Overview
- Patrice Evra, 43, will make his MMA debut under the Professional Fighters League banner at the Accor Arena in Paris on May 23, 2025.
- Evra has been training in combat sports since 2016, working alongside PFL star Cédric Doumbé to prepare for this moment.
- The event will be headlined by a lightweight bout between Mansour Barnaoui and Archie Colgan, with Evra’s fight positioned as a major attraction.
- Evra’s opponent has not yet been announced, but promotional activities for the event are already underway.
- The former footballer’s career includes five Premier League titles and a Champions League win with Manchester United before retiring in 2019.