PFL World Tournament Finals set in Charlotte after official weigh-ins

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The stage is officially set for the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals, as fighters made weight ahead of Friday night’s championship action at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Three division titles will be decided inside the SmartCage, with winners also earning a share of over $20 million in prize money.

Fighters take the stage for the official PFL weigh-ins at Bojangles Coliseum.

Three championships on the line

In the Lightweight Tournament Final, England’s Alfie Davis (154.2 lbs) will challenge reigning 2024 champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (154.8 lbs) in the night’s main event.

The Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event pits Jena Bishop (124.8 lbs) against former Bellator champion Liz Carmouche (125 lbs) for tournament gold.

In the Bantamweight Final, Brazil’s Marcirley Alves (134.8 lbs) meets American Justin Wetzell (134.8 lbs). All three finals are scheduled for five, five-minute rounds.

Also on the main card, fan-favorite Mads Burnell (154.8 lbs) squares off against Robert Watley (156 lbs) in a Lightweight Showcase Bout.

Main and early card schedule

The main card airs live in the U.S. on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 9:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm PT, and in Europe and Canada on DAZN. The early card begins at 6:30 pm ET / 3:30 pm PT on ESPN+ and DAZN.

2025 PFL World Tournament Charlotte: Finals — Main Card

Lightweight Final: Alfie Davis (154.2) vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (154.8)
Women’s Flyweight Final: Jena Bishop (124.8) vs. Liz Carmouche (125)
Bantamweight Final: Marcirley Alves (134.8) vs. Justin Wetzell (134.8)
Lightweight Showcase: Mads Burnell (154.8) vs. Robert Watley (156)

Early Card Highlights:

Women’s Flyweight Showcase: Juliana Velasquez (125.6) vs. Ekaterina Shakalova (125.2)
Lightweight Showcase: Biaggio Ali Walsh (155.2) vs. Adryan Grundy (155.4)
Women’s Flyweight Showcase: Sabrina De Sousa (125.8) vs. Saray Orosco (125.4)
Bantamweight Showcase: Renat Khavalov (136) vs. Vilson Ndregjoni (135.8)
Welterweight Showcase: Kendly St. Louis (169.2) vs. Chris Mixan (170.2)
Catchweight (150 lbs) Showcase: Damion Nelson (149*) vs. Isaiah Diggs (146) — Nelson missed weight and forfeits 20% of his purse.

With championship stakes, high-profile showdowns, and global broadcast coverage, the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals promises an unforgettable night for MMA fans in Charlotte and around the world.