The Professional Fighters League returns to Nashville on June 12 with PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals, featuring a stacked card at the historic Nashville Municipal Auditorium. In the main event, former Bellator champion Jason Jackson (19-5) puts his experience to the test against unbeaten sensation Thad Jean (9-0) in a high-stakes welterweight semifinal clash.

Featherweight Trilogy in Co-Main Event: Pinedo vs Braga III
2023 PFL Featherweight Champion Jesus Pinedo (24-6) collides with Gabriel Braga (16-2) in the rubber match of their electrifying rivalry. With a spot in the tournament finals on the line, their co-main bout promises fireworks and a definitive ending to their closely contested series.

Storley vs Kikuiri, Khaybulaev vs Kim Round Out Main Card
Bellator alum Logan Storley (17-3) squares off against Japan’s Masayuki Kikuiri (11-2-1) in the second welterweight semifinal. Meanwhile, undefeated Russian standout Movlid Khaybulaev (22-0-1) battles South Korea’s Taekyun Kim (11-1) in the other featherweight bracket.

Early Card Features Global Stars and Local Prospects
The Early Card kicks off with alternate bouts, including Jeremy Kennedy (19-6) vs Adam Borics (19-3) and Andrey Koreshkov (28-6) vs Magomed Umalatov (17-1). Australian striker Joseph Luciano (10-3) meets Sarek Shields (6-2), while Mukhamed Berkhamov (17-3) faces Kendly St. Louis (10-2) in a gritty welterweight showdown.

Tennessee Talent Showcased in SmartCage Openers
Opening the night are showcase fights starring Tennessee locals. Undefeated featherweight Alexei Pergande (5-0) faces Mike Bardsley (5-1), and bantamweight prospect Jason Danner (2-0) takes on Nathan Gilmore (4-5), both eager to make a mark in front of the home crowd.

Where to Watch and What’s at Stake
The semifinals air live on ESPN platforms in the U.S., DAZN in Canada and Europe, and globally across 190 countries. With over $20 million in prize money and a $500,000 bonus per winner, the stakes couldn’t be higher in the PFL’s single-elimination gauntlet.

Future Semifinal & Final Events Confirmed
PFL will continue its semifinal tour in Wichita (June 20) and Chicago (June 27) before heading into a three-date Finals stretch in August: Atlantic City, Charlotte, and Hollywood, Florida. Each remaining night will bring champions one step closer to MMA immortality.