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USA Today
23-04-2025
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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 22: PFL lightweight making noise
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 22: PFL lightweight making noise The only major MMA event last week was 2025 PFL World Tournament 3 in Orlando, Fla. The event featured lightweight and middleweight opening-round tournament action. With a first-round finish of UFC veteran Marc Diakiese in the co-main event, Gadzhi Rabadanov is now about the honorable mentions in the 155-pound division. Check out all the latest pound-for-pound and divisional USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
USA Today
21-04-2025
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Jay Jay Wilson sets sights on avenging only MMA loss vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov in PFL semis
Jay Jay Wilson sets sights on avenging only MMA loss vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov in PFL semis Show Caption Hide Caption Jay Jay Wilson, PFL 2025 Week 3 post-fight video interview Jay Jay Wilson on his win over Mads Burnell Jay Jay Wilson hadn't been in the cage officially in more than 18 months, and hadn't yet fought for the PFL, but his result was what he expected. Wilson (11-1) beat Mads Burnell (20-7) with a third-round TKO this past Friday in the lightweight tournament. He moved on to a semifinal matchup against Gadzhi Rabadanov in late June – which is perfect for him, given Rabadanov is responsible for the only loss on Wilson's record more than three years ago at Bellator 276. Wilson spoke to the media following his win at 2025 PFL World Tournament 3, which took place at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. Watch Wilson's full post-fight interview in the video above courtesy of the PFL.
USA Today
20-04-2025
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Ex-Bellator lightweight champ Brent Primus eyeing statement with title for PFL
Ex-Bellator lightweight champ Brent Primus eyeing statement with title for PFL Show Caption Hide Caption Brent Primus, PFL 2025 Week 3 post-fight video interview Brent Primus met the media after his win over Vinicius Cenci Brent Primus knows what it's like to become an unexpected champion, so winning a PFL title would be old hat. And it's not even that a lightweight belt in the PFL, like he did in Bellator when he stopped Michael Chandler, would be out of the question now for Primus (16-4), who beat Vinicius Cenci (8-3) with a third-round submission this past Friday. He moved on to a semifinal matchup against Alfie Davis in late June. Still, he's been overlooked before only to prove doubters wrong, and he'd gladly do it again. Primus spoke to the media following his win at 2025 PFL World Tournament 3, which took place at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. Watch Primus' full post-fight interview in the video above courtesy of the PFL.
USA Today
20-04-2025
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Josh Silveira talks new focus, motivation at middleweight after PFL opening round win
Josh Silveira talks new focus, motivation at middleweight after PFL opening round win Show Caption Hide Caption Josh Silveira, PFL 2025 Week 3 post-fight Josh Silveira advanced to the middleweight semifinals with a win over Mike Shipman. After three straight PFL seasons at light heavyweight, Josh Silveira is trying something new this time around. Silveira (14-4) beat Mike Shipman (17-5) with a unanimous decision this past Friday in the opening round of the 2025 middleweight tournament. He moved on to a semifinal matchup against Fabian Edwards in late June. Silveira came up short in his 205-pound seasons, but started the middleweight portion of his career off right. Silveira spoke to the media following his win at 2025 PFL World Tournament 3, which took place at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. Watch Silveira's full post-fight interview in the video above courtesy of the PFL.
USA Today
20-04-2025
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- USA Today
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.
