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Lewis McGrillen Brutally Knocks Out Alexander Luster To Earns PFL Bantamweight Title

Lewis McGrillen Brutally Knocks Out Alexander Luster To Earns PFL Bantamweight TitleEngland’s Lewis McGrillen faced Germany’s Alexander Luster in the PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship final with $100,000 on the line….

Lewis McGrillen Brutally Knocks Out Alexander Luster To Earns PFL Bantamweight Title

England’s Lewis McGrillen faced Germany’s Alexander Luster in the PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship final with $100,000 on the line. It ended with a brutal overhand knockout courtesy of England’s McGrillen.

PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship Set: Lewis McGrillen vs. Alexander Luster

Lewis McGrillen has impressed throughout the tournament with his knockout power and pace. The English standout delivered a highlight-reel KO in the semi-finals against Germany’s Dean Garnett. He was a replacement for Khurshed Kakhorov. McGrillen’s style and finishing ability have made him one of the tournament’s most exciting fighters.

Luster, representing Germany, has relied on his grappling expertise to carve a path to the final. He earned a submission victory over France’s Julien Pierre Lopez in the semi-finals and repeated the feat against England’s Dominique Wooding in the quarter-finals. With his ability to capitalize on any mistake, Luster has proven to be a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division.

Both fighters successfully made weight at 134.9 lbs, confirming the bout for one of the most anticipated showdowns of the tournament. Early in the first round, McGrillen made it clear how much power he had in his hands. Nearly every strike that landed ended in a knockdown. A bloodied Luster looked to use body kicks on the open side to keep his opponent off, but McGrillen kept throwing and landing heavy punches.

In the second round, a massive overhand landed and Alexander Luster went down hard. A second-round knockout earns the victory, and $100,000, for the PFL Europe Bantamweight title.

Jakub Kaszuba Pounds Out Connor Hughes with Elbows for PFL Lightweight Title “Give me more elbows!”

Jakub Kaszuba Pounds Out Connor Hughes with Elbows for PFL Lightweight TitleJakub Kaszuba and Connor Hughes met in the PFL Europe finals with the lightweight title on the line alongside…

Jakub Kaszuba Pounds Out Connor Hughes with Elbows for PFL Lightweight Title

Jakub Kaszuba and Connor Hughes met in the PFL Europe finals with the lightweight title on the line alongside $100,000. After a rough first few rounds, Kaszuba reversed his fate and won the match with a barrage of elbows.

PFL Europe Lightweight Championship: Jakub Kaszuba vs. Connor Hughes

The knockout striker Kaszuba has displayed impressive consistency throughout the tournament, utilizing his precision and endurance to secure back-to-back unanimous decision victories. The Polish fighter defeated Kane Mousah in the semi-finals and Aleksandr Chizov of Latvia in the quarter-finals, showcasing his ability to outlast tough opponents.

Connor Hughes, representing England, has taken a more explosive path to the final. He delivered a stunning KO against Germany’s Anatolij Baal in the semi-finals and followed it with a dominant unanimous decision win over Spain’s Ignacio Capella in the quarter-finals. Known for his knockout power and aggressive striking, Hughes was looking to continue his momentum in the championship bout.

Poland’s Jakub Kaszuba squared off against England’s Connor Hughes in the PFL Europe Lightweight Championship final. Both fighters successfully hit the mark on the scale, with Kaszuba weighing in at 154.5 lbs and Hughes at 154.7 lbs. England’s Hughes controlled the early rounds with a striking masterclass, even scoring knockdowns. In round three, Kaszuba controlled the round from the top position on the ground. This began to spell the beginning of the end.

In the fourth round, Jakub Kaszuba secured a double leg and stayed on top landing ground and pound, bringing down elbows, until the referee waved on the fight. Jakub Kaszuba takes the PFL Europe Lightweight 2024 Title by fourth-round TKO. He has now done it two years in a row. In the post-fight interview, he declared, “Give me more elbows!”

Florim Zendeli Captures $100,000 with a first round Rear-Naked Choke in the PFL Finals “It’s easy.”

Florim Zendeli Captures $100,000 with a first round Rear-Naked Choke in the PFL Finals "It's easy."Italy’s Daniele Miceli faced Albania’s Florim Zendeli in the highly anticipated PFL Europe Welterweight Championship bout. Both fighters successfully…

Florim Zendeli Captures $100,000 with a first round Rear-Naked Choke in the PFL Finals "It's easy."

Italy’s Daniele Miceli faced Albania’s Florim Zendeli in the highly anticipated PFL Europe Welterweight Championship bout. Both fighters successfully made weight at 169.9 lbs, to determine the division’s tournament champion and walk away with $100,000.

PFL Europe Welterweight Championship: Daniele Miceli vs. Florim Zendeli

Daniele Miceli has been a standout throughout the tournament, utilizing his skillset to dominate his opponents. The Italian fighter advanced to the final after a TKO victory over Ibrahima Mané in the semi-finals and a submission win over France’s Yassin Najid in the quarter-finals.

Florim Zendeli, representing Albania, has shown remarkable grit and determination on his road to the final. He secured a split decision win over England’s Jack Grant in the semi-finals after submitting Poland’s Tomasz ?angowski in the opening round of the tournament.

After trading heavy punches, the aggressive Florim Zendeli secured a takedown and got his hooks in. He earned a first-round submission win using a rear-naked choke to earn the PFL Europe Welterweight world title. In his post-fight interview, he said he wants to compete in the PFL stateside for $1,000,000 next. Walking the audience through how he won via submission he said, “It’s easy.”

Paulina Wi?niewska quickly defeats Valentina Scatizzi with Ground and Pound

Paulina Wi?niewskaPaulina Wi?niewska vs. Valentina Scatizzi faced off for the PFL Europe’s Women’s Flyweight Championship and $100,000 on the line….

Paulina Wi?niewska

Paulina Wi?niewska vs. Valentina Scatizzi faced off for the PFL Europe’s Women’s Flyweight Championship and $100,000 on the line. Paulina Wi?niewska wasted no time stopping her opponent with a takedown and ground and pound

PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Championship: Paulina Wi?niewska vs. Valentina Scatizzi

Wi?niewska entered the final after an impressive tournament run She secured a TKO victory over Ireland’s Dee Begley in the semi-finals and dominated Lizzy Gevers of the Netherlands in the quarter-finals with a unanimous decision win.

Scatizzi, a rising star from Italy, has proven her resilience throughout the tournament. She earned a unanimous decision win over France’s Marie Louiseau in the semi-finals and lost to England’s Shanelle Dyer via split decision in the quarter-finals. But, Dyer dropped out to injury so Scatizzi was put back in the finals. Valentina Scatizzi was looking to capture a title after losing in the finals to Dakota Ditcheva in 2023.

Poland’s Paulina Wi?niewska quickly transitioned from a Thai clinch to landing a knee, then finishing her off with a series of unanswered shots. The knee dropped the Italian athlete but she tried to protest as hs believed that she was working her way back to her feet. Paulina Wi?niewska stays undefeated and adds PFL gold to her name.

Paulina Wisniewska
Fight Night during 2024 PFL EUROPE 2: Newcastle at Utilita Arena in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Jose Peñuela / PFL Europe 2)

2024 PFL Europe Championship Results & Highlights (11 AM ET)

After carrying out the second PFL Europe regular season and playoffs, the Professional Fighters League’s first continental expansion has brought the SmartCage back to France for the 2024 Championship. A few weeks on from the conclusion of the PFL’s global season at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the LDLC Arena in Lyon will play […]

After carrying out the second PFL Europe regular season and playoffs, the Professional Fighters League’s first continental expansion has brought the SmartCage back to France for the 2024 Championship.

A few weeks on from the conclusion of the PFL’s global season at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the LDLC Arena in Lyon will play host to PFL Europe’s final event of this year. Unsurprisingly, a number of France’s own are in action, and that includes Abdoul Abdouraguimov at the top of the lineup.

Victories over Brad Wheeler and Jack Grant since signing with the PFL have moved “Lazy King’s” overall record to 18-1. The highly touted 29-year-old will look to further extend his winning run at the expense of former UFC veteran Laureano Staropoli in Friday’s main event.

Elsewhere on the card, the second PFL Europe welterweight, lightweight, and bantamweight kingpins will be crowned, in addition to a singular queen at 125 pounds as one woman looks to succeed Dakota Ditcheva and follow her path to global glory next year.

While the event will be available on DAZN for select countries, it unfortunately won’t be available for audiences in the United States. But you can still follow along with the action below.

PFL Europe Championship Results & Highlights

  • Welterweight: Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs. Laureano Staropoli
  • Catchweight (165lbs): Patrick Habirora vs. Catalin Safta
  • Heavyweight: Mickaël Groguhe vs. Lamine Sene
  • Bantamweight Championship: Lewis McGrillen-Evans vs. Alexander Luster
  • Lightweight Championship: Connor Hughes vs. Jakub Kaszuba
  • Featherweight: Mathys Duragrin vs. Yassin Chtatou
  • Heavyweight: Badr Medkouri vs. Karrar Hammodi
  • Bantamweight: Mehdi Saadi vs. Mahio Campanella
  • Catchweight (177lbs): Salvo Giudice vs. Atilla Kobas
  • Welterweight Championship: Florim Zendeli vs. Daniele Miceli
  • Flyweight Championship: Paulina Wi?niewska vs. Valentina Scatizzi
  • Welterweight: Brice Belghazi vs. Eoin Sheridan
  • Lightweight: Claudio Pacella vs. Oscar Ownsworth

2024 PFL Europe Championship Results & Highlights

After carrying out the second PFL Europe regular season and playoffs, the Professional Fighters League’s first continental expansion brought the SmartCage back to France for the 2024 Championship. A few weeks on from the conclusion of the PFL’s global season at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the LDLC Arena in Lyon played host to […]

After carrying out the second PFL Europe regular season and playoffs, the Professional Fighters League’s first continental expansion brought the SmartCage back to France for the 2024 Championship.

A few weeks on from the conclusion of the PFL’s global season at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the LDLC Arena in Lyon played host to PFL Europe’s final event of this year. Unsurprisingly, a number of France’s own were in action, and that included Abdoul Abdouraguimov at the top of the lineup.

Victories over Brad Wheeler and Jack Grant after signing with the PFL moved “Lazy King’s” overall record to 18-1. And the highly touted 29-year-old further extended his winning run at the expense of former UFC veteran Laureano Staropoli in Friday’s main event.

Elsewhere on the card, the second PFL Europe welterweight, lightweight, and bantamweight kingpins were crowned, in addition to a singular queen at 125 pounds as one woman looked to succeed Dakota Ditcheva and hopes to follow her path to global glory next year.

While the event was available on DAZN for select countries, it unfortunately wasn’t broadcast to audiences in the United States. But you can catch up on all the action below.

PFL Europe Championship Results & Highlights

  • Welterweight: Abdoul Abdouraguimov def. Laureano Staropoli via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Catchweight (165lbs): Patrick Habirora def. Catalin Safta via KO (punch): R3, 2:16
  • Heavyweight: Mickaël Groguhe def. Lamine Sene via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Bantamweight Championship: Lewis McGrillen-Evans def. Alexander Luster via TKO (punches): R2, 3:52
  • Lightweight Championship: Jakub Kaszuba def. Connor Hughes via TKO (punches): R4, 4:07
  • Featherweight: Mathys Duragrin def. Yassin Chtatou via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)
  • Bantamweight: Mahio Campanella def. Mehdi Saadi via submission (arm-triangle choke): R1, 4:45
  • Catchweight (177lbs): Salvo Giudice def. Atilla Kobas via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)
  • Welterweight Championship: Florim Zendeli def. Daniele Miceli via submission (rear-naked choke): R1, 4:24
  • Flyweight Championship: Paulina Wi?niewska def. Valentina Scatizzi via TKO (knee & punches): R1, 0:20
  • Welterweight: Eoin Sheridan def. Brice Belghazi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Lightweight: Claudio Pacella def. Oscar Ownsworth via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Claudio Pacella Def. Oscar Ownsworth

Eoin Sheridan Def. Brice Belghazi

Paulina Wi?niewska Def. Valentina Scatizzi

Florim Zendeli Def. Daniele Miceli

Salvo Giudice Def. Atilla Kobas

Mahio Campanella Def. Mehdi Saadi

Mathys Duragrin Def. Yassin Chtatou

Jakub Kaszuba Def. Connor Hughes

Lewis McGrillen-Evans Def. Alexander Luster

Patrick Habirora Def. Catalin Safta

Abdoul Abdouraguimov Def. Laureano Staropoli