BREAKING: The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has just announced an exciting lineup of title fights for December 13, 2024, in Lyon, France. This event will feature former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (19-2) facing off against 2024 PFL tournament winner Renan Ferreira (13-4) in the main event.
In a thrilling women’s featherweight showdown, Cris Cyborg (28-2) will take on undefeated prospect Sara Collins (6-0) for the vacant title. Both matchups are set to electrify fans at the LDLC Arena, with championship stakes high for all competitors.
The PFL has not disclosed any updates regarding heavyweight sensation Francis Ngannou (18-3), who joined the promotion in 2023 but has only fought once. Ngannou recently transitioned to boxing, enduring tough losses against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. After returning to MMA in October 2024, he secured a first-round TKO victory over Ferreira. Should he return to the octagon, a matchup with Nemkov could be on the horizon, as they have never faced each other.
Cyborg, at 40 years old, remains a dominant figure in women’s MMA, solidifying her reputation with a decisive victory over two-weight PFL champion Larissa Pacheco in her PFL debut last October. She has also stayed active in boxing, achieving three knockout victories in 2025 alone. Now, she prepares to face Collins, who has been absent from competition for over a year but boasts a recent first-round submission win against Leah McCourt.
This event promises to be a landmark occasion for the PFL, with both title fights stirring anticipation among MMA fans and analysts alike. As preparations ramp up, all eyes will be on Lyon to see who emerges victorious in these championship bouts.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach this highly anticipated event!