The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has elevated Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub (25-5) against Belgian standout Donovan “Vegas” Desmae (19-10) to the main event at PFL Europe Nantes on Friday, September 26 at The Zenith Nantes Metropole.

The reshuffle comes after Abdoul Abdouraguimov vs Kevin Jousset was removed from the lineup, with Abdouraguimov withdrawing from competition due to personal reasons. Fans in France will now see Ayoub, one of Europe’s most exciting lightweights, square off with the dangerous Desmae in a high-stakes showdown.

Mbarga Atangana steps into co-main spotlight

Belgium’s undefeated Boris “Modern Gladiator” Mbarga Atangana (6-0), fresh off a stunning victory at PFL Europe Brussels, will face Brazil’s Jhony Gregory (10-4) in the co-main event Light Heavyweight Showcase Bout. Gregory enters on a three-fight win streak and has promised to derail the Belgian’s momentum.

Kelly, Aïssaoui and more feature on showcase bouts

Ireland’s Darragh “The Moville Mauler” Kelly (8-0) continues his rise at lightweight against Germany’s Bakhtiyor “Soldier” Abduloev (10-1), while France’s Sofiane “The Lion” Aïssaoui (11-6) meets Vincent “The Warrior” del Guerra (33-22-1) in a middleweight clash for local fans. Sammy Jo-Luxton’s scheduled bout with Jade Jorand has been cancelled.

Updated PFL Europe Nantes Card (September 26, Zenith Nantes Metropole)

• Lightweight Main Event: Amin Ayoub (25-5) vs Donovan Desmae (19-10)

• Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Boris Mbarga Atangana (6-0) vs Jhony Gregory (10-4)

• Bantamweight Semifinals: Baris Adiguzel (8-1) vs Gustavo Oliveira (11-2)

• Lightweight Semifinals: Connor Hughes (11-2) vs Gino van Steenis (6-1)

• Bantamweight Semifinals: Dean Garnett (13-3-1) vs Jan Ciepłowski (9-0)

• Lightweight Semifinals: Claudio Pacella (6-2) vs Aleksandr Chizov (11-3)

• Lightweight Showcase: Darragh Kelly (8-0) vs Bakhtiyor Abduloev (10-1)

• Middleweight Showcase: Vincent del Guerra (33-22-1) vs Sofiane Aïssaoui (11-6)

• Lightweight Alternate: Sebastien Di Franco (10-4) vs Mark Ewen (6-2)

• Women’s Strawweight Showcase: Maria Guedez Jr (0-0) vs Kiya O’Sullivan (0-0)

Tickets for PFL Europe Nantes are available now via pfl.info/nantes.