The event, which will see the PFL make its debut in the city, will feature hometown hero Abdoul Abdouraguimov, better known to his legion of fans as “The Lazy King”, who will star in the main event against an opponent to be named in due course.
Abdouraguimov is riding a nine-fight win streak, and will look to take that run into double figures with victory on home soil as he gets set to compete in Nantes for the first time.
The French star, whose submission skills and quirky personality have made him a cult hero in MMA circles, will look to further his burgeoning reputation with another victory as he looks to enhance a run of form that has eeen him finish seven of his last nine opponents.
“PFL is coming home!” said Abdouraguimov.
“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!.”
PFL CEO Pete Murray said, “This is our third new city in as many events for PFL Europe in 2025, and I’ve heard special things about Nantes.
“When we have a star on our hands like Lazy King, it makes sense to bring him to his home crowd for the first time in his career. But we’re not going to stop there, we are going to fill this card with the best talent France has to offer and put on an unforgettable night of MMA.
“You’re not going to want to miss this, join us at Zenith Nantes Metropole on 26 September and be a part of something special.”
