Paulina Wiśniewska (born November 27, 1998) is a Polish professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women's flyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). She won the 2024 PFL Europe Women's Flyweight Championship. As an amateur, she is a two-time bronze medalist of the IMMAF World Championships in the flyweight category in 2021 and 2022.
Background.
Wiśniewska was born in Olsztyn, but moved to Ostróda, where she resides.
Professional mixed martial arts career.
Early career.
Wiśniewska made her professional MMA debut on September 22, 2023, at Babilon MMA 38 facing Dominika Steczkowska. She won the bout by unanimous decision.
In the second fight during Strife Tube 3, which took place on February 16, 2024, in Radom, Wiśniewska fought the more experienced Kinga Jędrasik. She again won the bout by unanimous decision.
Professional Fighters League.
2024 season.
In April 2024, Wiśniewska signed a contract with the American league Professional Fighters League. Her debut took place on June 8, 2024, in the quarterfinal fight of the European women's flyweight tournament at PFL Europe 2, facing Dee Begley. She won the bout by TKO in the second round.
In the European women's flyweight semifinal, Wiśniewska faced Karolina Wójcik on September 28, 2024, at PFL Europe 3. She won the bout by unanimous decision, advancing to the final.
In the final fight at the PFL Europe Women's Flyweight Tournament, Wiśniewska was scheduled to face Shanelle Dyer on December 14, 2024, at PFL Europe 4. However, Dyer withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Valentina Scatizzi. She won the bout by technical knockout in 20 seconds. Wiśniewska became the first Polish woman to become the champion of the PFL and the first Polish flyweight tournament winner. Additionally, she won $100,000.