Paulina Wisniewska is viewed as one of the top female prospects emerging from Poland’s regional scene. She is known for her sharp striking, high-volume output, and composure under pressure. After an impressive amateur run, Wisniewska is 5-0 as a pro so far, including running through Dee Begley, Karolina Wójcik, and Valentina Scatizzi to claim the 2024 PFL Europe women’s flyweight championship.
Jessica Cunha is a compact and aggressive flyweight, known for strong grappling instincts and sharp top control. The 9-4 former regional strawweight champion fights with calm pressure and composure. She makes her PFL debut tonight after last competing in December 2022, submitting Paisiella De Souza Moraes.
Which of these flyweight fighters will impress the fans in this one?
Round 1
Low kick by Cunha. Right hand by Wisniewska. High kick wobbles Cunha early! Wisniewska quickly gets to Cunha’s back on the mat. Cunha trying to get Wisniewska off of her. Wisniewska landing with the left hand. Wisniewska with a sweep and she takes the back fully. Wisniewska hunts for the neck. Hammerfists with the right hand from the back. Nasty ground-and-pound from Wisniewska! Wisniewska has a strong body lock in. Wisniewska might be thinking of an armbar, too. More punches from Wisniewska.
More punching from Wisniewska, and now she’s got an arm across the face. Body triangle in for Wisniewska. Wisniewska landing hammerfist after hammerfist now. Cunha offering up little defense – that or Wisniewska is being so dominant, it’s completely overwhelming any efforts. The choke is now in! Cunha tries to defend, but the choke is too tight! She taps!
Paulina Wisniewska was just too much tonight! What a dominant showing from last year’s PFL Europe champion!
OFFICIAL RESULT
Paulina Wisniewska def. Jessica Cunha via first-round submission (rear-naked choke, 4:12)