2025 PFL World Championships: Lightweight, Bantamweight, and Women's Flyweight Finals Preview
Preview the 2025 PFL World Championships finals featuring Gadzhi Rabadanov, Alfie Davis, Liz Carmouche, and Jena Bishop in a night of high-stakes MMA action.

The 2025 PFL World Championships continue this Friday with three highly anticipated finals in the lightweight, bantamweight, and women's flyweight divisions. Here's a detailed look at the key matchups and what to expect from each fight.
Lightweight Final: Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Alfie Davis
Gadzhi Rabadanov (26-4-2) and Alfie Davis (19-5-1) will clash in the lightweight final. Rabadanov, the defending champion, has been dominant in his 2025 campaign, securing two first-round knockouts. Davis, known for his unpredictable style, will look to counter Rabadanov's disciplined approach with his spinning attacks and striking.
Key Stats:
- Total cage time for Rabadanov in 2025: 3:09
- Davis's last knockout win: 13 fights ago
Fighter Quotes:
- Alfie Davis: "I'm gonna put my knee on his nose, and then I'm gonna kick him in the face."
- Gadzhi Rabadanov: "When was the last time he knocked out somebody with a knee? What is he talking about? It's crazy. I will smash him."
Women's Flyweight Final: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop
Liz Carmouche (24-8), a former Bellator MMA champion, faces Jena Bishop (9-2), a jiu-jitsu world champion. Carmouche's extensive experience against top-tier opponents gives her an edge, but Bishop's grappling skills could pose a significant challenge.
Key Stats:
- Combined age of Carmouche and Bishop: 80
- Bishop's MMA experience: Less than 5 years
Fighter Quotes:
- Liz Carmouche: "There's always that stupid part of me that decides I have to try to best somebody at their best [discipline] and see what it's about."
- Jena Bishop: "She does really well when she can bully people. But I don't think I'm easily bullied."
Bantamweight Final: Marcirley Alves vs. Justin Wetzell
Marcirley Alves (14-4) and Justin Wetzell (12-2) will battle for the bantamweight title. Alves, with 10 knockouts, is the more explosive striker, while Wetzell's grit and resilience could be the key to victory.
Key Stats:
- Combined cancellations in their careers: 15
- Alves's knockouts: 10
Fighter Quotes:
- Justin Wetzell: "My game plan for this [fight] is focused on my offense, not necessarily on what Marcirely is gonna bring and reacting to that."
- Marcirley Alves: "For sure, the fight on the feet [is to my advantage]. Anything on the feet, I know he's just gonna want to make it a boring fight."
Full Fight Card
ESPN/ESPN+, 9 p.m. ET
- Lightweight final: Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Alfie Davis
- Women's flyweight final: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop
- Bantamweight final: Marcirley Alves vs. Justin Wetzell
ESPN+, 6:30 p.m. ET
- Women's flyweight: Juliana Velasquez vs. Ekaterina Shakalova
- Lightweight: Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Adryan Grundy
- Women's flyweight: Sabrina de Sousa vs. Saray Orozco
- Bantamweight: Renat Khavalov vs. Vilson Ndregjoni
- Welterweight: Kendly St. Louis vs. Chris Mixan
- Featherweight: Damion Nelson vs. Isaiah Diggs