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Houston Alexander's replacement is Krzysztof Soszynski

UFC announced it via Twitter 18 minutes ago:

UFC Houston Alexander's replacement against Andre Gusmao will be TUF Finalist Krzysztof Soszynski. http://98.ufc.com from web

The UFC 98 site has also been updated:

 

Krzysztof Soszynski Vs. Andre Gusmao

 
Name: Krzysztof Soszynski
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 205 (93 kg)
Record: 18-9-1
Krzysztof Soszynski
"The Polish Experiment"


Name: Andre Gusmao
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 205 (93 kg)
Record: 5-1-0
Andre Gusmao
 
 
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This is a quick turnaround fight for the Polish Experiment--he just finished beating  Brian Stann via Kimura at 3:53 in the 1st. He didn't take much damage or fight a long fight against Stann, so maybe he figures he'll just roll last training camp into this one. Very different opponent though who presents a whole different set of challenges.

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Go Team Canada!

Keep firing Assholes!

It must be nice to have such low standards.

by Ubernoober on May 4, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Pick the winner?

I had Krzysztof over Stann for UFC 97, which didn’t seem a popular opinion round these parts, but it proved correct. Not sure if Krzysztof is ready for this test though—I worry about taking on a ground wizard on such short notice. I’ll wait for the line, but if Krzysztof is +150 or more I might put down a flyer.

"It's like a flying knuckle sandwich." --Rogan
"And many men have eaten it." -- Goldy

by thetakeover on May 4, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I also had him beating Stann and I had him winning by submission. His ground game is very underrated and I see Stann as fairly one dimensional. You’re right though, this is a tough test and step up in competition big time. I think Gusmao wins this by a sub, maybe a triangle or rear naked, in the second but if Krzysztof can pull off a win here might he be ready for a gatekeeper like Jardine or the loser of the Vera v Hammill fight?

by Chadsac on May 4, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got to respect the guy for stepping up and this is a much more interesting fight than it was before (I’m not sure why Houston Alexander is even still in the UFC).

by who me on May 4, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

He’s very good at what he does(hitting people really hard) it’s just that he doesn’t seem to be very good at anything else. He reminds me of a 90’s UFC fighter.

by who me on May 4, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree with his ground game being underrated, and i think he can easily outstrike gusmao,so I think that he will be able to keep the fight standing and pick gusmao appart…. ill be going with The Polish Experiment on this one

by Fedorable on May 4, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Good replacement, its a little more interesting. I will be going with be The Polish Experiment as well.

Hello, Japan!

by Mr.Kib on May 5, 2009 1:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Ugh… is K-Sos serious?

This isn’t a good matchup for Soszynski. Gusmao has some very good Muay Thai, and while Jon Jones defeated him, Jones is also underrated and tosses a heavy Light Heavyweight in Bonnar all over the mat. Gusmao is going to be very tough for Soszynski to pick apart. I think Gusmao can win this one pretty convincingly.

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by Leland Roling on May 5, 2009 9:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Sosynski is the Polish Miller Brother

I’m becoming a real fan of this guy…. gotta respect the guys that will step up on short notice and take these fights.

by Gunslinger20 on May 5, 2009 11:10 AM EDT reply actions  

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