MMA star Alfie Davis was about to retire before his last-chance $500K gamble turned into PFL glory, bringing new home and career revival

Alfie Davis was close to walking away from mixed martial arts just a year ago. The 33-year-old lightweight felt time was running out and believed his fighting career had reached its limit. He entered the 2025 Professional Fighters League tournament with little expectation. For him, it was a final attempt to make something happen inside the cage.

MMA star Alfie Davis was about to retire before his last-chance $500K gamble turned into PFL glory, bringing new home and career revival
Alfie Davis was close to walking away from mixed martial arts just a year ago. The 33-year-old lightweight felt time was running out and believed his fighting career had reached its limit. He entered the 2025 Professional Fighters League tournament with little expectation. For him, it was a final attempt to make something happen inside the cage.