IWO BARANIEWSKI
"RUDY"
8-0
Professional Record
100%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO
Career Statistics
Undefeated. Unstoppable.
8
Wins
6
KO/TKO
2
Submissions
8
1st Round Finishes
100%
Finish Rate
1:57
Avg. Fight Time
68%
Striking Accuracy
100%
Takedown Defense
Born to Fight
The Fighter
Iwo Baraniewski, known as "Rudy," is a Polish professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division. With roots in Judo where he earned a black belt and placed third in the Junior World Championships, Iwo has transitioned into one of MMA's most exciting finishers.
Starting his combat sports journey at age 8, Iwo went 17-3 as an amateur before turning professional in September 2023. He quickly dominated the regional scene in Poland before earning his UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series with a devastating 20-second knockout.
Age
27
Height
6'0" / 183 cm
Weight
206 lbs / 93 kg
Reach
73.5" / 187 cm
Hometown
Warsaw, Poland
Team
Aligatores Fight Club
Achievements
- GAMMA World Champion
- 2x GAMMA European Champion
- 2x Polish National Champion
- Bronze Medal - Junior Judo World Championships
- Black Belt in Judo
- Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
17
Win Streak
Fight History
Every Fight, Every Finish
vs. Austen Lane
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy
Method
KO/TKO
Round
R1
Time
0:28
Date
Mar 21
vs. Austen Lane
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy
Method
KO/TKO
Round
R1
Time
0:28
Date
Mar 21, 2026
vs. Ibo Aslan
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Performance of the NightMethod
KO/TKO
Round
R1
Time
1:29
Date
Dec 6
vs. Ibo Aslan
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Performance of the NightMethod
KO/TKO
Right Hook
Round
R1
Time
1:29
Date
Dec 6, 2025
vs. Mahamed Aly
DWCS Season 9, Week 6
UFC Contract EarnedMethod
TKO
Round
R1
Time
0:20
Date
Sep 16
vs. Mahamed Aly
DWCS Season 9, Week 6
UFC Contract EarnedMethod
TKO
Overhand Right
Round
R1
Time
0:20
Date
Sep 16, 2025
vs. Kamil Stachura
Babilon MMA 51
Method
TKO
Round
R1
Time
3:02
Date
Mar 14
vs. Kamil Stachura
Babilon MMA 51
Method
TKO
Punches & Elbows
Round
R1
Time
3:02
Date
Mar 14, 2025
vs. Sylwester Borys
Babilon MMA 49
Method
TKO
Round
R1
Time
3:01
Date
Nov 22
vs. Sylwester Borys
Babilon MMA 49
Method
TKO
Round
R1
Time
3:01
Date
Nov 22, 2024
vs. Cemey dos Santos
Babilon MMA 47
Method
TKO
Round
R1
Time
1:11
Date
Sep 28
vs. Cemey dos Santos
Babilon MMA 47
Method
TKO
Round
R1
Time
1:11
Date
Sep 28, 2024
vs. Miroslav Uchytil
Babilon MMA 42
Method
Submission
Round
R1
Time
3:54
Date
Jan 27
vs. Miroslav Uchytil
Babilon MMA 42
Method
Submission
Armbar
Round
R1
Time
3:54
Date
Jan 27, 2024
vs. Kamil Bartosiński
Babilon MMA 39
Method
Submission
Round
R1
Time
2:30
Date
Sep 30
vs. Kamil Bartosiński
Babilon MMA 39
Method
Submission
Armbar
Round
R1
Time
2:30
Date
Sep 30, 2023
Gallery
Capturing the Warrior
