Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
Thad Jean is the new PFL welterweight champion, but it didn't come easy.
In the main event of PFL Washington at CareFirst Arena in Washington DC, Jean (12-0) took on Ernesto Rodriguez for the vacant welterweight title. Jean was originally scheduled to face Shamil Musaev, who withdrew from the bout during fight week due to weight cut complications. Rodriguez (11-2) came into fight week ready to face Aaron McKenzie on the prelims, but found himself elevated to the main event to fight for the vacant title. Both headliners were prepared for different opponents, and the result of the changes was fireworks.
The first round was competitive, with Rodriguez proving he would fight to win as a massive underdog. Jean took the opening frame, but things drastically changed in Round 2 when Rodriguez put together damaging punches to drop Jean and put him in a world of trouble. Rodriguez swarmed for a…
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