The PFL returns to action on Thursday at the 2025 PFL World Tournament 1, with MMA Junkies covering live and official results through events starting at 8pm ET.
The 2025 PFL World Tournament 1 will be held at Universal Studios, Florida in Orlando, Florida, and will air live on ESPN 2 and ESPN+. The event will feature opening round tournament matches in the welterweight and featherweight divisions.
In the main event, former Bellator champions Jason Jackson (18-5) and Andrey Koreshkov (28-5) fight to advance in the welterweight bracket. In the joint action, former Bellator title challenger Adam Borics (19-2) will be taking part in 2023 PFL champion Jesus Pinedo (23-6-1) in the featherweight tournament.
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 Results
Main Card (ESPN2, ESPN+, 10pm (ET))
- Jason Jackson vs. Andrei Koleschkov
- Adam Borik vs. Jesus Pinedo
- Joseph Luciano vs. Logan Stree
- Jeremy Kennedy vs. Movlid Khaybulaev
Spare card (ESPN+, 8pm ET)
- Thad Jean Def. Muhammad Belkamov via Knockout (Punch) – Round 1, 4:25
- Gabriel Bragadef. Fred Dupras via Submission (Face Crank) – Round 1, 4:37
- Masayuki Kikuiri def. Giannis Bachar via TKO (retirement) – Round 2, 5:00
- Tae Kyun Kim Def. Nathan Kelly submits (rear naked chalk) – Round 1, 4:53
Jeremy Kennedy vs. Movlid Khaybulaev
Jeremy Kennedy vs. Movlid Khaybulaev
result:
summary:
photograph:2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best Photos
record: Kennedy (19-5), Khaybulaev (21-0-1)
Split:Featherweight
broadcast:ESPN2,ESPN+
JudgmentKeith Peterson
Mukhamed Kammov vs. Sad Jean
Thad “Silverback” Jean removed Mukhamed Berkhamov in the first round!
This is an undefeated genius who informs the entire welterweight division. 👀🔥#pflworldtournament
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https://t.co/jpnvomcxhi pic.twitter.com/yzxuhc02wo– PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
result:Thad Jean Def. Muhammad Belkamov via Knockout (Punch) – Round 1, 4:25
summary:
photograph:2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best Photos
record: Belkamov (17-3), Jean (9-0)
Split: Welterweight
broadcast:ESPN+
Judgment: Andrew Glenn
Gabriel Braga vs. Fred Duplas
Duplas attacks Bragas’s neck early#pflworldtournament
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https://t.co/jpnvomcxhi pic.twitter.com/vlmrhquno1– PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
Warrior’s heart! Gabriel Braga gets a tap in the first round!!! ❤❤️🇧🇷#pflworldtournament
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https://t.co/jpnvomcxhi pic.twitter.com/mlqnf6iqvk– PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
result:Gabriel Braga def. Fred Dupras via Submission (Face Crank) – Round 1, 4:37
photograph:2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best Photos
record: Braga (16-2), Duplas (8-2)
Split:Featherweight
broadcast:ESPN+
Judgment: Christopher Minokki
Giannis Bachar vs. Masayuki Kikuiri
Giannis Bachar vs Masayuki kikuiri is having a fun first round exchange!#pflworldtournament
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https://t.co/jpnvomcxhi pic.twitter.com/7fcynnrm3s– PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
result: Masayuki Kikuiri def. Giannis Bachar via TKO (retirement) – Round 2, 5:00
photograph:2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best Photos
record: Bachar (9-3), Kikuiri (11-2-1)
Split: Welterweight
broadcast:ESPN+
JudgmentKeith Peterson
Nathan Kelly vs. Tae Kin Kim
Taekyun Kim drops Kelly in the first round!!#pflworldtournament
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https://t.co/jpnvomcxhi pic.twitter.com/dwyrgceono– PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
result:Tae Kyun Kim Def. Nathan Kelly submits (rear naked chalk) – Round 1, 4:53
summary:2025 PFL World Tournament 1 Video: Korean Tae Kyun Kim Blodies, Sleeps Nathan Kelly
photograph:2025 PFL World Tournament 1: Best Photos
record: Kelly (11-4), Kim (11-1)
Split:Featherweight
broadcast:ESPN+
Judgment: Andrew Glenn
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 Weighting Gallery
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 MMA Junkie Staff Pick
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