Aleksandr Chizov Knocks Out Connor Hughes to Claim 2025 PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament Title

The result gives Hughes a second consecutive defeat in a PFL Europe final.

Overview

Chizov defeated Hughes by KO at 0:50 of Round 3 at PFL Lyon, securing the PFL Europe lightweight tournament championship.
After a competitive first round, Hughes opened the second with a booming right that cut Chizov, pressed him to the fence, and scored the fight’s first takedown.
Chizov ended the bout moments into the third, using a left hand to set up a right hook that knocked Hughes out cold.
Chizov reached the final with a first-round KO of Mark Ewen and a split decision over Claudio Pacella, while Hughes advanced with knockouts of Sebastien De Franco and Gino van Steenis.
The final took place at LDLC Arena in Lyon and streamed live on the ESPN app, with PFL highlighting Chizov’s win on its official channels as his eighth career KO.