In 2025, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is gearing up for some big changes. The league, founded by Donn Davis in 2017, has already made a splash in the mixed martial arts (MMA) world. But Davis has even bigger plans for the future.

One of the most significant changes is the purchase of Bellator in 2023. This acquisition has brought in a lot of new talent. Now, out of the top 300 fighters in the world, the PFL has 100, compared to the UFC's 175. That means the PFL has the second-largest roster of top fighters.

The PFL's plans for 2025 include a packed schedule with 34 events worldwide. That's a significant increase from the 25 events in 2024 and the 16 events in 2023. This growth shows the PFL's commitment to bringing more exciting fights to fans around the globe.

Another exciting development is the return of MMA legend Francis Ngannou. After his impressive win at the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants, Ngannou has shown that he is still at the top of his game. His presence in the PFL is a big draw for fans.

The PFL is also expanding into new territories. The PFL Africa division is set to debut in 2025 with four events. This follows the success of PFL Europe and PFL Mid East, which have their own win and advance formats.

Davis also talked about the PFL's commitment to evolving the sport of MMA. He believes that by innovating and listening to fans, the PFL can make the sport even more exciting. However, he emphasized that the PFL's core values, like being fighter-driven and global, will remain the same.

As for the much-anticipated fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones, Davis is optimistic that it will happen. He believes that when two fighters want to fight, there are no real obstacles to making it happen.

PFL's Big Plans for 2025: More Fights, More Fighters, and a New Division

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