Atangana’s Counter Left Started a Rapid Finish
Boris Mbarga Atangana stopped Jhony Gregory in the first round at PFL Europe Nantes on September 26, 2025. Their light heavyweight showcase ended by technical knockout at 2:17 after Atangana turned a counterpunch into a decisive ground attack.
Two finishing records met in the co-main event
Atangana entered unbeaten in six professional appearances, with every victory coming inside the distance. His previous PFL appearance in July had ended with a rapid finish against Bruno Santos.
Gregory arrived for his promotional debut with ten wins and four defeats. Nine of those victories were finishes, and he brought a three-fight winning streak into the Nantes assignment.
Pressure narrowed Gregory’s room to move
Low kicks and brief exchanges marked the opening. Atangana moved forward while Gregory tried to create space and find opportunities to answer the pressure.
The decisive opening appeared when Gregory attempted a spinning attack. Atangana countered with his left hand, landing hard enough to knock out Gregory’s mouthguard and send the action toward the canvas.
Follow-up punches settled the showcase contest
Atangana followed with punches on the ground until the referee intervened. The stoppage extended his unbeaten professional record to seven victories, all achieved before the final bell.
The bout supported the tournament semifinals elsewhere on the Nantes card, but it was a showcase rather than a championship final. Atangana’s contribution was an emphatic co-main-event finish, combining forward pressure with an accurate response when Gregory committed to a more ambitious attack.
