Nantes turned into a finish factory as the PFL rolled through France with PFL Europe 3: Nantes 2025. From the main event rally by Amin Ayoub to a first-round blitz by Boris Mbarga Atangana, the crowd had highlights on loop. Start with the official recap and then dive into each bout page below.
France showed out 🇫🇷💥 @PFLEurope delivered fireworks from Nantes! — watch the full highlight recap of today’s action right here! pic.twitter.com/t0aRejYfUN
— PFL (@PFLMMA) September 26, 2025
Main Card Recap
In a wild lightweight headliner, Amin Ayoub vs. Keweny Lopes swung both ways before Ayoub poured it on late for a Round 3 TKO at 3:19.
What a fight! Amin Ayoub with the TKO finish! #PFLNantes | LIVE NOW | LIVE on DAZN | 🇺🇸 Streaming on The PFL App pic.twitter.com/Rw6vSLqwy7
— PFL (@PFLMMA) September 26, 2025
At light heavyweight, Mbarga Atangana vs. Jhony Gregory ended in a flash—Atangana hammered home a first-round TKO at 2:17.
Boris Atangana with the brutal first round finish! #PFLNantes | LIVE NOW | LIVE on DAZN | 🇺🇸 Streaming on The PFL App pic.twitter.com/7lbDnwJ1Ht
— PFL (@PFLMMA) September 26, 2025
Semifinal Shockwaves
Baris Adiguzel vs. Julien Lopez took seconds to detonate—Adiguzel’s sniper right hand produced a Round 1 KO at 0:36.
The Sniper! Baris Adiguzel with the KO finish! #PFLNantes | LIVE NOW | LIVE on DAZN | 🇺🇸 Streaming on The PFL App pic.twitter.com/LQ3sKNFEDP
— PFL (@PFLMMA) September 26, 2025
In the lightweight bracket, Connor Hughes vs. Gino van Steenis ended with a ruthless head-kick at 2:56 of Round 1—Hughes punched his ticket to the final with emphasis.
Right Leg: Hospital 🏥
— PFL (@PFLMMA) September 26, 2025
Left Leg: Cemetary 🪦
HEAD KICK knockout by Connor Hughes!#PFLNantes | LIVE NOW | LIVE on DAZN | 🇺🇸 Streaming on The PFL App pic.twitter.com/KjB7X138IB
Elsewhere in the semis, Dean Garnett vs. Jan Ciepłowski delivered a clutch Round 3 guillotine at 0:38, while Aleksandr Chizov vs. Claudio Pacella went the distance with a razor-thin split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).
Undercard Notables
Darragh Kelly vs. Bakhtiyor Abduloev saw Kelly snag a Round 1 RNC at 2:27. In a late surge, Vincent del Guerra vs. Sofiane Aïssaoui ended via Round 3 TKO at 0:24. The alternate slot went to Mark Ewen vs. Sebastien Di Franco—Ewen hit a Round 1 Brabo choke (tech submission) at 3:18. Finally, Maria Guedez Jr vs. Kiya O’Sullivan was a tight split decision for Guedez Jr.
Complete Results — PFL Europe 3: Nantes 2025
- Lightweight: Amin Ayoub def. Keweny Lopes — TKO (punches), R3 3:19
- Light Heavyweight: Boris Mbarga Atangana def. Jhony Gregory — TKO, R1 2:17
- Bantamweight SF: Baris Adiguzel def. Julien Lopez — KO, R1 0:36
- Lightweight SF: Connor Hughes def. Gino van Steenis — KO (head kick), R1 2:56
- Bantamweight SF: Dean Garnett def. Jan Ciepłowski — Sub (guillotine), R3 0:38
- Lightweight SF: Aleksandr Chizov def. Claudio Pacella — Split Dec (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
- Lightweight: Darragh Kelly def. Bakhtiyor Abduloev — Sub (RNC), R1 2:27
- Middleweight: Vincent del Guerra def. Sofiane Aïssaoui — TKO, R3 0:24
- Lightweight Alternate: Mark Ewen def. Sebastien Di Franco — Tech Sub (Brabo), R1 3:18
- Women’s Strawweight: Maria Guedez Jr def. Kiya O’Sullivan — Split Dec
Event & Hub Links
- League: Professional Fighters League (PFL)
- Event hub: PFL Europe 3: Nantes 2025
PFL Europe 3 Nantes — FAQ
What is PFL Europe 3: Nantes 2025?
PFL Europe 3: Nantes 2025 is a Professional Fighters League event in France featuring semifinals and showcase bouts across multiple divisions.
Who won the PFL Europe 3 main event?
Amin Ayoub defeated Keweny Lopes by TKO in Round 3.
Which PFL Europe 3 fights ended in finishes?
Finishes included: Ayoub vs. Lopes (TKO), Mbarga Atangana vs. Gregory (TKO), Adiguzel vs. Lopez (KO), Hughes vs. van Steenis (KO), Garnett vs. Ciepłowski (submission), Kelly vs. Abduloev (submission), del Guerra vs. Aïssaoui (TKO), Ewen vs. Di Franco (technical submission).
Where can I watch PFL Europe 3 highlights?
See the official recap clip embedded above and visit the event hub: PFL Europe 3: Nantes 2025.
