{
  "id": 15416507,
  "title": "Eliezer Kubanza calls out PFL champion Thad Jean after devastating KO at PFL Chicago",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/eliezer-kubanza-calls-out-pfl-champion-thad-jean-after-devastating-ko",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T13:09:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/mma/2026-10-18-eliezer-kubanza-calls-out-pfl-champion-thad-jean-after-devastating-ko-at-pfl-chicago/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PFL champion Thad \"The Silverback\" Jean was left stunned by Eliezer Kubanza's devastating knockout of Trey Waters at PFL Chicago. Kubanza, who has been on an impressive streak since joining the PFL, believes he deserves a title shot after proving his worth in the top 10. The fight showcased his power, ending Waters in the first minute of the opening round. Kubanza expressed his hope that Jean is \"sh*tting his pants\" after witnessing the knockout.",
  "summary": "Eliezer Kubanza warned welterweight champion Thad Jean after devastating Trey Waters in 96 seconds, while Jena Bishop ground down Liz Carmouche to claim the inaugural flyweight world title in Chicago.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}