From The Sunshine State of Florida, the PFL brings another exciting card packed top to bottom with a slew of hot new talent and established veterans alike in PFL 2. With the bantamweights and women’s flyweights leading the charge this time out, Marcirley Alves locks horns with the seasoned Leandro Higo, while Liz Carmouche battles Ilara Joanne.
PFL 2 Main Event
Making his company debut in the main event of the evening at PFL 2, Alves is currently riding a one-fight losing streak since dropping a unanimous decision to the unblemished Sarvarjon Khamidov. Entering 2025 with a clean slate, “Durin” can kickstart a solid run in the tournament by trouncing a well-traveled name such as Higo.
A professional competitor since 2006, Higo, much like his American adversary, has also fought in a variety of countries across the globe, such as Ireland, the United States and Hungary. Attaining a handful of victories over some of Bellator’s finest in Ricky Bandejas, James Gallagher and Darrion Caldwell, “Alter” is seeking to create another splendid legacy under a new banner in his new home in the PFL.
PFL 2 Co-Main Event
At one point in time, Carmouche was one of the top women’s flyweight athletes on the planet, having won and defended the Bellator 125-lb championship three times. Although she ended up losing her strap due to the promotion fusing with the PFL in 2024, the Californian still racked up two impressive wins over Juliana Velasquez and Kana Watanabe. However, a unanimous decision defeat to Talia Santos saw Carmouche head back to the drawing board to end the year.
Booked in her most high-profile match to date, Joanne will face the toughest challenge of her professional career against a woman who has held a major world title and retained it multiple times. Should she manage to topple the established Carmouche in PFL 2, the Brazilian could easily thrust herself into becoming a standout figure in the division.
More Bouts On the Main Card
Also on the PFL 2 main card, Francesco Nuzzi locks horns with TUF alumnus Mando Gutierrez, and Justin Wetzell tests himself opposite Kasum Kasumov.
PFL 2 (2025) Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains. Staff picks in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.
Find our PFL 2 (2025) picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after UFC Vegas 105:
- Hank Strandberg: 20-53
- Frazer Krohn: 15-43
- Jeremy Brand: 13-54
- Drew Zuhosky: 13-60
- Andrew Benjamin: 10-40
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Kasum Kasumov -575
Vs.
Justin Wetzell +425
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Kasumov by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Kasumov by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Wetzell by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Kasumov: 2
Staff picking Wetzell: 1
Francesco Nuzzi -278
Vs.
Mando Gutierrez +225
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Nuzzi by second round Knockout
Hank Strandberg: Nuzzi by first round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Nuzzi by first round Knockout
Staff picking Nuzzi: 3
Staff picking Gutierrez: 0
Liz Carmouche -900
Vs.
Ilara Joanne +600
Women’s Flyweight
Jeremy Brand: Carmouche by second round Submission
Hank Strandberg: Carmouche by third round Submission Drew Zuhosky: Carmouche by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Carmouche: 2
Staff picking Joanne: 0
Leandro Higo -470
Vs.
Marcirley Alves +360
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Higo by second round Submission
Hank Strandberg: Higo by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Higo by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Higo: 3
Staff picking Alves: 0
