Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin believes Shamil Musaev has earned the first title shot against welterweight champion Thad Jean after the PFL Washington D.C. event.
John Martin highlighted several standout performances from the card in Washington D.C. He specifically noted Musaev's strong showing as the basis for his recommendation.
Thad Jean retained his title in a closely contested bout during the event. Highlight clips showed him surviving a significant scare before securing the win.
The PFL has not yet announced an official date or venue for the potential title defense.