PFL Europe Championship Lyon will air live in France and the UK on DAZN, 5pm CET and 4pm GMT
LYON-DECINES, FRANCE (13 DECEMBER) – Results from the weigh-ins for PFL Europe Championship Lyon for this Saturday, 14 December at LDLC Arena in Lyon, are now official – with all fighters making weight.
The first ever major MMA event in Lyon-Décines will be headlined by France’s Abdoul “Lazy King” Abdouraguimov (18-1) as he returns to the SmartCage against Argentina’s Laureano “Pepi” Staropoli (13-6) in a Welterweight main event. Tickets are available on ldlcarena.com.
The co-main event will feature Belgium’s undefeated sensation Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (4-0) against the Swiss PFL debutant Catalin Safta (5-2), in a fight that is sure to entertain the thousands in attendance. In a battle of the heavy hitters, Mickaël Groguhe (5-2) returns to the PFL SmartCage in a Heavyweight collision against Lamine Sene (5-7). With neither fighter having heard the final bell, it’s a scrap not to be missed.
The historic evening for MMA in France will also see Lyon play host to the PFL Europe 2024 Championships as the Men’s Welterweight, Lightweight, Bantamweight and Women’s Flyweight Champions will be crowned. In addition, a unique, one-off feature called ‘Doumbé Decides’ will also take place this Saturday. French MMA phenomenon Cédric “The Best” Doumbé will be live in attendance at the LDLC Arena to oversee four all-French bouts featuring rising local talent, where he alongside PFL will award contracts to the fighter or fighters that deliver exceptional performances.
“France has quickly become one of the biggest MMA destinations in the world, not only due to the high-level athletes that are being produced by the country, but the incredible fans that bring world-class atmosphere every single time we visit. It was an easy decision to bring the PFL Europe Championships here, and there was no better time to make our debut in Lyon.” Said Peter Murray, CEO of PFL.
He continued: “The fans are in for a treat when we crown our 2024 European Champions in amongst fights featuring local favourites to ensure a night of MMA that will be talked about for years to come.”
PFL Europe Championships Lyon will stream live in France and the UK on DAZN.
Full weigh-in results are below.
Updated PFL Europe Championships Lyon Card
DAZN (France) | DAZN (U.K.) | 5pm CET / 4pm GMT
Saturday, 14 December
PFL Europe Welterweight Main Event: Abdoul Abdouraguimov (170.6 lbs) vs. Laureano
Staropoli (170.8 lbs)
Contract Weight Co-Main Event: Patrick Habirora (165.3 lbs) vs Catalin Safta (165.1 lbs)
PFL Europe Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Mickaël Groguhe (263.6 lbs) vs. Lamine Sene (255.2 lbs)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship bout: Lewis McGrillen (134.9 lbs) vs. Alexander Luster (134.9 lbs)
PFL Europe Lightweight Championship bout: Jakub Kaszuba (154.5 lbs) vs. Connor Hughes (154.7 lbs)
PFL Europe Doumbé Decides Featherweight Bout: Mathys Duragrin (145.9 lbs) vs Yassin Chtatou (146.0 lbs)
PFL Europe Doumbé Decides Bantamweight Bout: Ezzoubair Bouarsa (135.8 lbs) vs Mahio Campanella (136.0 lbs)
PFL Europe Doumbé Decides Contract Weight Bout: Salvo Giudice (176.8 lbs) vs. Atilla Kobas (176.8 lbs)
PFL Europe Welterweight Championship Bout: Daniele Miceli (169.9 lbs) vs. Florim Zendeli (169.9 lbs)
PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Championship Bout: Paulina Wiśniewska (125.0 lbs) vs. Valentina Scatizzi (125.0 lbs)
PFL Europe Welterweight Showcase Bout: Brice Belghazi (167.5 lbs) vs. Eoin Sheridan (170.8 lbs)
PFL Europe Lightweight Showcase Bout: Claudio Pacella (154.7 lbs) vs. Oscar Ownsworth (155.8 lbs)
Alternate Athletes:
PFL Europe Welterweight Championship alternate: Chequina Noso Pedro (169.0 lbs)
PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Championship alternate: Karolina Wojcik (125.0 lbs)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship alternate: Julien Lopez (134.9 lbs)
Abdoul “Lazy King” Abdouraguimov’s patented grappling proved to be the difference in the PFL Europe Championship Lyon’s main event as he defeated Argentina’s Laureano “Pepi” Staropoli via unanimous decision
The co-main event saw a stunning knockout in the third round as the Belgian sensation Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora landed a devastating counter right to defeat Catalin Safta
The historic evening of European MMA crowned the 2024 PFL Europe Champions in the Men’s Welterweight, Lightweight, Bantamweight, and Women’s Flyweight divisions, with Florim Zendeli, Jakub Kaszuba, Lewis McGrillen and Paulina Wiśniewska winning their respective titles
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LYON-DECINES, FRANCE (14 DECEMBER) – PFL Europe Championship Lyon has come to a close at the LDLC Arena after an historical night for European MMA, displaying the best as well as the up-and-coming talent from France, alongside the elite and newly minted 2024 PFL European Champions.
The Lyon crowd lit up the LDLC Arena with a raucous reception for its first ever major MMA main event as France’s own Abdoul “Lazy King” Abdouraguimov (19-1) sent the locals home happy with a unanimous decision victory over Argentina’s Laureano “Pepi” Staropoli (13-7) displaying his patented grappling dominance.
The hotly anticipated co-main event saw the Belgian sensation maintain his undefeated record as Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (5-0) defeated the Swiss PFL debutant Catalin Safta (5-3) with a stunning one punch knockout, leaving his opponent out cold on the canvas as he jumped out of the SmartCage to celebrate with the masses.
The 2024 PFL Europe king at Bantamweight was crowned as Lewis “The McGrizzla” McGrillen (11-1) put an emphatic end to his 2024 by earning the PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship as he defeated Alexander “Schlingel” Luster (9-2) in the second round via TKO, proving once again his left hand is one of the most dangerous weapons in all of MMA.
The 2024 PFL Europe Men’s Lightweight Season came to a close in Lyon, as Jakub “The Auditor” Kaszuba (14-0) becomes the first athlete to go back-to-back in PFL European history with a victory over Connor Hughes (10-2). The Pole bounced back from adversity in the opening rounds after feeling the Liverpudlian’s power, but his experience and resolve allowed him to take advantage of top position and epitomise why elbows were made legal in PFL as he finished the fight in round four via TKO.
The 2024 PFL Europe Men’s Welterweight season culminated as Florim Zendeli (10-1-1) put on a hugely impressive performance by submitting Daniele “The Cyborg” Miceli (13-6,0, 1 NC) in the very first round to become the champion, and showcased once again why he is an extremely dangerous competitor, now winning nine out of his 10 victories via finish.
Opening the evening’s ceremonial crownings was the Women’s Flyweights, as Paulina Wiśniewska (5-0) extended her unbeaten record and earned the 2024 PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Championship as she defeated Valentina Scatizzi (3-4) in stunning fashion, dropping the Italian in the first round with crushing strikes on the ground which caused the referee to stop the bout.
Finally, Cédric “The Best” Doumbé awarded three PFL contracts to Salvo Giudice (12-9), Mahio Campanella (7-1), and Mathys Duragrin (4-0) after their outstanding performances at PFL Europe Championship Lyon, and having proven to be the hottest prospects to come out of French MMA.
PFL Europe Championship Lyon – RESULTS
Welterweight Showcase Bout: Abdoul Abdouraguimov (19-1) def. Laureano Staropoli (13-7) by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
165lb Catchweight Showcase Bout: Patrick Habirora (5-0) def. Catalin Safta (5-3) by 3rd round KO (2:16)
Heavyweight Showcase Bout: Mickaël Groguhe (6-2) def. Lamine Sene (5-8) by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship Bout: Lewis McGrillen (11-1) def. Alexander Luster (9-2) by 2nd round TKO (3:52)
PFL Europe Lightweight Championship Bout: Jakub Kaszuba (14-0) def. Connor Hughes (10-2) by 4th round TKO (4:07)
Featherweight Doumbé Decides Bout: Mathys Duragrin(4-0) def. Yassin Chtatou (2-5-1) by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 20-25)
Bantamweight Doumbé Decides Bout: Mahio Campanella (7-1) def. Ezzoubair Bouarsa (7-4) by 1st round submission (Arm Triangle Choke, 4:45)
177lb Catchweight Doumbé Decides Bout: Salvo Giudice (12-9) def. Atilla Kobas (2-2) by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-25)
PFL Europe Welterweight Championship Bout: Florim Zendeli (10-1-1) def. Daniele Miceli (13-6,0, 1 NC) by 1st round submission (Rear-Naked Choke, 4:24)
PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Championship Bout: Paulina Wiśniewska (5-0) def. Valentina Scatizzi (3-4) by 1st round TKO (0:20)
Weltweight Showcase Bout: Eoin Sheridan (2-0) def. Brice Belghazi (1-1) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Lightweight Showcase Bout: Claudio Pacella (5-2) def. Oscar Ownsworth (8-4-1) by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) |
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