Thad Jean Predicts Stoppage in PFL Welterweight Title Fight With Shamil Musaev

Overview

• The five-round main event is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C., and will air on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
• Jean, who is 11-0, has publicly predicted a TKO or KO and has said he prefers finishing opponents rather than going the full 25 minutes.
• Musaev comes in with a deeper pro record of 20-1-1 and has previously stopped mutual opponent Logan Storley inside the distance.
• Jean is the 2025 PFL welterweight tournament champion and is now fighting for the vacant lineal welterweight title this weekend.
• Jean has stated that a victory could open the door to a move to 185 pounds to pursue a middleweight title and pursue 'double champ' status.