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Jakub Kaszuba one fight away from becoming first two-time PFL Europe Champion
September 28, 2024
A CPA by trade, Jakub Kaszuba began training Taekwondo at a young age before transitioning over to boxing, kickboxing and wrestling when he moved to the United States. Kaszuba made his name with wins over Radu Maxim, Dylan Tuke and John Mitchell l...
READ MOREConnor Hughes works his way to PFL Europe lightweight title bout
September 28, 2024
Connor Hughes has been training in combat sports since the age of 3, coming from a family of accomplished karatekas and kickboxers. Hughes, a finishing artist, came up short against Dylan Tuke in last year’s PFL Europe season. Hughes, however, reb...
READ MOREShanelle Dyer outlasts tough battle to score decision and spot in women’s flyweight final
September 28, 2024
Shanelle Dyer is a name that is worth watching in the women’s flyweight division, proving to be a strong up-and-comer with her Muay Thai base. Dyer, at 5-0, has won four of her five fights via KO. After a successful PFL debut against Luisa Fernand...
READ MOREPaulina Wisniewska uses cage control to secure spot in women’s flyweight title fight
September 28, 2024
Karolina Wojcik has competed for various known MMA promotions, picking up a regional strawweight title in the process, while demonstrating an ability to endure and grind out the toughest of oppositions. Wojcik, who fights out of North West Fightin...
READ MORELorenzo Parente grabs lightning quick submission to stay unbeaten
September 28, 2024
At just 23 years old, Lorenzo Parente was able to carve out a solid career for himself on the amateur circuit before making his professional MMA debut this past December. The Higher Level MMA product has scored a strong start in his first year of...
READ MOREMatiss Zaharovs rebounds from competitive first to dominate ground and score submission
September 28, 2024
Matiss Zaharovs has proven himself to be a dangerous striker, securing all six of his victories thus far in MMA via stoppage, including four first-round KO/TKOs. Zaharovs, prior to making his PFL debut in June, had two victories that lasted 1:16 c...
READ MOREGemma Auld brings out impressive ground-and-pound to score first-round finish in pro debut
September 28, 2024
Gemma Auld had a successful career on the amateur circuit, going 6-0 with four amateur women’s flyweight titles along the way. Auld showcased strong grappling skills on this scene, displaying an impressive ability at securing submissions. Auld mos...
READ MORESavannah Marshall brings the heat to the MMA cage, delivers with a first-round TKO
June 8, 2024
After already showcasing superiority in one combat discipline, Savannah Marshall now gets to try her hand at MMA, making her professional debut here tonight in her hometown of Newcastle. Marshall became the first female British world champion in b...
READ MOREDylan Tuke uses clinch, grappling control to get decision win
June 8, 2024
Kane Mousah is a striking specialist, coming from a karate background to working with Michael Bisping. Fighting out of Tiger Muay Thai, Mousah has won 14 of 20 fights in his career thus far, which includes a 3-3 record in Bellator and a previous a...
READ MOREJack Grant lands brutal suplex that leads him to welterweight playoff spot
June 8, 2024
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Jack Grant’s grappling prowess can be seen on full display every time he enters competition. Grant holds 19 professional MMA victories entering tonight, with 10 wins coming via submission and another eight via KO/...
READ MORELewis McGrillen outlasts Matiss Zaharovs, gets decision in action-packed battle
June 8, 2024
Manchester native Lewis McGrillen has proven to be a rising star in England in the sport since making his debut in September 2021. McGrillen, a former multiple-time regional champion, has won eight of nine, with all of his wins coming via KO/TKO....
READ MOREShanelle Dyer makes statement with brutal, first-round head-kick knockout
June 8, 2024
Shanelle Dyer, known as “The Nightmare”, dominated the amateur scene and was a two-champion before turning pro. In her four pro fights in 2023, Dyer has gone unbeaten, with three of her wins coming by KO/TKO. The Muay Thai specialist made her PFL...
READ MOREIbragim Ibragimov makes it a quick night with sub-minute submission
June 8, 2024
Still early into his MMA career, Ibragim Ibragimov has found success already, entering tonight with a 6-0 record and five finishes to his name. The Manchester Top Team product is preparing for his first test on a big stage here. The two-time inter...
READ MOREJulien Lopez pulls off jaw-dropping comeback victory to clinch playoff spot
June 8, 2024
Dominique Wooding is known for his power, with all nine of his victories coming by way of knockout. Wooding is a former regional Bantamweight Champion with experience in both Bellator and PFL Europe. Wooding’s PFL Europe debut came in his most rec...
READ MOREKarolina Wojcik gets decision in back-and-forth battle, moves on to women’s flyweight semifinals
June 8, 2024
A judo medalist from the Netherlands at both the national and international level, Lizzy Gevers has an extensive grappling background, thanks to her jiu-jitsu and judo training. A training partner of Germaine de Randamie, Gevers is 4-1, with two w...
READ MOREClaudio Pacella comes out on top with decision win in wild battle
June 8, 2024
Scotland’s Mark Ewen had an extensive amateur MMA run, going 11-3-1 on that circuit, with all wins coming via a finish. The striking specialist continued his momentum into his pro career, entering tonight’s card with a 5-0 record. Known for his ag...
READ MOREKhurshed Kakhorov’s power on display again, one step closer to second PFL Europe title
June 8, 2024
After his performance last season, Khurshed Kakhorov enters this season looking to run it back and be a two-time PFL Europe bantamweight champion. The Xtreme Couture product is a striking specialist and judo trained, known for his knockout power....
READ MOREValentina Scatizzi gets judges’ nod to start her path back to the PFL Europe Championships
June 8, 2024
After coming up short in last year’s Women’s Flyweight Championship bout against Dakota Ditcheva, Valentina Scatizzi is back and looking to score PFL Europe gold. The SBG Ireland product, with experience at both strawweight and flyweight, has gone...
READ MOREBen Wooliss puts on another striking display in first-round finish
June 8, 2024
Ben Wooliss showed off the power he has in the kickboxing realm as a two-time K1 World Kickboxing Champion. Wooliss, known for his athleticism and striking ability, has transitioned well into professional MMA thus far, coming in with a 3-0 record...
READ MOREAlexander Luster aggressively chases submission, gets one to continue chase to PFL Europe gold
June 8, 2024
Alexander Luster takes an aggressive approach to his fights, showcasing power and an ability to bring fights to a close quickly and dramatically. Luster, at 7-1, has scored finishes in all of his victories with four KO/TKOs and three submissions....
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