PLL 2025 World Tournament Semifinals results: Romanow, Carlos Jr., Rosta and Edwards Advance to Finalsromanov, Carlos Jr., Rosta & Edwards Punch Tickets for the finals of the World Tournament 2025 PFL
CHICAGO – The World Tournament PFL 2025 semi -finals came to a dramatic ending on Friday evening at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, crowning the last pretenders in heavyweight, featherlight weighty weight and medium weight.
With rates higher than ever, the fighters fought for the desired place in the PFL finals on August 1 in Atlantic City. The evening was full of explosive performances, stunning nervousness and emotional victories that prepared the stage for the unforgettable night of the championship.
The main event: Fabian Edwards dominates Silveira, goes to the finals of the average weight
In the header of the evening, England Fabian Edwards (15-4) He presented his elite skills hitting clinical results against the American team Josh Silveira (14-5).
After the initial first round, Edwards took control in the second, landing in the punishment of elbows and pure meters that began to wear Silveira. At the end of the third round, Edwards clearly established dominance, gaining unanimous decision win.
“The Assassin” showed a composed, tactical style, winning a shot in a crown of an average weight of 2025 against a friend from the ATT Silveira team, Dalton Rosta.
Collaborator factor: Sullivan Cauley stunns Phil Davis in a featherlight heavyweight thriller
Former Bellator master Phil Davis (25-8) It looked sharply, using his characteristic supplies to control Arizona Sullivan Couley (8-1). But at the end of the second round, Cauley overturned the script, landing a destructive kick of his head and another blow that Davis dropped.
Davis survived the attack, but the shoot changed. Cauley continued to press in the final cage, landing with authority and generally causes more damage. The judges admitted him Unanimous victory of the decision 1st place in featherlight heavyweight finals.
Sergio Pettis Edge former teammate of the Raufeon Stots in Showcase Walki team
Three years after the canceled fight due to injury, Sergio Pettis (24-7) AND Raufeon Stots (21-3) Finally, I met in SmartCage in a striking high -level chess match.
Pettis delighted the crowd of skillful combinations, especially his characteristic rotating backning. Despite the competitive stock exchanges, he managed to overtake Narrow winmarking a successful debut in PFL and reviving your rush in the Bantamweight division.
Dalton Rosta Avenges, his only loss, defeats Aaron Jeffery in the middle war
In one of the most anticipated rematch of the night, Dalton Rosta (11-1) Revenge Aaron Jeffery (16-6) for a lonely professional failure.
Both warriors had robust moments, but the cleaner blows of the rost and the pressure moved forward Decision divided victory (29-28, 29-28, 27-30). The victory not only exerts a result in the competition, but also protects the Rosta ticket to the average weight finals, where he will face Fabian Edwards.
Antonio Carlos Jr. Outworks Simeon Powell in a featherlight heavyweight semi -final
Opening the main card, 2021 PFL Featherlight Heavyweight Champion Antonio Carlos Jr. (18-6) A star emerging star Simeon Powell (11-2).
Carlos Jr. He imposed his will early, pressing Powell against the cage and neutralizing his crime. His control of the struggle and a relentless pace led to Unanimous winning decisionsending him back to the finals for a chance to regain his title – this time against Sullivan Couley.
2025 PFL finals: set to August 1 in Atlantic City
The global PFL 2025 tournament ends Friday, August 1With Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall At Atlantic City, Fresh Jersey.
Final duels include:
Heavyweight final: Alexander Romanov vs. Oleg Popov
Featherlight heavyweight final: Antonio Carlos Jr. vs. Sullivan Couley
Medium weight final: Dalton Rosta vs. Fabian Edwards
To get more updates, the most crucial points and full results, or on a regular basis with official PFL platforms.
2025 PFL World Tournament Chicago: Semi -finals Main Card results:
Fabian Edwards (15-4) def. Josh Silveira (14-5) Through a unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Sullivan Couley (8-1) def. Phil Davis (25-8) Through a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Sergio Pettis (24-7) def. Raufeon Stots (21-3) through a unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Dalton Rosta (11-1) def. Aaron Jeffery (16-6) through a divided decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Antonio Carlos Jr. (18-6) def. Simeon Powell (11-2) through a unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
2025 PFL World Tournament Chicago: Semi -finals Early card results:
Valentin Moldawsky (14-4) vs. Aleksander Romanow (19-3.1 NC)-Brak of the competition (accidental strike in the groin) at 4:26 round of the first-preview of the global tournament of the PFL, in order to determine the promotion in the tournament, in the absence of a competition, three judges are asked to choose a warrior who, as they think, had the most complete work for the whole fight- The judges chose Romanov to move to the finals
Ronnie Gibbs (2-0) def. Biaggio Ali Walsh (2-1) Through technical notification (arm) at 2:45 round of the second
Oleg Popov (21-2) def. Rodrigo Nascimento (12-4) Through a unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Rafael Xavier(14-8)def.Karl Albretsson (14-8) via TKO (strikes) in: 27 round of the first
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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