Justin Wetzell got a life-changing opportunity when the Professional Fighters League offered him a spot in the PFL 2025 World Tournament, but he had multiple obstacles to overcome—inside and outside the SmartCage.
Wetzell began his journey in the bantamweight draw with a short-notice win over Kasum Kasumov. It moved him into the semifinals against Mando Gutierrez, where he faced his toughest challenge: cutting 20 pounds of weight in less than 24 hours. It was a brutal process.
“They said it was 18 pounds, but after I watered up, it was much closer to 20 pounds,” Wetzell told Sherdog.