Eight-Man Roster Announced for PFL's 2025 Welterweight World Tournament
Briefly

The PFL is revamping its tournament structure for 2025, moving away from the previous point-awarding system to a classic MMA grand prix format. Alongside this change, two new weight classes—bantamweight and middleweight—will be introduced, making a total of eight weight divisions. The inaugural PFL World Tournament will begin in April, showcasing talents like Logan Storley and Jason Jackson among the welterweights. The new format involves a prize of $500,000 for each tournament winner, albeit lower than previous years, with additional opportunities for fighters to earn money throughout the season.
In 2025, the PFL shifts to a traditional MMA grand prix format, introducing new weight classes and eliminating the previous point-based season structure.
The 2025 PFL World Tournament will feature eight weight classes, with the welterweight roster including notable fighters like Logan Storley and Jason Jackson.
Despite a decrease in prize money, totaling $500,000 for each tournament winner in 2025, fighters can still earn additional payouts throughout the season.
The tournament will begin on April 3, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, marking a significant season for the PFL with its new format and weight classes.
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