PFL Champions Series 4 main event
Nemkov is undefeated since 2016 and previously made a name for himself as Bellator light heavyweight champion with blowout wins over Ryan Bader, Corey Anderson and Yoel Romero. The Russian left his 205-pound throne to move up to full-time heavyweight and has since recorded two straight victories in the weight class in one-sided fights opposite Bruno Cappelozza and Timothy Johnson.
In his first match 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’ could cause a massive upset if he manages to stave off the surging Nemkov in spectacular fashion.
PFL Champions Series 4 Co-Main Event
Despite being 40 years old, Cyborg remains one of the most dominant martial arts athletes in the world. He hasn’t lost a match since UFC 232 in 2018. As the most active female fighter in the sport right now, the Brazilian has defeated a bevy of elite competitors such as Julia Budd, Cat Zingano and Larissa Pacheco.
With a perfect 6-0 record, Collins is a strong prospect in the female featherweight division. The Australian is competing for her first major world championship and wants to shake up the business by taking down women’s intermarriage.
More fights on the PFL Champions Series 4 main card
Also on the main card, UFC veteran Taylor Lapilus fights Liam Gittins. Next, undefeated female competitors Paulina Wiśniewska and Sabrinna de Sousa will face each other. Also, African sensation Patrick Habirora will feud with hometown hero Kevin Jousset. Finally,
PFL Champions Series 4 predictions and personnel picks
MMSucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional fighter competition (PFL), ONE championship (A FC), and Contender series by Dana White (DWCS).
- UFC picks include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views as well as tournament bouts in the regular season, playoffs and finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks include all of the event’s MMA fights with a minimum of three matchups.
The person who chooses the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have the choice of receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed necklace Championship chains.
Find our PFL Champions Series 4 picks and fight odds below.
Personnel data after PFL MENA 4 (2025):
- Hank Strandberg: 203-112
- Frazer Krohn: 162-115
- Drew Zuhosky: 158-155
- Jeremy Brand: 139-93
- Andreas Benjamin: 32-90
*Note: not all employees choose every event*
Vadim Nemkov-500
vs
Renan Ferreira +375
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Nemkov by knockout in the second round Drew Zuhosky: Nemkov by knockout in the second round
Frazer Krohn: Nemkov by knockout in the second round
Staff picks Nemkov: 3
Personnel picking Ferreira: 0
Cris Cyborg-800
vs
Sara Collins +550
LADIES FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Cyborg by knockout in the second round
Drew Zuhosky: Cyborg by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Cyborg by knockout in the second round
Staff chooses Cyborg: 3
Staff picks Collins: 0
Patrick Habirora -200
vs
Kevin Jousset-170
WELTER WEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Habirora by knockout in the first round
Drew Zuhosky: Jousset by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Jousset by unanimous decision
Staff chooses Habirora: 1
Personnel choice Jousset: 2
Taylor Lapilus-380
vs
Liam Gittins +315
BANTAM WEIGHT
Jeremy brand:
Henk Strandberg: Lapilus by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Gittins by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Lapis lazuli by unanimous decision
Personnel picking Lapilus: 2
Staff chooses Gittins: 1
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