Orlando, fl. – The first round of the global PFL 2025 tournament began tonight with the Universal Studios Florida campaign, where four fighters both in medium and lightweight branches hit tickets in the June semi -finals.
At 185 pounds a man they call “Hercules”, Dalton Rosta (10-1), will face Canada Aaron Jeffery (16-5) In the rematch for almost two years in creation Josh Silveira (14-4) is to meet England Fabian Edwards (14-4) in the semi-final.
In lightweight semi -finals, former Bellator Master Brent first (16-4, 1 NC) will face England Alfie Davis (18-5-1) in a very expected duel, while Novel Zealand Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1) he acides against Russia Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2).
The main event appeared in the heavyweight champion 2023 PFL IMPA Kasanggananay (18-6) In the face of former pretender Bellator Fabian Edwards. Both fighters had moments on their legs, each of which managed to sway the second, but it was a perfectly transient elbow from Edwards, who sent Kasanganaya to canvas. The British followed a lot of strikes, which prompted the judge to enter and stop the fight.
A lightweight champion of 2024 PFL Gadzhi Rabadanov appeared in the coefficients’ Marc Diakiese (18-8). After the tension of the meeting at the beginning of the week, Rabadanov Dagestan needed only 32 seconds to end the fight. The 31-year-old now goes to the semi-finals because he wants to repeat as a master.
Dalton Rosta from Pittsburgh has proved that he is a grave claimant for the 2025 global tournament, submitting a welterweight champion 2022 Sadibou i (17-9-2) with a choke in the second round. The outstanding American team won two in a row since the first defeat of the promising career.
Two long -standing outstanding Bellator have fought MADS BURNELL (20-7) He faced Jay-Jay Wilson. Former featherweight for most of his early career, Wilson showed his dominance in the stock exchanges, ultimately overwhelming a Danish veteran with a wave unanswered to ensure an impressive victory in his debut PFL.
Starting the main card, one of the most invigorating fighters who ever decorate intelligence, Clay Collard (25-15, 1 NC), went to the fingers from Alfie Davis from London Shootfighters. In the middle of the first round, Davis landed perfectly in the time he sent Collard to canvas. Trying from Utah, he tried to return to his leg, but the relentless avalanche of strikes from Davis forced Judge Blake Grice to enter and stop fighting.
The global PFL 2025 tournament lasts on Thursday, May 1, and massive and lightweight massive weight competes live on ESPN 2, ESPN+ and Dazn.
2025 PFL World Tournament 3: Main card of the first round:
Fabian Edwards (14-4) Defeated IMPA Kasanggananay (18-6) by TKO (strikes) at 2:14 round of the second
Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) defeated Marc Diakiese (18-8) by KO (strikes) in: 32 rounds of the first
Dalton Rosta (10-1) Defeated Sadibou i (17-9-2) by notification (d’Arce choke) at 3:29 round of the second
Jay-Jay Wilson (11-1) Defeated MADS BURNELL (20-7) by TKO (strikes) at 4:32 third round
Alfie Davis (18-5-1) defeated Clay Collard (25-15, 1 NC) by TKO (strikes) at 2:12 round of the first
2025 PFL World Tournament 3: Early first round card:
Josh Silveira (14-4) Defeated Mike Shipman (17-5) Through a unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Brent first (16-4, 1 NC) Vinicius Cenci (10-3) by folding (naked choke) at 4:52 in the third round
Aaron Jeffery (16-5) Defeated Murad Ramazanov (12-2, 1 NC) through a divided decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
The upcoming schedule of the World Tournament 2025 PFL:
2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First round – May 1 – Universal Studios Florida, stage 19
2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semi -finals – June 12 – Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville
2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semi -finals – June 20 – Intrust Bank Arena, Wichita
2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semi -finals – June 27 – Wintrust Arena, Chicago
2025 PFL World Tournament 8: Finals – August 1 Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
2025 PFL World Tournament 9: Finals – August 15 – Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC
2025 PFL World Tournament 10: Finals – August 21 – Demanding Rock Live at the Demanding Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood seminole, Hollywood, Florida
Dana White has slammed Islam
Makhachev’s activity.
After defending his title against Ian Garry in
August, Makhachev called for another title defense before Ramadan
2027. The Dagestani even singled out Carlos
Prates as his next challenger. According to the
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO, the matchup was verbally
agreed for UFC
336 on Jan. 30, 2027, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto before
Makhachev changed his mind.
Dana White claims Islam Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates was
‘verbally agreed'
While White doesn't expect Makhachev to fight three times a year at
this stage in his career, he would like him to fight at least twice
a year.
“That was verbally agreed to… I like when guys fight a lot,†White
said during a media scrum captured by TheMacLife. “Being a
champion, I don’t really expect you to fight three times a year.
But twice would be nice. It backs up the division; there are many
guys who would like a shot at the title.â€
Makhachev (29-1) hasn't fought more than twice a year since 2022.
Prates (24-7) and unbeaten welterweight contender Michael
Morales (19-0) are now set to contest interim gold at UFC 336,
with the winner set to fight Makhachev after Ramadan.
Islam Makhachev has followed Khabib Nurmagomedov's footsteps in more ways than one, and that might include how he decides to end his fighting career.
Nurmagomedov, Makhachev's close friend and mentor, memorably retired in October 2020 following a win over Justin Gaethje that marked his third straight defense of the UFC lightweight title and improved his flawless record to 29-0. Afterwards, Nurmagomedov declared he was done with fighting, citing a promise to his mother that he would no longer fight with the recent passing of his father, legendary coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
Now, Makhachev is making a similar vow.
“My mother has always been against me fighting,†Makhachev told Red Corner MMA at the Sambo World Championship event in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. “I've always listened to my mother, so soon I will obey her word.â€
Like Nurmagomedov, Makhachev has carved out an unassailable legacy in MMA. The 35-year-old recorded his first successful welterweight title defense by defeating Ian Machado Garry this past August at UFC 330, and holds the record for the most consecutive successful title defenses in the lightweight division with four. He has won 17 straight fights since losing to Adriano Martins in his second UFC appearance, and holds a pro record of 29-1.
Makhachev's next challenger will be determined by an interim title bout between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales at UFC 336 in January, and after he faces the winner, he's still not sure when exactly he'll make a decision on his final fight.
“There's no number,†Makhachev said. “I am just reaching the finish line. There aren't many things that could give me motivation in this sport. I'm at the finish line. I just want to fight the contenders, but I don't see any new names.â€
Makhachev has received criticism for not facing neither Prates nor Morales in January, instead letting one of the challengers remove the other from the equation. Asked which fighter presents a bigger threat to his championship reign, Makhachev sounded unworried.
“It's a good fight and I think both of them deserve a title shot,†Makhachev said. “That's why I would like to see which of them is more deserving. We'll find out in January.â€
“They are both good,†he added. “They are both punchers. Although, I wouldn't say either of them is a threat for me. I am a bad matchup for them stylistically.â€
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