PFL loses main event quarterfinal as Jay Jay Wilson injured ahead of Gadzhi Rabadnov fight
After suffering a broken jaw, Wilson (11-1) has withdrawn from his lightweight quarterfinal vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) that was scheduled to be the main event June 20 at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan.
"Broke my jaw," Wilson posted on his Instagram Stories, along with a photos of an X-ray and himself in a hospital bed. "Unfortunately I will not be fighting June 20th but I'm good."
It's unclear what the promotion's plans are for a replacement. A lightweight alternate bout between Antonio Caruso (10-2) and Vinicius Cenci (8-3) had previously been announced for the card.
With Rabdanov vs. TBA on one side of the bracket, the other side of the bracket features Alfie Davis (18-5-1) vs. Brent Primus (16-4).
The lightweight semifinals are featured alongside the women's flyweight tournament fights.
The updated 2025 PFL World Tournament 6 card includes:
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