The PFL announced its 2025 bantamweight tournament roster featuring notable fighters such as former UFC competitor Jake Hadley, Bellator title challenger Magomed Magomedov, and undefeated contenders Sarvarjon Khamidov and Ciaran Clarke, competing for a $500,000 grand prize.
The PFL is gearing up for its 2025 World Tournament, unveiling a thrilling bantamweight division. Excitement buzzes in the air! 🥊
On Friday, PFL officials dropped the news: Jake Hadley, fresh from the UFC, has signed on. He’s eyeing that hefty $500,000 prize. Quite the motivator, huh?
And it’s not just Hadley bringing heat. Magomed Magomedov, who recently fought for Bellator gold but fell short against Patchy Mix in Paris, is in the mix. Leandro Higo, a seasoned Bellator veteran with ten fights under his belt, joins the fray too.
But wait, there’s more! The lineup also boasts undefeated talents like Sarvarjon Khamidov and Ciaran Clarke. Sweden’s Ali Taleb and Russia’s Kasum Kasumov are ready to rumble. Spain’s Zebenzui Ruiz adds international flair. Francesco Nuzzi and Matheus Mattos? They’re waiting in the wings as alternates.
Hadley’s journey to the PFL comes after a rollercoaster ride in the UFC. He snagged a contract via Contender Series with a slick submission over Mitch Raposo in 2021. Despite missing weight—oops! Dana White sang his praises as a top talent, but Hadley’s octagon record was rocky: three wins out of seven bouts. His last UFC outing was a decision loss to Cameron Smotherman.
Curious about the full roster? Here it is:
Magomed Magomedov (24-4). Leandro Higo (23-6). Jake Hadley (11-4). Ciaran Clarke (10-0). Sarvarjon Khamidov (16-0). Ali Taleb (12-1). Kasum Kasumov (16-1). Zebenzui Ruiz (12-3).
And those alternates we mentioned? Francesco Nuzzi (10-1) and Matheus Mattos (14-3-1) are standing by.
Can you feel the anticipation building? It’s going to be one heck of a tournament!