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Jan Cieplowski puts on power striking clinic to score first-round finish, semifinal spot

July 5, 2025 | Thomas Albano

Julien Lopez’s strengths include slick submissions, counter striking, and mental toughness. The French fighter has finishes in five of his seven wins and comes in with a 1-1 PFL Europe record. He submitted Dominique Wooding in June 2024 but was defeated by Alexander Luster this past September.

The undefeated Jan Cieplowski is known for a balanced style, mixing striking and submissions. Cieplowski, who made his pro debut in 2021, has finishes in three of his eight victories. He makes his PFL debut tonight off a split decision over Vitaliy Yakimenko in November.

Who will be the first to move on in this year’s PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament?

Round 1

Cieplowski coming forward. Low kick from Cieplowski. Low kick from Lopez. Front kick from Cieplowski. Lopez standing on the outside. Cieplowski with feints. Lopez flashes his left hand. Low kick from Cieplowski, and Lopez lands a left. Strong right hand drops Lopez! Cieplowski hammers away! Lopez tries to scramble to his feet, and he does so. Lopez now with forward pressure. Lopez is trying to come forward. Lopez lands a left hand. Combination from Cieplowski. Lopez with a low kick. Cieplowski misses a right hand. Low kick from Cieplowski. A strong right hand catches Lopez coming in.

Lopez is holding the center of the SmartCage now. Low kick by Cieplowski. Right hand from Cieplowski. Another big shot from Cieplowski. A left hook drops Lopez! Cieplowski is on him. Lopez grabs a hold and gets back to his feet. Another strong strike to drop Lopez, and the ref has seen enough!

OH MY!

Jan Cieplowski delivers a huge TKO to advance in the @PFLEurope Bantamweight Tournament

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