PFL 2025 Semifinals Held in Nashville

The 2025 PFL World Tournament 5 took place at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, featuring semifinal bouts in the welterweight and featherweight divisions. The main event matched former Bellator Welterweight Champion Jason Jackson against Thad Jean, who entered the semifinals as a late replacement following a first-round knockout. The co-main event was a trilogy fight between Gabriel Braga and 2023 PFL featherweight tournament winner Jesus Pinedo, with each holding a win over the other. Additional semifinals included Logan Storley vs. Masayuki Kikuiri and Movlid Khaybulaev vs. Tae Kyun Kim, complemented by alternate and non-tournament bouts featuring veterans like Jeremy Kennedy and Ádám Borics. All semifinalists made weight, ensuring the matchups went forward without issue. The event highlighted key rematches and rising talent as the tournament advanced toward its finals.