Making their second trip to the Metropolis of Lyon in France, the PFL is set to conclude their exciting 2025 with their last major card of the year: the PFL Champions Series 4. In the main event, heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov defends his belt against the heavy-handed Renan Ferreira. In the penultimate match of the night, women’s mixed martial arts icon Cris Cyborg also seeks to retain her strap when she locks horns with Sara Collins.
PFL Champions Series 4 Main Event
Undefeated since 2016, Nemkov previously made a name for himself as the Bellator light heavyweight champion, notching stellar victories over Ryan Bader, Corey Anderson and Yoel Romero. Vacating his 205-lb throne to transition into a full-time heavyweight, the Russian has since logged two wins a row in the weight class in one-sided fights opposite Bruno Cappelozza and Timothy Johnson.
Competing in his first contest since October 2024, Ferreira is aiming for a monumental return to the winner’s circle. On the biggest stage the sport has to offer, the aptly nicknamed “Problema” can log a mammoth upset should he manage to turn away the surging Nemkov in spectacular fashion.
PFL Champions Series 4 Co-Main Event
Despite being 40 years of age, Cyborg remains one of the most dominant combat sports athletes on the planet, having not lost a contest since UFC 232 back in 2018. As the most active prolific women’s fighter in the sport right now, the Brazilian has trounced a bevy of elite competition such as Julia Budd, Cat Zingano and Larissa Pacheco.
With a perfect record of 6-0, Collins stands as a hot prospect in the female featherweight division. Vying for her first major world championship, the Australian is looking to shake up the company by bringing down the face of women’s mixed marital arts.
More Bouts On the PFL Champions Series 4 Main Card
Also on the main card, UFC veteran Taylor Lapilus battles Liam Gittins. Then, undefeated female competitors Paulina Wiśniewska and Sabrinna de Sousa face off. Also, African sensation Patrick Habirora comes to blows with hometown hero Kevin Jousset. Finally,
PFL Champions Series 4 Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains.
Find our PFL Champions Series 4 picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after PFL MENA 4 (2025):
- Hank Strandberg: 203-112
- Frazer Krohn: 162-115
- Drew Zuhosky: 158-155
- Jeremy Brand: 139-93
- Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Vadim Nemkov -500
Vs.
Renan Ferreira +375
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Nemkov by Second Round Knockout Drew Zuhosky: Nemkov by Second Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Nemkov by Second Round Knockout
Staff picking Nemkov: 3
Staff picking Ferreira: 0
Cris Cyborg -800
Vs.
Sara Collins +550
WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Cyborg by Second Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Cyborg by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Cyborg by Second Round Knockout
Staff picking Cyborg: 3
Staff picking Collins: 0
Patrick Habirora -200
Vs.
Kevin Jousset -170
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Habirora by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Jousset by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Jousset by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Habirora: 1
Staff picking Jousset: 2
Taylor Lapilus -380
Vs.
Liam Gittins +315
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Lapilus by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Gittins by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Lapilus by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Lapilus: 2
Staff picking Gittins: 1
