Fabian Edwards Conquers PFL Middleweight Championship with Spectacular KO
In an exciting night at the PFL World Tournament finals, Fabian Edwards achieved an impressive victory by knocking out Dalton Rosta in the third round. The fight, which took place on Thursday, culminated in a head kick reminiscent of the style of his older brother, Leon Edwards, who won a UFC championship three years ago. Edwards, with a record of 16-4, connected with a head kick at 1:28 of the third round, leaving Rosta (11-2) knocked out. The similarity to the blow Leon dealt to Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 on August 20, 2022, was undeniable, marking an iconic moment in the history of the sport. The main event of the night in Hollywood, Florida, awarded Edwards, 32, the $500,000 PFL tournament prize. This victory represents redemption for Edwards, who was seeking the championship after two failed attempts in Bellator.
In other featured results from the PFL World Tournament Finals:
- In heavyweight, Oleg Popov defeated Alexander Romanov by split decision, securing his first championship in the PFL.
- In light heavyweight, Antonio Carlos Jr. earned his second PFL championship by submitting Sullivan Cauley in the second round.
