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Footballing superstar Patrice Evra is set to conquer another sporting endeavour as Training in combat since 2016 alongside PFL French superstar C\u00e9dric Doumb\u00e9, Evra Tickets for PFL Europe Paris available via\u00a0accorarena.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n London (25 APRIL, 2025) –\u00a0<\/strong>The Professional Fighters League today announced iconic French footballer Patrice Evra<\/strong> will make his mixed martial arts debut at PFL Europe Paris on 23 May at the Accor Arena.\u00a0<\/p>\n Former captain of \u201cLes Bleus\u201d, Evra will fulfil his new dream of competing in an MMA bout. Starting his combat training in 2016, the legendary left-back has been honing his skillset alongside friend and PFL superstar, C\u00e9dric Doumb\u00e9<\/strong>. Training camp for Evra\u2019s MMA debut in the SmartCage is underway, with his opponent set to be announced.<\/p>\n A world-class athlete, Evra\u2019s natural athleticism and competitive streak will see him take on one of the most unique challenges in his sporting career.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou guys should know by now, I love this game too! I\u2019ve performed on the world\u2019s biggest stages, won every major trophy in football, but PFL Europe Paris will be an incredibly special night for me.\u201d <\/em>Said<\/strong> Patrice Evra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they\u2019ll also tell you I\u2019m ready for this. I\u2019m going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on 23 May, so come watch the spectacle.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m told he loves this game as much as us, and we\u2019ll find out on 23 May! We\u2019re incredibly excited to have the superstar that is Patrice Evra fight under the PFL banner, as we\u2019re all about exciting match-ups and making history. I can\u2019t tell you how excited Patrice has been putting this together, but I think you\u2019re going to see it at the Accor Arena. Paris, we\u2019re coming to put on another historic evening of MMA, don\u2019t miss out.\u201d<\/em> Said PFL Chief Executive Officer Pete Murray<\/strong>.<\/p>\n PFL Europe Paris will also see some of the best French MMA athletes compete at the Accor Arena on 23 May, with Mansour \u201cTarzan\u201d Barnaoui<\/strong> (22-6) and the undefeated Archie \u201cKing\u201d Colgan<\/strong> (11-0) set to fight in a huge Lightweight bout, in a fight where a standout performance could lead to Lightweight Championship contention. The deep card will also feature PFL debutant Taylor \u201cDouble Impact\u201d Lapilus<\/strong> (21-4), fresh off his 6-2 record in the UFC, who will go up against 2024 PFL MENA Bantamweight Champion Ali Taleb<\/strong> (12-1). Belgian sensation Patrick \u201cThe Belgian Bomber\u201d Habirora<\/strong> (6-0) will also be featured against compatriot Nicolas Di Franco<\/strong> (10-4-1).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Accor Arena, Paris, France Lightweight Showcase Bout:<\/em> Mansour Barnaoui<\/strong> (22-6) vs. Archie Colgan<\/strong> (11-0) Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global powerhouse in MMA and the fastest-growing sports league world-wide. PFL is the only MMA organization with the \u201cwin and advance\u201d format. PFL is broadcast and streamed to 190 countries with 20 leading media partners. PFL is backed by major blue-chip investors including SURJ, Ares, Knighthead, Luxor Capital, Waverley Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, 885 Capital, and numerous NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS team owners. MMA is the growth sport business of this decade, with 650 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demographic, and true global revenue streams.<\/p>\n PFLmma.com<\/a>; Instagram (@PFLmma); Twitter (@PFLMMA); Facebook (\/PFLmma)<\/p>\n DAZN<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n DAZN is the home of European football, women\u2019s football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL (excl. USA). DAZN is building the ultimate sports entertainment platform, based on premium sports rights, world-leading technology, and multi-platform distribution. DAZN believes that fans from across the globe should be able to watch, read, bet, play, share, socialise, buy tickets and merchandise, all in one place, with one account, one wallet and on one app.\u00a0
he makes his MMA debut at PFL Europe Paris at the Accor Arena on 23 May<\/p>\n
will put on MMA gloves and enter the SmartCage in a Showcase Bout in front of his
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Lightweight Showcase Bout:<\/em> Patrick Habirora<\/strong> (6-0) vs. Nicolas Di Franco<\/strong>(10-4-1)
Bantamweight Showcase Bout: <\/em>Taylor Lapilus<\/strong> (21-4) vs. Ali Taleb<\/strong> (12-1)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout:<\/em> Mahio Campanella<\/strong> (7-1) vs. Matiss Zaharovs<\/strong> (7-3)
PFL Europe Showcase Bout: <\/em>Patrice Evra<\/strong> (0-0) vs. TBA<\/strong>
PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: <\/em>Dean Garnett <\/strong>(12-3-1)\u00a0vs. Alexander Luster<\/strong> (9-2)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout: <\/em>Anas Azizoun<\/strong> (5-1) vs. Gustavo Oliveira<\/strong> (10-2)
PFL Europe Bantamweight Tournament Bout:<\/em> Julien Lopez<\/strong> (7-4-1) vs. Jan Ciep\u0142owski<\/strong> (8-0)
PFL Europe Featherweight Showcase Bout:<\/em> Adam Meskini<\/strong> (9-3) vs. Tiziano Ferranti<\/strong> (10-1)
PFL Europe Welterweight Showcase Bout:<\/em> Salvo Giudice<\/strong> (1-0) vs. Brice Belghazi<\/strong> (1-1)
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