Particle.news
Download on the App Store
31 ARTICLES
·
4h ago

Fabian Edwards' Head-Kick KO Caps PFL 10 as Popov and Carlos Jr. Take Tournament Crowns

The finish closed PFL's revamped 2025 World Tournament in Hollywood, Florida, pointing toward a unification bout with Costello van Steenis.

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 28: Fabian Edwards celebrates after defeating Josh Silveira during the semifinals of the PFL 2025 World Tournament at Wintrust Arena on June 28, 2025 in Chicago, Florida.
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Edwards knocked out Dalton Rosta with a left head kick at 1:28 of Round 3 to win the middleweight tournament, drawing instant comparisons to brother Leon’s famous finish as Leon rushed the cage to celebrate.
  • Oleg Popov edged Alexander Romanov by split decision to capture the heavyweight tournament title after a largely standup battle marked by leg kicks and clinch work.
  • Antônio Carlos Jr. secured the light heavyweight tournament belt with a rear‑naked choke of Sullivan Cauley at 3:44 of Round 2 following a wild, knockdown-filled exchange.
  • Following the main event, Edwards faced off with reigning PFL middleweight champion Costello van Steenis in the cage, signaling a likely unification matchup reported by multiple outlets.
  • Coverage confirmed full-card results, including Lazaro Dayron’s TKO of Bryce Meredith and Sergey Bilostenniy’s TKO of Karl Williams, with Edwards’ winner’s purse reported at $500,000.