PFL Origins: Fabian Edwards vs. Dalton Rosta – Full Build-Up to the Middleweight Final

Behind the Build-Up: PFL Origins

Dive deep into the paths of two of PFL’s most compelling middleweights — Fabian Edwards and Dalton Rosta — as they charge toward the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals Middleweight showdown. From Edwards’ impactful flying-knee knockout over Impa Kasanganay in the quarterfinals to Rosta’s badass D’Arce choke submission over Sadibou Sy in the same round, this episode isn't just about the fight—it's about the journey.

Styles, Storylines & Stakes

Edwards enters with a reputation for precision striking and championship composure, while Rosta brings raw power, technical grappling skill, and a chip on his shoulder from his Bellator days. Their feud has heated up outside the cage too — Rosta went so far as to call Edwards’ BJJ black belt credentials into question during a fiery pre-fight exchange. This isn’t your typical MMA matchup — it’s a collision of styles, egos, and ambition.

Undercard Highlights: Big Fights, Big Stakes

The Middleweight Final isn’t the only championship on the line. The card also brings you exciting title clashes: Sullivan Cauley vs. Antonio Carlos Jr. for light heavyweight supremacy, and a heavyweight slugfest between Alexander Romanov and Oleg Popov. These matchups round out a loaded night of PFL World Tournament action.

Why You Can’t Miss This Final

With both fighters on winning streaks — Edwards at 15-4 and Rosta at 11-1 — this match is more than a title fight; it's pride, redemption, and raw ambition in the cage. This episode of PFL Origins unlocks everything: the buildup, the strategy, and the emotions that will ignite when these two finally collide in Hollywood, Florida.