carolina kowalkiewicz (16-7-0), ranks 13th in the UFC women's strawweight rankings, and isn't as explosive or agile as other prospects. However, her skills in Krav Maga and Muay Thai should be noted. Kowalkiewicz, a native of Poland, is currently on a four-fight winning streak. She has won three matches by submission, one by armbar and two by rear-naked choke. She also recorded one knockout victory. Additionally, the Polish fighter boasts three first-round finishes.
He has 16 fights in the UFC. The former KSW flyweight champion still seems determined to grow as a professional fighter.her next fight Yasmine Lucindo At UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Kowalkiewicz's story is destined to evolve.
What is Karolina Kowalkiewicz's base in MMA?
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The “Princess of Poland” began training in self-defense at the age of 16. As soon as her Krav Maga training began, she realized what she wanted to be in her older years. And that, of course, was to choose professional martial arts as a career. Although she became a Krav Maga instructor, her desire to get better led her into the world of mixed martial arts. Needless to say, she fell in love with the diversity of MMA.
Krav Maga itself can be called a mixed martial arts. Because Krav Maga contains a selection of perhaps the most effective martial arts forms and techniques, originally devised for the Israeli military. However, it has been widely sought after as one of the best self-defense techniques. In Krav Maga, attack and defense occur at the same time. Consisting of strikes, takedowns, ground moves, and submissions, it's a martial art that can cause serious damage inside the Octagon.
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But for a mixed martial artist, just one trick isn't pretty. Therefore, Kowalkiewicz expanded into boxing, kickboxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and wrestling. “This is mixed martial arts, so I train everything: striking, kicking, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu. So everything is fine for me.” The 38-year-old once revealed:
How Karolina Kowalkiewicz fights
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Although Kowalkiewicz has been training for quite some time, how will he actually fight? Unfortunately, she is labeled by many as being an average fighter.in her previous battles Diana Belvita and Vanessa Demopoulos, Polish fighters were superior in terms of athleticism, but won their fights by maintaining constant movement and overwhelming their opponents with continuous blows. Despite losing at the hands of Alexa GrassoKowalkiewicz delivered a competitive performance.
Kowalkiewicz definitely has a huge arsenal. She likes to keep circling and changing stances. The constant attacks mentally exhaust those in the opposite corner. This allows her to bring her opponent into the clinch, after which Kowalkiewicz gains a technical advantage. However, it is not enough to replace her striking power with mere volume. Kowalkiewicz makes up for her lack of agility and explosiveness with her tenacity, durability, and aggression.
However, this has its drawbacks. Kowalkiewicz needs to lead the fight. If she cannot command the procession, her weaknesses will be exposed. Furthermore, she is sure to be a problem for the Polish fighter if her opponent easily breaks out of the clinch. One of her battles was Claudia Gadelha Often used to demonstrate her poor counter game and non-existent head movement. As soon as her opponents learn of her weaknesses, they take control and finish her off, just like Gadelha did.
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Constant movements and stance changes confuse opponents, but Kowalkiewicz incorporates them to avoid revealing the truth about his footwork. Instead of pivoting or leaning to the side, she changes stance and moves out of place. Under her pressure, she moves in a straight line, allowing her opponents to seize control and outsmart her.this was evident in her fight joanna Jedrzejczyk.
Nevertheless, her victories in the UFC ensure that the “Princess of Poland” knows how to handle herself in matches.But only time will tell how she will cope Yasmine Lucindo for her upcoming fight at UFC 301.