Iwo Baraniewski
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Poland
New opponent scheduled
Baranewski will fight fellow light heavyweight Junior Tafa at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, according to Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports.
ANALYSIS
Initially, UFC Vegas 118 included Billy Elekana (undisclosed) against Tafa. It looks like the former is unavailable, so in his place is Tafa, who logged a win earlier in May. Nonetheless, Baraniewski has positive momentum and will look to remain undefeated against a game Tafa in June.
Initially, UFC Vegas 118 included Billy Elekana (undisclosed) against Tafa. It looks like the former is unavailable, so in his place is Tafa, who logged a win earlier in May. Nonetheless, Baraniewski has positive momentum and will look to remain undefeated against a game Tafa in June.
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Next fight scheduled
Baraniewski is scheduled to fight fellow light heavyweight Billy Elekana at UFC Vegas 118 on June 6, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
In the UFC, Baraniewski will look to improve his record to 3-0 by defeating Elekana. The former's two wins include him knocking out both Ibo Aslan and Austen Lane with a fury of punches. Baraniewski's next opponent has yet to be KO'd but has two losses.
In the UFC, Baraniewski will look to improve his record to 3-0 by defeating Elekana. The former's two wins include him knocking out both Ibo Aslan and Austen Lane with a fury of punches. Baraniewski's next opponent has yet to be KO'd but has two losses.
Remains undefeated as pro
Baraniewski defeated Austen Lane via TKO (punches) at 0:28 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
Baraniewski was involved in an 89-second war against Ibo Aslan in December before emerging victorious. He got the job done much quicker here against Lane. Facing a 38-year-old opponent that was moving down to 205 pounds for the first time in his career, Iwo fired off a two-shot combination which found the mark and put Lane away in an instant (as well as earn him a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus). It's not going to be that easy every time out, but Baraniewski's power is clearly legitimate. He's a perfect 8-0 as a professional, with all eight wins coming via first-round stoppage.
Baraniewski was involved in an 89-second war against Ibo Aslan in December before emerging victorious. He got the job done much quicker here against Lane. Facing a 38-year-old opponent that was moving down to 205 pounds for the first time in his career, Iwo fired off a two-shot combination which found the mark and put Lane away in an instant (as well as earn him a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus). It's not going to be that easy every time out, but Baraniewski's power is clearly legitimate. He's a perfect 8-0 as a professional, with all eight wins coming via first-round stoppage.
To fight Lane in London
Baraniewski is scheduled to compete against Austen Lane in a light heavyweight fight at UFC London on March 21, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
Baraniewski will look to go 2-0 in his first two UFC fights by getting win No. 2 against Lane. The former got his first win with knockout punches in Round 1 of his bout with Ibo Aslan at UFC 323.
Baraniewski will look to go 2-0 in his first two UFC fights by getting win No. 2 against Lane. The former got his first win with knockout punches in Round 1 of his bout with Ibo Aslan at UFC 323.
Takes war in UFC debut
Baraniewski defeated Ibo Aslan via KO (punches) at 1:29 of Round 1 at UFC 323 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It took until December, but we finally have our Round of the Year winner. This was the craziest fight you will ever see for about 90 seconds. The two men combined to land three knockdowns, with Baraniewski picking up two and Aslan won. Yes, Iwo won the fight and showed plenty of toughness in doing so, but the truth of the matter is a bout like this is a pure coin flip. Baraniewski appeared finished on multiple occasions, and only a wild right hook and Aslan's complete disregard for defense ending up saving him. He's going to have to be a lot more technical his next time out if he hopes to continue his winning ways. In the meantime, he'll at least walk away with a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts here.
It took until December, but we finally have our Round of the Year winner. This was the craziest fight you will ever see for about 90 seconds. The two men combined to land three knockdowns, with Baraniewski picking up two and Aslan won. Yes, Iwo won the fight and showed plenty of toughness in doing so, but the truth of the matter is a bout like this is a pure coin flip. Baraniewski appeared finished on multiple occasions, and only a wild right hook and Aslan's complete disregard for defense ending up saving him. He's going to have to be a lot more technical his next time out if he hopes to continue his winning ways. In the meantime, he'll at least walk away with a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his efforts here.
UFC debut scheduled
Baraniewski will fight Ibo Aslan at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Baraniewski needed just one punch to secure a contract during his Contender Series victory over Mahamed Aly, and he'll now put his perfect 6-0 record on the line during his first UFC bout. The 26-year-old will certainly have momentum on his side against Aslan, who remains winless after two fights this year.
Baraniewski needed just one punch to secure a contract during his Contender Series victory over Mahamed Aly, and he'll now put his perfect 6-0 record on the line during his first UFC bout. The 26-year-old will certainly have momentum on his side against Aslan, who remains winless after two fights this year.