Thad Jean


Thad Jean is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League. He won the 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament.

Background

Jean was born to Haitian parents in Broward County, Florida.

Professional mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jean started his professional MMA career against Sage Philippe on August 6, 2021, at CES MMA 63, winning the bout submission via rear naked choke. He then faced Thomas Majeski on October 30, winning the bout by TKO via punches in the first round. Jean faced Sarek Shields at LFA 128 on April 8, 2022, again winning the bout by TKO via punches. In his last bout before PFL, he face Georgie Medina at a Combate Global event on September 30, winning the bout by unanimous decision.

Professional Fighters League

2023 season

Jean faced Eric Alequin at PFL Challenger Series 9 on 27 January 2023. He won the bout by unanimous decision, securing a PFL contract.
Jean faced Ali Omar at PFL 7 on August 4, 2023. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round via punches.

2024 season

Jean faced Romain Debienne at PFL 3 on April 19, 2024. He won the fight by knockout via punches in the first round.
Jean faced Chris Brown on August 16, 2024 at PFL 8. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

2025 season

In the opening round 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament, Jean faced Mukhamed Berkhamov on April 3, 2025, at PFL 1. He won the bout in the first round of the fight by knockout via punches.
In the semifinals, Jean faced Jason Jackson at PFL 5 on June 12, 2025. He won the back-and-forth bout via split decision.
In the finals, Jean faced Logan Storley on August 1, 2025, at PFL 8. He won the bout by unanimous decision to win the tournament.

Championships and accomplishments