London (14 August, 2025) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced Abdoul “Lazy King” Abdouraguimov (19-1) will go up against Kevin “Air” Jousset (10-4) in an all-French Welterweight 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.
Jousset is a 2nd Dan Judo Black Belt and a former two-division champion in Hex Fight Series, lauded for his elite grappling prowess and accomplishments which will prove to give Abdouraguimov one of the biggest challenges in his MMA career to date. “Air” has trained around the world, including City Kickboxing in Auckland under the guidance of acclaimed coach Eugene Bareman, helping build out the judoka’s MMA game who will look to make a statement in Nantes’ first ever major MMA show.
Abdouraguimov is currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, and will look to hit double-digits when he performs in his home city of Nantes for the first time ever. Beloved for his wild and enigmatic personality, “Lazy King” sets out to entertain the masses every time he steps onto the canvas. His high-level grappling will be put to the test against the calibre of Jousset’s accolades, but with seven stoppages in his last nine victories, he promises to put on a show in Nantes like never seen before.
Nantes will also be the home of PFL Europe’s semi-final Bantamweight and Lightweight fights of 2025, which will see the continent’s top athletes look to secure their spot in the final in hopes of earning the coveted PFL Europe Championship and a cash prize of $100,000 in Lyon this December.
“PFL is coming home! After 21 professional fights, I can finally fight in front of my home crowd, where I grew up and learned this sport. And now, it’s at the Zénith Nantes Métropole that I’m going to do the next Lazy show. Grab a seat, some popcorn, and be good, but not too much, because I’m here to entertain you on September 26th, let’s go!”. Said Abdoul Abdouraguimov.
“Nantes. His backyard. My moment. On September 26th, I silence the crowd and win big in my PFL debut.” Said Kevin Jousset.
Updated PFL Europe Nantes Card:
Friday 26 Sept – The Zenith Nantes Metropole, Nantes, France
Welterweight Main Event: Abdoul Abdouraguimov (19-1) vs. Kevin Jousset (10-4)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Semi-Finals Bout: Mahio Campanella (8-1) vs. Gustavo Oliveira (11-2)
PFL Europe Lightweight Semi-Finals Bout: Connor Hughes (11-2) vs. Gino van Steenis (6-1)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Semi-Finals Bout: Dean Garnett (13-3-1) vs. Jan Ciepłowski (9-0)
PFL Europe Lightweight Semi-Finals Bout: Claudio Pacella (6-2) vs. Aleksandr Chizov (11-3)
