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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Aug. 5: Tatsuro Taira nears top 5
The latest event in the UFC Apex produced a key move in the men's flyweight division. Coming off the first loss of his career, Tatsuro Taira rebounded with a flawless performance against short-notice replacement opponent HyunSung Park in the main event of UFC on ESPN 71. Taira entered the week at No. 8, and after his victory, moved up to the No. 6 spot behind Manel Kape. In New Jersey, 2025 PFL World Tournament 8 also caused a move in the featherweight division. Movlid Khaybulaev entered the week at No. 14, but after a dominant performance in the co-main event against No. 15 Jesus Pinedo for the featherweight tournament championship, he now settles in at the No. 11 spot. Pinedo stays at No. 15. Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: MMA Junkie rankings, Aug. 5: Tatsuro Taira nears top 5
USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Aug. 5: Tatsuro Taira nears top 5
Tatsuro Taira and Movlid Khaybulaev move up after impressive wins last week. The latest event in the UFC Apex produced a key move in the men's flyweight division. Coming off the first loss of his career, Tatsuro Taira rebounded with a flawless performance against short-notice replacement opponent HyunSung Park in the main event of UFC on ESPN 71. Taira entered the week at No. 8, and after his victory, moved up to the No. 6 spot behind Manel Kape. In New Jersey, 2025 PFL World Tournament 8 also caused a move in the featherweight division. Movlid Khaybulaev entered the week at No. 14, but after a dominant performance in the co-main event against No. 15 Jesus Pinedo for the featherweight tournament championship, he now settles in at the No. 11 spot. Pinedo stays at No. 15. Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
Arab News
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Thad Jean wins 2025 PFL Welterweight World Tournament championship in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY: The 2025 PFL World Tournament finals began on Friday night at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, with tournament champions being crowned in the welterweight and featherweight divisions. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport The undefeated Thad Jean (11-0) claimed the 2025 PFL Welterweight World Tournament championship with a dominant unanimous decision victory over former Interim Bellator champion Logan Storley (18-4). The fight went the full five rounds, with Storley once again proving his toughness and resilience under fire from Jean. Despite Storley's relentless wrestling pressure and takedown attempts, it was Jean's striking that stole the show, displaying pinpoint accuracy, fluid combinations and devastating power that kept his opponent on the defensive throughout. Jean's performance not only earned him the belt but also solidified his status as one of the most dangerous welterweights in the world. The co-main event saw Russia's Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1) take on Peru's Jesus Pinedo (25-7-1) in a clash between two former PFL champions, each seeking to claim the 2025 PFL featherweight title. Khaybulaev's world-class grappling proved to be the deciding factor, neutralizing Pinedo's explosive power and keeping the Peruvian on his back for much of the bout. Still, the first-ever Peruvian MMA champion made the most of the striking exchanges, even scoring a knockdown. But in the end, it was Khaybulaev who sealed the victory, securing a late choke to force the tap and capture the 2025 PFL Featherweight World Tournament championship. Algeria's Asael Adjoudj (10-1) effectively used his significant reach advantage to shut down nearly every offensive attempt from France's Yves Landu (21-9) over the first two rounds in the SmartCage. However, in the third, Landu surged back, securing a dominant mount position and unleashing a barrage of strikes, threatening to finish the fight on multiple occasions. Adjoudj rallied in the final moments with a dangerous submission attempt as the clock wound down, ultimately doing enough to earn a unanimous decision from the judges. Kicking off the main card, Jordan Newman (8-0) was dropped within seconds of the opening round by a perfectly placed punch from Eslam Abdelbaset (16-4). The Egyptian fighter swarmed in to finish, but the undefeated Roufusport standout weathered the early storm and responded with punishing knees that visibly damaged Abdelbaset's eye. After a grueling first round, Abdelbaset returned to his corner but failed to answer the bell for round two. Referee Keith Peterson waved off the bout, awarding Newman the victory and preserving his unblemished record. The 2025 PFL World Tournament continues on Friday, Aug. 15 from Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the continuation of the finals. 2025 PFL World Tournament: Finals — Atlantic City main card results: Thad Jean (11-0) def. Logan Storley (18-4) via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1) def. Jesus Pinedo (25-7-1) via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 1:17 of round five Asael Adjoudj (10-1) def. Yves Landu (21-10) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Jordan Newman (8-0) def. Eslam Abdelbaset (16-4) via TKO (fighter retirement) at 5:00 of round one Early card results: Jakub Kaszuba (15-0) def. Sergio Cossio (27-11-1) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Kyle Driscoll (14-4) def. Husein Kadimagomaev (11-2) via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28) Fred Dupras (9-2) def. Nathan Kelly (11-5) via technical submission (guillotine) at 4:38 of round two Sarek Shields (8-2) def. Nick Meck (9-3) via TKO (doctor's stoppage) at 5:00 of round one Tom Pagliarulo (10-2) def. Matt Turnbull (9-7) via KO (knee to body) at 4:36 of round one Upcoming 2025 PFL World Tournament schedule: 2025 PFL World Tournament: Finals — Aug. 15 — Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC 2025 PFL World Tournament: Finals — Aug. 21 — Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida
Yahoo
02-08-2025
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- Yahoo
2025 PFL World Tournament 8 results: Movlid Khaybulaev dominates Jesus Pinedo, wins tournament
Movlid Khaybulaev is the 2025 PFL featherweight tournament winner – and the final wasn't really competitive. Over the course of four – almost five – full rounds, Khaybulaev (24-0-1) dominated Jesus Pinedo (25-7-1). At 1:17 of Round 5, Khaybulaev locked in an arm-triangle submission and took the judges out of the equation. The fight served as the 2025 PFL World Tournament 8 co-main event at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.. Khaybulaev looked strong from the opening round, but nearly finished Pinedo with a vicious onslaught of attack in Round 2. Somehow, someway, Pinedo did just enough to survive and keep referee Vitor Ribeiro at bay. Pinedo was bloody and swollen as he went back to the stool, but Khaybulaev looked a bit gassed. In the opening seconds of Round 3, Pinedo dropped Khaybulaev with a punch but was promptly taken down thereafter. Khaybulaev's wrestling became his most-effective weapon from that point in the fight. He relentlessly smothered Pinedo as he sought submissions. Eventually, he found one – and a $500,000 tournament winner check with it. Khaybulaev, 34, adds the 2025 tournament win to a trophy case that already includes a 2021 PFL championship. Khabib Nurmagomedov was on hand in the corner, as he coached his longtime teammate. Pinedo, 29, loses for the first time since April 2023 and only the second time since March 2019. The Peruvian fighter was on a five-fight winning streak when he entered Saturday's fight. Up-to-the-minute 2025 PFL 8 results include: Movlid Khaybulaev def. Jesus Pinedo via submission (arm triangle) – Round 5, 1:17 - for featherweight tournament championship Asael Adjoudj def. Yves Landu via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Jordan Newman def. Eslam Abdul Baset via TKO (retirement) – Round 1, 5:00 Jakub Kaszuba def. Sergio Cossio via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Kyle Driscoll def. Husein Kadimagomaev via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 30-27) Fred Dupras def. Nathan Kelly via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 4:38 Sarek Shields def. Nick Meck via TKO (doctor stoppage) – Round 1, 5:00 Tom Pagliarulo def. Matt Turnbull via knockout (strikes) – Round 1, 4:36 This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: 2025 PFL 8 results: Movlid Khaybulaev dominates, finishes Jesus Pinedo
Forbes
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
PFL 2025 World Tournament Fight Card Betting Odds
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 08: Movlid Khaybulaev walks to the cage before fighting Tyler Diamond during PFL ... More 2023 week 4 at OTE Arena on June 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) The first event of the Professional Fighters League 2025 World Tournament is nearly upon us. The first card of the tournament, which runs from April 3 through August 21, takes place on Thursday night at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. That fight card features the first round of the featherweight and welterweight tournaments. Up for grabs this year is a prize pool of $20 million. Below, we look at the betting odds for the PFL 2025 World Tournament 1 fight card. The PFL World Tournament 1 card begins at 7 p.m. ET with prelims streaming on ESPN+. The main card follows at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The 2025 PFL tournament is different from past events. The previous iterations awarded the winner of each weight division with $1 million. This year, the tournament winners will earn $500,000. Another difference in 2025 is that the tournament is structured as a single-elimination bracketed event. In the past, fighters earned points in two regular-season bouts, with the highest point earners moving onto the playoffs. This year, eight fighters (and two alternates) have been seeded in a tournament bracket, with the winners moving on to the next round. Another change is that eight weight divisions are competing rather than six: heavyweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, welterweight, lightweight, featherweight bantamweight, and women's flyweight. One of the more substantial changes is that all fights will now allow elbows. The first-round fights and semifinal fights will be three five-minute rounds, while the finals are five five-minute rounds. PFL World Championship 2024 Fight Card Results - Winners And Losers Welterweight First Round Bout: Jason Jackson (-215) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (+185) Featherweight First Round Bout: Jesus Pinedo (-160) vs. Adam Borics (+140) Welterweight First Round Bout: Magomed Umalatov (-330) vs. Logan Storley (+270) Featherweight First Round Bout: Jeremy Kennedy (+425) vs. Movlid Khaybulaev (-600) Welterweight First Round Bout: Mukhamed Berkhamov (+205) vs. Thad Jean (-240) Featherweight First Round Bout: Gabriel Braga (-600) vs. Yves Landu (+425) Welterweight First Round Bout: Giannis Bachar (+145) vs. Masayuki Kikuiri (-170) Featherweight First Round Bout: Nathan Kelly (+110) vs. Taekyun Kim (-140) Welterweight Alternate Bout: Joseph Luciano (-230) vs. Sarek Shields +195) Featherweight Alternate Bout: Fred Dupras (-105) vs. Nathan Ghareeb (-115) The winners of the first round of the PFL World Championship featherweight and welterweight bouts move on to semifinal round. We will have more on the PFL World Championship 1 fight card, including live results, reactions, and more on fight night.
