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PFL Unveils Stacked Bantamweight Roster for 2025 World Tournament



PFL Unveils Stacked Bantamweight Roster for 2025 World Tournament

The PFL has officially revealed its bantamweight lineup for the 2025 World Tournament. The lineup features a mix of established veterans, rising prospects, and a recent UFC fighter aiming for redemption. The 135-pound division will battle for a $500,000 grand prize, making it one of the most competitive tournaments in PFL history.


Among the notable names is Jake Hadley, who recently departed from the UFC after a disappointing run. Hadley earned his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021 with a submission win over Mitch Raposo, despite missing weight for the fight. UFC CEO Dana White praised him as a big-time talent. Still, his tenure in the promotion saw inconsistent performances, as he lost three of his last four fights, including a decision defeat to Cameron Smotherman in October. Now, Hadley looks to restart his career in the PFL.


Hadley isn’t the only high-profile name in the tournament. Magomed Magomedov, a former Bellator title challenger, will also compete after losing a controversial decision to Patchy Mix at Bellator Paris this past May. Additionally, 10-fight Bellator veteran Leandro Higo joins the field, bringing a wealth of experience to the competition.


The bantamweight tournament boasts several undefeated rising stars, including:

  • Sarvarjon Khamidov (16-0)

  • Ciaran Clarke (10-0)


Other top names include Ali Taleb (12-1), Kasum Kasumov (16-1), and Spain’s Zebenzui Ruiz (12-3). PFL has also announced two alternates for the tournament: Francesco Nuzzi (10-1) and Matheus Mattos (14-3-1), both of whom could step in if needed.


With such a talented field, the PFL 2025 Bantamweight World Tournament promises to deliver high-level action, as fighters battle for a chance to claim gold and a lucrative payday.


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