PFL Announces Inaugural Bantamweight Title Fight for Lyon Event
Taylor Lapilus and Mitch McKee are set to compete for the inaugural PFL Bantamweight World Championship on December 19, 2026, in Lyon, France.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially confirmed that it will crown its first-ever bantamweight world champion later this year. The promotion announced that Taylor Lapilus will face Mitch McKee in the main event of the upcoming PFL Lyon card, scheduled for December 19, 2026. This championship bout marks a significant shift for the organization as it moves away from its traditional tournament format to determine its divisional titleholders. The event is set to take place in Lyon, France, providing a prominent stage for the crowning of the inaugural champion in the 135-pound division. Both competitors now have the opportunity to secure their place in history as the promotion's first bantamweight kingpin in this new structural era for the company.
Source: MMA Mania.
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