Thad Jean predicts Shamil Musaev will get ‘greedy’ before PFL title fight

Thad Jean detailed his approach for Shamil Musaev ahead of their July 25 main event in Washington, D.C., a bout that will decide the vacant PFL welterweight championship. The PFL Washington D.C. headliner pits the undefeated 2025 Professional Fighters League welterweight tournament champion against the 2024 tournament winner. Framed as Thad Jean vs. Shamil Musaev for the PFL welterweight championship, the matchup features records of 11-0 for Jean and 18-1-1 for Musaev. In the video, Jean says he expects to capitalize if Musaev becomes "greedy" or "frustrated" following his first professional defeat earlier this year. He also references patterns he sees in Musaev's prior performances without revealing specific tactics.