PFL announces new signings, including Gleison Tibau, Chris Wade, and Kaitlin Young
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PFL continues to add to their already impressive roster, announcing some surprising names and bolstering their women’s lightweight division. Former UFC fighter Gleison Tibau (35-14) and former M-1 champ Aleksei Kunchenko (20-2), both joining the welterweight division.
The announcement was made via press release and on social media, highlighting their accomplishments and what fans can expect to see from them. Tibau is a known veteran that has faced a who’s who in the UFC but was ultimately released from the organization after four straight losses. He rebounded with a 2018 win over Efrain Escudero and a submission over former Bellator champ Will Brooks in Korea’s Battlefield FC in 2018.
PFL announces new signings, including Gleison Tibau
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