Julien Lopez continues to evolve as an MMA competitor, bringing into this fight an ability to finish and strength in his grappling. Lopez has won three of his last four fights, and five of his seven victories have come via a finish. Lopez made his PFL Europe debut in June, scoring a technical submission of Dominique Wooding.

 

Alexander Luster is a dangerous fighter in his own right, continuing to develop into an all-around performer. Luster comes into tonight on a three-fight win streak and with all eight of his victories coming by knockout or submission. Luster scored a first-round submission of Alperen Karabulut in June.

 

Who will advance to the PFL Europe Bantamweight Championship fight?

 

 

Round 1

 

Lopez bouncing around on the outside. Luster trying to pressure Lopez. Luster with a long right hand. Lopez comes in looking to land a combination. A low kick from Lopez, and he knocks Luster off balance. Luster closes the guard. Luster goes into rubber guard, looking for a submission it seems, but Lopez gets out of it. Lopez with a powerful overhand, but Luster lands a countershot that drops Lopez! Luster gets a rear-naked choke in, and it’s done just like that!

 

 

Alexander Luster makes a statement on his way to the PFL Europe Championship!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Alexander Luster def. Julien Lopez via first-round submission (rear-naked choke, 1:16)