Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Karolina Kowalkiewicz (born 15 October 1985) is a Polish mixed martial artist.[3][4][5][6] She currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is the former KSW Women's Flyweight Champion.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Born (1985-10-15) October 15, 1985
Łódź, Poland
Other namesPolish Princess
NationalityPolish
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[1]
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb)[2]
DivisionStrawweight (2014–present)
Flyweight (2012–2014)
Reach64 in (163 cm)[2]
StyleMuay Thai, Krav Maga
Fighting out ofŁódź, Poland
TeamShark Top Team Łódź
TrainerŁukasz Zaborowski
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins12
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision9
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision4
Amateur record
Total1
Losses1

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Kowalkiewicz began her mixed martial arts career at the age of sixteen when she began training in Krav Maga. She later trained in Muay Thai and decided to make it a career. She fought two amateur fights before turning pro.[7]

Kowalkiewicz made her professional debut in her native Poland in May 2012. Over the next three-and-a-half years she amassed an undefeated record of 7 wins against no losses. She fought primarily for the Poland-based KSW promotion - where she was the Flyweight champion - and also made her U.S. debut for Invicta FC in November 2014.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In late October 2015, it was announced that Kowalkiewicz had signed with the UFC. She faced Randa Markos on December 19, 2015 at UFC on FOX 17.[8] She was successful in her debut, winning the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

Kowalkiewicz next faced Heather Jo Clark on May 8, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[10] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Kowalkiewicz defeated Rose Namajunas by split decision on July 30, 2016 at UFC 201 to earn the next title shot at former champion, Joanna Jędrzejczyk.

Kowalkiewicz fought for the Strawweight title and lost to former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk by unanimous decision on November 12, 2016 at UFC 205.[12]

Kowalkiewicz faced Cláudia Gadelha on June 3, 2017 in the co-main event at UFC 212. She lost the fight via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.

Kowalkiewicz faced Jodie Esquibel on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till.[13] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]

Kowalkiewicz faced Felice Herrig on April 7, 2018 at UFC 223.[15] She won the fight by split decision.[16]

Kowalkiewicz fought Jéssica Andrade on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228.[17] She lost the fight by knockout in the first round.[18]

Kowalkiewicz faced Michelle Waterson at UFC on ESPN 2 on March 30, 2019.[19] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Kowalkiewicz faced Alexa Grasso on June 8, 2019 at UFC 238.[21] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[22]

Kowalkiewicz faced Yan Xiaonan on February 23, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 168.[23] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[24]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Personal life

In 2019 Kowalkiewicz was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. To cope with the symptoms Kowalkiewicz now works with a endocrinologist and has adopted a vegan diet.[26]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
18 matches 12 wins 6 losses
By knockout 1 1
By submission 2 1
By decision 9 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–6 Yan Xiaonan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker February 23, 2020 3 5:00 Auckland, New Zealand
Loss 12–5 Alexa Grasso Decision (unanimous) UFC 238 June 8, 2019 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 12–4 Michelle Waterson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje March 30, 2019 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 12–3 Jéssica Andrade KO (punch) UFC 228 September 8, 2018 1 1:58 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 12–2 Felice Herrig Decision (split) UFC 223 April 7, 2018 3 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Win 11–2 Jodie Esquibel Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till October 21, 2017 3 5:00 Gdańsk, Poland
Loss 10–2 Cláudia Gadelha Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 212 June 3, 2017 1 3:03 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 10–1 Joanna Jędrzejczyk Decision (unanimous) UFC 205 November 12, 2016 5 5:00 New York City, New York, United States For the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship.
Win 10–0 Rose Namajunas Decision (split) UFC 201 July 30, 2016 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States UFC Women's Strawweight title eliminator. Fight of the Night.
Win 9–0 Heather Jo Clark Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski May 8, 2016 3 5:00 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win 8–0 Randa Markos Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2 December 19, 2015 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 7–0 Kalindra Faria Decision (split) KSW 30: Genesis February 21, 2015 3 5:00 Poznań, Poland Non-title bout. Fight of the Night.
Win 6–0 Mizuki Inoue Decision (split) Invicta FC 9: Honchak vs. Hashi November 1, 2014 3 5:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States Strawweight debut. Fight of the Night.
Win 5–0 Jasminka Cive Submission (armbar) KSW 27: Cage Time May 17, 2014 1 3:53 Gdańsk, Poland Defended the KSW Flyweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Simona Soukupova Decision (unanimous) KSW 24: Clash of the Giants September 28, 2013 3 5:00 Łódź, Poland Catchweight (119 lbs) bout.
Win 3–0 Marta Chojnoska Submission (rear-naked choke) KSW 23: Khalidov vs. Manhoef June 8, 2013 1 1:11 Gdańsk, Poland Won the vacant KSW Flyweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Paulina Bońkowska Decision (unanimous) KSW 21: Ultimate Explanation December 1, 2012 3 5:00 Warsaw, Poland Flyweight debut.
Win 1–0 Marzena Wojas TKO (punches) Extreme Fighting Sports 2 May 18, 2012 1 3:12 Gdynia, Poland Catchweight (132 lbs) bout.

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Amateur mixed martial arts record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Joanna Jędrzejczyk Submission (rear-naked choke) Amatorska Liga MMA 18 March 4, 2012 1 4:18 Sochaczew, Poland

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References
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