Main Event Highlights

In an electrifying main event at the 2025 PFL World Tournament 1, held at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, former Bellator champion Jason Jackson proved his mettle by defeating another former champ, Andrey Koreshkov, in a clash that left fans on the edge of their seats. With this victory, Jackson advanced to the semifinals of the highly competitive PFL Welterweight Tournament.

Fight Breakdown

The fight was a showcase of Jackson's skills as he delivered a dominant performance, controlling both the striking and grappling exchanges throughout the match. Notably, Koreshkov, a seasoned fighter with a record of 28-6, struggled to find his rhythm against Jackson, whose record now stands at an impressive 19-5.

Dramatic Turn

However, the fight took a dramatic turn in the second round when Jackson unintentionally landed illegal elbows to the back of Koreshkov’s head. Despite the scare, the referee deemed the actions unintentional, issuing Jackson a warning while allowing Koreshkov a brief recovery period. But the setback was short-lived – less than a minute after the fight resumed, Jackson executed a perfect takedown, advanced to a dominant position, and expertly secured a rear-naked choke that put Koreshkov to sleep at the 4:21 mark of Round 2.

Comeback Story

This victory marks a crucial comeback for Jackson, especially following his defeat to PFL champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov during the now-defunct Bellator Championship Series back in June. Prior to that loss, Jackson's career had been on a steep upward trajectory, highlighted by an eight-fight winning streak that led him to capture the Bellator welterweight title.

Upcoming Semifinals

As the tournament progresses, Jackson is set to face undefeated prospect Thad Jean in the upcoming semifinals. Jean’s own knockout victory over Mukhamed Berkhamov showcases the high stakes and fierce competition lying ahead.

Complete 2025 PFL World Tournament 1 Results:

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