Baraniewski celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Iwo Baraniewski impressed in the octagon again and defended his undefeated record in MMA. At UFC Vegas 118 , an event held this Saturday (6), the Pole made short work of Junior Tafa and needed less than two minutes to knock him out. Now, the athlete, riding a three-fight winning streak in the octagon, is very close to joining the top-15 of the light heavyweights (up to 93 kg).
Discovered through the Contender Series program, 27-year-old Baraniewski is a promising fighter in the UFC. The Polish fighter began his MMA career in 2023 and debuted in the organization in 2025. In the sport, he has built a record of nine wins, all by stoppage (seven by knockout and two by submission) and in the first round.
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Iwo is not just a knockout collector. The Pole is used to quickly destroying his opponents. Against Tafa, the cold and calculating athlete repeated the script.
Respecting his opponent's striking, Iwo, after receiving a dangerous overhand, landed a powerful low kick. Seeing that Tafa reacted poorly to the blow, the Pole unleashed another. With the New Zealander on the ground, the athlete finished the job with a series of punches.
Watch Iwo's knockout at UFC Vegas 118
Blink and you'll miss him 😎 @IwoBaraniewski has YET to see a round 2 in the UFC as he earns ANOTHER RD1 knockout!
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— UFC (@ufc) June 7, 2026
Check out the results of UFC Vegas 118
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gabriel Marretinha defeated Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Middleweight (up to 82,9 kg): Brendan Allen defeated Edmen Shahbazyan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Tom Nolan defeated Fares Ziam by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce Mitchell defeated Santiago Luna by submission (katagatame) at 4:52 of round 3.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Iwo Baraniewski defeated Junior Tafa by knockout (punches) at 1:25 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Catchweight (up to 58,9 kg): Alessandro Costa defeated Matt Schnell by knockout (punches) at 2:32 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Marcus McGhee defeated John Yannis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Edgar Chairez defeated Bruno Silva by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:13 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Chelsea Chandler defeated Priscila Cachoeira by submission (armbar) at 3:42 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joanderson Tubarão defeated Jordan Leavitt by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:19 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jeisla Chaves defeated Yuneisy Duben by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Ketlen Souza defeated Ariane Carnelossi by knockout (kick) at 1:32 of round 1.
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