2019 | 1 | 4:40 | Warsaw, Poland | |
Win | 22–9–1 (1) | Evgeny Erokhin | TKO (punches) | ACA 96: Goncharov vs. Johnson | June 8, 2019 | 1 | 1:33 | Lodz, Poland | |
Win | 21–9–1 (1) | Zelimkhan Umiev | Decision (unanimous) | ACA 92: Yagshimuradov vs. Celiński | February 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Warsaw, Poland | |
Loss | 20–9–1 (1) | Amir Aliakbari | Decision (Unanimous) | ACB 89: Abdulvakhabov vs. Bagov 3 | September 8, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Krasnodar, Russia | |
Win | 20–8–1 (1) | Bobby Brents | Submission (neck crank) | ACB 83: Borisov vs. Kerimov | March 24, 2018 | 1 | 2:45 | Baku, Azerbaijan | |
Loss | 19–8–1 (1) | Curtis Blaydes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 213 | July 8, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 19–7–1 (1) | Timothy Johnson | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson | March 18, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
Loss | 19–6–1 (1) | Stefan Struve | Submission (D'Arce choke) | UFC 204 | October 8, 2016 | 2 | 1:41 | Manchester, England | |
Win | 19–5–1 (1) | Aleksei Oleinik | Decision (majority) | UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker | July 13, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | |
Win | 18–5–1 (1) | Jarjis Danho | Technical Decision (majority) | UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping | February 27, 2016 | 3 | 1:31 | London, England | A groin strike rendered Danho unable to continue. |
Win | 17–5–1 (1) | Chris de la Rocha | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites | July 18, 2015 | 1 | 0:48 | Glasgow, Scotland | |
Loss | 16–5–1 (1) | Anthony Hamilton | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 | April 11, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Kraków, Poland | |
Loss | 16–4–1 (1) | Jared Rosholt | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson | April 11, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
Win | 16–3–1 (1) | Nandor Guelmino | KO (punch) | UFC 165 | September 21, 2013 | 3 | 3:18 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
Win | 15–3–1 (1) | David Tkeshelashvili | Decision (unanimous) | ECSF 2 | December 15, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan | |
Win | 14–3–1 (1) | Farrukh Mammadiev | Submission (north-south choke) | Warrior's Honor 2 | November 9, 2012 | 1 | 0:00 | Kharkiv, Ukraine | |
Win | 13–3–1 (1) | Tadas Miceika | Submission (kimura) | 1 | 0:00 | ||||
Win | 12–3–1 (1) | Julian Bogdanov | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | ECSF: Kolomyia Cup | October 13, 2012 | 1 | 3:06 | Kolomyia, Ukraine | |
Win | 11–3–1 (1) | Evgeniy Timanovskiy | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Warrior's Honor | May 25, 2012 | 2 | 1:54 | Kharkiv, Ukraine | |
Win | 10–3–1 (1) | Yuri Gorbenko | Submission (americana) | 2 | 2:24 | ||||
Win | 9–3–1 (1) | Ivan Bogdanov | Submission (americana) | ECSF 1 | April 28, 2012 | 1 | 0:17 | Kiev, Ukraine | |
Win | 8–3–1 (1) | Vladimir Abdulov | Submission (north-south choke) | IFC: Winner Punch 2 | March 24, 2012 | 1 | 1:58 | Piła, Poland | |
Win | 7–3–1 (1) | Ivan Gayvanovich | Submission (kimura) | West Fight 3 | March 11, 2012 | 1 | 1:54 | Ternopil, Ukraine | |
Win | 6–3–1 (1) | Dayman Lake | Decision (unanimous) | Bushido Lithuania 47 | November 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
Win | 5–3–1 (1) | Jakub Beresiński | KO (head kick) | ASP: Champions Night | August 20, 2011 | 1 | 2:29 | Koszalin, Poland | |
Loss | 4–3–1 (1) | Michał Włodarek | Decision (split) | VAC: Victory and Glory | June 10, 2011 | 2 | 5:00 | Siedlce, Poland | |
Draw | 4–2–1 (1) | Dmitry Poberezhets | Draw | Fight on the East | January 23, 2011 | 3 | 3:00 | Rzeszów, Poland | |
Win | 4–2 (1) | Piotr Mliński | Decision (unanimous) | IFC: Winner Punch | November 19, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Bydgoszcz, Poland | |
Win | 3–2 (1) | Patryk Gaca | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Night Łobez | October 23, 2010 | 2 | 5:00 | Łobez, Poland | |
Win | 2–2 (1) | Błażej Wójcik | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pro Fight 5 | June 18, 2010 | 1 | 1:29 | Wrocław, Poland | |
NC | 1–2 (1) | Michał Gutowski | NC (illegal soccer kick) | Iron Fist 2 | May 14, 2010 | 2 | 2:46 | Szczecin, Poland | |
Loss | 1–2 | David Oliva | Decision (unanimous) | KSW 12 | December 11, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Warsaw, Poland | |
Loss | 1–1 | Konstantin Gluhov | Decision (majority) | 2 | 5:00 | ||||
Win | 1–0 | Karol Celiński | Decision (unanimous) | FCK: Łobez | October 17, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Łobez, Poland |
References
- "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Bisping vs. Leites". UFC.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2015. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
- Zane Simon (2013-05-14). "UFC signs European heavyweights Daniel Omielanczuk and Nikita Krylov". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- Jason Floyd (2013-07-01). "Nandor Guelmino faces Daniel Omielanczuk at UFC 165". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2013-07-01.
- Matt Erickson (2013-09-21). "UFC 165 results and photos: Daniel Omielanczuk KOs Nandor Guelmino in third". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
- Damon Martin (2014-02-25). "UFC announces several new fights for return to Abu Dhabi in April". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- Staff (2014-04-11). "UFC Fight Night 39 results: Jared Rosholt cruises in win over Daniel Omielanczuk". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
- Staff (2014-09-11). "Soa "The Hulk" Palelei vs Daniel Omielańczuk announced for Fight Night in Sydney". fighters.com. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
- Neil Rooke (2014-10-19). "Walt Harris Replaces Daniel Omielanczuk, Faces Soa Palelei at UFC Fight Night 55 in Sydney". combatpress.com.
- Staff (2015-02-04). "Heavyweights Daniel Omielanczuk and Anthony Hamilton meet at UFC Fight Night 64". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
- Matt Erickson (2015-04-11). "UFC Fight Night 64 results: Anthony Hamilton grinds way past Daniel Omielanczuk". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
- Staff (2015-06-11). "Konstantin Erokhin vs. Daniel Omielanczuk official for UFC Fight Night 72". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
- Staff (2015-06-29). "Daniel Omielanczuk gets new opponent for UFC Fight Night 72 in Scotland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-29.
- Brent Brookhouse (2015-07-18). "UFC Fight Night 72 results: Daniel Omielanczuk stops Chris de la Rocha in 48 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-18.
- Karol Dąbrowski (2015-12-22). "UFC FN 84: Daniel Omielańczuk Vs. Jarjis Danho in London (Polish)". mmanewspl.com. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
- Steven Marrocco (2016-02-27). "UFC Fight Night 84 results: Omielanczuk tops Danho via majority technical decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-27.
- Staff (2016-05-04). "Alexey Oleinik returns vs. Daniel Omielanczuk at UFC Fight Night 91 in Sioux Falls". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- Ben Fowlkes (2016-07-13). "UFC Fight Night 91 results: Daniel Omielanczuk upsets Aleksei Oleinik with majority decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
- Steven Marrocco (2016-09-14). "Daniel Omielanczuk steps in as replacement, faces Stefan Struve at UFC 204". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
- Damon Martin (2016-10-08). "Stefan Struve chokes out Daniel Omielanczuk for second straight win". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
- Danny Segura (2017-01-19). "Timothy Johnson vs. Daniel Omielanczuk added to UFC Fight Night 107 in London". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
- Ben Fowlkes (2017-03-18). "UFC Fight Night 107 results: It wasn't pretty, but Timothy Johnson edges Daniel Omielanczuk". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
- Staff (2017-04-19). "Curtis Blaydes vs. Daniel Omielanczuk heavyweight bout teed up for UFC 213 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
- "UFC 213 results: Curtis Blaydes shows room to improve in clean-sweep win vs. Daniel Omielanczuk". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-09. Retrieved 2017-07-09.