The PFL is hosting its final event of 2025, “PFL Lyon,” in Decines-Charpieu, France, at the LDLC Arena, with two title fights at the top of the card. The PFL is crowning two new World Champions. Vadim Nemkov is facing Renan Ferreira in the Main Event for the Heavyweight title, while Cris Cyborg vs. Sara Collins is the co-main event for the Women’s Featherweight Championship.
Nemkov, 33, has a record of 19-2 with 15 finishes in his career. From 2020 to 2023, Nemkov held the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship and was 5-0 with a no-contest in six title fights. Since joining the PFL, Nemkov has won two consecutive bouts by submission, with his last win coming against Tim Johnson in January. Nemkov is currently on a 14-fight unbeaten streak with his last loss coming in 2016. Ferreira is 13-4 in his career with 12 finishes, but is coming off a loss to Francis Ngannou in October 2024. Before that, Ferreira won four straight bouts via knockout.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Nemkov is a -580 favorite with Ferreira being a +380 underdog. This fight has an over/under of 1.5 rounds with the under being -188.
Former UFC and Bellator Champion Cris Cyborg has won eight straight fights and is still competing at a high level at 40. Her last loss came against Amanda Nunes in December 2018. Cyborg is facing Sara Collins, who is 6-0 in her MMA career. Cyborg has a significant experience edge, with 24 more fights on her resume. Cyborg is the largest favorite on this card at -950, with Collins being a +575 underdog.
The PFL Lyon Main Card starts at 11:00 a.m. on ESPN Unlimited. Check out the entire fight card below.
Full Card
PFL Heavyweight World Title Main Event: Vadim Nemkov vs. Renan Ferreira
PFL Women’s Featherweight World Title Co-Main Event: Cris Cyborg vs. Sara Collins
Welterweight Bout: Patrick Habirora vs. Kevin Jousset
Bantamweight Bout: Taylor Lapilus vs. Liam Gittins
PFL Europe Bantamweight Final: Baris Adiguzel vs. Dean Garnett
PFL Europe Lightweight Final: Connor Hughes vs. Aleksandr Chizov
Bantamweight Bout: Gustavo Oliveira vs. Movsar Ibragimov
Women’s Flyweight Bout: Paulina Wisniewska vs. Sabrinna de Sousa
Featherweight Bout: Adam Meskini vs. Gaetano Pirrello
Bantamweight Bout: Rayan Balbali vs. Levi Batchelor
