Karolina Kowalkiewicz is trading the octagon for ocean views, and fans are loving every second of it. The UFC star took to Instagram to share a glowing beachside selfie from Florida, showing herself soaking up the sun in a tiny white bikini while standing along the shoreline. With waves crashing behind her and clear blue skies overhead, Kowalkiewicz flashed a bright smile at the camera, giving off a casual vibe with black sunglasses and a casual baseball cap.

Alongside the post, Kowalkiewicz shared a reflective caption, writing that she was “catching my breath, recharging, and gathering strength for new challenges and changes.” She added that the sun, ocean, and a moment of peace were helping her prepare for what comes next, hinting at a new chapter ahead.

Fans quickly flooded the comments with praise, with one admirer calling her a “beautiful goddess,” while others dropped heart emojis and compliments like “Super photos” and “Nicely done.”

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Her beachside reset comes just months after a tough outing inside the Octagon. Back in October, Kowalkiewicz competed on the preliminary card at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, where she faced rising contender Julia Polastri. The bout proved to be a difficult night for the Polish veteran, as Polastri appeared to control the momentum from the opening bell.

Kowalkiewicz was in trouble early, with Polastri nearly securing a finish in both the first and second rounds. By Round 3, the pressure finally broke through. A sharp head kick followed by a flurry of punches forced referee Marc Goddard to step in at the 2:56 mark, ruling the fight a standing TKO after determining Kowalkiewicz was no longer defending herself intelligently.

Since that October setback, Kowalkiewicz has been focused on healing, both physically and mentally, while embracing a slower pace away from fight camp. The Florida sunshine seems to be playing a key role in that reset, with the veteran fighter sharing glimpses of beach days, workouts, and moments of reflection as she recharges for whatever comes next.

Outside the Octagon, Kowalkiewicz has also continued building her presence on OnlyFans. While fans will never see a “nude” photo of the fighter, she insists that there are “many beautiful, hot, and feminine photos there.”

Meanwhile, on her Instagram, fans can catch glimpses of Kowalkiewicz embracing her Florida lifestyle, including a striking sunset beach photo that quickly grabbed attention.

In this snap, the UFC veteran is seen standing along the shoreline at sunrise in Deerfield Beach, Florida, with the sky painted in deep shades of orange and gold behind her. Wearing a dark bikini, Kowalkiewicz posed sideways near the water’s edge as the waves rolled in.

She kept the caption simple yet fitting for the serene scene, writing, “Sunrise, ocean, sand & me,” along with a red heart emoji and tagging OnlyFans in the post.