How to watch 2025 PFL World Tournament 8: Finals – Who's fighting, start time, odds
Here's how to watch 2025 PFL World Tournament 8: Finals with lineups, fight info and more.
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2025 PFL World Tournament 8: Finals takes place Friday at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
The card streams on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET and features the finals of the welterweight and featherweight tournaments.
Main event: Thad Jean
Main event: Logan Storley
Co-main event: Movlid Khaybulaev
Co-main event: Jesus Pinedo
2025 PFL World Tournament 8: Finals lineup (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)
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