PFL 2025 Tournament: New Format, Key Underdogs

The third event of the 2025 Professional Fighters League (PFL) World Tournament takes place in Orlando, Florida, featuring first-round bouts in the middleweight and lightweight divisions. The tournament has adopted a single-elimination format, expanded to eight weight classes, and reduced the winner's prize to $500,000 from $1 million. Notable matchups include 2023 light heavyweight winner Impa Kasanganay vs. Fabian Edwards, lightweight champion Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Marc Diakiese, and former welterweight champion Sadibou Sy against Dalton Rosta. Dalton Rosta and Jay-Jay Wilson are regarded as dark horse contenders, while Vinicius Sacchelli Cenci is also highlighted as an underdog by betting experts. Fighters will compete under new rules allowing elbows, aiming to increase the event's dynamism. The revamped structure is expected to intensify competition and attract a broader audience.