Thad Jean Advances to 2025 PFL Finals with Split Decision Over Jason Jackson in Nashville

Thad Jean secured a narrow split decision victory over former Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson in the PFL World Tournament welterweight semifinal in Nashville, advancing to face Logan Storley in the finals. The closely contested fight featured Jean's sharp striking and a knockdown early on, countered by Jackson's wrestling and takedown control, with both fighters having their moments throughout. Despite Jackson's experience and favored status, Jean's timely reversals and cleaner shots earned him the judges' favor in a bout marked by a heated pre-fight rivalry and intense action before a lively crowd. Jean remains undefeated at 10-0 and boasts a perfect 6-0 record in the PFL, while Jackson has dropped two of his last three fights. In the same event, Jesus Pinedo delivered a swift 76-second knockout over Gabriel Braga to reach the featherweight final, where he will face Movlid Khaybulaev, who also earned a unanimous decision victory in his semifinal. The tournament finals are scheduled for August, featuring top contenders from both the welterweight and featherweight divisions.