Randa Markos wanted Paige VanZant. She'll have to settle for a very tough newcomer.
Markos will meet Polish prospect Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC on FOX 17 on Dec. 19 in Orlando, it was announced Wednesday on UFC Tonight.
Markos (5-2) has not fought since beating Aisling Daly at UFC 186 in April. Before that, she fell at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale to Jessica Penne by unanimous decision last December. The 30-year-old TUF alum is 2-2 in her last four fights and is ranked No.