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Fabian Edwards Scores Head‑Kick KO as PFL Crowns Final 2025 Tournament Champions

The results capped PFL’s revamped single‑elimination season that absorbed Bellator talent.

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.
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Overview

  • Edwards knocked out Dalton Rosta with a third‑round head kick at 1:28 to win the middleweight tournament, echoing brother Leon’s famous finish as Leon joined him in the cage to celebrate.
  • Oleg Popov edged Alexander Romanov by split decision to take the heavyweight tournament, rebounding one year after losing in the 2024 final.
  • Antônio Carlos Jr. secured the light heavyweight tournament with a rear‑naked choke of Sullivan Cauley at 3:44 of Round 2, adding a second PFL title to his resume.
  • The finals at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida concluded the season’s last three brackets, airing on ESPN/ESPN+ with DAZN carrying international rights.
  • Post‑fight coverage teed up a potential unification bout between Edwards and Costello van Steenis, while outlets differed on reported winner payouts, citing either $500,000 or $100,000.