The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced that PFL Lyon on December 13 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, will be available in the U.S. exclusively on the ESPN App for fans with access to the ESPN Unlimited plan.
The stacked card is now locked-in, and will begin streaming at 11:00am EST on Saturday December 13, with the event playing host to two spectacular Championship fights in the Main and Co-Main event.
The PFL World Heavyweight Title will be on the line in the Main Event as the Russian phenom Vadim Nemkov (18-2), who trains under the tutelage of MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko, will go up against the towering Brazilian finisher Renan Ferreira (13-4). With both fighters having over a 75% finish rate in their professional careers, fans can expect fireworks as they go toe-to-toe for the gold.
In the Co-Main Event, combat sports royalty will be stepping into the cage as Cris Cyborg (28-2) makes her first professional MMA appearance in Europe as she looks to add the PFL Women’s World Featherweight Title to her collection. In her way stands Australia’s undefeated Sara Collins (6-0), who handily dismantled Leah McCourt in her last outing by dropping her in the first round and following up with a rear naked choke finish.
Also on the card is rising Belgian superstar Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (7-0), who is returning to action following his first round headkick KO victory in Belgium earlier this year over Danny Roberts, making his record six finishes in seven professional victories. He will face the French judoka Kevin “Air” Jousset (10-4), a former two-division champion and 2nd Dan Judo Black Belt, who promises to show Habirora what high-level competition is all about.
PFL Lyon Card:
LDLC Arena, Lyon, France
ESPN App (U.S.) | DAZN (France, Belgium, UK&I) | Combate (Brazil) | Stan Sport (Aus)
5 pm CET | 4 pm GMT | 11 am EST | Saturday 13 December
PFL Heavyweight World Title Main Event: Vadim Nemkov (19-2, 1 NC) vs. Renan Ferreira (13-4)
PFL Women’s Featherweight World Title Co-Main Event: Cris Cyborg (28-2, 1 NC) vs. Sara Collins (6-0)
Welterweight Main Card Bout: Patrick Habirora (7-0) vs. Kevin Jousset (10-4)
Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Taylor Lapilus (22-4) vs. Liam Gittins (13-4, 1 NC)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Asaël Adjoudj (10-1) vs. Fred Dupras (9-2)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Final: Baris Adiguzel (9-1) vs. Dean Garnett (14-3-1)
PFL Europe Lightweight Final: Connor Hughes (12-2) vs. Aleksandr Chizov (12-3)
Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Gustavo Oliveira (11-2) vs. Movsar Ibragimov (7-0)
Women’s Flyweight Showcase Bout: Paulina Wiśniewska (6-0) vs. Sabrinna de Sousa (4-0)
Featherweight Showcase Bout: Adam Meskini (10-3) vs. Gaetano Pirrello (17-7-1)
Bantamweight Showcase Bout: Rayan Balbali (1-0) vs. Levi Batchelor (2-0)
