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"Rudy"

Iwo Baraniewski

Light Heavyweight Division

2-0-0 (W-L-D)

5

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

7

First Round Finishes

Iwo Baraniewski
  • Last fight

    Win
    Iwo Baraniewski
    Ibo Aslan

    Baraniewski vs Aslan

    Dec. 6, 2025

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Info

Learn more about Iwo Baraniewski's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Warsaw, Poland
Trains at
Aligatores Fight Club
Fighting style
Judo
Age
27
Height
72.50
Weight
205.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 6, 2025
Reach
73.50
Leg reach
44.50
  • Only a Pro since September 2023
     
  • Making UFC debut, earned a contract on DWCS Season 9 Week 6 in September with a 0:20 TKO
     
  • Has won 16 fights in a row going back to his amateur career
     
  • 100% finishing rate
     
  • Four knockouts, two submissions (2 Armbar)
     
  • Six first-round finishes, longest fight as a pro: 3:54
     
  • Four KO/TKO wins in a row
     
  • Total fight time as a pro: 14:44
     
  • Went 17-3 as an amateur

UFC 323 (12/6/25) Baraniewski makes his UFC debut against Ibo Aslan

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9

Episode 6 (9/16/25) Baraniewski stopped Mahamed Aly via strikes at 0:20 of the first round

Biggest difference in training for this fight? I did a lot of camps in different clubs in my country

When and why did you start training for fighting? .I started training when I was 8 years old. My father pushed me to judo class. I trained 13 years. After this, I started training MMA and I loved it and I want to be the best in the world. 

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I was World Champ in GAMMA, I was two-time European Champ in GAMMA, I was two-time Polish Champ, and I was third in the junior judo world championship.

Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? I have a brown belt in BJJ and a black belt in judo

Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter is Jon Jones. I like his style.

Personal Life / Background: I have family and friends who support me very much in my fighting journey. I’m very thankful for this.

What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? I like traveling; this is my hobby. I also like hiking in the mountains, and meeting with my friends and playing video games.