The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has unveiled an electrifying lineup of 16 top-tier fighters set to compete in the Welterweight and Featherweight divisions of the 2025 PFL World Tournament.
The tournament will kick off from Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, with action-packed events scheduled for April 3, April 11, April 18, and May 1. Fighters will need to secure three consecutive victories to claim the division championship. Tickets for these exclusive live events will be available starting Wednesday, February 19, at 10 a.m. ET on Eventbrite.com.
Fans across the globe can catch the tournament live, with U.S. broadcasts on ESPN platforms and international coverage via DAZN. In total, the 2025 PFL World Tournament will reach audiences in 190 countries through 20 premier media partners.
“The PFL World Tournament is the ultimate proving ground in MMA—one shot, win and advance,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “Our Welterweight and Featherweight divisions are stacked with world-class talent. Each fighter faces a single-elimination path to greatness, and fans can experience the excitement live through our premier media partners, including ESPN in the U.S. and DAZN internationally. The journey begins this April.”
MMA’s Toughest Challenge Returns
The annual PFL World Tournament spans five months of intense competition across eight weight classes: Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, and Women’s Flyweight. With 64 of the world’s best fighters, this is MMA’s most grueling test of endurance and skill. Fighters must win three bouts in five months to earn the coveted title of PFL Tournament Champion.
The tournament features three, five-minute rounds for the First Round and Semi-Finals, while the Finals will consist of five, five-minute rounds. For the first time, the use of elbows will be permitted in all fights.
With a $20 million prize pool—including a $500,000 bonus for each division champion—the stakes have never been higher.
2025 Welterweight and Featherweight Fighters
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
• Alternate: Dmitrii Hrytsenko (9-1) – Ukraine
• Alternate: Joseph Luciano (10-2) – Australia
The Welterweight division boasts an incredible lineup of talent, including former Bellator MMA champions Jason Jackson, Andrey Koreshkov, and Logan Storley. Rising star Florim Zendeli, Albania’s 2024 PFL Europe Welterweight Champion, joins the global stage alongside submission ace Mukhamed Berkhamov, who defeated 2x PFL Champion Ray Cooper III. With a mix of veteran champions and dynamic newcomers, the 170-pound division promises fireworks.