List of current PFL fighters

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List of current PFL fighters records current PFL fighters' information, country origins, recent fighter signings and departures, fight schedules and results and the champion of each division. Unlike the UFC, PFL does allow its fighters to compete in other promotions, so many fighters on this list may appear in MMA events outside of PFL.

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Background

The Professional Fighters League , formerly known as the World Series of Fighting prior to April 2017, is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion that was started in 2012 and based in Washington, District of Columbia. [1] This list is an up-to-date roster of those fighters currently under contract with the PFL brand. Fighters are organized by weight class and within their weight class by their number of fights with the promotion. PFL operated yearly tournaments in 6 divisions; Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, and Women's Featherweight. [2] [3] In July 2022, PFL announced plans for a European league, starting in 2023, called PFL Europe, where the winners would win a spot in the next years main PFL tournament. [4]

For each season, the PFL roster begins with 72 fighters in six weight classes: five men's weight classes and one women's weight class. PFL additionally signs fighters to development contracts from the PFL Challenger Series. These fighters occasionally appear as alternates in the league season or as showcase fights opening the league events. [5]

Recent releases and retirements

These fighters have either been released from their PFL contracts, or announced their retirement, over the course of the last month. If their release has not been announced, then they have been listed here based upon their removal from the PFL roster.

Date ISO NameNicknameReasonDivisionRefPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
March 12, 2025 Flag of Slovenia.svg Jakob NedohThe GorillaSigned with FNCLight Heavyweight3–28–3
March 17, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrell Fortune *Signed with XFCHeavyweight14–3 (2)14–3 (2)
March 18, 2025 Flag of Brazil.svg Goiti Yamauchi *Signed with Pancrase Welterweight15–629–7
March 25, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Shane Burgos HurricaneContract ConcludedLightweight1–216–5
March 25, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Isaiah PinsonSigned with LFAHeavyweight1–13–1
March 26, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Bader *DarthParted waysHeavyweight [6] 9–3 (1)31–8 (1)
April 7, 2025 Flag of England.svg Shanelle DyerNightmareSigned with DWCSWomen's Flyweight3–06–0

Recent signings

The fighters in this section have either signed with PFL, have recently returned from an announced retirement, or have yet to make their PFL debut.

Date ISO NameNicknameDivisionStatus / next fight / InfoRefMMA record
August 2, 2023 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Amanda Serrano The Real DealWomen's Flyweight [7]
May 6, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Melissa Balic StatickWomen's Flyweight0–0
June 3, 2024 Flag of Russia.svg Dzhamaludin AlievCrusherBantamweight [8] 9–0
December 12, 2024 Flag of Russia.svg Yakub SulimanovMiddleweight [9] 7–0
January 26, 2025 Flag of Moldova.svg Alexandr Romanov King KongHeavyweight PFL 4 (Orlando) - Timothy Johnson 18–3
February 12, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Nathan GhareebNastyFeatherweight(Apr 2) Opponent Rebooked - Out of PFL 1 (Orlando) - Fred Dupras10–3
February 13, 2025 Flag of Iran.svg Pouya RahmaniHeavyweight PFL 4 (Orlando) - Abraham Bably [10] 4–0
February 18, 2025 Flag of Brazil.svg Elora DanaWomen's Flyweight PFL 2 (Orlando) -Diana Avsaragova 7–0
February 26, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Robert WatleyContactLightweight PFL 3 (Orlando) - Sergio Cossio15–3
February 26, 2025 Flag of England.svg Jake Hadley White KongBantamweight PFL 2 (Orlando) -Matheus Mattos11–4
March 25, 2025 Flag of France.svg Taylor Lapilus Double ImpactBantamweight PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Ali Taleb [11] 21–4
March 25, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Sarek ShieldsBerserkerWelterweight(Apr 2) Opponent Rebooked - Out of PFL 1 (Orlando) - Joseph Luciano6–2
March 25, 2025 Flag of Albania.svg Vilson NdregjoniThe Strong EagleBantamweight PFL 2 (Orlando) - Marcirley Alves11–4
March 26, 2025 Flag of the United States.svg Justin WetzellBantamweight PFL 2 (Orlando) - Kasum Kasumov10–2
March 26, 2025 Flag of Mexico.svg Mando GutierrezEl ToroBantamweight PFL 2 (Orlando) - Francesco Nuzzi10–3

Suspended fighters

The list below is based on fighters suspended either by (1) United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for violation of taking prohibited substances or non-analytical incidents, (2) by local commissions on misconduct during the fights or at event venues, or (3) by PFL.

ISO NameNicknameDivisionFromDurationTested positive for / InfoByEligible to
fight again
Ref.Notes
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Blagoy Ivanov BagaHeavyweightMarch 28, 202422 monthsExogenous testosterone USADA January 28, 2026 [12]
Flag of Turkey.svg Gökhan SaricamHeavyweightApril 29, 20241 year Clomifene USADAApril 29, 2025 [13]

Current champions, weight classes and status

PFL currently uses nine different weight classes. [14] This list of champions is updated as of January 16, 2025.

WCMinUpper limitGChampionFlagDate wonRefDays
held
DefensesNext Fight / Info
FLW >115 Ib
>52.2 kg
125 Ib
56.7 kg
W Liz Carmouche Flag of the United States.svgApril 22, 2022 [15] 1081

1. def. Juliana Velasquez at Bellator 289 on December 9, 2022
2. def. DeAnna Bennett at Bellator 294 on Apr. 21, 2023
3. def. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 300 on Oct. 7, 2023

BW >125 Ib
>56.7 kg
135 Ib
61.2 kg
M Patchy Mix Flag of the United States.svgNov 17, 2023 [16] 5071. def. Magomed Magomedov at BCS 2 on May 17, 2024
FW >135 Ib
>61.2 kg
145 Ib
65.8 kg
MVacant
W Cris Cyborg Flag of Brazil.svgJanuary 25, 2020 [17] 2291

1. def. Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 249 on October 15, 2020
2. def. Leslie Smith at Bellator 259 on May 21, 2021
3. def. Sinead Kavanagh at Bellator 271 on November 12, 2021
4. def. Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 279 on April 23, 2022
5. def. Cat Zingano at Bellator 300 on Oct. 7, 2023

LW >145 Ib
>65.8 kg
155 Ib
70.3 kg
M Usman Nurmagomedov Flag of Russian Federation.svgNovember 18, 2022 [18] 871

1. def. Benson Henderson at Bellator 292 on March 10, 2023
NC def. Brent Primus at Bellator 300 on Oct. 7, 2023
2. def. Alexandr Shabliy at BCS 4 on September 7, 2024
3. def. Paul Hughes at PCS 1 on January 25, 2025

WW >155 Ib
>70.3 kg
170 Ib
77.1 kg
M Ramazan Kuramagomedov Flag of Russian Federation.svgJune 22, 2024 [19] 289
MW >170 Ib
>77.1 kg
185 Ib
83.9 kg
M Johnny Eblen Flag of the United States.svgJune 24, 2022 [20] 1018

1. def. Anatoly Tokov at Bellator 290 on February 4, 2023
2. def. Fabian Edwards at Bellator 299 on September 23, 2023
3. def. Fabian Edwards at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants on October 19, 2024

LHW >185 Ib
>83.9 kg
205 Ib
93 kg
M Corey Anderson Flag of the United States.svg March 22, 2024 [21] 381
HW >205 Ib
>93 kg
265 Ib
120.2 kg
MVacant

PFL Main Roster

Heavyweights (265 lb, 120 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Blagoy Ivanov 385 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Baga USADA Suspension for exogenous testosterone - Eligible to return January 28, 20261211–219–7 (1)
Flag of England.svg Linton Vassell *416 ft 4 in (1.93 m)The Swarm PFL 4 (Orlando) - Oleg Popov 813–725–10 (1)
Flag of Russia.svg Valentin Moldavsky *336 ft 1 in (1.85 m) PFL 4 (Orlando) - Sergey Bilostenniy98–3 (1)13–4 (1)
Flag of Russia.svg Vadim Nemkov *326 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Win - PFL Champions Series 1 (Dubai) - Timothy Johnson 2
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Mowry *326 ft 8 in (2.03 m)126–2–1 (1)10–2–1 (1)
Flag of the United States.svg Timothy Johnson *406 ft 3 in (1.91 m) PFL 4 (Orlando) - Alexander Romanov 25–718–11
Flag of Russia.svg Denis Goltsov 346 ft 5 in (1.96 m)The Russian Bogatyr414–336–8
Flag of Turkey.svg Gökhan Saricam *346 ft 3 in (1.91 m) USADA Suspension for clomiphene - Eligible to return April 29, 2025 [22] 21
Flag of Brazil.svg Renan Ferreira 356 ft 8 in (2.03 m)Problema57–3 (3)13–4 (3)
Flag of Brazil.svg Marcelo Golm *326 ft 3 in (1.91 m)92–310–6
Flag of England.svg Abraham Bably295 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The One and Only PFL 4 (Orlando) - Pouya Rahmani42–15–1
Flag of the United States.svg Daniel James *436 ft 6 in (1.98 m)The American Predator123–1 (1)15–7–1 (1)
Flag of Brazil.svg Danilo Marques 396 ft 6 in (1.98 m)93–215–6
Flag of Russia.svg Oleg Popov *336 ft 1 in (1.85 m) PFL 4 (Orlando) - Linton Vassell 44–119–2
Flag of Russia.svg Sergey Bilostenniy *296 ft 1 in (1.85 m) PFL 4 (Orlando) - Valentin Moldavsky 83–113–3
Flag of Tunisia.svg Slim Trabelsi *316 ft 3 in (1.91 m)43–08–0
Flag of Cameroon.svg Francis Ngannou (C) 386 ft 4 in (1.93 m)The Predator51–018–3

Light Heavyweights (205 lb, 93 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg Phil Davis *406 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Mr. Wonderful PFL 4 (Orlando) - Rob Wilkinson 2111–424–7 (1)
Ulster Banner.svg Karl Moore *336 ft 2 in (1.88 m) PFL 4 (Orlando) - Antônio Carlos Júnior 124–112–3
Flag of Sweden.svg Karl Albrektsson 316 ft 2 in (1.88 m)King PFL 4 (Orlando) - Simeón Powell42–314–6
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Polizzi *336 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Eazy PFL 4 (Orlando) - Rafael Xavier95–411–4
Flag of England.svg Luke Trainer *296 ft 6 in (1.98 m)The Gent66–19–1
Flag of the United States.svg Corey Anderson (C) *356 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Overtime125–1 (1)18–6 (1)
Flag of the United States.svg Sullivan Cauley *286 ft 1 in (1.85 m) PFL 4 (Orlando) - Marcelo Nunes19
Flag of Turkmenistan.svg Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov *355 ft 11 in (1.80 m)47–225–7–1
Flag of Brazil.svg Antônio Carlos Júnior 356 ft 2 in (1.88 m) PFL 4 (Orlando) - Karl Moore 96–1 (1)16–6 (1)
Flag of Brazil.svg Marcelo Nunes366 ft 3 in (1.91 m) PFL 4 (Orlando) - Sullivan Cauley114–111–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Simeón Powell266 ft 5 in (1.96 m)Smooth PFL 4 (Orlando) - Karl Albrektsson 65–110–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rob Wilkinson 336 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Razor PFL 4 (Orlando) - Phil Davis 76–1 (1)19–3 (1)
Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Sanchez 366 ft 1 in (1.85 m)El Dirte91–114–8
Flag of Lithuania.svg Laurynas Urbonavicius *376 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Captain Lithuania60–114–2
Flag of Brazil.svg Rafael Xavier346 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Kratos PFL 4 (Orlando) - Alex Polizzi60–113–8

Middleweights (185 lb, 84 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of France.svg Grégory Babene *416 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Blade105–123–12
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mike Shipman *345 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Sea Bass PFL 3 (Orlando) - Josh Silveira68–317–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Costello van Steenis *326 ft 1 in (1.85 m)The Spaniard48–216–3
Flag of Sweden.svg Sadibou Sy 386 ft 3 in (1.91 m)The Swedish Denzel Washington PFL 3 (Orlando) - Dalton Rosta911–6–2 (1)17–8–2 (1)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fabian Edwards *326 ft 1 in (1.85 m)The Assassin59–413–4
Flag of the United States.svg Johnny Eblen (C) *336 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Diamond Hands512–016–0
Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Newman *296 ft 0 in (1.83 m) PFL 3 (Orlando) - Impa Kasanganay 77–07–0
Flag of the United States.svg Dalton Rosta *296 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Hercules PFL 3 (Orlando) - Sadibou Sy 99–19–1
Flag of the United States.svg Josh Silveira326 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Coninha PFL 3 (Orlando) - Mike Shipman76–413–4
Flag of the United States.svg Impa Kasanganay 315 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Tshilobo PFL 3 (Orlando) - Jordan Newman48–218–5
Flag of Russia.svg Khalid Murtazaliev *316 ft 0 in (1.83 m)243–117–3
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Aaron Jeffery *326 ft 2 in (1.88 m) PFL 3 (Orlando) - Murad Ramazanov74–215–5
Flag of Russia.svg Murad Ramazanov295 ft 11 in (1.80 m) PFL 3 (Orlando) - Aaron Jeffery71–212–2 (1)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steven Hill *315 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Meal Deal62–27–2
Flag of Egypt.svg Eslam Abdul Baset316 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Iron Man60–116–3
Flag of Brazil.svg João Vitor Dantas *286 ft 2 in (1.88 m)40–17–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Haider KhanN/A6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Darth21–09–1

Welterweights (170 lb, 77 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Russia.svg Andrey Koreshkov *346 ft 0 in (1.83 m)SpartanLoss - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Jason Jackson 017–628–6
Flag of Guam.svg Herman Terrado 355 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Hitman71–5–115–7–1
Flag of the United States.svg Logan Storley *325 ft 9 in (1.75 m)StormWin - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Joseph Luciano012–317–3
Flag of the United States.svg Ray Cooper III 325 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Bradda Boy 712–6–125–11–1
Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Magomedkerimov 356 ft 1 in (1.85 m)1616–134–6
Flag of Jamaica.svg Jason Jackson *346 ft 1 in (1.85 m)The Ass-Kicking MachineWin - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Andrey Koreshkov 010–219–5
Flag of the United States.svg Jaleel Willis *336 ft 0 in (1.83 m)84–516–7
Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Umalatov 336 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Prince(Apr 2) Missed Weight - Out of PFL 1 (Orlando) - Logan Storley 47–117–1
Flag of Russia.svg Mukhamed Berkhamov *316 ft 2 in (1.88 m)CherkesLoss - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Thad Jean03–2 (1)17–2 (1)
Flag of Moldova.svg Luca Poclit *355 ft 10 in (1.78 m)93–110–2
Flag of Haiti.svg Thad Jean266 ft 2 in (1.88 m)The SilverbackWin - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Mukhamed Berkhamov05–09–0
Flag of Japan.svg Masayuki Kikuiri *296 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Win - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Giannis Bachar03–011–2–1
Flag of Russia.svg Ramazan Kuramagomedov (C) *296 ft 1 in (1.85 m)93–013–0
Flag of France.svg Cédric Doumbé 325 ft 8 in (1.73 m)The Best102–16–1
Flag of Argentina.svg Laureano Staropoli 326 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Pepi31–213–7
Flag of France.svg Baysangur Chamsoudinov235 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Baki131–08–0
Flag of Albania.svg Florim ZendeliN/A6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)(Mar 25) Out of PFL 1 (Orlando) - Mukhamed Berkhamov43–010–1–1
Flag of Russia.svg Shamil Musaev 315 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Silent Assassin44–020–0–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joseph LucianoN/A6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Loss - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Logan Storley 01–110–3
Flag of Greece.svg Giannis BacharN/A6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Loss - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Masayuki Kikuiri00–19–3

Lightweights (155 lb, 70 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths Since Last BoutsPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg Brent Primus *395 ft 10 in (1.78 m) PFL 3 (Orlando) - Alexandr Shabliy 413–4 (1 NC)15–5 (1 NC)
Flag of the United States.svg Adam Piccolotti *365 ft 11 in (1.80 m)The Bomb911–615–6
Flag of the United States.svg A. J. McKee *305 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Mercenary522–222–2
Flag of New Zealand.svg Jay Jay Wilson *275 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Maori Kid PFL 3 (Orlando) - Mads Burnell 189–110–1
Flag of England.svg Alfie Davis *335 ft 11 in (1.80 m)The Axe Man PFL 3 (Orlando) - Clay Collard 48–2–117–5–1
Flag of Denmark.svg Mads Burnell *315 ft 8 in (1.73 m) PFL 3 (Orlando) - Jay-Jay Wilson77–320–6
Flag of Russia.svg Usman Nurmagomedov (C) *265 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Win - PFL Champions Series 1 (Dubai) - Paul Hughes 28–0 (1 NC)19–0 (1 NC)
Flag of the United States.svg Clay Collard 326 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Cassius PFL 3 (Orlando) - Alfie Davis77–625–14 (1)
Flag of Russia.svg Alexandr Shabliy *315 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Peresvet PFL 3 (Orlando) - Brent Primus 75–124–4
Flag of the United States.svg Bobby King *415 ft 9 in (1.75 m)93–412–7
Flag of Russia.svg Gadzhi Rabadanov *325 ft 9 in (1.75 m) PFL 3 (Orlando) - Marc Diakiese 49–024–4–2
Flag of Nicaragua.svg Elvin Espinoza325 ft 9 in (1.75 m)75–210–2
Flag of the United States.svg Archie Colgan *295 ft 8 in (1.73 m)King PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Mansour Barnaoui 68–011–0
Flag of Ireland.svg Darragh Kelly *276 ft 0 in (1.83 m)The Moville Mauler65–07–0
Flag of Brazil.svg Bruno Miranda345 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Robusto PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Paul Hughes 93–217–5
Flag of the United States.svg Yancy Medeiros *375 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Kid71–1 (1 NC)16–9 (2 NC)
Flag of Tunisia.svg Mansour Barnaoui *326 ft 0 in (1.83 m)The Afro-Samurai PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Archie Colgan43–222–6
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Anthony Romero285 ft 11 in (1.80 m)The Genius91–212–3
Flag of Ukraine.svg Dmytrii Hrytsenko *276 ft 0 in (1.83 m)62–19–1
Flag of the United States.svg Solomon Renfro285 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Black Dragon91–311–6
Flag of Mexico.svg Sergio CossioN/A5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Drako PFL 3 (Orlando) - Robert Watley82–127–9–1
Flag of the United States.svg Biaggio Ali Walsh265 ft 10 in (1.78 m)72–02–0
Flag of Ireland.svg Paul Hughes 285 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Big News PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Bruno Miranda22–113–2
Flag of the United States.svg Dedrek Sanders355 ft 7 in (1.70 m)59–51–1
Flag of Armenia.svg Zhora Ayvazyan *305 ft 6 in (1.68 m)71–015–1
Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Marc Diakiese 325 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Bonecrusher PFL 3 (Orlando) - Gadzhi Rabadanov 71–018–7
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Mirafzal Akhtamov325 ft 10 in (1.78 m)MirkoWin - PFL Champions Series 1 (Dubai) - Mike Thompson21–08–0–1

Featherweights (145 lb, 66 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths Since Last BoutsPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg Henry Corrales *385 ft 8 in (1.73 m)OK13
Flag of Hungary.svg Ádám Borics *315 ft 11 in (1.80 m)The KidLoss - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Jesus Pinedo 010–319–3
Flag of Russia.svg Movlid Khaybulaev 345 ft 6 in (1.68 m)KillerWin - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Jeremy Kennedy 08–0–1 (1)22–0–1 (1)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jeremy Kennedy *325 ft 11 in (1.80 m)JBCLoss - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Movlid Khaybulaev 04–419–6 (1)
Flag of England.svg Brendan Loughnane 355 ft 9 in (1.75 m)412–330–6
Flag of France.svg Asaël Adjoudj *266 ft 0 in (1.83 m)47–19–1
Flag of France.svg Yves Landu *385 ft 8 in (1.73 m)You Know(Mar 1) Visa Issues - Out of PFL 1 (Orlando) - Gabriel Braga106–121–9
Flag of the United States.svg Cody Law *305 ft 9 in (1.75 m)89–29–2
Flag of the United States.svg Jesse Stirn325 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Relentless71–316–7
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gonzales *335 ft 10 in (1.78 m)J-Train93–514–5
Flag of Russia.svg Khasan Magomedsharipov *245 ft 11 in (1.80 m)95–010–0
Flag of Peru.svg Enrique Barzola *355 ft 7 in (1.70 m)El Fuerte75–421–9–2
Flag of Ireland.svg Nathan Kelly275 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Loss - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Kim Tae-kyun07–211–4
Flag of Mexico.svg Brahyan Zurcher295 ft 9 in (1.75 m)95–09–0
Flag of Russia.svg Akhmed Magomedov *285 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Win - PFL Champions Series 1 (Dubai) - Nathan Kelly22–110–1 (1 NC)
Flag of Russia.svg Timur Khizriev *295 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Imam47–018–0
Flag of Brazil.svg Gabriel Alves Braga265 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Win - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Frederik Dupras08–216–2
Flag of Peru.svg Jesus Pinedo 285 ft 11 in (1.80 m)El MudoWin - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Ádám Borics 04–124–6–1
Flag of Brazil.svg Otto Rodrigues *375 ft 7 in (1.70 m)111–114–2
Flag of Brazil.svg Bruno Fontes *295 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Carpa100–16–1
Flag of Brazil.svg Jonas Bilharinho *345 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Joshua100–111–3–1
Flag of the United States.svg Jose Perez305 ft 10 in (1.78 m)41–19–2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Husein Kadimagomaev255 ft 8 in (1.73 m)50–0 (1 NC)11–1 (2 NC)
Flag of South Korea.svg Tae Kyun Kim315 ft 11 in (1.80 m)AresWin - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Nathan Kelly01–011–1
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Frederik Dupras315 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Loss - PFL 1 (Orlando) - Gabriel Braga00–18–2

Bantamweights (135 lb, 61 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Brazil.svg Leandro Higo *365 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Pitbull PFL 2 (Orlando) - Josh Rettinghouse126–423–6
Flag of the United States.svg Patchy Mix (C) *315 ft 8 in (1.73 m)No Love109–120–1
Flag of Ireland.svg Ciarán Clarke *295 ft 8 in (1.73 m)(Mar 25) Knee Injury - Out of PFL 2 (Orlando) - Kasum Kasumov610–010–0
Flag of the United States.svg Raufeon Stots *365 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Supa59–121–2
Flag of the United States.svg Sergio Pettis *315 ft 6 in (1.68 m)The Phenom165–123–7
Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Magomedov *335 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Tiger(Mar 1) Injury - Out of PFL 2 (Orlando) - Leandro Higo 104–320–4
Flag of Brazil.svg Matheus Mattos *325 ft 5 in (1.65 m)Adamas PFL 2 (Orlando) - Jake Hadley92–214–3–1
Flag of Brazil.svg Marcos Breno *275 ft 5 in (1.65 m)51–215–4
Flag of Spain.svg Zebenzui Ruiz315 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Nino Roca (Mar 26) Visa Issues - Out of PFL 2 (Orlando) - Ali Taleb111–012–3
Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Nuzzi285 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Berserker PFL 2 (Orlando) - Mando Gutierrez201–0 (1)10–1 (1)
Flag of Iraq.svg Ali Taleb275 ft 7 in (1.70 m) PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Taylor Lapilus 45–112–1
Flag of Tajikistan.svg Sarvarjon Khamidov *275 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Sarvar(Mar 1) Visa Issues - Out of PFL 2 (Orlando) - Jake Hadley93–016–0
Flag of the United States.svg Bryce Meredith *295 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Misfit74–07–0
Flag of Brazil.svg Marcirley Alves *255 ft 4 in (1.63 m)Durin PFL 2 (Orlando) - Vilson Ndregjoni91–112–4
Flag of Russia.svg Kasum Kasumov *305 ft 8 in (1.73 m) PFL 2 (Orlando) - Justin Wetzell92–016–1
Flag of Russia.svg Renat Khavalov265 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Win - PFL Champions Series 1 - Cleiver Fernandes21–09–0
Flag of Brazil.svg Cleiver Fernandes315 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Loss - PFL Champions Series 1 - Renat Khavalov20–19–2

Women's Featherweights (145 lb, 66 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Ireland.svg Sinead Kavanagh *395 ft 6 in (1.68 m)KO96–79–7
Ulster Banner.svg Leah McCourt *325 ft 8 in (1.73 m)The Curse67–38–4
Flag of Brazil.svg Larissa Pacheco 305 ft 6 in (1.68 m)512–323–5
Flag of Brazil.svg Cris Cyborg (C) *395 ft 8 in (1.73 m)57–028–2
Flag of the United States.svg Claressa Shields 305 ft 8 in (1.73 m)T-Rex132–12–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Michelle Montague315 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Wild One75–06–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sara Collins *345 ft 7 in (1.70 m)63–06–0
Flag of Poland.svg Karolina Sobek255 ft 9 in (1.75 m)90–34–3

Women's Flyweights (125 lb, 57 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Denise Kielholtz *365 ft 3 in (1.60 m)Miss Dynamite168–48–5
Flag of Brazil.svg Juliana Velasquez *385 ft 6 in (1.68 m) PFL 2 (Orlando) - Taila Santos 98–313–3
Flag of Brazil.svg Ilara Joanne *305 ft 3 in (1.60 m)Arya Stark PFL 2 (Orlando) - Liz Carmouche 94–512–9
Flag of Japan.svg Kana Watanabe *365 ft 6 in (1.68 m) PFL 2 (Orlando) - Jena Bishop95–313–3–1
Flag of the United States.svg Liz Carmouche *415 ft 6 in (1.68 m)Girl-Rilla PFL 2 (Orlando) - Ilara Joanne89–122–8
Flag of the United States.svg Sumiko Inaba *345 ft 4 in (1.63 m)Lady Samurai78–18–1
Flag of Russia.svg Diana Avsaragova *265 ft 7 in (1.70 m)Pantera PFL 2 (Orlando) - Elora Dana194–16–1
Flag of England.svg Dakota Ditcheva 265 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Dangerous49–014–0
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Mauldin345 ft 7 in (1.70 m)92–26–5
Flag of the United States.svg Jena Bishop*395 ft 4 in (1.63 m) PFL 2 (Orlando) - Kana Watanabe 83–27–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chelsea Hackett 255 ft 4 in (1.63 m)Hammer91–24–3–1
Flag of Ukraine.svg Ekaterina Shakalova *275 ft 2 in (1.57 m) PFL 2 (Orlando) - Saray Orozco101–18–2
Flag of the United States.svg Mackenzie Stiller *255 ft 2 in (1.57 m)MacJudo72–13–1
Flag of Brazil.svg Taila Santos 315 ft 6 in (1.68 m) PFL 2 (Orlando) - Juliana Velasquez 43–122–4
Flag of Mexico.svg Saray Orozco335 ft 5 in (1.65 m)Killer Queen PFL 2 (Orlando) - Ekaterina Shakalova90–18–6

Women's Strawweights (115 lb, 52 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameResult / next fight / statusMonths since Last BoutPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of the United States.svg Aysia Cortez *N/A5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)The Savage70–10–1
(C)Indicates the current champion
( )Any number within parenthesis in a fighter's record symbolizes a no contest

PFL Africa

Heavyweights (265 lb, 120 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Cameroon.svg Maxwell Djantou Nana346 ft 4 in (1.93 m)Leonidas1–06–1

Welterweights (170 lb, 77 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Angola.svg Shido Boris Esperanca295 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Machine1–09–1

PFL Europe

Welterweights (170 lb, 77 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of England.svg Charlie Leary426 ft 0 in (1.83 m)9173–5 (1 NC)17–14–1 (1 NC)
Flag of Scotland.svg Stevie Ray 355 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Braveheart3–426–13
Flag of England.svg Jack Grant336 ft 1 in (1.85 m)2–220–9
Flag of France.svg Abdoul Abdouraguimov295 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Lazy King3–019–1
Flag of Italy.svg Daniele Miceli375 ft 7 in (1.70 m)The Cyborg2–113–6
Flag of France.svg Salvo GiudiceN/A6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)1–01–0
Flag of France.svg Yassin Najid396 ft 1 in (1.85 m)The Scientist0–19–5
Flag of Ireland.svg Eoin SheridanN/A6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)1–02–0

Lightweights (155 lb, 70 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Italy.svg Daniele Scatizzi315 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Scat5–413–8
Flag of England.svg Kane Mousah385 ft 8 in (1.73 m)The Danger3–514–7
Flag of Poland.svg Jakub Kaszuba295 ft 11 in (1.80 m)The Auditor6–014–0
Flag of England.svg Connor Hughes275 ft 11 in (1.80 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Sebastien Di Franco3–210–2
Flag of Ireland.svg Dylan Tuke296 ft 0 in (1.83 m)The Nuke3–18–4
Flag of Ireland.svg John Mitchell296 ft 0 in (1.83 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Lorenzo Parente3–110–2
Flag of Scotland.svg Mark EwenN/A5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Aleksandr Chizov2–16–1
Flag of Italy.svg Claudio PacellaN/A5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Gavin Hughes2–15–2
Flag of England.svg Gavin Hughes375 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Big Tasty PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Claudio Pacella1–211–4
Flag of Latvia.svg Aleksandr Chizov275 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Pretty Boy PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Mark Ewen1–210–3
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Patrick HabiroraN/A6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)The Belgian Bomber PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Nicolas Di Franco2–06–0
Flag of Scotland.svg Lorenzo Parente245 ft 10 in (1.78 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - John Mitchell1–04–0
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Gino van Steenis276 ft 1 in (1.85 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Decky McAleenan0–05–1
Flag of Ireland.svg Decky McAleenan336 ft 1 in (1.85 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Gino van Steenis0–09–5–1
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sebastien Di Franco305 ft 10 in (1.78 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Connor Hughes0–010–3

Featherweights (145 lb, 66 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Scotland.svg Rob Whiteford 415 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Hammer2–1 (1)17–5 (1)
Flag of England.svg Ibragim Ibragimov205 ft 8 in (1.73 m)The MaulerWin - Road to Dubai Champions Series - Kenny Mokhonoana3–09–0
Flag of France.svg Mathys DuragrinN/A5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)1–04–0
Flag of England.svg Ben WoollissN/A5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)1–04–0
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Josh ReedN/A5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Crazy Horse 0–113–9

Bantamweights (135 lb, 61 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of South Africa.svg Frans Mlambo335 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Black Mamba5–215–6
Flag of Tajikistan.svg Khurshed Kakhorov335 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Killer5–113–1
Flag of England.svg Lewis McGrillen-Evans245 ft 6 in (1.68 m)The McGrizzla PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Alan Philpott5–111–1
Flag of Germany.svg Alexander LusterN/A5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Schlingel PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Dean Garnett2–19–2
Flag of France.svg Julien Lopez355 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Boyka PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Jan Ciepłowski1–17–4–1
Flag of Latvia.svg Matiss Zaharovs275 ft 6 in (1.68 m) PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Mahio Campanella1–17–3
Flag of Finland.svg Tuomas Grönvall315 ft 7 in (1.70 m)0–212–8–1
Flag of Georgia.svg Bondo Kikadze355 ft 5 in (1.65 m)1–08–3–1
Flag of France.svg Mahio CampanellaN/A5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Matiss Zaharovs1–07–1
Flag of England.svg Dean Garnett365 ft 6 in (1.68 m) PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Alexander Luster0–112–3–1
Ulster Banner.svg Alan Philpott325 ft 7 in (1.70 m)The Apprentice PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Lewis McGrillen-Evans0–021–16
Flag of Portugal.svg Gustavo Oliveira285 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Heart PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Anas Azizoun0–010–2
Flag of France.svg Anas Azizoun266 ft 0 in (1.83 m)The Rainmaker PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Gustavo Oliveira0–05–1
Flag of Poland.svg Jan CiepłowskiN/A5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) PFL Europe 2 (Paris) - Julien Lopez0–08–0

Women's Lightweights (155 lb, 70 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of England.svg Savannah Marshall 335 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Silent Assassin1–01–0

Women's Flyweights (125 lb, 56 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Italy.svg Valentina Scatizzi295 ft 3 in (1.60 m)2–33–4
Flag of Poland.svg Paulina Wiśniewska 265 ft 6 in (1.68 m)3–05–0
Flag of Scotland.svg Gemma Auld345 ft 5 in (1.65 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Sammy-Jo Luxton1–01–0
Flag of England.svg Sammy-Jo Luxton255 ft 7 in (1.70 m) PFL Europe 1 (Belfast) - Gemma Auld0–02–0

PFL MENA

Middleweights (185 lb, 84 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Mostafa Abada Rashed NedaN/A5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Loss - Road to Dubai Champion Series (Dubai) - Haider Khan2–19–4
Flag of Egypt.svg Ahmed Sami306 ft 0 in (1.83 m)LeeWin - Road to Dubai Champion Series (Dubai) - Tarek Suleiman1–012–4

Welterweights (170 lb, 77 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Jordan.svg Jarrah Hussein Al-Silawi325 ft 11 in (1.80 m)Jordanian Lion(Jan 21) Bout Cancelled - Out of Road to Dubai Champion Series (Dubai) - Yakub Sulimanov3–420–7
Flag of Egypt.svg Omar El Dafrawy306 ft 0 in (1.83 m)3–013–6
Flag of Kuwait.svg Mohammad Alaqraa255 ft 11 in (1.80 m)2–17–1
Flag of France.svg Youcef OuabbasN/A6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)1–13–1
Flag of Iran.svg Amir FazliN/A6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)The Prince0–26–3
Flag of Morocco.svg Badreddine DianiN/A6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)1–08–3
Flag of Lebanon.svg Anthony Zeidan375 ft 11 in (1.80 m)K-90–15–2

Lightweights (155 lb, 70 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Iran.svg Mohsen Mohammadseifi 355 ft 8 in (1.73 m) PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Ahmed El Sisy3–07–1
Flag of Lebanon.svg Georges Eid345 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Lebanese Bulldozer PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Mohammad Fahmi2–110–5
Flag of Algeria.svg Souhil Tahiri335 ft 11 in (1.80 m) PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Souhil Tahiri1–27–6–1
Flag of Kuwait.svg Abdullah SaleemN/A5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)White Gorilla PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Abdullah Saleem0–0 (1 NC)5–0 (1 NC)
Flag of Bahrain.svg Abbas Khan325 ft 11 in (1.80 m) PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Salah Eddine Hamli0–18–3
Flag of Egypt.svg Ahmed El SisyN/AN/A PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Abdullah Saleem0–06–1 (1 NC)
Flag of Iran.svg Mohammad Fahmi295 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Soulkeeper PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Georges Eid0–04–0
Flag of Morocco.svg Salah Eddine Hamli266 ft 0 in (1.83 m)El Verdugo PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Abbas Khan0–08–0

Featherweights (145 lb, 66 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Abdullah Al-QahtaniN/A5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Reaper PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Islam Reda5–110–2
Flag of Jordan.svg Abdelrahman AlhyasatN/A5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Taha Bendaoud2–05–0
Flag of Egypt.svg Islam Reda315 ft 7 in (1.70 m)The Egyptian Zombie PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Abdullah Al-Qahtani2–012–1
Flag of Morocco.svg Taha Bendaoud305 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Atlas Lion PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Abdalrahman Alhyasat1–04–0
Flag of Algeria.svg Yanis Ghemmouri305 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Desert Warrior PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Izzeddine Al Derbani0–012–3
Flag of Jordan.svg Izzeddine Al Derbani355 ft 10 in (1.78 m)The Palestinian Samurai PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Yanis Ghemmouri0–06–2–1
Flag of Egypt.svg Assem GhanemN/AN/A PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Hussein Salem0–06–0
Flag of Iraq.svg Hussein Salem325 ft 9 in (1.75 m)Buffalo PFL MENA 1 (Jeddah) - Assem Ghanem0–012–5

Bantamweights (135 lb, 61 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of Morocco.svg Rachid El Hazoume325 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Haz2–211–4
Flag of Algeria.svg Elias Boudegzdame315 ft 10 in (1.78 m)Smile1–119–9
Flag of Jordan.svg Jalal Al Daaja375 ft 9 in (1.75 m)The Tornado 0–211–9
Flag of Jordan.svg Nawras Abzakh335 ft 7 in (1.70 m)The Honey Badger 0–112–6

Flyweights (125 lb, 57 kg)

ISO NameAgeHt.NicknameStatusPFL/Bellator recordMMA record
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Hadi Omar Al HussainiN/A5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)Win - Road to Dubai Champion Series (Dubai) - Ruel Pañales1–16–1–1
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Malik Basahel235 ft 5 in (1.65 m)0–00–0

See also

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