VIDEO: Brutal! UFC sensation destroys rival with a devastating knockout and gets closer to the top 15 of the light heavyweight division.

Baraniewski celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Iwo Baraniewski impressed in the octagon again and defended his undefeated record in MMA. ufc vegas 118, an event held this Saturday (6), the Pole was unaware of Junior Tafa And it took him less than two minutes to knock him out. Now, the athlete, riding a three-fight winning streak in the octagon, is very close to breaking into the top 15 of the light heavyweight division (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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Check out the results of UFC Vegas 118

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gabriel Marretinha derrotou Belal Muhammad |  by unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Average weight (up to 82,9 kg): Brendan allen derrotou Edmen shahbazyan by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Tom nolan derrotou fares ziam by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Santiago luna via submission (katagatame) at 4m52s of R3

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Iwo Baraniewski defeated Junior Tafa by knockout (punches) at 1m25s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Combined weight (up to 58,9 kg): Alexander Costa derrotou Matt schnell by knockout (punches) at 2m32s of R1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Marcus McGhee defeated John Yannis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Edgar Chairez He defeated Bruno Silva by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:13 of Round 1.

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Chelsea Chandler derrotou Priscilla Cachoeira via submission (armbar) at 3m42s of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joanderson Tubarão derrotou Jordan Leavitt by submission (triangle choke) at 4m19s of round 1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jeisla Chaves defeated Yuneisy Duben by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Ketlen Souza defeated Ariane Carnelossi by knockout (kick) at 1:32 of round 1.