Women's Strawweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
16-9
Age
39
Height
5'3"
Weight
1155 lbs
Reach
64"
Avg Fight Time
13:15
Gym
Gracie Barra Lodz
UFC Record
9-10(19 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 8 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 2 Sub 6 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 8
Last 5
LWWWL
Finish Rate
25%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
Lodz, Poland
Last Fight2025-10-11
JP
L - Julia Polastri
KO/TKOR3 2:56
Punches to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Karolina KowalkiewiczDecision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
JP
vs Julia Polastri
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 2:56
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:56
WIN
DB
vs Diana Belbita
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VD
vs Vanessa Demopoulos
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
FH
vs Felice Herrig
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:01
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:01
LOSS
YX
vs Yan Xiaonan
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MW
vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Jodie Esquibel
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
HC
vs Heather Clark
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DG
vs Denise Gomes
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
IL
vs Iasmin Lucindo
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg· 2024-05-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SG
vs Silvana Gomez Juarez
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JP
vs Jessica Penne
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane· 2021-08-07
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R1 4:32
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 4:32
LOSS
AG
vs Alexa Grasso
UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes· 2019-06-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JA
vs Jessica Andrade
UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till· 2018-09-08
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:58
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:58
WIN
FH
vs Felice Herrig
UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta· 2018-04-07
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
CG
vs Claudia Gadelha
UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway· 2017-06-03
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:03
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:03
LOSS
JJ
vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
RN
vs Rose Namajunas
UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley· 2016-07-30
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Randa Markos
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.5/min
Grappling
0.31 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Karolina adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
24 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+75% vs div avg
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
58%
⭐Other
Counters
50%
Spinning
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (75%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (146%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 312% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.5) and Strike Def% (58%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (7/100). Opponents exploit this.📋
Distance fighter: Prefers decisions (12/16 wins). Grinds opponents down.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (126% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#19 of 30
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#11 of 30
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc79%
Clinch
70% acc18%
Ground
74% acc3%
Striking Differential+0.03/min
5.54 landed/min5.51 absorbed/min
5.54
Landed/Min
5.51
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1322
Sig. Strikes Attempted3051
Key Insights
Karolina is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Effective body attack (25%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 79% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 6.6 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
23%
Low
Division Rank#24 of 30
0%100%
TD Defense
75%
Elite
Division Rank#8 of 30
0%100%
TD Success Rate
5%
Landed
1
Defended
21
Total
22
0.31
TD / 15min
0.19
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
22
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
44
Attempted
23%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
67%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.31/15min).
Solid TD defense at 75%.
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (23%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,644
1.12
Ratio
Absorbed
2,358
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.3
High
Strikes/Min
6.6
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
126%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 126% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 19 fights
R1 Control
0:29
R2 Control
0:28
R3 Control
0:32
R1 to Final
+27%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.5pp
Body
+0.7pp
Leg
-5.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
27.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
15.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
55%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#4
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#29
of 30
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#19
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#11
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#15
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#27
of 30
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#18
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#18
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2791
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights