Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLPFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals
Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Marcirley Alves
BrazilMarcirley Alves
“Durin”
15-6-0
RESULT

Marcirley Alves def. Justin Wetzell (Decision)

Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Justin Wetzell
United StatesJustin Wetzell
12-4-0
Friday, August 15, 2025
Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, United States

Marcirley Alves defeated Justin Wetzell by Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals, held Friday, August 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte. The judges scored it 48-47, 49-46, 48-47, Marcirley Alves won the decision.

Fight stats

Marcirley Alves
Justin Wetzell
0
Knockdowns
0
46
Significant strikes
39
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
92 of 315
Total strikes
94 of 218
1 of 2
Takedowns
2 of 21
50%
Takedown accuracy
10%
0
Submission attempts
3
-
Reversals
-
3:57
Control time
3:09
Significant strikes by target
34
Head
22
4
Body
9
8
Leg
8
46
Distance
39
11
Clinch
16
4 of 4
Ground
5 of 5
Time in position
23:23
Distance
23:23
5:59
Clinch
5:59
1:10
Ground
1:10

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
9
Sig. str.
5
16 of 54
Total str.
14 of 31
8
Head
2
0
Body
2
9
Distance
5
4
Clinch
2
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
1:44
Ctrl
0:15
Time in position
4:50
Distance
4:50
1:59
Clinch
1:59
0:00
Ground
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
11
Sig. str.
4
22 of 60
Total str.
16 of 35
6
Head
0
2
Body
0
11
Distance
4
2
Clinch
1
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 4
0
Sub. att
0
0:49
Ctrl
0:03
Time in position
4:53
Distance
4:53
0:52
Clinch
0:52
0:00
Ground
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
7
Sig. str.
4
28 of 91
Total str.
10 of 59
6
Head
2
0
Body
1
7
Distance
4
0
Clinch
0
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 5
0
Sub. att
0
0:13
Ctrl
0:00
Time in position
4:44
Distance
4:44
0:00
Clinch
0:00
0:14
Ground
0:14
ROUND 4
0
KD
0
9
Sig. str.
9
16 of 48
Total str.
28 of 47
4
Head
4
2
Body
4
9
Distance
9
2
Clinch
3
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 5
0
Sub. att
1
0:51
Ctrl
1:48
Time in position
4:06
Distance
4:06
1:51
Clinch
1:51
0:48
Ground
0:48
ROUND 5
0
KD
0
10
Sig. str.
17
10 of 62
Total str.
26 of 46
10
Head
14
0
Body
2
10
Distance
17
3
Clinch
10
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 5
0
Sub. att
2
0:20
Ctrl
1:03
Time in position
4:50
Distance
4:50
1:17
Clinch
1:17
0:08
Ground
0:08

Judges' Scorecards

Joseph Brendle
#AlvesWetzell
1109
2109
3109
4910
5910
Total4847
Steve Faragher
#AlvesWetzell
1109
2109
3109
4109
5910
Total4946
Anthony Maness
#AlvesWetzell
1109
2109
3109
4910
5910
Total4847

Media Scores

2
Alves
-
2
Wetzell
●48-47 Alves×2●48-47 Wetzell×2
All 4 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

75%
Alves
25%
Draw
0%
Wetzell
4 fan scorecards submitted
●48-47 Alves75%●47-47 Draw25%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Alves
R2
100%
Alves
R3
100%
Alves
R4
100%
Wetzell
R5
75%
Wetzell

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Marcirley Alves vs Justin Wetzell?

Marcirley Alves defeated Justin Wetzell by Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals, held Friday, August 15, 2025 at Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte. The judges scored it 48-47, 49-46, 48-47, Marcirley Alves won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Marcirley Alves vs Justin Wetzell?

The judges scored it 48-47, 49-46, 48-47, Marcirley Alves won the decision.

Referee
Jason Herzog
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Marcirley Alves 51%49% Justin Wetzell

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

15-6-0
Record
12-4-0
1734
Power Index rating
1727
0
Win Streak
0
27
Age
34
5'4"
163 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
--
Stance
--
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Marcirley Alves

No background on record

Camp Chute Boxe · Brazil

Justin Wetzell

No background on record

Camp Elevation Fight Team · United States

Striking Profile

3.67
SLpM
1.98
112%
Str. Acc.
907%
3.25
SApM
1.82
18%
Str. Def.
-179%

Grappling Profile

1.24
TD Avg.
1.64
88%
TD Acc.
25%
94%
TD Def.
44%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
1.60

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • W
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  • W
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  • W
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Justin Wetzell · 3-2
  • L
    Sarvarjon Khamidov
    PFL San Diego: McKee vs. Isbulaev · Jun 27, 2026
    Submission · R2 · 4:11 · Featherweight
  • L
    Marcirley Alves
    PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals · Aug 15, 2025
    Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Mando Gutierrez
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals · Jun 19, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Kasum Kasumov
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 2: First Round · Apr 10, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 138 lb Catchweight
  • W
    Bekhzod Usmonov
    LFA 195: Wetzell vs. Usmonov · Oct 25, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 4 fights
62.4
Avg sig. strikes
31.8
1.40
Avg takedowns
1.75
1:51
Avg control time
4:42
133
Career high strikes
47
2
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Marcirley Alves
Strike target
Justin Wetzell
63%
Head
44%
25%
Body
47%
13%
Leg
9%
Marcirley Alves
Strike position
Justin Wetzell
85%
Distance
29%
13%
Clinch
31%
2%
Ground
41%