The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub (25-5) will face Donovan “Vegas” Desmae (19-10) in a Lightweight co-main event at PFL Europe Nantes on Friday, September 26. The event will be held at the Zenith Nantes Metropole, with tickets available via pfl.info/nantes.

Ayoub makes his PFL Europe debut in front of his French fans, riding an impressive nine-fight win streak. Known for his versatility inside the SmartCage, he has earned 15 of his 25 victories via stoppage, with knockouts and submissions nearly evenly split. “Fierceness” aims to prove why he is one of France’s top prospects in the Lightweight division.

Desmae brings experience and knockout power

Belgium’s Donovan Desmae, a proven finisher with nearly half of his wins coming by knockout, stands across from Ayoub. “Vegas” brings heart, grit, and a well-rounded MMA style as he looks to disrupt the surging Frenchman on home soil.

“This is not just a signature. It’s a promise. PFL, I’m ready for war. Pain breaks the weak, glory crowns the warrior,” said Ayoub.

“Almost the same number of fights, almost the same ranking in our country and Europe. I’m making it clear, it’s gonna be a dog fight,” said Desmae.

Updated PFL Europe Nantes fight card

Friday, September 26 – Zenith Nantes Metropole, Nantes, France

Welterweight Main Event: Abdoul Abdouraguimov (19-1) vs Kevin Jousset (10-4)
Lightweight Co-Main Event: Amin Ayoub (25-5) vs Donovan Desmae (19-10)
Bantamweight Semi-Finals: Mahio Campanella (8-1) vs Gustavo Oliveira (11-2)
Lightweight Semi-Finals: Connor Hughes (11-2) vs Gino van Steenis (6-1)
Bantamweight Semi-Finals: Dean Garnett (13-3-1) vs Jan Ciepłowski (9-0)
Lightweight Semi-Finals: Claudio Pacella (6-2) vs Aleksandr Chizov (11-3)