The football superstar Patrice Evra should conquer another sports business like
He made his debut in MMA at PFL Europe Paris at Accor Arena on May 23
Combat training since 2016 alongside the French superstar PFL Cédric Doumbé, Evra
will put on MMA gloves and will enter the Smart bag in a window in front of its
home crowd
Tickets for PFL Europe Paris available via Assurarena.com
London (April 25, 2025) – The Professional Fighter League announced today an emblematic French footballer Patrice Evra Will make its debut in mixed martial arts at PFL Europe Paris on May 23 at Accor Arena.
Former captain of “Les Bleus”, Evra will realize his new dream of participating in an MMA fight. From his combat training in 2016, the legendary left back perfected his skills alongside the friend and the superstar of the PFL, Cédric Doumbé. The training camp for the beginnings in MMA of Evra in the smartcage is underway, with its opponent who should be announced.
A world class athlete, Evra’s natural athletics and the competition sequence will see him take up one of the most unique challenges of his sports career.
“You should know now, I love this game too! I played on the biggest stages in the world, I won all the main trophies in football, but PFL Europe Paris will be an incredibly special evening for me.” Said Patrice Evra.
“I have been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they will also tell you that I am ready for this. I’m going to make a show at Accor Arena on May 23, so come and watch the show. ”
“I am told that he loves this game as much as we do, and we will discover it on May 23! We are incredibly happy to have the superstar that is Patrice Evra to fight under the PFL banner, because we are all fascinating matches and the creation of history. I cannot tell you how excited Patrice was, but I think you will see it at The Accor Arena. Said CEO of PFL Pete Murray.
PFL Europe Paris will also see some of the best French MMA athletes participate in Accor Arena on May 23, with Mansour “Tarzan” Barnaoui (22-6) and the undefeated Archie “King” Colgan (11-0) Preparing to fight in a huge light fight, in a fight where an exceptional performance could lead to a light championship assertion. The deep card will also include a PFL beginner Taylor “Double impact” Lapilus (21-4). Ali Taleb (12-1). Belgian sensation Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora (6-0) will also be presented against the compatriot Nicolas di Franco (10-4-1).
PFL Europe PFL update:
Accor Arena, Paris, France
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Friday May 23
Bour Le Speclase Léger: Mansour Barnaoui (22-6) vs. Archie Colgan (11-0)
Bour Le Speclase Léger: Patrick Habirora (6-0) vs. Nicolas di Franco(10-4-1)
Bantamweight showcase end: Taylor Lapilus (21-4) vs. Ali Taleb (12-1)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Mahio Campanella (7-1) vs. Matiss Zaharov (7-3)
PFL Europe Showcase Bout: Patrice Evra (0-0) vs. Tba
PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Dean Garnett (12-3-1) vs. Alexander Luster (9-2)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Anas Azizoun (5-1) vs. Gustavo Oliveira (10-2)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: Julien Lopez (7-4-1) vs. Jan Ciepłowski (8-0)
PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout: Adam Meskine (9-3) vs. Tiziano Ferranti (10-1)
PFL Europe Welterweight Showcase Bout: Salvo Giudice (1-0) vs. Brice Belghazi (1-1)
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