Mansour “Tarzan” Barnaoui will face USA’s Archie Colgan in a huge Lightweight
showcase bout featuring two of the world’s best 155-pound fighters
Belgian sensation Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora to fight fellow countryman
Nicolas Di Franco in a Lightweight showcase bout featuring rising stars
PFL debutant Taylor “Double Impact” Lapilus is also set to feature on PFL Europe
Paris on 24 May at the Accor Arena
Tickets for PFL Europe Paris go on sale on Thursday 27 March at 3pm CET
via AccorArena.com
London (27 March, 2025) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced Paris’ own Mansour “Tarzan” Barnaoui (22-6) will face the undefeated Archie “King” Colgan (11-0) in a clash of the top Lightweight contenders who are looking to make a statement to stake their claim for title opportunities. Tickets for PFL Europe Paris go on sale on Thursday 27 March at 3pm CET via AccorArena.com.
Barnaoui’s record boasts 15 submissions and six KO/TKOs, meaning he has finished all but one of his professional wins. “Tarzan” has also never been finished, and will enter the SmartCage on 24 May with full confidence to pick up the victory for his Parisian fans in attendance. Colgan is an NCAA Division-I wrestler who has never been defeated in MMA, proving to be one of the most dominant Lightweights in the world. Having trained with legendary fighters Justin Gaethje and Kamaru Usman, “King” has all the tools to spoil the Paris homecoming.
Also on the card is a domestic Belgian clash between the undefeated Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (6-0) and Nicolas Di Franco (10-4-1) at Lightweight in a showcase bout.
Habirora’s flawless professional record and experienced amateur career has led to a huge fanbase in his last two PFL outings, making his third fight a hugely anticipated affair. Di Franco is making his PFL debut two weeks after his brother Sebastien, who will compete in the PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament at PFL Europe Belfast on 10 May, with the brothers set to make their mark on the promotion for 2025.
Also set to feature on the card is new PFL signing Taylor "Double Impact" Lapilus (21-4), who will make his debut at PFL Europe Paris at the Accor Arena on 24 May, with his opponent due to be announced.
“I have a huge opportunity at the Accor Arena on 24 May to make a statement and finish an undefeated fighter. I expect a tough fight from Colgan who is an excellent opponent, but when the referee lifts my hand, the PFL will realise they have a true Lightweight title contender on their hands, and I have ambitions of becoming the champion. The French crowd will bring the energy like they always do, and I will bring the fight like I always do.”, said Mansour Barnaoui.
“Paris! I’m back and ready to show everyone why I am one of the best lightweights in the world. The French fans always bring a great atmosphere so I’m ready to put on a show at the Accor Arena and show why I am in this conversation for the title shot. We will see you Saturday May 24th inside the SmartCage.”, said Archie Colgan.
“Paris holds a special place in PFL’s heart. The French fans have made their case to be amongst the best in the world, and they tear the roof off the Accor Arena every time we bring the SmartCage, so it was a must-visit for us.”, said PFL Chief Executive Officer Peter Murray.
“Barnaoui hunts for the finish no matter his opponent, but Archie Colgan has never been stopped. French fans are about to find out what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object, and I know it’s going to build on the history of French MMA.”
“We also know what happens when we bring Patrick Habirora to France, so the energy is going to be off the charts. He faces a tough challenge against his Belgian compatriot, so let’s see if his star continues to rise or if Nicolas Di Franco can steal the hype and make a name for himself.”
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Updated PFL Europe Paris Card
DAZN (France) | DAZN (UK & Ireland) |
Saturday, 24 May
Lightweight Showcase Bout: Mansour “Tarzan” Barnaoui (22-6) vs. Archie “King” Colgan (11-0)
Lightweight Showcase Bout: Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (6-0) vs. Nicolas Di Franco (10-4-1)
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