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PFL Women's Flyweight

Kana Watanabe VS Paulina Wiśniewska

Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

13-5-1 Record 8-1-0
37 Age 27
167 cm Height 168 cm
167 cm Reach 174 cm
orthodox Stance unknown
54% Finish rate 50%
23% KO rate 38%
31% Sub rate 13%

Result Summary

Paulina Wiśniewska def. Kana Watanabe TKO (ground and pound) · R2 3:15

In a compelling women's flyweight matchup, former PFL Europe champion Paulina Wiśniewska secured a defining TKO victory over the highly experienced judoka Kana Watanabe. Watanabe attempted to implement her signature clinch game and judo throws early on, but Wiśniewska showed excellent balance and takedown defense. As the fight progressed into the second round, Wiśniewska began to completely take over. She hurt Watanabe during the exchanges, eventually forcing the fight to the ground where she held a distinct advantage in striking power. Wiśniewska unleashed a relentless barrage of ground-and-pound, raining down heavy strikes until the referee was forced to intervene, halting the contest in the second round.

Fight Overview

Watanabe, a former Bellator contender, has a 13‑4‑1 record with a strong judo base and recent loss to Jena Bishop (2025). Wiśniewska (6‑1) is the 2024 PFL Europe champion, known for aggressive striking and cage control, with a recent TKO win over V. Scatizzi in 2024.

Keys to Victory

Kana Watanabe

  1. Utilize her judo throws to bring the fight to the mat and control position.
  2. Apply pressure with clinch work to neutralize Wiśniewska’s striking.
  3. Look for a submission from dominant top control.

Last 5 fights

Kana Watanabe

  1. L Jena Bishop Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 APR 2025
  2. L Liz Carmouche Submission · R3 4:52 · 13 JUN 2024
  3. W Shanna Young Decision · R3 5:00 · 4 APR 2024
  4. W Veta Arteaga Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 JUL 2023
  5. L Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 APR 2023

Paulina Wiśniewska

  1. L Sabrina de Sousa Decision · R3 5:00 · 13 DEC 2025
  2. W Jessica Cunha Submission · R1 4:12 · 5 JUL 2025
  3. W Valentina Scatizzi KO · R1 0:20 · 14 DEC 2024
  4. W Karolina Wójcik Decision · R3 5:00 · 28 SEPT 2024
  5. W Dee Begley KO · R2 3:08 · 8 JUN 2024

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