Heading the list of bantamweight contenders set for tournament action in the 135-pound division is former ACB champion and Russian star Magomed Magomedov, while former UFC flyweight and ex-Cage Warriors and EFC champion Jake Hadley has signed with the PFL and enters the fray looking to make an instant impact.
Joining them is longtime Bellator contender Leandro Higo, PFL MENA champion Ali Taleb, Ireland’s Ciaran Clarke and undefeated Tajikistan ace Sarvarjon Khamidov.
Rounding out the lineup are Russia’s Kasum Kasumov and Spain’s Zebenzui Ruiz.
Two alternate fighters have also been confirmed, with Italy’s Francesco Nuzzi and Brazil’s Matheus Mattos ready to step in, if needed.
PFL World Tournament 2025: Bantamweights
- Magomed Magomedov (24-4) – Russia
- Leandro Higo (23-6) – Brazil
- Sarvarjon Khamidov (16-0) – Tajikistan
- Ali Taleb (12-1) – Sweden
- Ciaran Clarke (10-0) – Ireland
- Kasum Kasumov (16-1) – Russia
- Jake Hadley (11-4) – England
- Zebenzui Ruiz (12-3) – Spain
- Alternate – Francesco Nuzzi (10-1) – Italy
- Alternate – Matheus Mattos (14-3-1) – Brazil
The women’s flyweight lineup has also been confirmed, with a loaded list of established contenders in the 125-pound division looking to take the 125-pound tournament title.
Former UFC title challenger and last year’s season runner-up Taila Santos returns looking to go one better in the new tournament format in 2025, but she’ll face stiff competition from a host of former Bellator stars.
Former champions Liz Carmouche and Juliana Velasquez will be determined to return to the top of the division, while Japanese contender Kana Watanabe will also have her eyes on the $500,000 tournament prize.
Also in the lineup are Brazilian duo Elora Dana and Ilara Joanne, American contender Jena Bishop and Russia’s Diana Avsaragova.
The women’s flyweight alternate fighters, Ekaterina Shakalova and Saray Orozco, hail from Ukraine and Mexico respectively
PFL World Tournament 2025: Women’s flyweights
- Taila Santos (22-4) – Brazil
- Liz Carmouche (22-8) – U.S.A.
- Kana Watanabe (13-3-1) – Japan
- Juliana Velasquez (13-3) – Brazil
- Jena Bishop (7-2) – U.S.A.
- Elora Dana (7-0) – Brazil
- Ilara Joanne (12-9) – Brazil
- Diana Avsaragova (6-1) – Russia
- Alternate – Ekaterina Shakalova (8-2) – Ukraine
- Alternate – Saray Orozco (8-6) – Mexico
