ORLANDO, FL. – The First Spherical of the 2025 PFL World Match rolled on tonight with motion at Common Studios Florida, the place 4 fighters in each the Middleweight and Light-weight divisions punched their tickets to June’s Semifinals.
At 185 kilos, the person they name ‘Hercules,’ Dalton Rosta (10-1), will face Canada’s Aaron Jeffery (16-5) in a rematch almost two years within the making, whereas Josh Silveira (14-4) is about to satisfy England’s Fabian Edwards (14-4) within the Semifinals.
Within the Light-weight Semifinals, former Bellator Champion Brent Primus (16-4, 1 NC) will tackle England’s Alfie Davis (18-5-1) in a extremely anticipated matchup, whereas New Zealand’s Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1) squares off in opposition to Russia’s Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2).
The principle occasion featured 2023 PFL Mild Heavyweight Champion Impa Kasanganay (18-6) going through former Bellator title challenger Fabian Edwards. Each fighters had their moments on the ft, every managing to wobble the opposite, but it surely was a wonderfully timed elbow from Edwards that despatched Kasanganay to the canvas. The Brit adopted up with a flurry of strikes, prompting the referee to step in and cease the combat.
The co-main occasion featured 2024 PFL Light-weight Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov, who prolonged his unbeaten streak to 11 fights with a dominant victory over England’s Marc Diakiese (18-8). After a tense faceoff earlier within the week, Dagestan’s Rabadanov wanted simply 32 seconds to complete the bout. The 31-year-old now advances to the Semifinals, as he appears to repeat as champion.
Pittsburgh native Dalton Rosta proved he’s a critical contender within the 2025 World Match, submitting 2022 PFL Welterweight Champion Sadibou Sy (17-9-2) with a D’Arce choke within the second spherical. The American Prime Group standout has now received two straight since struggling the primary lack of his promising profession.
Two longtime Bellator standouts clashed at Light-weight as Mads Burnell (20-7) confronted off in opposition to Jay-Jay Wilson. A former Featherweight for a lot of his early profession, Wilson showcased his dominance within the grappling exchanges, ultimately overwhelming the Danish veteran with a barrage of unanswered strikes to safe a formidable victory in his PFL debut.
Kicking off the primary card, some of the thrilling fighters to ever grace the SmartCage, Clay Collard (25-15, 1 NC), went toe-to-toe with London Shootfighters’ Alfie Davis. Halfway by the primary spherical, Davis landed a wonderfully timed elbow that despatched Collard to the canvas. The Utah native made a valiant effort to get again to his ft, however a relentless flurry of strikes from Davis compelled referee Blake Grice to step in and cease the combat.
The 2025 PFL World Match continues on Thursday, Might 1, with the Heavyweights & Mild Heavyweights competing reside on ESPN 2, ESPN+ and DAZN.
2025 PFL World Match 3: First Spherical Major Card:
Fabian Edwards (14-4) defeated Impa Kasanganay (18-6) by way of TKO (strikes) at 2:14 of spherical two
Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) defeated Marc Diakiese (18-8) by way of KO (strikes) at :32 of spherical one
Dalton Rosta (10-1) defeated Sadibou Sy (17-9-2) by way of submission (D’Arce Choke) at 3:29 of spherical two
Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1) defeated Mads Burnell (20-7) by way of TKO (strikes) at 4:32 of spherical three
Alfie Davis (18-5-1) defeated Clay Collard (25-15, 1 NC) by way of TKO (strikes) at 2:12 of spherical one
2025 PFL World Match 3: First Spherical Early Card:
Josh Silveira (14-4) defeated Mike Shipman (17-5) by way of unanimous determination (29-28 x3)
Brent Primus (16-4, 1 NC) defeated Vinicius Cenci (10-3) by way of submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:52 of spherical three
Aaron Jeffery (16-5) defeated Murad Ramazanov (12-2, 1 NC) by way of break up determination (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Upcoming 2025 PFL World Match Schedule:
2025 PFL World Match 4: First Spherical – Might 1 – Common Studios Florida, Stage 19
2025 PFL World Match 5: Semifinals – June 12 – Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville
2025 PFL World Match 6: Semifinals – June 20 – INTRUST Financial institution Enviornment, Wichita
2025 PFL World Match 7: Semifinals – June 27 – Wintrust Enviornment, Chicago
2025 PFL World Match 8: Finals – August 1 – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Corridor, Atlantic Metropolis, NJ
2025 PFL World Match 9: Finals – August 15 – Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC
2025 PFL World Match 10: Finals – August 21 – Exhausting Rock Reside at Seminole Exhausting Rock Lodge & On line casino Hollywood, Hollywood, Florida
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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