Bafodé Gassama, the former Hexagone MMA light heavyweight champion, will make his PFL debut against American Coby Bradford at PFL Lyon on December 19 at the LDLC Arena. The PFL announced it on October 24. Unbeaten in 4 pro fights according to MiddleEasy, the Paris-area fighter joins a card headlined by Taylor Lapilus vs Mitch McKee.
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Key takeaways
- Bafodé Gassama (4-0) faces Coby Bradford (6-4) at light heavyweight at PFL Lyon, Saturday, December 19 at the LDLC Arena in Décines.
- Gassama won the Hexagone MMA light heavyweight belt in April by unanimous decision over Lajos Papp at Hexagone MMA 43.
- Bradford has 1 PFL win, by submission in round 2 on July 26, according to his official profile.
Bafodé Gassama in the PFL: the announcement
An official post
The PFL presented the fight on its social media on October 24, calling Gassama a former Hexagone light heavyweight champion. According to MiddleEasy, the artwork lists the 205-pound division.
The event
PFL Lyon takes place on Saturday, December 19 at the LDLC Arena. It is the promotion’s last event under the PFL name before it becomes Most Valuable Promotions in 2027.
The headliner
Taylor Lapilus faces Mitch McKee for the 1st PFL bantamweight belt, as we reported in September.
Who is Bafodé Gassama
4 fights, 4 wins
According to MiddleEasy, Gassama, 32 and based in the Paris area, has 3 wins by KO or TKO and one on points. He has beaten Stéphane Coignon, Valik Potyrlyu and Moussa Ndiaye.
The Hexagone belt
He won the light heavyweight title on April 11 in Paris, at Hexagone MMA 43, by unanimous decision over Lajos Papp. It was his 1st 5-round fight.
The move to the PFL
After Ilian Bouafia, he is another Hexagone-built fighter making his PFL debut in Lyon.
Former Hexagone Light Heavyweight Champion Bafode Gassama makes his PFL debut against Coby Bradford at PFL Lyon!
Who is Coby Bradford
An American with PFL experience
Bradford, 6-4, won his only PFL fight by submission at 1:57 of round 2 on July 26, according to his official profile as reported by MiddleEasy.
The frame
He stands 6 feet tall with a 75.5-inch reach.
Follow PFL Lyon
The PFL Lyon fighters and their profiles are in the FightHub app.
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