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List of current GFL fighters records current Global Fight League (GFL) fighters' information, country origins, recent fighter signings and departures, fight schedules and results and the champion of each division.

Background

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The GFL is an American mixed martial arts league founded by venture capitalist Darren Owen in 2024 and will be launched in April 2025.[1] The league had a draft that kickstarted the promotion on January 24, 2025 and its first season is set to launch in April 2025 where teams will be city-based.[2][3] The GFL’s fighter-centric model is expected to include fighter health and injury insurance, a structured retirement fund and a 50% event-specific revenue share with the fighters.[4]

The GFL will put on fights across ten weight-divisions which differ from traditional weight classes: women's atomweight (110 pounds), women's strawweight (120), women's flyweight (130), women's bantamweight (140), men's bantamweight (145), featherweight (155), lightweight (165), welterweight (180), middleweight (200), light heavyweight (225) and heavyweight (265).[5] The GFL had a 300-fighter roster where 120 athletes were drafted across six teams, composed of 20 fighters, with two fighters representing each of the 10 weight classes.[6] A scoring system is set for the bouts where fighters will earn four points for a finish, three for a decision win, two for a draw, one for a decision loss and zero for a loss via finish. The points will contribute to each team's total score.[7]

Notes/key

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  1. This list provides an up-to-date roster of all fighters currently competing under the GFL promotional banner. The list excludes fighters who have not fought for more than two years and are not subjected to suspension.[note 1]
  2. Most names presented are in accordance with Sherdog website profiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names.[note 2]
  3. MMA records below are retrieved from Sherdog's website.[note 3]
  4. The flags listed in these tables are in accordance with Sherdog's website and may not fully or accurately represent the full citizenship of the people listed.[note 4]
  5. WC = Weight Class; G = Gender;WFYW = Women's Atomweight (110 pounds); WSW = Women's Strawweight (120 pounds); WFYW = Women's Flyweight (130 pounds); WBW = Women's Bantamweight (140 pounds); BW = Bantamweight (145 pounds); FW = Featherweight (155 pounds); LW = Lightweight (165 pounds); WW = Welterweight (180 pounds); MW = Middleweight (200 pounds); LHW = Light heavyweight (225 pounds); HW = Heavyweight (265 pounds).[8]
  6. Fighters' age and height are based on information obtained from Sherdog's website.
  7. Each fight record has four categories: wins, losses, draws and no-contests (NC).[note 5]
  8. Number of fighters in each division is counted as per the date indicated and the number could change week by week.[note 6]
  9. The tables are sortable and the calculation for MMA records are formulated as follows: [note 7]
    • Plus one point of the total wins for fighters having not lost a fight: 5–0–0 = 6
    • Negative points of total losses for fighters having not won a fight: 0–3–0 = -3
    • Add number of wins to the winning percentage: 10–1–0 = 10.90 | 10 + (10/11)
    • A draw counts as 0.5: 8–4–1 = 8.65 | 8 + (8.5/13)
    • No contest does not factor in as one of the variables of the calculation: 8–2–0 (1 NC) = 8.80 | 8 + (8/10)

Recent releases and retirements

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These fighters have either been released from their GFL contracts, or announced their retirement, over the course of the last month. If their release has not been announced, then they have been listed here based upon their removal from the GFL's rosters.

Date ISO Name Nickname Reason Division Ref GFL record MMA record

Recent signings

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The fighters in this section have either signed with the GFL, have recently returned from an announced retirement, or have yet to make their GFL debut. The roster was posted on the official GFL website from December 11, 2024.[9]

Date ISO Name Nickname Division Status / next fight / Info Ref MMA record

Suspended fighters

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The list below is based on fighters suspended either by (1) United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) or World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for a violation of taking prohibited substances or non-analytical incidents, (2) by local commissions on misconduct during the fights or at event venues, or (3) by GFL.

ISO Name Nickname Division From Duration Tested positive for / Info By Eligible to
fight again 		Ref. Notes

GFL Main Roster

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Heavyweights (265 lb, 120 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
United States Alan Belcher 40 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) The Talent New York [10] 19–9
Russia Aleksei Oleinik 47 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) The Boa Constrictor New York [10] 61–18–1
Cuba Robelis Despaigne 36 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) The Big Boy Miami [10] 5–2
Brazil Junior dos Santos 41 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Cigano Miami [10] 23–10
United States Frank Mir 45 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Los Angeles [10] 19–13
Belarus Andrei Arlovski 45 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) The Pitbull Los Angeles [10] 34–24 (2 NC)
Brazil Bruno Cappelozza 35 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) São Paulo [10] 15–7
Brazil Fabrício Werdum 47 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Vai Cavalo São Paulo [10] 24–10–1 (1 NC)
United States Todd Duffee 39 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Dubai [10] 9–4 (1 NC)
Russia Ali Isaev 41 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Dubai [10] 9–0–1
England Stuart Austin 36 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) He-Man London [10] 18–8
Canada Tanner Boser 33 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) The Bulldozer London [10] 21–10–1

Light Heavyweights (225 lb, 102 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
United States Devin Clark 34 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Brown Bear New York [10] 14–9
Haiti Ovince Saint Preux 41 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) OSP New York [10] 27–18
Brazil Philipe Lins 39 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Monstro Miami [10] 18–5
Brazil Thiago Santos 41 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Marreta Miami [10] 22–13–1
South Korea Da Woon Jung 31 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Sseda Los Angeles [10] 15–6–1
Brazil Antônio Carlos Júnior 34 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Cara de Sapato São Paulo [10] 16–6
Brazil Maurício Rua 43 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Shogun São Paulo [10] 27–14–1
Russia Omari Akhmedov 37 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Wolverine Dubai [10] 24–8–1
Brazil Ronny Markes 36 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Dubai [10] 25–10
Sweden Alexander Gustafsson 38 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) The Mauler London [10] 18–8
Sweden Ilir Latifi 41 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) The Sledgehammer London [10] 16–9

Middleweights (200 lb, 90.7 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
United States Phil Hawes 36 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) No Hype New York [10] 12–6
United States Chris Weidman 40 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) The All-American New York [10] 16–8
Cuba Héctor Lombard 46 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Lightning Miami [10] 34–11–1 (3 NC)
Cuba Yoel Romero 47 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Soldier of God Miami [10] 16–7
United States Grant Neal 29 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) The Truth Los Angeles [10] 9–2
Jamaica Uriah Hall 40 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Primetime Los Angeles [10] 17–11
Brazil Alan Patrick 41 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Nuguette São Paulo [10] 15–4 (1)
Brazil Douglas Lima 37 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) The Phenom São Paulo [10] 33–12
United States Derek Brunson 41 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Blonde Dubai [10] 24–9
United States Luke Rockhold 40 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Dubai [10] 16–6
Netherlands Gegard Mousasi 39 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) The Dreamcatcher London [10] 49–9–2
Canada Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz 35 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) The Iron Pol London [10] 11–2

Welterweights (180 lb, 81.6 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
Brazil Neiman Gracie 36 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) New York [10] 13–6
United States Dillon Danis 31 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) El Jefe New York [10] 2–0
United States Dilano Taylor 27 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) The Postman Miami [10] 12–5
Brazil Gleison Tibau 41 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Miami [10] 38–19
United States Lorenz Larkin 38 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) The Monsoon Los Angeles [10] 27–8
Denmark Louis Glismann 33 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Spartacus Los Angeles [10] 12–3
Brazil Alex Oliveira 36 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Cowboy São Paulo [10] 25–16–1 (2 NC)
Argentina Carlos Petruzzella 27 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Tito São Paulo [10] 13–0
Russia Abubakar Nurmagomedov 35 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Dubai [10] 17–4–1
United States Tyron Woodley 42 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) The Chosen One Dubai [10] 19–7–1
England Danny Roberts 37 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Hot Chocolate London [10] 18–8
Northern Ireland Norman Parke 38 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Stormin London [10] 32–7–1 (1)

Lightweights (165 lb, 74.8 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
United States Sidney Outlaw 32 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Da Gun New York [10] 19–6
United States Kevin Lee 32 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) The Motown Phenom New York [10] 20–8
United States Anthony Pettis 38 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Showtime Miami [10] 25–14
United States Jeremy Stephens 38 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Lil Heathen Miami [10] 29–21 (1 NC)
United States Sage Northcutt 28 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Super Los Angeles [10] 12–3
United States Tony Ferguson 40 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) El Cucuy Los Angeles [10] 25–11
Brazil Patricky Pitbull 39 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) São Paulo [10] 25–14
Brazil Lucas Martins 36 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Mineiro São Paulo [10] 22–7
Kazakhstan Damir Ismagulov 33 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Qazaq Dubai [10] 26–3
Azerbaijan Tofiq Musayev 35 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Dubai [10] 22–5
England Tim Wilde 37 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) The Experiment London [10] 17–6–1
United States Benson Henderson 41 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Smooth London [10] 30–12

Featherweights (155 lb, 70.3 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
United States Lance Palmer 36 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) The Party New York [10] 24–7
United States Kai Kamaka III 30 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) The Fighting Hawaiian New York [10] 14–6–1
United States Andre Harrison 36 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) The Bull Miami [10] 22–3–1
United States Charles Rosa 38 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Boston Strong Miami [10] 19–8
United States Chad Mendes 39 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Money Los Angeles [10] 18–5
United States Tyler Diamond 33 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Los Angeles [10] 14–4
United States Julio Arce 35 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) São Paulo [10] 19–6
Brazil Maike Linhares Galvao Amorim 31 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) São Paulo [10] 19–3
Kyrgyzstan Adilet Nurmatov 27 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Kok-Zhal Dubai [10] 13–2
Uzbekistan Khumoyun Tukhtamuradov 26 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Borz Dubai [10] 12–5
Wales Brett Johns 32 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) The Pikey London [10] 20–5
England Mike Grundy 37 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) London [10] 12–4

Bantamweights (145 lb, 65.7 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
United States Jimmie Rivera 35 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) El Terror New York [10] 23–5
Georgia (country) Zviad Lazishvili 33 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) New York [10] 13–1
United States Eric Shelton 33 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Showtime Miami [10] 20–8
Brazil Marlon Moraes 36 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Magic Miami [10] 23–13–1
United States Ray Borg 31 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) The Tazmexican Devil Los Angeles [10] 16–5
United States Urijah Faber 45 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) The California Kid Los Angeles [10] 35–11
Brazil Raphael Assunção 42 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) São Paulo [10] 27–10
Brazil Renan Barão 38 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) The Baron São Paulo [10] 36–10 (1 NC)
Iran Farbod Iran Nezhad 34 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Dubai [10] 12–3–1
Russia Timur Valiev 35 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Lucky Dubai [10] 19–4
England Cameron Else 33 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Camchida London [10] 11–6
Canada Josh Hill 38 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Gentleman London [10] 22–7

Women's Bantamweights (140 lb, 63.5 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
United States Holly Holm 43 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) The Preacher's Daughter New York [10] 15–7
Georgia (country) Liana Jojua 29 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) She Wolf New York [10] 8–6
United States Cat Zingano 42 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Alpha Miami [10] 14–5
Kazakhstan Mariya Agapova 27 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Money Mashka Miami [10] 10–5
United States Aspen Ladd 29 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Los Angeles [10] 12–5
United States Leslie Smith 42 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) The Peacemaker Los Angeles [10] 12–9–1
Colombia Alejandra Lara 30 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Azul São Paulo [10] 11–8
Brazil Paula Cristina 29 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Bittencourt São Paulo [10] 7–3
United States Alexa Conners 33 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Dubai [10] 8–5
Australia Arlene Blencowe 41 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Angerfist Dubai [10] 16–10
Sweden Pannie Kianzad 33 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Banzai London [10] 16–9
Canada Julia Budd 41 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) The Jewel London [10] 17–6

Women's Strawweights (120 lb, 56.7 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
United States Melissa Amaya 30 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) La Mamba New York [10] 7–0
China Ding Miao 32 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Super Mia New York [10] 17–8
United States Hannah Goldy 32 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) 24k Miami [10] 7–4
United States Paige VanZant 30 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) 12 Gauge Miami [10] 8–5
United States Ilima-Lei Macfarlane 34 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) The Ilimanator Los Angeles [10] 13–3
United States Cynthia Calvillo 37 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Los Angeles [10] 10–6–1
Argentina Camila Reynoso 21 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) São Paulo [10] 6–0
Brazil Viviane Pereira 31 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m) Sucuri São Paulo [10] 16–4
Australia Faine Mesquita 36 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Dubai [10] 3–0
Canada Randi Field 34 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Rose City Phoenix Dubai [10] 5–1
Sweden Josefine Knutsson 29 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Thunder London [10] 8–1
Poland Karolina Owczarz 31 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Owca London [10] 5–3

Women's Atomweights (110 lb, 49.9 kg)

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ISO Name Age Ht. Nickname Team Status Ref. GFL record MMA record
United States Bi Nguyen 35 4 ft 11 in (1.50 m) Killer Bee New York [10] 6–9
United States Marisa Messer-Belenchia 33 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Spider Monkey New York [10] 5–2
United States Kayla Hracho 33 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) K-Rock Miami [10] 6–4
Russia Natalia Kuziutina 35 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Kuzya Miami [10] 7–1
Wales Cory McKenna 25 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Poppins Los Angeles [10] 8–4
United States Jessica Penne 42 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Los Angeles [10] 14–8
Brazil Joice Mara da Silva 26 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) São Paulo [10] 12–6
Brazil Pâmela Mara Assis 32 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) São Paulo [10] 6–4–1
Mexico Jessica Aguilar 42 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Jag Dubai [10] 20–10
Canada Anastasia Nikolakakos 35 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) Dubai [10] 5–0
Italy Chiara Penco 29 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Beasty Barbie London [10] 9–5
England Kelly Staddon 30 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) London [10] 3–1

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Unless otherwise cited, all fighters listed are retrieved from GFL [1].
  2. ^ All names presented are in accordance with [2] profiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names.
  3. ^ All fighters' MMA records listed are retrieved from Sherdog's website.
  4. ^ The flags listed in these tables are in accordance with Sherdog and may not fully or accurately represent the full citizenship of the people listed.
  5. ^ All fight records in this article are displayed in that order, with fights resulting in a no-contest listed in parentheses.
  6. ^ Number of fighters in each division is counted as per the date indicated and the number could change week by week.
  7. ^ Fight records calculation: (1) Plus one point of the total wins for fighters who have not lost a fight; (2) Negative points of total loses for fighters who have not won a fight; (3) Add number of wins to the winning percentage; (4) A draw counts as 0.5 (5) No contest does not factor in as one of the variables of the calculation.

References

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  1. ^ Evanoff, Josh (2024-12-11). "Global Fight League announces April 2025 launch, roster comprised of 8 ex-UFC champions including Tyron Woodley | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  2. ^ Writer, James Brizuela Contributing Sports (2024-12-11). "Multiple Former UFC Stars Added to New Global Fight League Organization". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  3. ^ Mazique, Brian. "10 Former UFC Champions Headline New MMA Organization's Roster". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  4. ^ Sherdog.com. "Global Fight League Reveals Team-Based Format, Roster with Multiple Ex-UFC Champs". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  5. ^ "Global Fight League reveals massive list of signings, including 8 ex-UFC champs, for new team-based MMA organization". Yahoo Sports. 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  6. ^ "Global Fight League reveals massive list of signings, including 8 ex-UFC champs, for new team-based MMA organization". Yahoo Sports. 2024-12-11. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  7. ^ Sherdog.com. "Global Fight League Reveals Team-Based Format, Roster with Multiple Ex-UFC Champs". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  8. ^ Staff (2025-01-24). "GFL 2025: Live Global Fight League Draft Results, Live Stream". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
  9. ^ Global Fight League (2024-12-11). "The Future of Combat Sports: Meet the Draft-Eligible Fighters!". mmagfl.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db dc dd de df dg dh di dj dk dl dm dn do Nolan King (2025-01-24). "GFL draft results: Former UFC champions surprise with unexpected entries". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
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