Kowalkiewicz vs Penne Analysis and Prediction
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz (12-6) vs Jessica Penne (13-5)
Women’s Strawweight (115)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
If Karolina loses this, there is no hope of a return for the former title challenger. Stylistically, Kowalkiewicz should be able to unleash a clean striking clinic against Penne – an utterly hittable opponent. Since her knockout loss to Jessica Andrade, Kowalkiewicz hasn’t looked comfortable in the octagon. Albeit, Kowalkiewicz’s losses have been to solid competition. Yet the Poles’ incremental decline in opposition still hasn’t enabled her to return to the win column. After a year out, perhaps Kowalkiewicz has recovered mentally to approach the twilight of her career with renewed energy.
Jessica Penne
Although stylistically Penne shouldn’t have a chance to win, by virtue of being less broken goods, Penne can win this on activity and bravery. An energetic grappler, Penne could use her size to takedown the Pole and hold on for dear life. Kowalkiewicz strong TDD indicates this could be a fifteen-round kickboxing affair, but it is impossible to say how far gone Kowalkiewicz is.
Predicted Result: Kowalkiewicz Decision
Stylistically, Kowalkiewicz should be able to unleash a clean striking clinic against Penne – an utterly hittable opponent. Since her knockout loss to Jessica Andrade, though, Kowalkiewicz hasn’t looked comfortable in the octagon. After a year out, perhaps Kowalkiewicz has recovered mentally to approach the twilight of her career with renewed energy. An energetic grappler, Penne could use her size to takedown the Pole and hold on for dear life. Kowalkiewicz strong TDD indicates this could be a fifteen-round kickboxing affair, but it is impossible to say how far gone Kowalkiewicz is.
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