Florim Zendeli, a 26-year-old MMA fighter of Albanian descent from North Macedonia, has claimed the PFL Europe Welterweight Championship in spectacular fashion. Competing at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, on December 14, 2024, Zendeli defeated Italy’s Daniele Miceli with a rear-naked choke in the first round, securing his place as one of MMA’s rising stars.

Known for his wrestling prowess, Zendeli has a professional record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. His journey to the title included victories over Tomasz Langowski via technical submission and a split-decision win against Jack Grant in earlier rounds of the tournament.

This win brought not only the championship belt but also a $100,000 prize, a testament to Zendeli’s skill and determination. His victory marks a proud moment for the Albanian community and adds another name to the list of successful Albanian MMA athletes.