Bafode Gassama books PFL debut against Coby Bradford at PFL Lyon

Ex-Hexagone light heavyweight champ fights Dec. 19.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙔𝙒𝙀𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝘾𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙃 𝘼𝘿𝘿𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝙊 𝙋𝙁𝙇 𝙇𝙔𝙊𝙉 Former Hexagone Light Heavyweight Champion Bafode Gassama makes his PFL debut Via @PFLMMA on X

What happened: PFL added a light heavyweight matchup between former Hexagone champion Bafode Gassama and Coby Bradford to the PFL Lyon card. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19, at LDLC Arena and marks Gassama's promotional debut.

Why it matters: The booking brings a former regional titleholder in Gassama into the PFL light heavyweight division as the promotion fills out its December lineup in France.

What to watch: Gassama and Bradford square off at LDLC Arena on Saturday, Dec. 19.

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