De Sousa Wins Split Decision Over Wisniewska
Sabrinna de Sousa defeated Paulina Wisniewska by split decision on December 13, 2025, at PFL Lyon. Two judges scored the flyweight showcase 29–28 for de Sousa, while the third favored Wisniewska by the same margin after three competitive rounds at LDLC Arena.
A former amateur standout met a European tournament champion
De Sousa entered unbeaten as a professional after winning three IMMAF world championships as an amateur. Wisniewska had claimed the 2024 PFL Europe women’s flyweight tournament.
Their weigh-in results were 125.4 pounds for de Sousa and 125.9 for Wisniewska. The Lyon assignment was a showcase rather than another European championship final.
Submission threats and scrambles kept changing the positions
Both women landed strikes before the opening round developed into takedown attempts, a hip throw and submission exchanges. Neither secured a lasting finishing hold.
De Sousa threatened a choke in the second, while Wisniewska escaped and produced offense of her own. Reversals and guard work made the grappling exchanges more competitive than a simple record of takedowns would suggest.
The final round left the judges with a close comparison
Further clinch battles, takedowns and submission attempts continued in the third. Wisniewska pressed late, while de Sousa repeatedly found ways to advance position and maintain contact.
The split verdict preserved de Sousa’s unbeaten professional record and handed Wisniewska her first defeat. It rewarded a narrow overall advantage in a contest where both fighters threatened and neither established complete control from start to finish.
Sources
- PFL: official scores, backgrounds and grappling exchanges
- PFL: December 13 date, venue and official weights
