If Abdouraguimov was the main draw, and the title fights the side dishes, there were some very interesting appetizers being served up on Saturday. In a series of “Doumbé decides” bouts, French star Cedric Doumbé would decide if the winner was deserving of a PFL contract, in case of an exceptional performance.

All the more reason for fighters to be looking for a finish at the PFL Europe Championship on Saturday.

Where to Watch PFL’s Final Card of 2024

The PFL’s European Championship card takes place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France. The card streams live on DAZN, results can be found below.

PFL Europe Championship 2024 Results

Abdoul Abdouraguimov def. Laureano Staropoli by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Patrick Habirora def. Catalin Safta by KO (punch), Round 3, 2:16
Mickaël Groguhe def. Lamine Sene by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Lewis McGrillen def. Alexander Luster by TKO, Round 2, 3:52- for the PFL Europe Bantamweight title
Jakub Kaszuba def. Connor Hughes by TKO, Round 4, 4:07- for the PFL Europe Lightweight title
Mathys Duragrin def. Yassin Chtatou by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-25) – “Doumbé decides” contract bout
Mahio Campanella def. Ezzoubair Bouarsa by submission (arm-triangle choke), Round 1, 4:45- “Doumbé decides” contract bout
Salvo Giudice def. Atilla Kobas by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)- “Doumbé decides” contract bout
Florim Zendeli def. Daniele Miceli by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 4:24 – for the PFL Europe Welterweight title
Paulina Wiśniewska def. Valentina Scatizzi by TKO, Round 1, 0:20 – for the PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight title
Eoin Sheridan def. Brice Belghazi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Claudio Pacella def. Oscar Ownsworth by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

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Taking place at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, the aforementioned “Lazy King” Abdoul Abdouraguimov will face off against Argentinian UFC veteran Laureano Staropoli in a welterweight main event.

The PFL Europe Welterweight, Lightweight, Bantamweight and Women’s Flyweight tournaments will also conclude, with champions crowned in each division.

Abdouraguimov (18-1) was a massive free agent signing for the promotion last year, with the PFL scooping up the former ARES welterweight and middleweight champ out from under the UFC’s nose. He’s 2-0 inside the PFL SmartCage to date, and is coming off a split decision win over Jack Grant.

Staropoli (13-6), with the UFC from 2018 to 2021, also plied his trade in ARES FC, and made his PFL debut earlier this year. He was submitted by Murad Ramazanov at this year’s PFL 3 card.

The following bouts have been announced for December 14, 2024’s PFL Europe Championship card:

• Abdoul “Lazy King” Abdouraguimov vs. Laureano Staropoli
• Daniele Miceli vs. Florim Zendeli – PFL Europe Welterweight Championship
• Connor Hughes vs. Jakub Kaszuba – PFL Europe Lightweight Championship
• Lewis McGrillen vs. Alexander Luster – PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship
• Shanelle Dyer vs. Paulina Wiśniewska – PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Championship

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