Rising UFC star flattens ex-NFL player in 28 seconds at UFC London
Iwo Baraniewski scored another devastating knockout in his second appearance in the UFC
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Iwo Baraniewski of Poland reacts after a knockout victory against Austen Lane in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 on March 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Iwo Baraniewski needed just 28 seconds to dispatch Austen Lane with a brutal knockout at UFC London on Saturday. Following an absolute barnburner in his octagon debut, Baraniewski delivered another staggering finish as he just walked through Lane in blistering fashion.
The end came after Baraniewski connected with a huge overhand right followed by a perfectly timed left just behind it as Lane went crashing to the canvas. The referee rushed in to save Lane from any further harm with the end ciming just 28 seconds into the opening round. RIGHT HOOK LEFT HOOK FINISH 📺 @paramountplus pic.
twitter. com/bRZ9Dx3XD6 — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) March 21, 2026 “I very [much] like the first round,” Baraniewski said after moving to 2-0 in the UFC. “I’m ready for the 15 minutes.
Now I was ready for 15 minutes but if I catch some punch, I finish in the first round. I would like to show you something of my grappling base, my judo base … but a knockout is a knockout. I’m very happy.