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The first phase of the PFL’s 2025 tournament wrapped up with PFL World Tournament 3 on Friday, April 18, at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The event delivered a thrilling night of action, featuring a string of highlight-reel finishes that kept fans captivated throughout.
The main event delivered an action-packed middleweight clash between Fabian Edwards and Impa Kasanganay, while the co-main event saw Gadzhi Rabadanov make quick work of Marc Diakiese in lightweight action. The card also featured dominant performances from Dalton Rosta and Jay-Jay Wilson, both of whom impressed with decisive victories in their respective matchups.
Here’s a detailed look at the standout moments that made PFL World Tournament 3 a memorable event.
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PFL World Tournament 3: Fabian Edwards books semi-final spot with TKO win over Impa Kasanganay
The opening frame was marked by relentless clinch exchanges and positional grappling along the fence, as both men battled for control through takedown attempts and tight-range striking.
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Impa Kasanganay found early success in the second round with sharp combinations and brief flurries that momentarily rocked Fabian Edwards.
However, 'The Assassin' steadily regained momentum with well-placed elbows and body kicks. The shift culminated midway through the round, and Edwards secured a TKO finish at 2:14 to close out the competitive bout.
PFL World Tournament 3: Gadzhi Rabadanov crushes Marc Diakiese in just over 30 seconds
Marc Diakiese started the fight with a low kick and a spinning wheel kick, but Rabadanov expertly avoided both attacks, catching a body kick in mid-air and quickly taking Diakiese to the mat.
The Dagestani then transitioned smoothly into a controlling position, unloading a brutal flurry of ground strikes that rendered 'Bonecrusher' unconscious just 32 seconds into the bout.
PFL World Tournament 3: Dalton Rosta forces Sadibou Sy to tap in the second round
The fight began with a calculated pace, as both fighters exchanged low kicks and jabs. Dalton Rosta then intensified the action with powerful punches, securing a takedown late in the first round. Despite the shift in momentum, 'The Swedish Denzel' weathered the storm, absorbing minimal damage.
In the second round, 'Hercules' stunned Sy with a powerful right hand, then quickly transitioned to the ground. After landing a series of ground-and-pound strikes, Rosta expertly secured a tight D’Arce choke, forcing the referee to step in and call for the stoppage at 3:29.
PFL World Tournament 3: Jay-Jay Wilson claims late finish in exciting clash with Mads Burnell
The fight began with Jay-Jay Wilson pressuring Mads Burnell early, landing low kicks and attempting a takedown. Burnell countered with a front headlock and controlled the position briefly, but 'The Maori Kid' quickly reversed and started dictating the pace.
In round two, Wilson's dominant ground game took over, with a series of submission attempts and heavy ground-and-pound, including a D'Arce choke attempt.
The third round saw Wilson's relentless pursuit, with multiple takedowns and a flurry of strikes, including hammerfists and elbows. With less than a minute remaining, Wilson's barrage forced the referee to stop the fight at 4:42.
