29 Facts About Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Karolina Kowalkiewicz was born on October 15,1985 and is a Polish mixed martial artist.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz currently competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz later trained in Muay Thai and decided to make it a career.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz made her professional debut in her native Poland in May 2012.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz fought primarily for the Poland-based KSW promotion - where she was the Flyweight champion - and made her US debut for Invicta FC in November 2014.

In late October 2015, it was announced that Karolina Kowalkiewicz had signed with the UFC.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Randa Markos on December 19,2015 at UFC on FOX 17.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz was successful in her debut, winning the fight by unanimous decision.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz next faced Heather Jo Clark on May 8,2016 at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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

Karolina Kowalkiewicz fought for the Strawweight title and lost to champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk by unanimous decision on November 12,2016 at UFC 205.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Claudia Gadelha on June 3,2017 in the co-main event at UFC 212.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz lost the fight via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Jodie Esquibel on October 21,2017 at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Till.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Felice Herrig on April 7,2018 at UFC 223.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz fought Jessica Andrade on September 8,2018 at UFC 228.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz lost the fight by knockout in the first round.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Michelle Waterson at UFC on ESPN 2 on March 30,2019.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Alexa Grasso on June 8,2019 at UFC 238.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Yan Xiaonan on February 23,2020 at UFC Fight Night 168.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Jessica Penne on August 7,2021 at UFC 265.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz lost the fight via an armbar in round one.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz snapped a 5 bout losing streak, submitting Herrig via rear-naked choke in the second round.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Silvana Gomez Juarez on November 12,2022, at UFC 281.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Vanessa Demopoulos on May 13,2023 at UFC Fight Night 223.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Diana Belbita at UFC Fight Night 229 on October 7,2023.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Iasmin Lucindo at UFC 301 on May 4,2024.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz faced Denise Gomes on November 9,2024 at UFC Fight Night 247.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz's injuries were so severe that she couldn't return home from New Zealand, forced to wear an eye patch and stay for a few days.