London (16 September, 2025) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today has announced the highly anticipated debut of one of Europe’s hottest Lightweights, Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub (25-5), against the always dangerous and game Belgian Donovan “Vegas” Desmae (19-10), has been elevated to the Main Event at PFL Europe Nantes on Friday 26 September at The Zenith Nantes Metropole.
The change comes as Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs. Kevin Jousset has been removed from the card, as Abdouraguimov withdraws from competition due to personal reasons.
Also added to the card is an incredibly exciting bout featuring Boris “Modern Gladiator” Mbarga Atangana (6-0), the undefeated Belgian bruiser who is coming off a stunning victory at PFL Europe Brussels earlier this year. He will have a Light Heavyweight Showcase Bout against Brazil’s Jhony Gregory (10-4), who’s currently on a three fight win-streak and has answered the call to stop the hype train.
Further updates include a new opponent for Ireland’s undefeated Darragh “The Moville Mauler” Kelly (8-0) as he looks to continue his dominance at 155 lbs when he takes on Germany’s Bakhtiyor “Soldier” Abduloev (10-1) in a Lightweight Showcase Bout. France’s Sofiane “The Lion” Aïssaoui (11-6) will also have a new opponent, as he faces his countryman Vincent “The Warrior” del Guerra (33-22-1) in a Middleweight Showcase Bout for the French fans in attendance.
Sammy Jo-Luxton has withdrawn from her bout with Jade Jorand, the fight is now cancelled.
Tickets for PFL Europe Nantes on Friday 26 September at The Zenith Nantes Metropole are on-sale now via pfl.info/nantes.
Updated PFL Europe Nantes Card:
Zenith Nantes Metropole, Nantes, France
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Friday, 26 September
Lightweight Main Event: Amin Ayoub (25-5) vs. Donovan Desmae (19-10)
Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Boris Mbarga Atangana (6-0) vs. Jhony Gregory (10-4)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Semifinals Bout: Baris Adiguzel (8-1) vs. Gustavo Oliveira (11-2)
PFL Europe Lightweight Semifinals Bout: Connor Hughes (11-2) vs. Gino van Steenis (6-1)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Semifinals Bout: Dean Garnett (13-3-1) vs. Jan Ciepłowski (9-0)
PFL Europe Lightweight Semifinals Bout: Claudio Pacella (6-2) vs. Aleksandr Chizov (11-3)
Lightweight Showcase Bout: Darragh Kelly (8-0) vs. Bakhtiyor Abduloev (10-1)
Middleweight Showcase Bout: Vincent del Guerra (33-22-1) vs. Sofiane Aïssaoui (11-6)
PFL Europe Lightweight Alternate Bout: Sebastien Di Franco (10-4) vs. Mark Ewen (6-2)
Women’s Strawweight Showcase Bout: Maria Guedez Jr (0-0) vs. Kiya O’Sullivan (0-0)
