PFL returned to motion Thursday with 2025 PFL World Tournament 1, and MMA Junkie had you covered with life and official results throughout the event end.
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 took position at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Fla. , and was broadcast live on ESPN 2 and ESPN+. The occasion featured opening-round championship bouts in the welterweight and lightweight divisions.
In the main event, former Bellator champions Jason Jackson( 19-5 ) and Andrey Koreshkov ( 28-6 ) fought to advance in the welterweight bracket. In the co-feature, former Bellator title challenger Adam Borics ( 19-3 ) took on 2023 PFL champion Jesus Pinedo ( 24-6-1 ) in the featherweight tournament.
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 effects
MAIN CARD ( ESPN2, ESPN+, 10 p. m. ET )
- Jason Jacksontrap. Andrey Koreshkov via technical submission ( rear-naked choke ) – Round 2, 4: 21
- Jesus Pinedo del. Adam Borics via TKO ( punches )– Round 1, 3: 43
- Logan Storley trap. Joseph Luciano via unanimous decision ( 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 )
- Movlid Khaybulaev trap. Jeremy Kennedy via split decision ( 28-29, 29-28, 29-28 )
PRELIMINARY CARD ( ESPN+, 8 p. m. ET )
- Thad Jean trap. Mukhamed Berkhamov via knockout ( punches )– Round 1, 4: 25
- Gabriel Braga trap. Fred Dupras via submission ( experience wheel )– Round 1, 4: 37
- Masayuki Kikuiri del. Giannis Bachar via TKO ( retirement ) – Round 2, 5: 00
- Tae Kyun Kim trap. Nathan Kelly via submission ( rear-naked choke ) – Round 1, 4: 53
Jason Jacksonvs. Andrey Koreshkov
Jason Jacksonvs. Andrey Koreshkov
The best attack from the 1st round has to go to Jason Jackson…, oooooof#PFLWorldTournament
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— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
The Ass-Kicking Equipment vs. The Grizzly
Jason Jackson
Thad Jean — lights guaranteed.
Value? Even. Anxiety? Not.
Welterweight conflict approaching.
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— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
Result: Jason Jacksondef. Andrey Koreshkov via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:21
Recap: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1 effects: Jason Jacksonchokes Andrey Koreshkov unconscious in main event
Photos: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best photos
Records: Jackson (19-5), Koreshkov (28-6)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN2, ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
Adam Borics vs. Jesus Pinedo
Jesus Pinedo vs. Adam Borics
” I’m not here to enjoy — I’m around to BREAK them”.
Jesus Pinedo merely made a statement &, he’, s coming for the 2025 subject with bad intentions.#PFLWorldTournament
— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
Pinedo vs. Braga III is OFFICIAL! The movie we needed to disçover! 1-1. Tⱨe last section begins with FIRE in their eყes.
#PFLWorldTournament
— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
Result: Jesus Pinedo del. Adam Borics via TKO ( punches )– Round 1, 3: 43
Recap: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1 video: Jesus Pinedo throttles Adam Borics for Round 1 TKO
Photos: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best photos
Records: Borics (19-3), Pinedo (24-6-1)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN2, ESPN+
Referee: Andrew Glenn
Joseph Luciano vs. Logan Storley
Joseph Luciano vs. Logan Storley
Logan Storley getȿ it done! He’, d experience Masayuki Kikuiri in the Semifinals#PFLWorldTournament
— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
Result: Logan Storley trap. Joseph Luciano via unanimous decision ( 30-27, 30-27, 30-27 )
Photos: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best photos
Records: Luciano (10-3), Storley (17-3)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN2, ESPN+
Referee: Christopher Mignocchi
Jeremy Kennedy vs. Movlid Khaybulaev
Jeremy Kennedy vs. Movlid Khaybulaev
Jeremy Kennedy is throwing BOMBS
#PFLWorldTournament
— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
” The Kįller” dips Keȵnedy wįth a Weapon of his own! This person’s a Battle
— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
We go to the Judges ’, scores for the 1st time now! # PFLWorldTournament
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Result: Movlid Khaybulaev trap. Jeremy Kennedy via split decision ( 28-29, 29-28, 29-28 )
Photos: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best photos
Records: Kennedy (19-6), Khaybulaev (22-0-1)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN2, ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
Mukhamed Berkhamov vs. Thad Jean
Thad” Silverback” Jean only DELETED Mukhamed Berkhamov in the first round!
That’s an tournament prodigy putting the entire welterweight division on see.
— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
Result: Thad Jean trap. Mukhamed Berkhamov via knockout ( punches )– Round 1, 4: 25
Recap: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1 video: Thad Jean scores vicious knockout, hollers at Dakota Ditcheva
Photos: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best photos
Records: Berkhamov (17-3), Jean (9-0)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Andrew Glenn
Gabriel Braga vs. Fred Dupras
DUPRAS ATTACKS BRAGAS NECK EARLY#PFLWorldTournament
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Brain OF A Hero! GABRIEL BRAGA GETS THE TAP IN THE 1ST ROUND! ! !
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Result: Gabriel Braga trap. Fred Dupras via submission ( experience wheel )– Round 1, 4: 37
Photos: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best photos
Records: Braga (16-2), Dupras (8-2)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Christopher Mignocchi
Giannis Bachar vs. Masayuki Kikuiri
Giannis Bachar vs Masayuki Kikuiri having a fun 1st round change! # PFLWorldTournament
— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
Result: Masayuki Kikuiri del. Giannis Bachar via TKO ( retirement ) – Round 2, 5: 00
Photos: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best photos
Records: Bachar (9-3), Kikuiri (11-2-1)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
Nathan Kelly vs. Tae Kyun Kim
Taekyun Kim DROPS Kelly here in the 1st square! ! # PFLWorldTournament
— PFL ( @PFLMMA ) April 4, 2025
Result: Tae Kyun Kim trap. Nathan Kelly via submission ( rear-naked choke ) – Round 1, 4: 53
Recap: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1 video: South Korea’s Tae Kyun Kim bloodies, sleeps Nathan Kelly
Photos: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best photos
Records: Kelly (11-4), Kim (11-1)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Andrew Glenn
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 weigh-in exhibition
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 MMA Addict team takes
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