Lapilus’s Body Attacks Carried Him Through Gittins’s
Taylor Lapilus defeated Liam Gittins by unanimous decision on December 13, 2025, at PFL Lyon in France. Two judges scored the bantamweight contest 30–27 and the third returned 29–28 after three rounds of frequent striking exchanges at LDLC Arena.
Two former regional champions met on the main card
Lapilus had already won his PFL debut against Ali Taleb in July. Gittins was making his first appearance for the promotion after building experience on the regional circuit.
Both made the bantamweight limit for a non-title matchup, with Lapilus weighing 135.9 pounds and Gittins 136.0. Their contest supported the championship fights elsewhere on the Lyon program.
Accuracy and close-range replies kept Lapilus productive
Lapilus repeatedly found his left hand and added knees to the body. Gittins kept advancing, replying with kicks, elbows and combinations instead of accepting a purely defensive role.
The second round included clinch battles and exchanges in the center. Lapilus continued landing as Gittins tried to interrupt his rhythm with pressure and attacks inside.
A difficult final round still ended with a clear verdict
Lapilus hurt Gittins with a knee and further body work in the third. Gittins answered with a takedown and briefly reached the back, but Lapilus escaped and resumed striking.
The judges all favored the Frenchman after the final horn. His combination of accurate punches, damaging body attacks and recovery from late grappling danger secured another promotional victory against a persistent opponent.
