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Belgium’s Boris Mbarga Atangana gets the business done in the co-main event as he earns first-round finish over Brazil’s Jhony Gregory The PFL Europe Finals are set, as Aleksandr Chizov will meet Connor Hughes in the Lightweight Final and Dean Garnett will face Baris Adiguzel in the Bantamweight Final to be held at PFL Lyon on Saturday 13 December MEDIA ASSETS NANTES (26 SEPTEMBER) -   PFL Europe Nantes  comes to a close at the Zenith Nantes Metropole after an action-packed evening of mixed martial arts, showcasing the rising stars of French and European athletes. The main event was a dream come true for Nantes’ own  Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub  (26-5) who brought the French fans to their feet as he stopped  Keweny “Leão” Lopes  (12-4-1), who put PFL’s growing Lightweight division on notice. Ayoub extended his unbeaten streak to ten straight fights, and was quick to call his shot on the microphone as he announced after his fight,  “I will conti...

NEW YORK  (Sept. 24, 2025) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a landmark event set for Saturday, December 13 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.  PFL Lyon  will be headlined by a PFL World Heavyweight Championship Main Event between former Bellator Champion  Vadim Nemkov  (18-2) and 2024 PFL Heavyweight Tournament Champion  Renan Ferreira  (13-4). In the co-main event, one of the greatest female fighters of all-time,  Cris Cyborg  (28-2) will face undefeated rising Australian contender  Sara Collins  (6-0) for the PFL Women’s Featherweight World Championship. The card will also showcase the 2025 PFL Europe Tournament Finals in the Lightweight and Bantamweight divisions, where two champions will be crowned in Lyon before a global audience. “French MMA fans have been tremendous supporters of the PFL, and we are proud to deliver a card worthy of their passion and loyalty,”  PFL CEO John Martin said...

London (27 August, 2025)  - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced  Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub  (25-5) will face  Donovan “Vegas” Desmae  (19-10) in a Lightweight co-main event showcase bout at PFL Europe Nantes on Friday 26 September at the Zenith Nantes Metropole, with tickets on-sale now via  pfl.info/nantes . Ayoub joins the ever growing PFL Europe roster and will make his debut in his home country, as he looks to take his nine fight win streak into the double digits in front of his French faithful. With 15 of his 25 victories coming by way of stoppage, “Fierceness” is looking to show the world why he is one of the biggest prospects coming out of France and in the Lightweight division. With his finishes nearly split evenly between KOs and submissions, Ayoub is the new generation of MMA fighter that can do whatever it takes in the SmartCage to take home the win. Standing across from him at the Zenith Nantes Metropole on Friday 26...

RWANDA (August 25, 2025)  - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced four bouts for the historic first-ever PFL Africa Semifinals, taking place Saturday, October 18 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. This event marks the biggest MMA competition ever to take place in East Africa, underscoring Rwanda’s growing reputation as a premier destination for world-class sports and entertainment. Rwanda has quickly established itself on the global sports map, hosting international spectacles such as the Basketball Africa League (BAL), major concerts, and high-profile competitions. By bringing the PFL Africa Semifinals to Kigali, the league is adding MMA to that list of milestone moments and cementing Rwanda’s place as a hub for sport and culture while making history with the nation’s first major MMA event. For the first time, Africa’s elite fighters are on the road to Benin, where four champions will be crowned and claim the title of the very best in Africa and among...

NEW YORK  (July 22, 2025) - The  Professional Fighters League  has partnered with  Roku , America’s #1 streaming platform*, to bring PFL’s 24/7 FAST channel to the masses.  The free, ad-supported streaming channel will deliver premium PFL MMA content to fans in the U.S. through The Roku Channel. Roku’s owned and operated free, ad-supported streaming service that reaches approximately 145 million people. Fans tuning in to PFL’s FAST Channel on The Roku Channel can expect a curated, on-demand experience tailored to MMA enthusiasts. The channel will feature over 50+ hours of live, near-live, and VOD content including ceremonial weigh-ins, press conferences, and condensed replays. Additionally, it will offer over 100+ hours of historic PFL events and a brand-new original series created by PFL Studios.  “The PFL FAST channel is designed to be a game-changer for MMA fans, giving free access to top-tier content for everyone to enjoy,” said Mike Chiodit...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - 11 June, 2025  - The  Professional  Fighters League (PFL) today announced the full fight card for PFL MENA 2, set to take place at the Green Halls in Saudi Arabia on Friday, July 4, 2025. The event will feature top talent from across the region with tickets on sale now at  webook.com , and also available to watch on STARZPLAY app in the MENA region. In the main event, 2024 PFL MENA Welterweight Champion  Omar “God First” El Dafrawy  (13-5-0) returns to Saudi Arabia, where he captured his 2024 title. With his toughest test to date ahead of him, Dafrawy will step back into the SmartCage to face 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight finalist  Daniele “The Cyborg” Miceli  (13-6-0) in a high-profile showcase bout. The co-main event features a pivotal Welterweight tournament clash between Kuwait’s  Mohammad Alaqraa  (7-1-0) and Palestine's  Omar “187” Hussein  (11-6-0). Alaqraa, a 2024 PFL MENA finalist and the current ...