MMASucka Staff Picks: PFL 4 (2025) Betting Predictions

Rounding out their stay at Universal Studios, the PFL gives Orlando one final taste of mixed martial arts greatness as the big boys take over the show for what is shaping up to be a fantastic card at PFL 4. Leading the light heavyweights, Phil Davis and Rob Wilkinson square off in the main event, with bruisers Valentin Moldavsky and Sergey Bilostenniy duking it out in a potentially short heavyweight dust up.   

PFL 4 Main Event

Gaining worldwide recognition as a standout in the UFC, Davis eventually went on to sign with reputable fighting promotion Bellator, where the former NCAA wrestling stalwart captured their 205-lb championship. Tapping up his gloves for his first foray into the smart cage, “Mr. Wonderful” is looking to seriously shake up the light heavyweight bracket with a remarkable performance in his debut.    

A one-time PFL title holder, Wilkinson has remained a fan-favorite competitor for his tendency to pummel his opponents into submission within the first two rounds of his fights. Hoping to rebound from an unfortunate unanimous decision loss to last year’s champion Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, “Razor” can remain a strong tournament favorite should he get the job done against Davis in PFL 4.    

PFL 4 Co-Main Event

Going 2-3 with one no-contest in his past six contests, Moldavsky has encountered a string of unfortunate results dating back to early 2022 heading into PFL 4. Heading into that year, the Ukrainian was known as a dominant force in the Bellator 265-lb class, having previously been riding a five-fight winning streak. Seeking to reverse the trajectory of his career, the Sambo specialist faces a tough test on the other side of the cage.   

Also a Bellator alum, Bilostenniy boasts an impeccable reputation for first round stoppages, with eight of his 13 professional victories ending in the first five minutes. A solid combatant anywhere the encounter goes, the Russian has yet to lose in the PFL, joining the company in 2024 and triumphing in both his Regular Season and Playoff matches.  

More Bouts On the PFL 4 Main Card

Also on the main card, Ultimate Fighter and PFL 2021 Champion Antônio Carlos Júnior tests himself against Karl Moore, and Swedish mixed martial artist Karl Albrektsson fights Simeon Powell. 

PFL 4 (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 4 (2025) picks and fight odds below. 

Staff records after UFC on ESPN 66: 

  1. Hank Strandberg: 26-58
  2. Frazer Krohn: 16-47
  3. Drew Zuhosky: 16-68
  4. Jeremy Brand: 15-58
  5. Andrew Benjamin: 10-40

*Note – not all staff pick for every event*


 

Simeon Powell -205

     Vs.

Karl Albrektsson +170

   LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Jeremy Brand: Powell by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg:
Albrektsson by second round Knockout                                               
Drew Zuhosky: Albrektsson by Unanimous Decision   
Andrew Benjamin: Albrektsson by third round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Powell by second round Knockout  

Staff picking Powell: 2

Staff picking Albrektsson: 3


Karl Moore -148

Vs.

Antônio Carlos Júnior +124

   LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

 
Jeremy Brand: Moore by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Moore by Unanimous Decision                                                  

Drew Zuhosky: Júnior by first round Knockout   
Andrew Benjamin: Júnior by first round Submission 
Frazer Krohn: Júnior by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Moore: 2

Staff picking Júnior: 3 


Valentin Moldavsky -180

Vs.

Sergey Bilostenniy +150

HEAVYWEIGHT

 
Jeremy Brand: Moldavsky by Unanimous Decision

Hank Strandberg: Bilostenniy by Unanimous Decision                                                     Drew Zuhosky: Moldavsky by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Bilostenniy by Unanimous Decision   
Frazer Krohn: Moldavsky by Unanimous Decision                                                 

Staff picking Moldavsky: 3

Staff picking Bilostenniy: 2

   


Rob Wilkinson -148

Vs.

Phil Davis +124

       LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

 

Jeremy Brand: Wilkinson by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg:
Wilkinson by Unanimous Decision   
Drew Zuhosky: Davis by Unanimous Decision 
Andrew Benjamin: Davis by Unanimous Decision  
Frazer Krohn: Wilkinson by third round Knockout                                                     

Staff picking Wilkinson: 3

Staff picking Davis: 2

Hank Strandberg
Hank Strandberg
Hank has been a professional writer since 2022. He has covered MMA extensively as well as major eSports tournaments. He is a Hamline University graduate with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Creative Writing and as a member of Phi Betta Kappa.

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