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USA Today
20-04-2025
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Dalton Rosta will think about PFL semifinals once he makes up for lost time with real food
Dalton Rosta will think about PFL semifinals once he makes up for lost time with real food Show Caption Hide Caption Dalton Rosta | 2025 PFL 3 post-fight interview Dalton Rosta | 2025 PFL 3 post-fight interview It didn't take Dalton Rosta long after his opening round win in the PFL middleweight tournament to get his hands on some pizza. Rosta (10-1) beat Sadibou Sy (17-9-2) with a second-round submission this past Friday. He moved on to a semifinal matchup against Aaron Jeffery in late June. But it was food and the rest of the weekend's cheat meals that were on his mind right after he sealed the deal with Sy. Rosta spoke to the media following his win at 2025 PFL World Tournament 3, which took place at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. Watch Rosta's full post-fight interview in the video above courtesy of the PFL.
USA Today
20-04-2025
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Fabian Edwards credits brother Leon's cornerwork in upset of ex-PFL champ Impa Kasanganay
Fabian Edwards credits brother Leon's cornerwork in upset of ex-PFL champ Impa Kasanganay Former Bellator title challenger meets Silveira in semifinals Show Caption Hide Caption Fabian Edwards | 2025 PFL 3 post-fight interview Fabian Edwards moved on to the 2025 PFL middleweight semifinals With his brother, a former UFC champion, in his corner, Fabien Edwards took one step closer to a title of his own. Edwards (14-4) upset Impa Kasanganay (18-6) with a second-round TKO this past Friday. He moved on to a middleweight semifinal matchup against Josh Silveira in late June. Edwards said he felt disrespected by the attention being paid to Kasanganay as a former PFL champion heading into the fight. Edwards spoke to the media following his win at 2025 PFL World Tournament 3, which took place at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. Watch Edwards' full post-fight interview in the video above courtesy of the PFL.
USA Today
19-04-2025
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2025 PFL 3 video: Fabian Edwards pounds Impa Kasanganay with punches for TKO
2025 PFL 3 video: Fabian Edwards pounds Impa Kasanganay with punches for TKO Fabian Edwards is moving on. In the 2025 PFL World Tournament 3 main event, Edwards (14-4) finished 2023 light heavyweight champion Impa Kasanganay (18-6) with punches at 2:14 of Round 2. The bout took place in Orlando, Fla. Edwards advances to the the middleweight tournament semifinal June 27 when he'll face Josh Silveira. The fight was exciting for as long as it lasted. With an elbow, Edwards opened up a gnarly gash on Kasanganay's forehead that required a doctor's examination between Rounds 1 and 2. After Kasanganay received clearance, the fight continued. Kasanganay wobbled Edwards early, but would ultimately be the one to get finished. Edwards found a home for his left hand and eventually dropped Kasanganay. A few punches later, the fight was over. Edwards, 32, moves to 5-2 in his most recent seven. The only two losses in that stretch were to Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen. Kasanaganay has lost back-to-back fights. The skid also includes a 2024 PFL light heavyweight championship loss to Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov. Up-to-the-minute results of 2025 PFL 3 include:
USA Today
19-04-2025
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2025 PFL 3 video: Gadzhi Rabadanov sleeps Marc Diakese in 32 seconds
2025 PFL 3 video: Gadzhi Rabadanov sleeps Marc Diakese in 32 seconds Gadzhi Rabadanov continues to devastate his opposition. At 2025 PFL World Tournament 3 on Friday, former UFC fighter Marc Diakiese became the newest opponent to fall victim of Rabadanov's power. Rabadanov (25-4-2) knocked Diakiese (18-8) out cold with punches for a stoppage 32 seconds into the fight. The lightweight quarterfinal took place in Orlando, Fla. The finishing sequence (which was the majority of the fight itself) began when Rabadanov caught a Diakiese kick. After Diakiese fell back, Rabdanov followed him to the canvas with a hellacious series of punches. Diakiese was unable to defend and soon his consciousness was snatched. Rabadnov will now face Jay Jay Wilson on June 27 in the tournament semifinal. Rabadanov holds a unanimous decision win over Wilson from March 2022. Rabadanov, 31, has won 11 fights in a row including a 2024 PFL lightweight championship victory in December. A Khabib Nurmagomedov-coached fighter, Rabadanov has knocked out his three most recent opponents including current fellow semifinalist Brent Primus. A 15-fight UFC alum, Diakiese loses for the first time since he departed the promotion in 2024. He only competed once, a unanimous decision win over Tim Wilde, between his UFC departure and Friday's loss. Up-to-the-minute results of 2025 PFL 3 include:
USA Today
19-04-2025
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2025 PFL 3 video: Dalton Rosta submits Sadibou Sy, hits 'Stone Cold' celebration
2025 PFL 3 video: Dalton Rosta submits Sadibou Sy, hits 'Stone Cold' celebration Dalton Rosta impressed in his PFL debut and then paid tribute to a WWE legend. Dalton Rosta has arrived in PFL. At 2025 PFL World Tournament 3, Rosta (10-1) made light work of 2022 welterweight champion Sadibou Sy. After a dominant first round, Rosta submitted Sy (17-9-2) with a D'Arce choke at 3:29 of Round 2. The bout took place in Orlando, Fla. With the victory, Rosta advances to the middleweight tournament quarterfinal against Aaron Jeffery (16-5), who defeated Murad Ramazanov earlier on Friday's card. Jeffery is the only man to hold a win over Rosta, who he defeated by unanimous decision under the Bellator banner in August 2023. Rosta, 29, earns a victory in his PFL debut after being imported into the promotion with the Bellator brand. He has won back-to-back fights since the Jeffery loss. Sy, 38, moves to 1-3 in his most recent four outings. Up-to-the-minute results of 2025 PFL 3 include:
