The journey for the Professional Fighters League’s (PFL) new tournament series is set to begin with a dynamic lineup, as the first-round matchups across various weight classes have been announced. Fans will be treated to a series of action-packed evenings at Universal Studios Florida, Stage 19, where bouts for heavyweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, welterweight, lightweight, featherweight, bantamweight, and women’s flyweight categories will unfold.
Kicking off this tournament is the welterweight and featherweight division on April 3. The night promises to be a thrilling showdown, headlined by a welterweight clash between former Bellator champions Jason Jackson and Andrey Koreshkov. Meanwhile, the co-main event will see the 2023 PFL featherweight champion Gabriel Braga step into the ring with former Bellator title challenger Adam Borics, ensuring a night of high stakes and even higher pressure.
Next up, on April 11, the spotlight shifts to the women’s flyweights and men’s bantamweights. Highlighting the event is a 135-pound bout featuring Magomed Magomedov, known for his two-time challenges in Bellator titles, against the seasoned UFC veteran Leandro Higo. The co-main event doesn’t disappoint either, as 2024 PFL finalist Taila Santos faces off against former Bellator queen Juliana Velasquez in what promises to be an electrifying encounter at 125 pounds.
The middleweight and lightweight brackets will take center stage on April 18. Fans can look forward to a heavyweight showdown as former PFL light heavyweight champion Impa Kasanganay meets two-time Bellator title contender Fabian Edwards in a fiercely anticipated bout. In the co-headliner, former top Bellator contender Alexandr Shabliy will take on 2024 PFL finalist Brent Primus at 155 pounds, setting the stage for a riveting night of competition.
The first round will wrap up on May 1 with the light heavyweights and heavyweights stepping into the spotlight. The event will feature former Bellator champion Phil Davis facing 2022 PFL winner Rob Wilkinson in a main event duel at 205 pounds. Adding to the excitement, former Bellator interim heavyweight champ Valentin Moldavsky will battle Sergey Bilostenniy in the heavyweight co-main event.
These bouts will be broadcast to a wide audience on networks including ESPN2, ESPN+ in the U.S., and DAZN across Europe and Canada, ensuring fans can catch every moment of the action. The schedule is packed with exhilarating preliminary and alternate fights, highlighting some of the best up-and-coming talents looking to make a name for themselves.
With anticipation building around these contests, the PFL’s 2025 World Tournament promises intense matchups, showcasing the grit and determination of fighters looking to etch their names into the sport’s history. Fans should buckle up for a series of must-watch events as the tournament kicks off this April and May, delivering the heart-thumping excitement PFL is known for.
