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.
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.
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.
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.
Baczynski made his UFC debut in a rematch against Brad Tavares at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs.
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.
Baczynski again stepped-in on short notice to fight Matt Brown on November 19, 2011, at UFC 139.
[12] However, Noke pulled out of the bout citing a shoulder injury and was replaced by Mike Pierce.
[18] Baczynski faced promotional newcomer Alan Jouban on August 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 47.
[21] Baczynski lost the fight as he was quickly knocked out only 8 seconds into the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion.
[22] 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.