PFL World Tournament 6 – Marcirley Alves vs Jake Hadley

On June 20, 2025, at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, Marcirley Alves delivered a dominant and relentless performance against England’s Jake Hadley in the bantamweight semifinal at PFL World Tournament 6. From the opening seconds, Alves imposed his striking-heavy game plan, attacking Hadley with sharp combinations, punishing body shots, and well-timed kicks that left Hadley visibly struggling as the rounds progressed.

By the end of the second round, Hadley was clearly worn down, nearly dropping from Alves’ relentless body work. Despite Hadley’s wrestling credentials, he was unable to establish control or change the momentum. Hadley landed just 17 strikes out of 154 attempts, while Alves poured on the pressure with a staggering 187 total strikes over three rounds. Alves also mixed in a late takedown to cap off his dominance just before the final bell of round two.

The gap in output and damage was reflected on the scorecards. All three judges returned unanimous scores of 30-26, with one judge awarding a 10-8 round, underscoring Alves’ overwhelming control throughout the fight. The victory secured Alves a place in the bantamweight tournament final, where he is set to face Justin Wetzell later this year.

For Alves, this performance was a statement—showcasing his evolution into one of the most dangerous and versatile strikers in the division. Hadley, despite his grit, simply couldn’t find answers for Alves’ pace and power on this Wichita night.