PFL World Finals Charlotte – Ceremonial Weigh-Ins & Face-Offs
PFL World Tournament Finals 2025 – Charlotte Weigh-In Drama
The Professional Fighters League brought the heat to Charlotte, North Carolina, as the 2025 World Tournament Finals ceremonial weigh-ins delivered tension, energy, and unforgettable face-offs. Fans packed the venue to see the stars of the Lightweight, Women’s Flyweight, and Bantamweight Finals step on the scale and lock eyes one last time before fight night.
Lightweight Final: Rabadanov vs Davis
Dagestan’s own Gadzhi Rabadanov—longtime teammate of MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov—looked focused and composed as he faced UK striking ace Alfie Davis. Their clash in the Lightweight Final promises a blend of wrestling dominance and slick kickboxing, making it one of the most anticipated bouts on the card.
Women’s Flyweight Final: Bishop vs Carmouche
In the Women’s Flyweight Final, grappling phenom Jena Bishop meets veteran powerhouse Liz Carmouche. The face-off had a quiet intensity—Bishop’s calm confidence met with Carmouche’s trademark stare-down, setting the tone for a technical yet fierce championship battle.
Bantamweight Final: Shakalova vs Velasquez
Ekaterina Shakalova and former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez brought the heat at the scale. Their Bantamweight Final is a classic striker-vs-grappler matchup, and both fighters looked ready for war.
Showcase Bouts Add Extra Fire
The ceremonial weigh-ins also featured Marciley Alves squaring off with Justin Wetzell in a heated bantamweight scrap (see fight details). Every fighter brought intensity, hyping up a Friday night lineup that could shake up the PFL rankings heading into 2026.
From championship tension to undercard fire, Charlotte’s PFL World Tournament Finals weigh-ins proved once again why the league is one of the fastest-rising forces in MMA. Don’t miss the action when the cage doors close—these fighters are ready to make history.
