Shamil Musaev has withdrawn from the PFL DC event due to medical reasons. Ernesto Rodriguez steps in to face Thad Jean for the vacant PFL Welterweight World Title.
The change comes ahead of the event scheduled for Saturday, July 25. Rodriguez will now challenge for the vacant title against Jean.
Prelims are set to begin at 8PM EST on the ESPN App, with the main card starting at 10PM EST.
The fight game is an unforgiving one, as noted in reports on the PFL DC lineup adjustments.
The Professional Fighters League completed weigh-ins for its Washington, D.C. event today, confirming the welterweight world title bout.
Reported by AI
Thad Jean expects to finish Shamil Musaev during their PFL welterweight title bout scheduled for July 25 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C. Jean stated he believes his opponent will become overly aggressive.
Ignacio Campos defeated local favorite Wasi Adeshina via rear naked choke submission at 1:45 of the first round in the PFL Nigeria main event.
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The Professional Fighters League has added a lightweight bout featuring undefeated fighter Levan Khabalaev to its New York event in Long Island. Khabalaev will face fellow New Yorker Ryan Gerena.