Jason Jackson vs. Andrey Koreshkov Headlines PFL 2025 World Tournament First Round

The 2025 PFL World Tournament officially kicks off on Thursday night, April 3, at Universal Studios Florida, setting the stage for an action-packed season in the Welterweight and Featherweight divisions. Following today’s official weigh-ins, eight high-stakes matchups are set to determine who advances in this year’s tournament.

In the main event, a showdown between former Bellator champions will take center stage as Jason Jackson (18-5) faces Russia’s Andrey Koreshkov (28-5) in a pivotal Welterweight clash. Meanwhile, the co-main event features 2023 PFL Featherweight World Champion Jesus Pinedo (23-6) taking on Hungary’s Adam Borics (19-2) in a fight with major championship implications.

Fight Card Adjustments Due to Weight Cut Issues

The Welterweight bracket saw a last-minute change after Magomed Umalatov failed to make weight. As a result, Australia’s Joseph Luciano (10-2) steps in to face American Logan Storley (16-3).

Another key matchup sees Featherweight Jeremy Kennedy (19-4) squaring off against undefeated 2021 PFL Featherweight World Champion Movlid Khaybulaev (21-0-1) in the first fight of the main card.

Jason Jackson and Andrey Koreshkov face off ahead of their highly anticipated Welterweight clash.

Where to Watch the Action

The main card will be broadcast live in the U.S. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, while DAZN will carry the event for audiences in Europe and Canada. Fans can also catch the early prelims at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ESPN+ and DAZN.

Full Fight Card and Weigh-in Results

Main Card (10 p.m. ET – ESPN2, ESPN+, DAZN)

Welterweight First Round: Jason Jackson (170.8 lbs) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (171.0 lbs)
Featherweight First Round: Jesus Pinedo (145.4 lbs) vs. Adam Borics (145.6 lbs)
Welterweight First Round: Joseph Luciano (170.4 lbs) vs. Logan Storley (171.0 lbs)
Featherweight First Round: Jeremy Kennedy (145.8 lbs) vs. Movlid Khaybulaev (145.4 lbs)

Early Card (8 p.m. ET – ESPN+, DAZN)

Welterweight First Round: Mukhamed Berkhamov (171.0 lbs) vs. Thad Jean (170.8 lbs)
Featherweight First Round: Gabriel Braga (144.4 lbs) vs. Fred Dupras (145.6 lbs)
Welterweight First Round: Giannis Bachar (170.6 lbs) vs. Masayuki Kikuiri (169.4 lbs)
Featherweight First Round: Nathan Kelly (146.0 lbs) vs. Taekyun Kim (145.2 lbs)

With the 2025 PFL World Tournament officially underway, the journey to the championship intensifies. Will Jason Jackson cement his legacy, or will Andrey Koreshkov prove his dominance once more? Fight fans will soon find out as the tournament unfolds.