Overview

• Patrice Evra, 43, will make his professional MMA debut at the PFL Paris event on May 23, 2025.
• The event will take place at the Accor Arena and features other fighters like Taylor Lapilus, Patrick Habirora, and Mansour Barnaoui.
• Evra has trained in combat sports since 2016, including sessions with PFL star Cédric Doumbè, and is finalizing his training camp for the fight.
• The announcement marks a career pivot for Evra, who previously played for Monaco, Manchester United, and Juventus, earning 81 caps for France.
• While Evra’s opponent has not been named, the PFL has promised a spectacular fight card to expand MMA's appeal in Europe.