From Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the PFL will host a spectacular evening of high-level mixed martial arts fights in PFL Atlantic City, capped off by two huge championship contests. In the main event, undefeated contender Thad Jean aims to capture his first PFL strap when he collides with Bellator veteran Logan Storley. In the second to last scrap of the night, featherweight titans Movlid Khaybulaev and Jesus Pinedo throw down for divisional supremacy and promotional gold.
PFL Atlantic City Main Event
Bursting into the promotion in 2023, Jean has swiftly made a reputation for himself as a surging contender in the 170-lb class with six straight wins in the organization. Coming off a statement-making victory over previous Bellator welterweight king Damon Jackson, “The Silverback” appears to be unstoppable as he positions himself to secure his first major world title.
Over a year removed from his last defeat to Shamil Musaev, Storley appears to finally be hitting his stride in his PFL career, winning his last three fights to advance all the way to the 2025 welterweight finals. No stranger to competing in high stakes contests, “Storm” brings to the table a resume of top-notch experience from his time in Bellator, proven by his victories over Joaquin Buckley and Michael Page.
PFL Atlantic City Co-Main Event
Unbeaten at 23-0-1 (1NC), Khaybulaev easily stands as a top tier 145-lb competitor in the PFL, with him having dominated a majority of the opposition he has faced so far in his tenure with the company. Previously earning the featherweight belt four years ago, “Killer” is seeking to further separate himself from the competition by taking his second PFL championship in PFL Atlantic City.
Standing as one of the hardest hitting athletes on the roster, Pinedo has not lost since April 2023, winning his last six contests in a row with six unbelievable knockouts. With his recent trips to the SmartCage coming inside the distance, “El Mudo” perhaps might be in for another quick night in the office in the PFL Atlantic City co-main event as he endeavors to attain his own second piece of PFL gold.
More Bouts On the Main Card
Also on the main card, Asaël Adjoudj puts his nine-bout win streak on the line against Bellator alum Yves Landu. Also, standout college wrestler Jordan Newman locks horns with Egyptian finisher Eslam Abdul Baset.
PFL Atlantic City (2025) Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains.
Find our PFL 8 (2025) picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after UFC On ABC 9:
- Hank Strandberg: 116-71
- Drew Zuhosky: 96-91
- Jeremy Brand: 91-73
- Frazer Krohn: 87-69
- Andrew Benjamin: 18-83
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Jordan Newman -950
Vs.
Eslam Abdul Baset +650
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Newman by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Newman by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Newman by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Newman: 3
Staff picking Abdul Baset: 0
Asaël Adjoudj -190
Vs.
Yves Landu +160
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Adjoudj by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Landu by first round Knockout
Andrew Benjamin: Landu by Split Decision
Staff picking Adjoudj: 1
Staff picking Landu: 2
Jesus Pinedo -165
Vs.
Movlid Khaybulaev +145
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Pinedo by second round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Pinedo by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Khaybulaev by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Pinedo: 2
Staff picking Khaybulaev: 1
Thad Jean -205
Vs.
Logan Storley +175
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Jean by third round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Storley by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Jean by fourth round Knockout
Staff picking Jean: 2
Staff picking Storley: 1
