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TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS TO HEADLINE PFL LYON AT LDLC ARENA IN LYON, FRANCE ON DECEMBER 13

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NEW YORK (Sept. 24, 2025) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a landmark event set for Saturday, December 13 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France. 

PFL Lyon will be headlined by a PFL World Heavyweight Championship Main Event between former Bellator Champion Vadim Nemkov (18-2) and 2024 PFL Heavyweight Tournament Champion Renan Ferreira (13-4). In the co-main event, one of the greatest female fighters of all-time, Cris Cyborg (28-2) will face undefeated rising Australian contender Sara Collins (6-0) for the PFL Women’s Featherweight World Championship.

The card will also showcase the 2025 PFL Europe Tournament Finals in the Lightweight and Bantamweight divisions, where two champions will be crowned in Lyon before a global audience.

“French MMA fans have been tremendous supporters of the PFL, and we are proud to deliver a card worthy of their passion and loyalty,” PFL CEO John Martin said. “On December 13 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, fans will experience some of the biggest names and most exciting matchups in the sport, a true showcase of world champions, rising stars, and hometown heroes.”

The 24-hour pre-sale will open on Thursday, September 25 at 16:00 local time in France and close on Friday, September 26 at 16:00 local time. General public sales will then begin immediately on Friday, September 26 at 16:00 local time. Tickets available via pfl.info/lyon. Additional bouts and broadcast information will be announced shortly.

Vadim Nemkov (18-2) vs. Renan Ferreira (13-4) - PFL Heavyweight World Championship 

Vadim Nemkov arrives as one of the most complete fighters in the sport, a former Bellator Champion and protégé of the legendary Fedor Emelianenko. With ten knockouts and five submissions, Nemkov blends precision striking with dangerous grappling, a balance that has carried him to the top of every promotion he’s entered. Standing across from him is Renan “Problema” Ferreira, a towering heavyweight whose raw power has made him one of the most feared finishers in the division. Eleven of his thirteen victories have come by knockout, most in devastating fashion. On December 13 in Lyon, Nemkov’s pedigree collides with Ferreira’s fight-ending power, a clash that will determine not only the PFL Heavyweight World Title, but also the next chapter in Heavyweight MMA.

Cris Cyborg (28-2) vs. Sara Collins (6-0) - PFL Women’s Featherweight World Championship

When Cris Cyborg returns to action in Lyon, fans will once again witness one of the most dominant forces in women’s MMA history. A champion in every major organization she has competed in, Cyborg has built her legacy on ferocious striking, relentless pressure, and a finishing instinct that has produced 23 stoppage victories. Standing across from her is Sara Collins, an undefeated Australian contender quickly establishing herself as one of the division’s most promising new talents. Collins steps into the biggest opportunity of her career with confidence and momentum, ready to test herself against a true icon of the sport. On December 13, Cyborg’s proven championship pedigree meets Collins’ unbeaten rise in a Women’s Featherweight showdown that could shake up the division’s future.

Updated PFL Lyon Main Card:

Saturday, Dec. 13 - LDLC Arena, Lyon, France

PFL Heavyweight World Title Main Event: Vadim Nemkov (18-2) vs. Renan Ferreira (13-4)

PFL Women’s Featherweight World Title Co-Main Event: Cris Cyborg (28-2) vs. Sara Collins (6-0)

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