Baris Adiguzel Obliterates Julien Lopez in 36 Seconds
Nantes, France — September 26, 2025
Baris Adiguzel (6-0) delivered one of the fastest and most violent finishes of the PFL Europe season, knocking out France’s Julien Lopez (8-3) in just 36 seconds of Round 1. The bantamweight bout, part of the PFL Europe Semifinals at Zenith Nantes Metropole, ended with a single thunderous right hand that sent shockwaves through the division.
Adiguzel’s Power Ends It Before It Begins
There was no feeling-out process. Adiguzel came forward with calculated aggression, feinting low and baiting Lopez into a defensive shell. As Lopez circled to his left, Adiguzel uncorked a right hand that detonated on the jaw, instantly folding the Frenchman and forcing the referee to intervene.
“I saw the opening and took it,” Adiguzel said post-fight. “I don’t get paid by the minute.”
The knockout marked Adiguzel’s fifth first-round finish and solidified his reputation as one of Europe’s most dangerous bantamweights.
Lopez Caught Cold in Front of Home Crowd
Julien Lopez entered the bout with momentum and home-country support, but Adiguzel’s timing and power proved overwhelming. The loss is Lopez’s third career defeat and a brutal reminder of the risks that come with early exchanges in high-stakes fights.
Despite the setback, Lopez remains a respected veteran and could rebound in 2026 with adjustments to his defensive approach.
Adiguzel Advances to PFL Europe Bantamweight Final
With the win, Baris Adiguzel punches his ticket to the PFL Europe Bantamweight Final, where he’ll face submission specialist Dean Garnett. The matchup promises a clash of styles—Adiguzel’s knockout power versus Garnett’s grappling finesse.
The winner earns a six-figure PFL contract and a guaranteed spot in the 2026 Global Season, making this one of the most anticipated regional finals on the calendar.
Conclusion
Baris Adiguzel’s 36-second knockout of Julien Lopez wasn’t just a win—it was a warning. In a division filled with grinders and tacticians, Adiguzel brings raw violence and surgical precision. As the PFL Europe Finals approach, he stands one punch away from continental dominance.
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