PFL D.C. Results: Jean vs. Rodriguez - MMA Fighting
The PFL D.C. fight card concluded with Thad Jean defeating Ernesto Rodriguez to claim the vacant welterweight title. The event featured a series of main and preliminary bouts held at the CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C.
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The PFL continues to establish its footprint in the competitive MMA landscape by hosting title fights and showcasing emerging talent.
MMA Fighting has PFL D.C. results for the Jean vs. Rodriguez fight card from CareFirst Arena, Washington, D.C on Saturday night.
In the main event, Thad Jean takes on late-notice replacement Ernesto Rodriguez for the vacant PFL welterweight title. The 2025 PFL welterweight champion, Jean was originally scheduled to face 2024 PFL champion Shamil Musaev in the bout, but Musaev withdrew this week, allowing Rodriguez, who was booked to fight Aaron McKenzie on the undercard, to step in.
A light heavyweight slugfest between Tyson Pedro and Rafael Xavier serves as the co-main event.
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