โThe Lazy Kingโ finally is taking a step up to the big leagues.
After months of calling for a shot in a major promotion, Abdoul Abdouraguimov has his, as Thursday it was announced Abdouraguimov (16-1) signed with PFL. The announcement was made by the promotion, Abdouraguimov, and his former promotion, ARES FC.
Abdouraguimov (16-1) is 27, holds two ARES FC titles (at welterweight and middleweight), has a massive online fanbase, and speaks four languages fluently. With 13 finishes and a slew of notable regional wins, he was considered by many as one of the best unsigned prospects in MMA.
In recent weeks, he advocated heavily for a slot on the upcoming UFC Fight Night event Sept. 2 in Paris, but instead will make his debut Sept. 30 in Paris vs. Quemuel Ottoni (12-3) at PFL Europe 3.
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Abdouraguimov, 28, is expected to enter the 2023 PFL welterweight playoffs following his upcoming fight. He enters the bout on a six-fight winning streak including wins over UFC alum Godofredo Pepey and Bellator alum Karl Amoussou.
โRight now after Ciryl Gane in France โฆ itโs โLazy King,’โ Abdouraguimov told MMA Junkie in July. โโLazy Kingโ is the real deal. โฆ I am a showman. I can make some show. Iโm not only a fighter. Also, I can talk. I can show, and I can talk about science also. We can do everything.โ
‘The Lazy King’ finally finds a home: Abdoul Abdouraguimov signs with PFL
