Ante Delija

Ante Delija, known as "Walking Trouble," is a Croatian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division of the UFC. A 2022 PFL Heavyweight Champion who claimed the million-dollar prize, Delija has competed across KSW, M-1 Global, Rizin, PFL, and the UFC, accumulating championship gold and earning a Performance of the Night bonus with his knockout power across more than three decades of professional MMA competition.

Stats last updated: August 23, 2026

Ante Delija is a Croatian heavyweight mixed martial artist whose combination of knockout power, championship pedigree, and resilience across a long career has made him one of the most accomplished fighters to emerge from Europe in the sport's biggest weight class. Standing 6'3" and nicknamed "Walking Trouble," Delija brings a physical presence and finishing ability that has produced stoppage victories across multiple continents and several of the world's top promotions.

Delija turned professional in 2011 and steadily built his resume against quality competition through the European regional circuit before earning opportunities on the global stage. His finishing instincts are the defining feature of his game — the majority of his wins have come by knockout, and he carries the kind of one-punch power that demands respect from any opponent willing to trade on the feet. That finishing threat has made him a fan-friendly presence on any card he appears on and a genuine danger to anyone he faces at heavyweight.

His career arc spans some of the sport's most prominent organizations. He competed in KSW, M-1 Global, and Rizin Fighting Federation before making his mark in the Professional Fighters League, where he captured the PFL Heavyweight Championship and the accompanying million-dollar prize — the culmination of a demanding seasonal tournament against elite competition. That championship run established him as one of the world's top heavyweights outside the UFC.

Delija's career was also marked by significant adversity. A severe tibia fracture in 2015 kept him sidelined for nearly three years, and the comeback from that injury tested his commitment to the sport at the deepest level. His return from that setback and his subsequent championship success speak to a durability of character that matches his physical toughness.

Now competing in the UFC, Delija brings PFL championship credentials and proven heavyweight power to the sport's ultimate stage — and has already added a Performance of the Night bonus to his resume in the process.