NEW YORK (July 8, 2025) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to return to Atlantic City for the 2025 PFL World Tournament Atlantic City: Finals on Friday, August 1, live from the iconic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Headlined by two Tournament Championship bouts, the event promises a thrilling night of elite MMA action for fans in New Jersey and across the globe.
In the main event, undefeated Haitian sensation Thad Jean (10-0) meets former Interim Bellator World Champion Logan Storley (18-3) in a Welterweight Final featuring a dynamic clash of explosive striking and world-class grappling. The co-main event sees a battle between two former champions, as 2023 PFL Featherweight Champion Jesus Pinedo (25-6-1) takes on unbeaten 2021 PFL Featherweight Champion Movlid Khaybulaev (23-0-1, 1 NC) in a high-stakes showdown to reclaim divisional supremacy. Both finals are scheduled for five, five-minute rounds, with the winners crowned as PFL Tournament Champions and earning their share of over $20 million in prize money.
Also featured on the Main Card are a pair of showcase bouts spotlighting worldwide prospects in the Featherweight and Middleweight divisions. Algerian standout Asaël Adjoudj (9-1) will square off against France’s Yves Landu (21-9) in a 145-pound contest, while unbeaten Roufusport product Jordan Newman (7-0) aims to extend his perfect record against Egypt’s experienced Eslam Abdul Baset (16-3) at 185-pounds.
Tickets for this exciting event are available now at Ticketmaster. The 2025 PFL World Tournament Atlantic City: Finals takes place live on ESPN, ESPN+ and DAZN. The Early Card begins at 6:00 pm ET, with the Main Card kicking off at 9:00 pm ET.
The full bout lineup is listed below, with six Early Card matchups set to kick off the evening, including several fighters representing the Tri-State Area.
2025 PFL World Tournament Atlantic City: Finals Main Card:
ESPN and ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (U.K.)
Friday, August 1 – 9:00 pm ET
Welterweight Tournament Final Main Event: Thad Jean (10-0) vs. Logan Storley (18-3)
Featherweight Tournament Final Co-Main Event: Jesus Pinedo (25-6-1) vs. Movlid Khaybulaev (23-0-1, 1 NC)
Featherweight Showcase Bout: Asaël Adjoudj (9-1) vs. Yves Landu (21-9)
Middleweight Showcase Bout: Jordan Newman (7-0) vs. Eslam Abdul Baset (16-3)
2025 PFL World Tournament Atlantic City Finals Early Card:
ESPN+ (U.S.) | DAZN (U.K.)
Friday, August 1 – 6:00 pm ET
160-Pound Catchweight Showcase Bout: Jakub Kaszuba (14-0) vs. Sergio Cossio (27-10-1)
Lightweight Showcase Bout: Husein Kadimagomaev (11-1, 2 NC) vs. Kyle Driscoll (14-4)
Featherweight Showcase Bout: Nathan Kelly (11-4 vs. Fred Dupras (8-2)
Welterweight Showcase Bout: Sarek Shields (7-2) vs. TBD
Featherweight Showcase Bout: Damion Nelson (8-4) vs. Isaiah Diggs (5-0)
Featherweight Showcase Bout: Matt Turnbull (9-6) vs. Tom Pagliarulo (9-2)
