The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is back with the ultimate test in combat sports! The 2025 PFL World Tournament will see 64 of the most dangerous MMA warriors from around the globe battle through a single-elimination gauntlet for supremacy, legacy, and a share of a jaw-dropping $20 million prize pool!
With only one way to victory—winning three consecutive fights in five months—this tournament separates the elite from the elite. Fans can witness this spectacle live from the backlot of Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, with action-packed fight nights set for April 3, April 11, April 18, and May 1.
Want in on the action? Tickets for these exclusive events go live Wednesday, February 19, at 10 AM ET on Eventbrite.com.
Watch the 2025 PFL World Tournament LIVE
Every punch, kick, and submission attempt will be broadcast globally! The tournament airs live on ESPN platforms in the U.S., while DAZN and 20 premium media partners will deliver the action to 190 countries worldwide.
The Ultimate MMA Proving Ground
“The PFL World Tournament is the toughest test in MMA, where fighters have one shot to win and advance,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “Our Welterweight and Featherweight divisions are stacked with world-class talent, each athlete facing a high-stakes, single-elimination path to greatness. Fans across the globe can experience the action live through our premier distribution partners, including ESPN in the U.S. and DAZN internationally.”
The annual PFL World Tournament features Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, and Women’s Flyweight brackets, with the full lineup to be revealed on March 11 during a special Bracket Reveal Show powered by VALR Energy.
- First Round & Semi-Finals: Three rounds, five minutes each.
- Finals: Five rounds, five minutes each.
- All fights now allow the use of elbows!
- Total Prize Pool: $20 million!
- Each champion secures a $500,000 bonus!
2025 PFL World Tournament: Welterweight & Featherweight Fighters Revealed
The first two divisions are set! Check out the elite lineup of Welterweight and Featherweight contenders ready to throw down for ultimate glory.
Welterweight Division (170 lbs)
- Jason Jackson (18-5) – Jamaica
- Magomed Umalatov (17-1) – Russia
- Andrey Koreshkov (28-5) – Russia
- Logan Storley (16-3) – USA
- Mukhamed Berkhamov (17-2, 1 NC) – Russia
- Florim Zendeli (10-1) – Albania
- Giannis Bachar (9-2) – Greece
- Masayuki Kikuiri (10-2-1) – Japan
- Alternates: Dmitrii Hrytsenko (Ukraine), Joseph Luciano (Australia)
Highlights: Three former Bellator Champions enter the tournament, led by Jason Jackson, Andrey Koreshkov, and Logan Storley! Albanian sensation Florim Zendeli makes his global debut, while Magomed Umalatov looks to rebound from his first career loss. With dark horses and submission specialists in the mix, this division is STACKED.
Featherweight Division (145 lbs)
- Jesus Pinedo (23-6-1) – Peru
- Gabriel Braga (15-2) – Brazil
- Adam Borics (19-2) – Hungary
- Movlid Khaybulaev (21-0-1, 1 NC) – Russia
- Jeremy Kennedy (19-5) – Canada
- Yves Landu (21-9) – France
- Nathan Kelly (11-3) – Ireland
- Sang Won Kim (13-6-1) – South Korea
- Alternates: Frederick Dupras (Canada), Nathan Ghareeb (USA)
Highlights: 2023 PFL Champion Jesus Pinedo is back to reclaim his throne, but Movlid Khaybulaev, the undefeated 2021 PFL Champion, is out to prove he’s still the best! Meanwhile, Gabriel Braga, Adam Borics, and Jeremy Kennedy bring world-class experience, and France’s Yves Landu adds unpredictability with his explosive style.
🗓 2025 PFL World Tournament Schedule
📍 April 3, 2025 – Universal Studios Florida
- Main Card airs live on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 PM ET
📍 April 11, 2025 – Universal Studios Florida
- Main Card airs live on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 11:30 PM ET
📍 April 18, 2025 – Universal Studios Florida
- Main Card airs live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 7 PM ET
📍 May 1, 2025 – Universal Studios Florida
- Main Card airs live on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 PM ET
Are You Ready for MMA’s Most Intense Tournament?
The 2025 PFL World Tournament is the most grueling test in MMA. Eight divisions. Sixty-four fighters. Three fights to win it all. With $20 million in prize money on the line, the stakes have never been higher!
Get your tickets NOW before they sell out, and don’t miss a second of the action LIVE on ESPN and DAZN.
🏆 Who will emerge as the ultimate champion? The battle begins this April!