PFL 10 delivered a night of drama at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, with MMA Fighting’s coverage continuing under the leadership of its managing editor-in-chief, who also serves as the executive director of combat sports at SB Nation. The main event pitted Fabian Edwards against Dalton Rosta in what was designated as the middleweight tournament championship, a matchup that highlighted Edwards’s recent form (three wins in his last five) against Rosta’s four-fight winning streak. In addition to the headlining bout, the card featured title battles for the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions, with Sullivan Cauley meeting Antonio Carlos Junior for the heavyweight title and Alexander Romanov squaring off with Oleg Popov for the light heavyweight crown.
Main card (ESPN/ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET)
– Fabian Edwards vs. Dalton Rosta (headlining bout)
– Alexander Romanov vs. Oleg Popov
– Antonio Carlos Junior def. Sullivan Cauley via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:44 of Round 2
Prelims (ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET)
– Alexei Pergande def. Ethan Goss via submission (D’arce choke) at 3:52 of Round 1
– Lazaro Dayron def. Bryce Meredith via TKO (punches) at 4:06 of Round 3
– Impa Kasanganay def. Andrew Sanchez via TKO (punches) at 4:31 of Round 3
– Rasul Magomedov def. Guilherme Viana via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
– Sergey Bilostenniy def. Karl Williams via TKO (punches) at 4:11 of Round 2
– Josh Silveira def. Murad Ramazanov by scoring 30-27, 29-28, 29-28
What it means going forward
– The night featured a mix of finishes and high-stakes title bouts, setting the stage for the next steps in the PFL playoff bracket. Edwards and Rosta headlined a title-focused card that also showcased emerging contenders through the prelims, giving fans a clearer view of who might challenge for gold in the remaining playoff rounds.
– The results that did come through reinforced the depth of competition across multiple divisions, with the heavyweight and light heavyweight titles decided in dramatic fashion and several prelims ending in decisive finishes.
Extra context and takeaways
– Edwards’ challenge against Rosta remains a pivotal matchup in the middleweight playoff bracket, with both fighters bringing momentum into the finale. Rosta’s four-match win streak provided a compelling counterpoint to Edwards’s recent form.
– The night’s finishes—particularly Antonio Carlos Junior’s submission victory and the string of stoppages in the prelims—underscored the ongoing volatility and competitiveness across the PFL field, keeping a tight, championship-caliber atmosphere as the season progresses.
Optional note for readers
– If you’re following the PFL playoffs, keep an eye on how the winners align within the remaining bracket, as these results determine who advances toward the final and ultimately who claims the championship across each weight class. The card’s mix of submissions, TKOs, and decisions offered a strong indication of how the playoff race could unfold in the coming events.
Positive takeaway
– The event delivered exciting action across multiple fights and maintained the momentum of PFL playoffs, leaving fans energized for the next stage as contenders vie for title glory.