PFL Lyon weigh-ins lock in heavyweight and Cyborg title fights

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The Professional Fighters League received a full green light on Friday after every fighter successfully hit the scale ahead of PFL Lyon at LDLC Arena in France. The event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 13, with championship gold on the line in the night’s top two bouts.

Heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov and challenger Renan Ferreira both made weight without issue, officially confirming their PFL Heavyweight World Title clash. Nemkov tipped the scale at 241.9 pounds, while Ferreira came in at 258.8.

Cris Cyborg also cleared the final hurdle for another title appearance. The reigning women’s featherweight champion weighed 144.6 pounds, identical to unbeaten challenger Sara Collins, locking in the co-main event.

Cris Cyborg and Sara Collins make weight for the women’s featherweight title fight. [PFL photo]
Cris Cyborg and Sara Collins make weight for the women’s featherweight title fight. [PFL photo]

Championship bouts headline international broadcast

PFL Lyon will stream live in the United States on the ESPN App for subscribers with ESPN Unlimited access. Fans in France, Belgium, the UK, and Ireland can watch the event live on DAZN.

Action begins at 5 p.m. CET (4 p.m. GMT, 11 a.m. EST) from Lyon, with a card that blends world title fights, PFL Europe finals, and showcase matchups featuring rising talent.

Vadim Nemkov faces off with Renan Ferreira after official weigh-ins in Lyon. [PFL photo]
Vadim Nemkov faces off with Renan Ferreira after official weigh-ins in Lyon. [PFL photo]

Complete official weigh-in results

  • PFL Heavyweight World Title: Vadim Nemkov (241.9 lbs) vs. Renan Ferreira (258.8 lbs)
  • PFL Women’s Featherweight World Title: Cris Cyborg (144.6 lbs) vs. Sara Collins (144.6 lbs)
  • Welterweight: Patrick Habirora (171.0 lbs) vs. Kevin Jousset (170.5 lbs)
  • Bantamweight: Taylor Lapilus (135.9 lbs) vs. Liam Gittins (136.0 lbs)
  • PFL Europe Bantamweight Final: Baris Adiguzel (134.9 lbs) vs. Dean Garnett (134.8 lbs)
  • Light heavyweight: Boris Mbarga Atangana (205.5 lbs) vs. Guilherme Soares (204.9 lbs)
  • PFL Europe Lightweight Final: Connor Hughes (154.7 lbs) vs. Aleksandr Chizov (154.6 lbs)
  • Bantamweight: Gustavo Oliveira (136.0 lbs) vs. Movsar Ibragimov (135.6 lbs)
  • Women’s flyweight: Paulina Wiśniewska (125.9 lbs) vs. Sabrinna de Sousa (125.4 lbs)
  • Bantamweight: Rayan Balbali (135.2 lbs) vs. Levi Batchelor (135.9 lbs)
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