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 Fernanda Cifuentes last year, Dyer made her presence felt in June with a first-round, head-kick knockout of Mariam Torchinava.

 

Valentina Scatizzi continues to impress in the PFL Europe cage, honing her skills at the SBG Gym under Jonh Kavanagh. Scatizzi defeated Lizzy Gevers last season in PFL Europe but came up short in the finals against 2024 PFL women’s flyweight finalist Dakota Ditcheva. Scatizzi reached her second straight semifinal with a win over Marie Loiseau in June.

 

Who will move on to face NAME for the PFL Europe women’s flyweight crown?

 

 

Round 1

 

Scatizzi with a jab and an overhand right as the two exchange. Low kicks from Dyer. Dyer targeting the body. Scatizzi with a combination. More low kicks from Dyer. Combination from Scatizzi, landing power to counter Dyer’s low kicks and jabs. Another calf kick from Dyer. Counter right hand from Dyer. Scatizzi misses a combination. Dyer connecting with a pair of low kicks before a round kick lands. Dyer with a right hand that lands. A jab and a calf kick from Dyer, who is getting into a rhythm. High kick from Dyer. Both ladies clash with kicks. Left hand from Scatizzi. Another left hand from Scatizzi, but Dyer lands a low kick that forces her to switch stances.

 

Low kick from Dyer as the two flash their jabs. One-two from Scatizzi. Left hand from Scatizzi. Big kick from Dyer. Scatizzi with a pair of right hands. Left hand from Dyer. Three-punch combination from Scatizzi. Low kick from Dyer. Scatizzi with a level change. Combinations being worked on by Scatizzi. Scatizzi with a level change again, but Dyer gets her hips away. Scatizzi pursues, however, and she gets Dyer against the fence. Dyer works her way off the fence. The two battle in the clinch in the center. Dyer with a strong knee to the body, and Scatizzi appears to be damaged by it. Scatizzi charges in and drives Dyer into the fence before the bell.

 

 

Round 2

 

Scatizzi showing aggression early. Overhand right lands for Scatizzi. Dyer looking to dodge Scatizzi’s speed, but she catches Dyer with a strong right hand. Dyer suddenly level changes and scores a takedown. Scatizzi looks to bring herself to the fence and gets up – but Dyer nearly lands a head kick! Scatizzi looks to work with the right hand. Round kick by Dyer. One-two by Scatizzi, who is coming forward with leaning pressure. Scatizzi looks to get Dyer to the fence and score a takedown, but Dyer is resisting well.

 

Scatizzi continuing to come forward and force Dyer into retreat. Dyer lands a cracking right hand on Scatizzi, who eats it. Scatizzi with a combination as she continues to chase her down. Scatizzi misses a combination. Another powerful combination from Scatizzi. Round kick from Dyer, and Scatizzi taunts in response. Left and a right hand from Scatizzi. One-two from Dyer. High kick from Dyer is blocked. Another block of a kick from Scatizzi. Dyer nearly lands another big head kick. Dyer with a combination that lands strong. Round kick to the body by Dyer. Both women are eating the other’s shots. Scatizzi presses Dyer into the fence briefly. Left hand from Dyer. The two exchange in the center of the SmartCage. Scatizzi works the left hand. Big jumping knee lands for Dyer! Dyer looks to get to Scatizzi’s back, but Scatizzi ate the knee and scrambles alongside her! What a battle!

 

 

 

Round 3

 

Combination from Scatizzi. Left hand from Scatizzi. Low kick from Dyer, and Scatizzi looks to press forward again. Scatizzi lands a series of right hands. Round kick from Dyer is blocked. Scatizzi comes forward, and Dyer has to avoid the pressure. Strong exchanges from both women. Dyer is being clipped. Dyer lands a knee to the body. Dyer with a front kick. Another front kick from Dyer. Jab from Scatizzi. Another exchange. Scatizzi pressing Dyer into the fence again briefly.

 

Scatizzi with a left hand. Scatizzi lands to the body. Low kick from Dyer. Dyer lands a couple of kicks to the body. Scatizzi, however, manages to get Dyer to the fence. Dyer brings them off of it and lands a knee before separating. Left hand from Scatizzi. Left hand from Scatizzi. Front kick to the face by Dyer, but Scatizzi eats it. Left hand from Scatizzi and a low kick from Dyer. Both fire off power shots. Big knee by Dyer, but Scatizzi shoves Dyer off and looks for another takedown. Knee from Dyer. Body kick from Dyer, as Scatizzi continues to come forward. Dyer lands a strong kick and a strong knee as Dyer looks to press her into the fence once more. What a fight between these two!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Shanelle Dyer def. Valentina Scatizzi via split decision (29-28x2, 28-9) in a women’s flyweight semi final fight