Dalton Rosta entered the tournament as an alternate and advanced by defeating Sadibou Sy and Aaron Jeffery. Fabian Edwards is an athletic striker who previously challenged Johnny Eblen for gold. Early in the fight both men probed with kicks and punches while Edwards gauged distance. A low knee halted action after initial exchanges. Rosta secured multiple takedowns, controlled Edwards against the fence, landed an elbow, and slammed him to the canvas to claim the first round. In the second round both fighters traded heavy shots until Rosta landed a big right hook and continued a smart gameplan.
In the PFL Hollywood main event from the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida two former Bellator contenders collided in the PFL Middleweight World Tournament finals. Fabian Edwards is an athletic striker, who previously challenged for championship gold against Johnny Eblen. Dalton Rosta started this tournament as an alternate, proving himself in the opening round over promotion standout Sadibou Sy and then picking up a win over the only man to defeat him Aaron Jeffery in the semifinals.
When action resumed, Edwards pressed forward looking to land a straight left hand and body kick to follow. A good body kick from Edwards found a home, and shortly after Rosta crashed forward with his first takedown attempt of the contest. Dragging Edwards to the ground, Rosta was able to secure control against the fence and land an elbow over the top before slamming Edwards back to the canvas.
The second started with Edwards pressing forward looking to land a damaging blow as Rosta retreated. Rosta then sprung into action coming forward with massive hooks, Fabian stood strong in the pocket throwing straight punches to answer. Both fighters stood and traded before Rosta forced the fight to the clinch against the fence. On the exit Rosta landed a big right hook that sent Edwards stumbling backwards.
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