Former French footballer Patrice Evra will once again be seen running around for a championship belt as the athlete transitions himself into the world of MMA. Instead of running across the field, scoring goals for his team, the footballer-turned-fighter will be seen running around within the cage, attacking his opponent, landing kicks and paving his way for the championship belt. While the former left-back signed with PFL and teamed up with Cedric Doumbe in order to prepare for his debut bout scheduled for May 23, 2025, a recent post by Brendan Loughnane showcases Evra in a training session with the MMA veteran.
Patrice Evra ventures into the world of MMA while taking a dig at his archrival Luis SuarezFootball veteran Patrice Evra is one of the best players the sport has ever seen. He has been part of several clubs, including Manchester United and Juventus. Having won several leagues during his tenure as a football player, the athlete now ventures into the world of MMA. Ever since he signed up with PFL, several posts have been making the rounds on the Internet highlighting the athlete’s transition. PFL veteran Brendan Loughnane also posted pictures of himself standing alongside Evra during their training session. The fighter wrote, “Welcome to the @pflmma brother #Manchester”
Evra confirmed his signing up with the PFL in his recent post on the X. The former left-back wrote, “I’m officially training for my first fight with @PFLEurope. They will pick my opponent...
They asked who I wanna face. I said: Luis Suárez. I’ll pay out of pocket. He can even bite me.”
Along with the confirmation of Evra’s transition from football to MMA, the post also highlighted one of the infamous rivalries in football, between Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez. Evra took a dig at Suarez’s biting controversy in the sport.
A recent press release by the PFL further solidified Evra’s entry into the world of MMA. According to the release, the athlete stated, “You guys should know by now, I love this game too! I’ve performed on the world’s biggest stages, won every major trophy in football, but PFL Europe Paris will be an incredibly special night for me. I’ve been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they’ll also tell you I’m ready for this. I’m going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on 23 May, so come watch the spectacle.”
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Patrice Evra started his training in combat sports back in 2016. While his opponent is yet to be announced, the rest of the cards for Accor Arena has been announced. With the veteran footballer stepping into the world of MMA, fans of the athlete are eager to see how he performs within the cage.
Patrice Evra ventures into the world of MMA while taking a dig at his archrival Luis SuarezFootball veteran Patrice Evra is one of the best players the sport has ever seen. He has been part of several clubs, including Manchester United and Juventus. Having won several leagues during his tenure as a football player, the athlete now ventures into the world of MMA. Ever since he signed up with PFL, several posts have been making the rounds on the Internet highlighting the athlete’s transition. PFL veteran Brendan Loughnane also posted pictures of himself standing alongside Evra during their training session. The fighter wrote, “Welcome to the @pflmma brother #Manchester”
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Evra confirmed his signing up with the PFL in his recent post on the X. The former left-back wrote, “I’m officially training for my first fight with @PFLEurope. They will pick my opponent...
They asked who I wanna face. I said: Luis Suárez. I’ll pay out of pocket. He can even bite me.”
Along with the confirmation of Evra’s transition from football to MMA, the post also highlighted one of the infamous rivalries in football, between Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez. Evra took a dig at Suarez’s biting controversy in the sport.
A recent press release by the PFL further solidified Evra’s entry into the world of MMA. According to the release, the athlete stated, “You guys should know by now, I love this game too! I’ve performed on the world’s biggest stages, won every major trophy in football, but PFL Europe Paris will be an incredibly special night for me. I’ve been training alongside the best in the world for years, and they’ll also tell you I’m ready for this. I’m going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on 23 May, so come watch the spectacle.”
Also read: “Stop smoking” - Former UFC lightweight contender expresses his concern over Carlos Prates’ smoking habit after UFC Kansas City defeat
Patrice Evra started his training in combat sports back in 2016. While his opponent is yet to be announced, the rest of the cards for Accor Arena has been announced. With the veteran footballer stepping into the world of MMA, fans of the athlete are eager to see how he performs within the cage.
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