Shanelle Dyer made a big impression at the 2024 PFL Europe 2 event by defeating Mariam Torchinava in a spectacular fashion.
In the first round of their match in the European women’s flyweight tournament, Dyer (5-0) delivered a perfect right head kick that landed on Torchinava’s (8-3) jaw. This sent Torchinava crumbling against the fence and onto the mat, ending the fight at 2:32 into the first round.
A replay of this stunning finish can be seen below (via X):
Shanelle Dyer Scores Viral Head Kick at 2024 PFL Europe 2
This victory is significant for the 23-year-old Dyer, who has now finished four out of her five opponents. It also handed Torchinava her first stoppage loss since she began her professional career in July 2021.
With this win, Dyer moved on to the semifinal round. After the fight, she had a heated faceoff with her next opponent, Valentina Scatizzi, inside the cage.
Dyer’s career has been on a steady rise since she turned professional. Each fight has shown her improving technique and growing confidence. This latest win is a testament to her hard work in the gym.
