TLDR
- Vadim Nemkov will fight Renan Ferreira for the heavyweight title at PFL Lyon on December 13
- Cris Cyborg faces undefeated Sara Collins for the featherweight championship in the co-main event
- Ferreira last fought in October 2024 when he lost to Francis Ngannou by TKO
- The event marks PFL’s return to Europe at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France
- Nemkov has won back-to-back fights at heavyweight after moving up from light heavyweight
The PFL will close its 2025 schedule with a championship event in Lyon, France on December 13. Two title fights will headline the card at LDLC Arena with former Bellator stars leading the way.
Vadim Nemkov will face Renan Ferreira in the main event for the heavyweight championship. Cris Cyborg takes on Sara Collins for the featherweight title in the co-main event. The league announced the finalized card on Wednesday.
This marks PFL’s return to the European continent under new CEO John Martin. Martin took over the promotion’s leadership position earlier in 2025. The event will air live on DAZN in the United States.
Nemkov Moves Up Weight Class
Nemkov made the permanent move to heavyweight last year after a successful run as Bellator light heavyweight champion. The Russian fighter has maintained his winning form in the heavier division with two straight finishes.
He submitted Bruno Cappelozza with an arm-triangle choke at PFL vs Bellator in February 2024. Nemkov then finished Tim Johnson in under four minutes at PFL Champions Series 1 earlier this year. His record stands at 19-2 with one no contest.
Ferreira returns to the PFL SmartCage for the first time since October 2024. He lost to Francis Ngannou by TKO in that bout after a strong winning streak. Before facing Ngannou, Ferreira was unbeaten in five straight fights.
The Brazilian won the 2023 PFL championship by defeating Denis Goltsov. His overall record is 13-4 going into the Lyon fight. Ferreira has not competed in MMA since the Ngannou loss.
Cyborg Seeks Another Title
Cyborg will fight for the PFL featherweight championship against Sara Collins. The bout represents one of Cyborg’s final MMA appearances according to reports. She has competed in boxing three times in 2025, winning all three fights by knockout.
Her last MMA fight took place in October 2024 before shifting focus to boxing. Cyborg holds a 28-2 record with one no contest in her MMA career. She is considered one of the greatest Bellator fighters of all time.
Collins enters the title fight with a perfect 6-0 record. She earned the championship opportunity after six consecutive victories to start her career. Her most recent win came in September 2024 when she submitted Leah McCourt in the first round.
The undefeated fighter will face her toughest test against the legendary Cyborg. Collins has never been past the first round in her professional career.
European Tournament Finals
The PFL Lyon card also features two tournament championship fights. Connor Hughes will battle Aleksandr Chizov in the lightweight final. Dean Garnett faces Baris Adiguzel for the 135-pound tournament title.
Rising stars Patrick Habirora, Taylor Lapilus, and Connor Hughes will also compete at the event. The full card includes 11 total fights across multiple weight classes.
Habirora faces Kevin Jousset while Lapilus takes on Liam Gittins. Other matchups include Asael Adjoudj versus Fred Dupras and Boris Mbarga Atangana against Guilherme Soares.
Gustavo Oliveira meets Movsar Ibragimov on the card. Paulina Wisniewska fights Sabrinna de Sousa in a women’s bout. Rayan Balbali closes out the announced matchups against Levi Batchelor.
