Patrice Evra Eyes MMA Debut, Jokingly Challenges Luis Suarez to a Fight
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Former footballer Patrice Evra is set to make his Mixed Martial Arts debut on May 23 at the Accor Arena in Paris under the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Evra humorously suggested facing his old rival Luis Suarez, referencing Suarez's past biting incidents. While Suarez has not shown interest in MMA, their history adds a playful twist to Evra's upcoming fight, for which his actual opponent remains undisclosed.
Key Points
Patrice Evra, a former footballer, is set to debut in MMA with the PFL on May 23 in Paris.
Evra jokingly proposed facing Luis Suarez, referencing Suarez's history of biting opponents.
Evra and Suarez have a history of rivalry from their football days, including a notable racist language incident in 2011.
The PFL CEO expressed excitement about Evra's participation, emphasizing the league's focus on exciting matchups.
The actual opponent for Evra's MMA debut has not been announced.
