The 2025 PFL World Tournament continued at Universal Studios Florida, showcasing action-packed bouts in the Middleweight and Lightweight divisions. Top names including Fabian Edwards, Gadzhi Rabadanov, Dalton Rosta, and Jay-Jay Wilson emerged victorious, punching their tickets to June’s Semifinal round.
In the evening’s main event, Fabian Edwards (14-4) delivered a statement win over 2023 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Impa Kasanganay (18-6). After an evenly contested striking battle, Edwards landed a perfectly timed elbow, dropping Kasanganay and finishing the fight with follow-up strikes at 2:14 of the second round.
![Fabian Edwards celebrates his TKO victory over Impa Kasanganay at Universal Studios Florida. [PFL photo]](http://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFL_20250418_C1N09732-scaled.jpg)
The co-main event saw reigning PFL Lightweight Champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) make quick work of Marc Diakiese (18-8). Rabadanov dropped Diakiese just 32 seconds into the fight, extending his unbeaten streak to 11 and solidifying his spot in the Lightweight Semifinals.
Dalton Rosta (10-1) continued his resurgence with a submission win over former PFL Welterweight Champion Sadibou Sy (17-9-2). The American Top Team product used a slick D’Arce choke to end the bout at 3:29 of the second round, securing a rematch against Canada’s Aaron Jeffery (16-5).
![Gadzhi Rabadanov lands the knockout blow just 32 seconds into his bout with Marc Diakiese. [PFL photo]](http://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFL_20250418_C2N01318-scaled.jpg)
In the Lightweight division, New Zealand’s Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1) impressed in his PFL debut, overwhelming Mads Burnell (20-7) with relentless grappling and ground-and-pound. The bout was stopped at 4:32 of the third round, earning Wilson a showdown with Rabadanov in the Semifinals.
Alfie Davis (18-5-1) continued his rise with a first-round TKO over fan-favorite Clay Collard (25-15, 1 NC), landing a crushing elbow and sealing the finish at 2:12. Davis now faces former Bellator champ Brent Primus (16-4, 1 NC), who submitted Vinicius Cenci in the closing seconds of Round 3.
Earlier, Josh Silveira (14-4) earned a hard-fought unanimous decision over Mike Shipman, setting up a Middleweight Semifinal against Edwards. Aaron Jeffery advanced via split decision over Murad Ramazanov to complete the semifinal bracket.
The tournament continues on May 1 with action from the Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight divisions.
PFL 2025 World Tournament 3: Main Card Results
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Fabian Edwards def. Impa Kasanganay via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 2:14
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Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Marc Diakiese via KO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:32
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Dalton Rosta def. Sadibou Sy via submission (D’Arce choke) – Round 2, 3:29
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Jay-Jay Wilson def. Mads Burnell via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 4:32
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Alfie Davis def. Clay Collard via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:12
Early Card Results
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Josh Silveira def. Mike Shipman via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
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Brent Primus def. Vinicius Cenci via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:52
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Aaron Jeffery def. Murad Ramazanov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Upcoming 2025 PFL World Tournament Schedule:
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PFL 4: First Round – May 1 – Universal Studios Florida, Stage 19
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PFL 5: Semifinals – June 12 – Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville
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PFL 6: Semifinals – June 20 – INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita
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PFL 7: Semifinals – June 27 – Wintrust Arena, Chicago
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PFL 8: Finals – August 1 – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
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PFL 9: Finals – August 15 – Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC
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PFL 10: Finals – August 21 – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida