PFL World Tournament 6 brings high-stakes semifinals to Wichita in 2025

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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially announced the full lineup for the 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals, set for Friday, June 20, at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. The high-stakes event marks the last semifinal stop on the road to the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals, featuring pivotal win-and-you’re-in bouts across multiple divisions.

Headlining the card is a Lightweight Semifinal clash between reigning 2024 PFL Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) and former title challenger Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1). Rabadanov returns to defend his path toward a back-to-back title, while Wilson aims to fulfill his long-standing championship aspirations.

In the co-main event, Women’s Flyweight title contention heats up as former Bellator Flyweight Champion Liz Carmouche (23-8) takes on undefeated rising talent Elora Dana (8-0). The bout represents a potential passing of the torch as Carmouche faces one of the division’s most hyped prospects.

Gadzhi Rabadanov looks to defend his Lightweight crown as he faces Jay-Jay Wilson in the main event semifinal.
Gadzhi Rabadanov looks to defend his Lightweight crown as he faces Jay-Jay Wilson in the main event semifinal.

The Bantamweight division also delivers two crucial matchups: England’s Jake Hadley (12-4) faces Brazil’s Marcirley Alves (13-4), while Mando Gutierrez (11-3) and Justin Wetzell (11-2) meet in a heated showdown between former friends turned rivals.

Tickets for the live event start at $40 and are available at selectaseat.com/pfl.

The Early Card will also feature several semifinal bouts and key alternates. Former Bellator Lightweight Champion Brent Primus (16-4, 1 NC) goes up against Alfie Davis (18-5-1), who stunned fans with an upset win in the first round. In the Women’s Flyweight division, Jena Bishop (8-2) faces Ekaterina Shakalova (9-2) in a grappler-versus-grappler contest.

Magomed Magomedov (20-4) will battle Savarjon Khamidov (16-0) in a Bantamweight alternate bout, while Antonio Caruso (10-2) takes on Vinicius Cenci (8-3) as Lightweight alternates.

Three additional showcase bouts round out the undercard. Ireland’s Darragh Kelly (7-0) meets France’s Dylan Salvador (6-2) in a Lightweight clash, while Matheus Mattos (14-4-1) and Lazard Dayron (8-0-1) collide in the Bantamweight ranks. A Flyweight tilt between Saray Orozco (8-6) and Ilara Joanne (12-10) kicks off the women’s action. In the night’s opening bout, hometown favorite Nick Meck (8-2) takes on Mexico’s Alan Dominguez (11-6) in a Welterweight Showcase.

The 2025 PFL World Tournament airs live on ESPN platforms in the United States and DAZN in Europe and Canada. Globally, fans in 190 countries can watch via 20 premium media partners.

The PFL World Tournament features eight divisions, with 64 fighters competing in a single-elimination format over five months. Fighters must win three bouts in that span to earn the coveted championship title and a $500,000 winner’s bonus. Semifinals are contested over three five-minute rounds, while the finals are scheduled for five rounds.

MAIN CARD (June 20, 9 PM ET, ESPN/DAZN):

  • Lightweight Semifinal: Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Jay-Jay Wilson

  • Women’s Flyweight Semifinal: Liz Carmouche vs. Elora Dana

  • Bantamweight Semifinal: Jake Hadley vs. Marcirley Alves

  • Bantamweight Semifinal: Mando Gutierrez vs. Justin Wetzell

EARLY CARD (June 20, 5:30 PM ET, ESPN+/DAZN):

  • Lightweight Semifinal: Brent Primus vs. Alfie Davis

  • Women’s Flyweight Semifinal: Jena Bishop vs. Ekaterina Shakalova

  • Bantamweight Alternate: Magomed Magomedov vs. Savarjon Khamidov

  • Lightweight Alternate: Antonio Caruso vs. Vinicius Cenci

  • Lightweight Showcase: Darragh Kelly vs. Dylan Salvador

  • Bantamweight Showcase: Matheus Mattos vs. Lazard Dayron

  • Women’s Flyweight Alternate: Saray Orozco vs. Ilara Joanne

  • Welterweight Showcase: Alan Dominguez vs. Nick Meck

UPCOMING 2025 PFL TOURNAMENT DATES:

  • June 12: Semifinals – Nashville

  • June 20: Semifinals – Wichita

  • June 27: Semifinals – Chicago

  • August 1: Finals – Atlantic City

  • August 15: Finals – Charlotte

  • August 21: Finals – Hollywood, FL

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