There have been a couple of reported bouts<\/a> for UFC London in recent weeks, and Bart\u0142omiej Stachura<\/a> was the first to announce that Baraniewski will put his undefeated record on the line on March 21 when he takes on Lane in the latter fighter\u2019s light heavyweight debut. <\/p>\n Austen Lane Drops Down A Division To Fight Iwo Baraniewski<\/p>\n A contract winner on Dana White\u2019s Contender Series in 2022, Lane\u2019s UFC career got off to an underwhelming start when his debut fight with Justin Tafa was called off after 29 seconds due to an accidental eye poke. <\/p>\n Austen Lane (red gloves) talks with Justin Tafa (blue gloves) after their fight is ruled a No Contest in their heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. | David Yeazell-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Lane was stopped by Tafa in the first round when the pair were rebooked to meet at UFC 293, and a sophomore outing against Jhonata Diniz saw the 38-year-old also suffer a knockout-loss in the second round. <\/p>\n READ MORE: Khamzat Chimaev calls out “scared” Alex Pereira for UFC White House fight<\/a><\/p>\n The American did score a sizeable upset over Robelis Despaigne in late 2024 for his first UFC victory, but he was stopped by Vitor Petrino and Mario Pinto in both of his outings last year. <\/p>\n Iwo Baraniewski after winning his UFC debut at UFC 323. | (Stephen R. Sylvanie\/Imagn Images)<\/p>\n Poland\u2019s Baraniewski also earned a UFC contract on Dana White\u2019s Contender Series with a 20-second knockout last September, and at UFC 323 the 27-year-old stopped Ibo Aslan in his promotional debut to secure his seventh first-round finish in as many pro fights. <\/p>\n MMA Fans React To Baraniewski vs. Lane At UFC London<\/p>\n Lane will almost certainly be cut with a loss at UFC London, and combat sports fans don\u2019t seem be especially optimistic about the matchup that he’s accepted for his light heavyweight debut (h\/t Marcel Dorff<\/a>).<\/p>\n wtf\u2026 easiest win of Iwos life<\/p>\n \u2014 YungDobz \ud83d\udcf8 (@Yung_Dobby) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cwtf\u2026 easiest win of Iwos life\u201d<\/p>\n Well there\u2019s Lanes last fight<\/p>\n \u2014 MMALeaked (@LeakedMMA) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWell there\u2019s Lanes last fight\u201d<\/p>\n Austen Lane going to bed .<\/p>\n \u2014 SU \ud83e\udd4b (@Nolimitsu_) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAusten Lane going to bed .\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE: Sean Strickland rips former UFC champion in brutal statement before UFC Houston fight<\/a><\/p>\n Showcase for Iwo. KO line is gonna be unplayable<\/p>\n \u2014 Ryan (@VeneziMMA) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cShowcase for Iwo. KO line is gonna be unplayable\u201d<\/p>\n You would think Austen would realize that cutting down to LHW with his chin is NOT the best idea in the world.<\/p>\n \u2014 \ud83c\udfb1The MMA Mark\ud83c\udfb1 (@TheMMA8Ball_) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cYou would think Austen would realize that cutting down to LHW with his chin is not the best idea in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Lane dropping down to LHW? Easy KO for my boy Iwo either way<\/p>\n \u2014 S (@sportswizard_13) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cLane dropping down to LHW? Easy KO for my boy Iwo either way\u201d<\/p>\n Austen lane goes to sleep within 45 seconds<\/p>\n \u2014 Clyde Henson (@TheClydeHenson) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAusten lane going to sleep within 45 seconds\u201d<\/p>\n UFC London Fight Card<\/p>\n Provided that matchup between Baraniewski and Lane does come together, UFC London is currently shaping up like this.<\/p>\n \u2022\tRoman Dolidze vs. Christian Leroy Duncan<\/p>\n \u2022\tMason Jones vs. Axel Sola<\/p>\n \u2022\tIwo Baraniewski vs. Austen Lane<\/p>\n More MMA Knockout News<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Alex Pereira\u2019s ex-kickboxing rival fights undefeated finishing machine at UFC Seattle<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Paddy Pimblett gets heated response from fellow UFC star after outrageous comment<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a021-year-old UFC phenom could break into rankings after agreeing to UFC 326 fight<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a030-fight MMA veteran teases next UFC bout less than a month after stellar debut<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0MMAKnockout<\/a>\u00a0for more FREE coverage of the UFC and MMA.<\/p>\n Follow MMAKnockout on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Austen](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01kes9t0dxa6dr7dk300.jpg\" "\\"Austen")
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