The 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals launched with fireworks at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, where two new champions were crowned in the welterweight and featherweight divisions.

Thad Jean dominates to claim welterweight crown

Undefeated Thad Jean (11-0) delivered a commanding five-round performance to defeat former Interim Bellator Champion Logan Storley (18-4) via unanimous decision. Jean outclassed Storley with crisp striking and surgical combinations, neutralizing the wrestler’s pressure with movement, accuracy, and power. Scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 reflected Jean’s control throughout the bout, as he captured the 2025 PFL Welterweight World Tournament Championship and cemented his place among the sport’s elite.

Khaybulaev taps Pinedo in featherweight thriller

In the co-main event, former PFL titleholders Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1) and Jesus Pinedo (25-7-1) squared off for the 2025 PFL Featherweight World Tournament title. Khaybulaev’s relentless grappling drained the Peruvian striker across five rounds, though Pinedo managed a knockdown in a brief stand-up exchange. Ultimately, the Russian standout locked in an arm-triangle choke at 1:17 of round five to reclaim championship gold.

Adjoudj edges Landu in gritty war

Algeria’s Asaël Adjoudj (10-1) used his reach and jab to keep France’s Yves Landu (21-10) at bay early on. But Landu surged in the final frame, mounting Adjoudj and threatening a finish with a flurry of strikes. Adjoudj reversed late and nearly submitted Landu, doing enough to earn the unanimous decision victory (29-28 across the board).

Newman remains perfect with TKO victory

The main card opened with an explosive welterweight clash between Jordan Newman (8-0) and Egypt’s Eslam Abdelbaset (16-4). Abdelbaset rocked Newman early, but the American responded with damaging clinch work and vicious knees that forced a corner stoppage after round one. Newman remains unbeaten.

2025 PFL World Tournament: Atlantic City Results

Main Card:

• Thad Jean def. Logan Storley via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)

• Movlid Khaybulaev def. Jesus Pinedo via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 1:17 of Round 5

• Asaël Adjoudj def. Yves Landu via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

• Jordan Newman def. Eslam Abdelbaset via TKO (corner stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 1

Early Card:

• Jakub Kaszuba def. Sergio Cossio via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

• Kyle Driscoll def. Husein Kadimagomaev via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

• Fred Dupras def. Nathan Kelly via technical submission (guillotine) at 4:38 of Round 2

• Sarek Shields def. Nick Meck via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 1

• Tom Pagliarulo def. Matt Turnbull via KO (knee to body) at 4:36 of Round 1

What’s Next for the 2025 PFL World Tournament?

The tournament continues with more championship bouts across other divisions:

• August 15 – Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina

• August 21 – Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida

Catch all the action live on ESPN, ESPN+, and DAZN. Early Card starts at 6:30 PM EST. Main Card at 9:00 PM EST.