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PFL World Tournament Finals Set for Friday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City

By LockerRoom Team August 1, 2025

The 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals are set to begin Friday evening at Boardwalk Hall, with Welterweight and Featherweight championship bouts headlining a stacked night of MMA action.

Undefeated Thad Jean (10-0) will face former Bellator champion Logan Storley (18-3) in the Welterweight Final, while reigning 2023 PFL Featherweight Champion Jesus Pinedo (25-6-1) takes on undefeated 2021 champion Movlid Khaybulaev (23-0-1) in the Featherweight Final. Both bouts are scheduled for five five-minute rounds, with the winners earning 2025 PFL Tournament gold and a share of over $20 million in prize money.

The main card airs live in the United States on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ beginning at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). International audiences can tune in via DAZN in Canada and Europe.

Additional featured bouts on the main card include a Featherweight Showcase between Asael Adjoudj (9-1) of Algeria and Yves Landu (21-9) of France, and a Middleweight Showcase featuring undefeated American Jordan Newman (7-0) against Egypt’s Eslam Abdelbaset (16-3).

The early card kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT) on ESPN+ and DAZN, featuring five showcase bouts across multiple weight classes.

2025 PFL World Tournament Finals — Official Weigh-In Results

Main Card – 9 p.m. ET
ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (U.K., Canada, Europe)

  • Welterweight Final: Thad Jean (169.6 lbs) vs. Logan Storley (170 lbs)

  • Featherweight Final: Jesus Pinedo (144.4 lbs) vs. Movlid Khaybulaev (144.2 lbs)

  • Featherweight Showcase: Asael Adjoudj (145.8 lbs) vs. Yves Landu (145.8 lbs)

  • Middleweight Showcase: Jordan Newman (185.2 lbs) vs. Eslam Abdelbaset (186 lbs)

Early Card – 6:30 p.m. ET
ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (U.K., Canada, Europe)

  • 160 lb Catchweight Showcase: Jakub Kaszuba (159.4 lbs) vs. Sergio Cossio (160.4 lbs)

  • Lightweight Showcase: Husein Kadimagomaev (156 lbs) vs. Kyle Driscoll (155.8 lbs)

  • Featherweight Showcase: Nathan Kelly (145.6 lbs) vs. Fred Dupras (145.6 lbs)

  • Welterweight Showcase: Sarek Shields (170.4 lbs) vs. Nick Meck (171 lbs)

  • Featherweight Showcase: Matt Turnbull (145.8 lbs) vs. Tom Pagliarulo (145 lbs)