After the first round of the 2025 PFL World Tournament, several former champions still remain in their respective brackets. The Professional Fighters League abandoned its regular-season points format and moved to a single-elimination tournament setup, with eight participants per weight class. The tournament has allowed former champions from the PFL and Bellator MMA to return to the spotlight by giving them the chance to add another title to their resumes.
An updated look at the remaining former champions, as they move toward reclaiming glory:
Jesus Pinedo
The 2023 PFL champion missed all of 2024 and returned with a vengeance in the opening round of the 2025 PFL World Tournament.