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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially announced the participants for its highly anticipated 2025 heavyweight and light heavyweight tournaments. This year’s competition promises an intense lineup of elite fighters, including former UFC veterans, PFL champions, and Bellator titleholders.
The heavyweight tournament features eight formidable contenders, headlined by former interim Bellator champion Valentin Moldavsky and UFC veteran Alexander Romanov. With a mix of experienced warriors and rising prospects, this division is set for some electrifying clashes.
Heavyweight Fighters:
Valentin Moldavsky (13-4)
Alexander Romanov (18-3)
Oleg Popov (19-2)
Linton Vassell (25-10)
Sergey Bilostenniy (13-3)
Tim Johnson (18-11)
Pouya Rahmani (4-0)
Abraham Bably (5-1)
The light heavyweight division is equally thrilling, featuring former Bellator champion Phil Davis and former PFL champions Rob Wilkinson and Antonio Carlos Jr. They will be joined by a talented field of competitors aiming for the coveted title.
Light Heavyweight Fighters:
Phil Davis (24-7)
Rob Wilkinson (19-3)
Karl Moore (12-3)
Marcelo Nunes (11-2)
Antonio Carlos Jr. (16-6)
Simeon Powell (10-1)
Karl Albrektsson (14-6)
Sullivan Cauley (6-1)
Additionally, Alex Polizzi (11-4) and Rafael Xavier (13-8) will serve as alternates, ready to step in if needed.
The PFL 2025 tournaments kick off with events scheduled for April 3, April 11, April 18, and May 1 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Fans can look forward to the bracket reveal show on March 11 via YouTube, where the full matchups will be unveiled.
Fighters must win three consecutive bouts to claim their respective tournament titles. Apart from the glory, the winners will each take home a $500,000 bonus, making every fight a high-stakes battle.
As excitement builds for the upcoming season, one thing is certain: Fighters will need to win three consecutive bouts to win their respective tournaments. The journey to PFL gold begins soon, and fans won’t want to miss a second of the action!