Thad Jean
American mixed martial artist (born 1998)
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Thad Jean (born July 16, 1998) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He won the 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament. As of February 12, 2026, he is #2 in the PFL welterweight rankings and as of January 27, 2026, he is #7 in the PFL men's pound-for-pound rankings.[1]
Broward County, Florida, U.S.
| Thad Jean | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1998 Broward County, Florida, U.S. |
| Other names | The Silverback |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Team | Fight Sports Deerfield Beach |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Jean was born to Haitian parents in Broward County, Florida.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4]
Jean faced Ali Omar at PFL 7 on August 4, 2023. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round via punches.[5]
2024 season
Jean faced Romain Debienne at PFL 3 on April 19, 2024.[6] He won the fight by knockout via punches in the first round.[7]
Jean faced Chris Brown on August 16, 2024 at PFL 8.[8] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]
2025 season
In the opening round 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament, Jean faced Mukhamed Berkhamov on April 3, 2025, at PFL 1.[10][11] He won the bout in the first round of the fight by knockout via punches.[12][13]
In the semifinals, Jean faced Jason Jackson at PFL 5 on June 12, 2025. He won the back-and-forth bout via split decision.[14]
In the finals, Jean faced Logan Storley on August 1, 2025, at PFL 8.[15] He won the bout by unanimous decision to win the tournament.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
- Professional Fighters League
- MMA Fighting
- 2025 #5 Ranked Breakthrough Fighter of the Year[17]
Mixed martial arts record
| 11 matches | 11 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 11–0 | Logan Storley | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 8 (2025) | August 1, 2025 | 5 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won the 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament. |
| Win | 10–0 | Jason Jackson | Decision (split) | PFL 5 (2025) | June 12, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 9–0 | Mukhamed Berkhamov | KO (punches) | PFL 1 (2025) | April 3, 2025 | 1 | 4:25 | Orlando, Florida, United States | 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 8–0 | Chris Brown | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 8 (2024) | August 16, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Romain Debienne | KO (punches) | PFL 3 (2024) | April 19, 2024 | 1 | 2:07 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Ali Omar | TKO (punches) | PFL 7 (2023) | August 4, 2023 | 1 | 1:54 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Eric Alequin | Decision (unanimous) | PFL Challenger Series 9 | January 27, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Georgie Medina | Decision (unanimous) | Combate Global: Romero vs. Ayala | September 30, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Sarek Shields | TKO (punches) | LFA 128 | April 8, 2022 | 2 | 3:40 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | Catchweight (171.8 lb) bout; Jean missed weight. |
| Win | 2–0 | Thomas Majeski | TKO (punches) | Cage Fury FC 102 | October 30, 2021 | 1 | 4:19 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Sage Philippe | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA 63 | August 6, 2021 | 1 | 3:59 | Springfield, Massachusetts, United States | Welterweight debut. |