On December 13 in Lyon, France, the Professional Fighters League will crown two new champions. Renan ferreira will look to bounce back from his KO loss to Francis Ngannou when he takes on Vadim Nemkov for the PFL Heavyweight Championship.
In the co-main event, MMA legend Cris Cyborg faces Sara Collins for the vacant PFL women’s featherweight crown. I had an opportunity to speak with Cyborg and Ferreira recently about their upcoming fights and futures with the PFL.
## Main Event: Vadim Nemkov vs. Renan Ferreira (PFL Heavyweight Championship)
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 19: Renan Ferreira looks on ahead of the Heavyweight World Title fight between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira as part of the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants card at Kingdom Arena on October 19, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah
PFL Lyon: Cyborg Returns in Title Fight Doubleheader on December 13th
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the Professional Fighters League (PFL) heads to Lyon,France on Saturday,December 13th,for a stacked card featuring two title fights and a host of compelling matchups. Headlined by Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino challenging for the Featherweight Championship, PFL lyon promises a thrilling night of mixed martial arts action. The event takes place at the LDLC Arena and will be streamed live exclusively on ESPN Unlimited in the United States, beginning at 11 a.m. ET.
Title Fight Main Event: Cyborg Challenges for Featherweight Gold
The main event sees Cristiane “cyborg” Justino (26-2, 21 KOs) face off against defending champion Marloes Coenen (24-8). This is a highly anticipated rematch, as Coenen previously defeated Cyborg in 2013 via submission. Cyborg, a former UFC and Strikeforce champion, is looking to add another title to her notable resume in the PFL.
Co-main Event: Nemkov vs. Ferreira for the Light Heavyweight Title
The co-main event features a Light Heavyweight Championship bout between Vadim Nemkov (15-2) and renan Ferreira (10-0). Ferreira, an undefeated powerhouse, will look to dethrone Nemkov, a seasoned veteran and former PFL champion. MMA Mania provides further details on this highly anticipated clash.
Full Fight Card
Here’s a look at the complete fight card for PFL Lyon:
* Main Event: Cristiane Justino (26-2) vs. Marloes Coenen (24-8) – For the PFL Featherweight Championship
* Co-Main Event: Vadim Nemkov (15-2) vs. renan Ferreira (10-0) – For the PFL Light Heavyweight Championship
* Gustavo Oliveira (11-2) vs. Movsar Ibragimov (7-0)
* Paulina Wisniewska (6-0) vs. Sabrinna de Sousa (4-0)
* Rayan Balbali (1-0) vs. Levi Batchelor (3-0)
* Adam Jenisni (10-3) vs. Gaetano Pirrello (17-7-1)
How to Watch PFL Lyon
* Date: Saturday, December 13th
* Location: LDLC Arena, Lyon, France
* main Card Start Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
* Streaming Platform: ESPN Unlimited (United States)
Key Takeaways
* PFL Lyon features two championship fights: Featherweight and Light Heavyweight.
* Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino returns to challenge for a title against Marloes Coenen in a rematch of their 2013 bout.
* Undefeated Renan Ferreira faces Vadim Nemkov for the Light Heavyweight Championship.
* The event streams live on ESPN Unlimited in the United States.
as the year draws to a close, PFL Lyon is a meaningful event in the combat sports calendar. Fans can expect a night of high-stakes action as fighters battle for championship glory. Keep an eye out for further coverage of MMA and boxing events as we approach 2025.
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