
BREAKING: Jay Jay Wilson Out of PFL Tournament Due to Broken Jaw
The PFL Lightweight Tournament has suffered a major blow with the injury to Jay Jay Wilson. So, the PFL needs a plan to fill in the vacancy.
Jay Jay Wilson has been forced to withdraw from his June 20 semi-final bout. Scheduled against Gadzhi Rabadanov, the fight will not happen and Rabadanov will need a new opponet. This is due to a broken jaw. Wilson announced the news via his Instagram Story. Just weeks before what was shaping up to be a pivotal rematch.
🗞️ #BREAKING: Jay Jay Wilson is OUT of his June 20 semi-final bout vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov in the PFL Lightweight Tournament due to a broken jaw.
— The Scrap (@TheScrapNews) May 16, 2025
He announced the news on his Instagram Story. PFL has yet to name a replacement.
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Wilson last competed on April 18, earning a dominant third-round TKO via ground-and-pound over Mads Burnell in the opening round of the tournament. The win secured his spot in the semifinals and reignited momentum in his PFL campaign.
As a reminder, the PFL introduced a new single-elimination format for the 2025 season. So, Jay Jay Wilson is likely to be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
His scheduled bout against Rabadanov was set to be a rematch of their 2022 clash. Which took place at Bellator 276. Rabadanov handed Wilson the first and only loss of his professional career, snapping a nine-fight win streak.
Since the announcemnt, the Professional Fighters League has not announced a replacement opponent for Rabadanov. With the playoffs fast approaching, the promotion will need to act quickly to keep the lightweight bracket intact.
Stay tuned to The Scrap for the latest updates and developments.
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