The Professional Fighters League (PFL) continues its 2025 World Tournament with a highly anticipated welterweight semifinal bout between seasoned veteran Jason “The Ass-Kicking Machine” Jackson and undefeated rising star Thad “The Silverback” Jean. This clash is set to headline the event on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Event Details
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Event: PFL 2025 World Tournament Semifinals – Welterweight
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Main Event: Jason Jackson (19-5) vs. Thad Jean (9-0)
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Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
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Location: Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Fighter Profiles
Jason “The Ass-Kicking Machine” Jackson (19-5)
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Age: 34
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Height: 6’1″
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Reach: 78.5″
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Fighting Out Of: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Team: Kill Cliff FC
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Key Win: Rear-naked choke vs. Andrey Koreshkov (April 2025)
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Former Title: Bellator Welterweight Champion
Jackson is known for his tactical mind, crisp striking, and composure in high-pressure bouts. A veteran of Bellator, he brings elite experience and cage control to every matchup.
Thad “The Silverback” Jean (9-0)
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Age: 26
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Height: 6’2″
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Reach: 76″
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Fighting Out Of: Deerfield Beach, Florida
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Team: Fight Sports
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Key Win: TKO vs. Mukhamed Berkhamov (April 2025)
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Current Record: Undefeated in professional MMA
Jean is a fast-rising star known for his raw power and relentless aggression. With a strong wrestling base and finishing instinct, he’s proven to be one of the most dangerous newcomers in the PFL.
Fight History
Jason Jackson – Last 5 Fights
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✅ vs. Andrey Koreshkov – Submission (RNC), Round 2
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❌ vs. Ramazan Kuramagomedov – Unanimous Decision
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✅ vs. Ray Cooper III – TKO, Round 2
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✅ vs. Yaroslav Amosov – TKO, Round 3
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✅ vs. Douglas Lima – Unanimous Decision
Thad Jean – Last 5 Fights
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✅ vs. Mukhamed Berkhamov – TKO, Round 1
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✅ vs. Chris Brown – Unanimous Decision
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✅ vs. Romain Debienne – TKO, Round 1
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✅ vs. Ali Omar – TKO, Round 1
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✅ vs. Eric Alequin – Unanimous Decision
Fighting Style Comparison: Jason Jackson vs. Thad Jean
| Attribute | Jason Jackson | Thad Jean |
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| Fighting Style | Calculated Pressure Fighter | Explosive Finisher & Pressure Wrestler |
| Striking Base | Muay Thai, Boxing | Boxing, Kickboxing |
| Striking Approach | Precise, volume-based, with excellent distance control | Aggressive, high-power combinations, fight-ending power |
| Power | Moderate – breaks opponents down over time | High – capable of KO at any moment |
| Wrestling Base | Defensive wrestling, strong clinch control | Collegiate-level wrestling, offensive takedowns |
| Grappling/Submissions | Technical but reserved, prefers positional dominance | Strong top control, solid ground-and-pound, fewer subs |
Final Thoughts
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Jason Jackson is the smarter, more methodical fighter with a strategic approach, strong wrestling defense, and clean striking.
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Thad Jean is the powerful upstart who pushes the pace, overwhelms opponents, and hunts for early finishes with explosive strength and wrestling offense.
Jason Jackson vs. Thad Jean is not just a battle for a spot in the PFL 2025 welterweight final — it’s a stylistic chess match. Can Jackson’s composure and experience neutralize Jean’s power and pace? Or will the undefeated “Silverback” impose his will and extend his perfect record?
