PFL Lyon wrapped up at the LDLC Arena with a statement night for the promotion, as elite talent from across the globe delivered finishes, decisions, and championship moments in front of a roaring French crowd. By the end of the evening, four fighters walked out of Lyon with gold, cementing their place at the top of their divisions.

The event capped off a landmark show for PFL in Europe, blending established legends with rising stars and tournament standouts. From dominant submissions to explosive knockouts, the card showcased the depth and global reach of the league.

Nemkov and Cyborg add world titles to decorated careers

Vadim Nemkov closed his 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion, submitting Renan “Problema” Ferreira with a first-round arm triangle choke to become the inaugural PFL Heavyweight World Champion. The Russian immediately positioned himself as the man to beat in the division heading into 2026.

Cris Cyborg continued her historic run by capturing the PFL Women’s Featherweight World Championship. The Brazilian legend secured a third-round rear-naked choke against Sara Collins and afterward reiterated her intention to have one final MMA bout before ending her career.

European standouts shine as tournament champions crowned

Belgian sensation Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora kept his unbeaten record intact with a thunderous first-round knockout of Kevin Jousset, further elevating his status as one of Europe’s most exciting prospects. French favorite Taylor Lapilus followed with a composed unanimous decision over Liam Gittins, reinforcing his place among the elite bantamweights in the promotion.

Tournament glory went to Aleksandr “Pretty Boy” Chizov, who finished Connor Hughes by third-round knockout to secure the 2025 PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament Championship. Baris “The Sniper” Adiguzel added another title for the host nation, stopping Dean Garnett by first-round TKO to claim the PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament crown.