PFL returned to action Thursday with 2025 PFL World Tournament 1, and MMA Junkie had you covered with live and official results throughout the event beginning.
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 took place at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Fla., and was broadcast live on ESPN 2 and ESPN+. The event featured opening-round tournament bouts in the welterweight and featherweight 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 results
MAIN CARD (ESPN2, ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET)
- Jason Jackson def. Andrey Koreshkov via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:21
- Jesus Pinedo def. Adam Borics via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:43
- Logan Storley def. Joseph Luciano via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Movlid Khaybulaev def. Jeremy Kennedy via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)
- Thad Jean def. Mukhamed Berkhamov via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:25
- Gabriel Braga def. 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 via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:53
Jason Jackson vs. Andrey Koreshkov
Jason Jackson vs. Andrey Koreshkov
The best strike from the 1st round has to go to Jason Jackson… oooooof#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN2 & ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/PyEsTmqWIo— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
👊 The Ass-Kicking Machine vs. The Silverback 👊
Jason Jackson 🆚 Thad Jean — fireworks guaranteed.
Respect? Maybe. Fear? Never.
Welterweight war incoming. 💥🇯🇲🇭🇹#PFLWorldTournament pic.twitter.com/aviCAx57ps
— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
Result: Jason Jackson def. Andrey Koreshkov via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:21
Recap: 2025 PFL World Tournament 1 results: Jason Jackson chokes 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 play — I’m here to BREAK them.”
Jesus Pinedo just made a statement & he’s coming for the 2025 title with bad intentions. 🇵🇪💥#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN2 & ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/FV2Wb9pTC8— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
Pinedo vs. Braga III is OFFICIAL! The trilogy we needed to see! 1-1. The final chapter begins with FIRE in their eyes. 🔥🇵🇪🇧🇷#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN2 & ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/yhucOjl3nu— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
Result: Jesus Pinedo def. 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 gets it done! He’ll face Masayuki Kikuiri in the Semifinals#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN2 & ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/MHrWvxhkDW— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
Result: Logan Storley def. 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
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/gDSNNV4jjM— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
“The Killer” wobbles Kennedy with a BOMB of his own! This one’s a WAR 💥💥#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/dicia5gdmP— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
We go to the Judges’ scorecards for the 1st time tonight!#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/h0tqPY4R33— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
Result: Movlid Khaybulaev def. 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 just DELETED Mukhamed Berkhamov in the first round!
That’s an undefeated phenom putting the whole welterweight division on notice. 👀🔥#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/yZxuHC02wO— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
Result: Thad Jean def. 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
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/VLmRhqUNo1— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
HEART OF A WARRIOR! GABRIEL BRAGA GETS THE TAP IN THE 1ST ROUND!!! ❤️🇧🇷#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN+
🌎 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
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 exchange!#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN+
🌎 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
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 round!!#PFLWorldTournament
🇺🇸 LIVE NOW | ESPN+
🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI pic.twitter.com/DwyRgCeoNO— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 4, 2025
Result: Tae Kyun Kim def. 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 gallery
2025 PFL World Tournament 1 MMA Junkie staff picks
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