![PFL Welterweight World Title: Thad Jean def. Ernesto Rodriguez by TKO (punches), 2:44, Round 3 [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design373-400x200.png)
Thad Jean overcame an early knockdown before stopping Ernesto Rodriguez in the third round to capture the PFL welterweight championship in Washington, D.C.
![Thad Jean raises the PFL welterweight belt after a five-round victory over Logan Storley in Atlantic City. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFL_20250801_C1N09669_1-400x200.jpg)
Thad Jean and Movlid Khaybulaev captured championship gold at the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals in Atlantic City with dominant main event performances.
![Thad Jean remains undefeated with a narrow win over Jason Jackson in Nashville [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PFL_20250612_C2N05851_1-400x200.jpg)
Undefeated Thad Jean and champions Jesus Pinedo and Movlid Khaybulaev will headline the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals in August after big semifinal wins in Nashville.