BREAKING: The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has just announced a thrilling fight card for December 13, 2024, in Lyon, France. The event will feature two championship bouts, headlined by former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (19-2) taking on the 2024 PFL tournament winner Renan Ferreira (13-4) at the LDLC Arena.
In the co-main event, fan-favorite Cris Cyborg (28-2) will battle Sara Collins (6-0) for the vacant PFL women’s featherweight title. Both championship titles are up for grabs, making this a must-watch event for MMA fans around the globe.
This matchup is especially significant for Cyborg, who made her PFL debut in October 2024, defeating two-weight PFL champion Larissa Pacheco by unanimous decision. The 40-year-old fighter has been active in boxing as well, scoring three knockout victories earlier this year. Now, she faces Collins, who has not competed in over a year but is coming off a first-round submission win against Leah McCourt.
Meanwhile, the heavyweight landscape remains intriguing as PFL has yet to disclose any plans regarding heavyweight star Francis Ngannou (18-3). Ngannou, who transitioned to boxing in 2023 and faced Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, returned to MMA in October 2024, securing a first-round TKO against Ferreira. A potential showdown between Ngannou and the winner of the Nemkov-Ferreira bout could be on the horizon, particularly if Nemkov emerges victorious.
With both titles on the line and high-stakes matchups, PFL Lyon is poised to be a landmark event in the MMA calendar. Fans can anticipate a night filled with electrifying action and significant implications for the sport.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the fight night!
