2025 PFL World Championships: Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, and Heavyweight Finals Showdown
The 2025 PFL World Championships culminate in Hollywood, Florida, with thrilling finals in middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions.

The 2025 PFL World Championships are set to conclude in a spectacular fashion this Thursday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The event will feature three electrifying finals in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions, bringing the season to a dramatic close.
Middleweight Final: Fabian Edwards vs. Dalton Rosta
Fabian Edwards, a two-time Bellator MMA middleweight title challenger, faces Dalton Rosta in what promises to be a clash of titans. Edwards, with a record of 15-4, is looking to secure his first major title after two previous attempts. Rosta, boasting an 11-1 record, is determined to prove his mettle and claim the championship.
Key Stats:
- Edwards has two losses in his last eight fights, both in title bouts.
- Rosta has never been defeated by an opponent he hasn't already beaten.
Fighter Quotes:
- Edwards: "He lost that fight [against Jeffery]. I don't care what the judges say. He lost that fight."
- Rosta: "I beat him worse than you beat him... All you did was land two f---ing uppercuts when you fought him, bro."
Heavyweight Final: Alexander Romanov vs. Oleg Popov
In the heavyweight division, Alexander Romanov and Oleg Popov are set to battle for the title. Romanov, with a record of 19-3, brings a formidable grappling game, while Popov, 21-2, is known for his striking prowess.
Key Stats:
- Combined, Romanov and Popov have 28 finishes in their 40 wins.
- Popov's past four victories have gone the distance.
Fighter Quotes:
- Romanov: "As soon as I take him down, he will feel my pressure."
- Popov: "I want to brawl him. But if he suggests we wrestle, I'm going to wrestle with him."
Light Heavyweight Final: Sullivan Cauley vs. Antonio Carlos Jr.
Sullivan Cauley, a rising star with an 8-1 record, faces the seasoned Antonio Carlos Jr., who boasts 18 wins and a wealth of experience. Cauley is looking to continue his ascent, while Carlos Jr. aims to add another title to his impressive resume.
Key Stats:
- Carlos Jr. has 12 submissions among his 18 victories.
- Cauley has seven first-round knockouts in his nine fights.
Fighter Quotes:
- Carlos Jr.: "I'm not going to do the mistakes that I did in the past, and I'm going to use that in my favor."
- Cauley: "He's got more experience than me, but I proved in my last fight that I can beat guys with a lot of experience."
Full Fight Card
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- Middleweight final: Fabian Edwards vs. Dalton Rosta
- Heavyweight final: Alexander Romanov vs. Oleg Popov
- Light heavyweight final: Sullivan Cauley vs. Antonio Carlos Jr.
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- Featherweight: Alexei Pergande vs. Ethan Goss
- Bantamweight: Bryce Meredith vs. Lazaro Dayron
- Middleweight: Impa Kasanganay vs. Andrew Sanchez
- Light heavyweight: Guilherme Viana vs. Rasul Magomedov
- Heavyweight: Sergei Bilostenniy vs. Karl Williams
- Welterweight: J.P. Saint Louis vs. Tyler Ray