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Florim Zendeli is a welterweight contender who built his foundation in the regional German MMA circuit before ascending to the international stage. Based in Balingen, Germany, Zendeli trains out of Planet Eater MMA, a gym that has shaped his relentless, pressure-forward approach to the sport. 

Standing 6'1" with a 77-inch reach, he carries a physical frame that amplifies every offensive sequence. His technical base spans multiple disciplines, with a wrestling and grappling game that has proven dangerous on the canvas and finishing ability across all phases of the fight.

The 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight Championship run cemented Zendeli as one of Europe's most compelling welterweights. He entered the PFL Europe tournament and methodically worked through the bracket, submitting Tomasz Langowski in the regular season before defeating Jack Grant by split decision in the semifinals. On December 14, 2024, at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Decines, France, Zendeli delivered his most definitive statement, choking out Daniele Miceli with a rear-naked choke at 4:24 of the first round to claim the PFL Europe Welterweight title and the accompanying $100,000 prize. The tournament run validated years of regional grinding and announced his arrival to a global MMA audience.