Austen LanevsIwo Baraniewski

His only win came against Robelis Despaigne last October, where he grinded out a decision with solid volume, landing 78 strikes and controlling over 8 minutes. But those knockout losses to Jhonata Diniz and Justin Tafa before that? Both came from punches at distance, both in under 3 minutes. Now Lane's dropping to light heavyweight himself, looking for a fresh start at 205 pounds after getting officially added to the UFC London main card. Here's the thing, Baraniewski looked scary sharp in that Aslan fight, keeping it standing and finding his range beautifully. Lane's been getting caught clean way too often at heavyweight.

The weight cut could be a factor for both guys, but if Baraniewski's power travels down to 205, Lane's in serious danger. Lane's got the wrestling background from his Bulldog Boxing camp, but he's 0 for his last 3 attempts at takedowns across his recent fights. The big question is whether Lane can use his size and maybe find some success early, or if Baraniewski's momentum and precision striking just overwhelm him. With both fighters moving to light heavyweight and the fight now locked in for the main card, this London scrap could define their futures in the division. Baraniewski's turnaround time is absolutely wild here, fighting just over three months after his December knockout. The Polish striker clearly feels confident about making 205 and wants to ride this momentum straight into hostile territory in London.