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- Vadim Nemkov takes on Renan Ferreira for the PFL heavyweight belt at the LDLC Arena
- Combat sports icon Cris Cyborg returns against undefeated Sara Collins for the PFL women’s featherweight world championship
NEW YORK: The Professional Fighters League has announced a landmark two world title fights at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, on Saturday, Dec. 13.
PFL Lyon will be headlined by a heavyweight 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 featherweight title.
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 in a press statement recently.
“On Dec. 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.”
Nemkov vs. Ferreira for the heavyweight belt
Nemkov arrives as one of the most complete fighters in the sport, a former Bellator champion and protege of the legendary Fedor Emelianenko.
With 10 knockouts and five submissions, Nemkov blends precision striking with dangerous grappling, a balance that has carried him to the top of every promotion he has entered.
Ferreira, nicknamed “Problema,” is a towering heavyweight whose raw power has made him one of the most feared finishers in the division. Eleven of his 13 victories have come by knockout, most in devastating fashion.
Cyborg vs. Collins for the women’s featherweight title
Cyborg has been a champion in every major organization in which she has competed, with a legacy of ferocious striking and relentless pressure that has produced 23 stoppage victories.
The undefeated Collins is one of the division’s most promising new talents. Collins is taking on the biggest challenge of her career.