PFL returns to Europe this weekend with a major event in Lyon, France. The card features two vacant world titles and several key PFL Europe finals. It is one of the strongest European events PFL has delivered this season.
The action takes place inside the LDLC Arena. Heavyweight stars Vadim Nemkov and Renan Ferreira headline the show. Cris Cyborg also returns for another world title fight in the co-main event.
Below is your full guide, including how to watch PFL Lyon from the UK.
How to watch PFL Lyon
Event: PFL Lyon
Location: LDLC Arena, Lyon, France
Date: Saturday, December 13
Start Time: 5PM CEST / 4PM GMT / 11AM ET / 8AM PT /
Broadcast: ESPN Unlmtd (USA) / DAZN (UK and Europe)
Main Event: Vadim Nemkov vs Renan Ferreira
Vadim Nemkov
Record: 19-2
Division: Heavyweight
Opponent: Renan Ferreira
Key Wins: Yoel Romero, Corey Anderson, Phil Davis, Ryan Bader
Nemkov brings elite experience from Bellator. He holds wins over several world-class opponents. This is his chance to claim PFL heavyweight gold.
Renan Ferreira
Record: 13-4
Division: Heavyweight
Opponent: Vadim Nemkov
Key Wins: Ryan Bader, Denis Goltsov, Maurice Greene
Ferreira is one of the most dangerous finishers in the PFL. His height, reach and power create problems for anyone in the division. This matchup promises a high-impact title fight.
Co-Main Event: Cris Cyborg vs Sara Collins
Cris Cyborg
Record: 28-2
Division: Women’s Featherweight
Opponent: Sara Collins
Key Wins: Holly Holm, Cat Zingano, Arlene Blencowe, Larissa Pacheco
Cyborg is one of the biggest names in women’s MMA. She has held titles in every major promotion. A win here adds another belt to her legendary career.
Sara Collins
Record: 6-0
Division: Women’s Featherweight
Opponent: Cris Cyborg
Key Wins: Leah McCourt, Sinead Kavanagh
Collins enters the fight unbeaten. She represents the new wave in the women’s featherweight division. A victory over Cyborg would transform her career overnight.
PFL Lyon Fight Card
Main Card – 4PM GMT (DAZN)
- Vadim Nemkov vs Renan Ferreira – Vacant Heavyweight Title
- Cris Cyborg vs Sara Collins – Vacant Women’s Featherweight Title
- Patrick Habirora vs Kevin Jousset
- Liam Gittins vs Taylor Lapilus
- Asael Adjoudj vs Fred Dupras
- Baris Adiguzel vs Dean Garnett – PFL Europe Bantamweight Final
- Boris Mbarga Atangana vs Guilherme Soares
- Aleksandr Chizov vs Connor Hughes – PFL Europe Lightweight Final
- Movsar Ibragimov vs Gustavo Oliveira
- Sabrinna de Sousa vs Paulina Wisniewska
- Rayan Balbali vs Levi Batchelor