Here are the results from the PFL 3 event, featuring the main event bout between Impa Kasanganay and Fabian Edwards. The fights took place at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando on Friday night.
In the featured match of the evening, former PFL light heavyweight champion Impa Kasanganay made his return to the middleweight division (185 pounds). Kasanganay aimed to secure another championship and a substantial prize. His opponent was Fabian Edwards, a fighter who had previously challenged for Bellator titles twice and was looking to make a significant impact in his first PFL tournament appearance.
The lightweight card included a highly anticipated fight between former UFC contender Marc Diakiese and Gadzhi Rabadanov, the reigning 2024 PFL lightweight champion. Rabadanov had a dominant performance in the lightweight division the previous year, culminating in a spectacular knockout victory over Brent Primus in the final.
Carrying a winning streak of 10 fights, Rabadanov sought to maintain his impressive momentum as he kicked off the new PFL lightweight tournament season against Diakiese.
It`s worth noting that the scheduled fight between Robert Watley and Tony Caruso was canceled just before the event commenced.
Main Card Outcomes
- Fabian Edwards def. Impa Kasanganay via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 2:14
- Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Marc Diakiese via knockout (ground and pound) — Round 1, :32 seconds
- Dalton Rosta def. Sadibou Sy via submission (D’arce choke) — Round 2, 3:29
- Jay Jay Wilson def. Mads Burnell via TKO (strikes on the ground) — Round 3, 4:42
- Alfie Davis def. Clay Collard via TKO (spinning back elbow and punches) — Round 1, 2:12
Preliminary Card Outcomes
- Josh Silveira def. Mike Shipman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Brent Primus def. Vinicius Cenci via submission (rear naked choke) — Round 3, 4:52
- Aaron Jeffery def. Murad Ramazanov via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)