Karolina Kowalkiewicz
16-10-0
About
Tough, high-volume Polish strawweight who challenged for the title and became a beloved division veteran.
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a tough, high-volume Polish strawweight who burst onto the UFC scene unbeaten and earned a 2016 title shot against compatriot Joanna Jedrzejczyk at Madison Square Garden, narrowly losing a closely contested decision. A pressure-pace boxer, she wins with output and durability rather than power.
A long, difficult stretch followed her title bid, but Kowalkiewicz kept competing and fighting her way back, earning veteran wins like the one over Felice Herrig. Fans respect her for the toughness and perseverance that turned her into a long-tenured mainstay of the strawweight division.
Why fans love Kowalkiewicz
Her volume striking, toughness and perseverance through hard stretches made her a respected mainstay of the strawweight division.
