PFL Europe Paris: Exciting bantamweight tournament and showcase fights set for May 24

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced its PFL Europe Bantamweight tournament lineup, set to take place at PFL Europe Paris on May 24 at the Accor Arena. This exciting event is part of the PFL Europe 2025 season, where the continent’s top Bantamweight athletes will fight for a chance to claim the PFL Europe Championship and a $100,000 cash prize. The tournament will feature thrilling first-round matchups as part of a series of three bouts to secure the coveted championship.

PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bracket:

Mahio Campanella (France) vs. Matiss Zaharovs (Latvia)
- Campanella (7-1) earned his PFL contract after a first-round submission victory over Ezzoubair Bouarsa. He looks to continue his rise in Paris against Zaharovs (7-3), who is known for his finishing ability and has been training at SBG Dublin.
Dean Garnett (England) vs. Alexander Luster (Germany)
- Garnett (12-3-1), who had a Fight of the Year contender last September, faces Luster (9-2), who has impressed with first-round submissions and aims to bounce back after his loss in the 2024 PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship.

Anas Azizoun (France) vs. Gustavo Oliveira (Portugal)
- Azizoun (5-1), known for his dynamic striking, takes on Oliveira (10-2), a powerful finisher with 9 KO/TKO or submission wins, making this fight one to watch for an explosive finish.
Julien Lopez (France) vs. Jan Ciepłowski (Poland)
- Lopez (7-4-1), who secured a win on short notice in 2024, is looking to prove himself in the Bantamweight Tournament against Ciepłowski (8-0), an undefeated Bantamweight prospect with a versatile fighting style.

The PFL Europe Paris event promises intense MMA action.

Additional Highlights:

Lightweight Showcase Bout: Mansour “Tarzan” Barnaoui (22-6) faces Archie “King” Colgan (11-0), both aiming for a Lightweight Championship contention.
PFL Debutants: Taylor Lapilus (21-4), recently from the UFC, will face Ali Taleb (12-1), the 2024 PFL MENA Bantamweight Champion.
Belgian Action: Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (6-0) will face Nicolas Di Franco (10-4-1).

This highly anticipated event will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN in France, UK, and Ireland. The Accor Arena will set the stage for an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts.

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