PFL DC weigh-in results: Jean-Rodriguez title fight official
Thad Jean and Ernesto Rodriguez both made weight Friday for Saturday's PFL welterweight title fight in Washington D.C.
Jean, the unbeaten champion, weighed 169.2 pounds for his first title defense, according to Sherdog. Rodriguez, stepping in on short notice after Shamil Musaev withdrew due to weight-cutting complications, came in at 169.8 pounds for the biggest opportunity of his career.
Jean defends belt against late-replacement Rodriguez
The 28-year-old Jean carries an 11-0 record into the bout, including seven wins inside the PFL cage. He claimed the 170-pound strap by decisioning Logan Storley in his most recent outing. Rodriguez brings an 11-1 mark and won a majority decision over Masayuki Kikuiri earlier this year in his promotional debut.
All 16 fighters on the eight-fight card successfully made weight. The co-main event features light heavyweights Tyson Pedro and Rafael Xavier, who weighed 206 and 205.2 pounds respectively.
PFL DC airs live on ESPN, with prelims starting at 8 p.m. ET on the ESPN app and the main card following at 10 p.m. ET.
Reported via:
- Sherdog — PFL DC weigh-in results: 170-lb title fight set
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