The PFL’s latest offering comes in the form of a highly-stacked fight card in PFL 3, featuring former champs from across multiple different weight classes. Taking top billing, Impa Kasanganay looks to bounce back toward title contention as he locks horns with previous Bellator stalwart Fabian Edwards. Also, the streaking Gadzhi Rabadanov clashes with UFC veteran Marc Diakiese in what has all the makings for a striking extravaganza.
PFL 3 Main Event
Prior to the PFL championship finale last year, Kasanganay had lost just once in two years, with that lone setback coming to the undefeated Johnny Eblen. Although he hoped to replicate his championship-winning 2023 run, the Florida resident was quickly floored in less than a minute by Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov. Competing now at middleweight for the first time in almost three years, “Tshilobo” is now set on conquering an entirely different category on his quest toward reclaiming his place at the top, starting with the PFL 3 main event.
In the same position as his upcoming opponent, Edwards has also only lost to Eblen over the course of the past couple of years, having fought the Bellator champion on two occasions. This includes falling to the American last October in Saudi Arabia by unanimous decision at the PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants event. Stepping up for his first bout of 2025, Edwards can begin the conquest towards a possible third contest with Eblen should he manage to defeat Kasanganay during PFL 3.
PFL 3 Co-Main Event
Riding an impressive 10-fight win streak, Rabadanov recorded a splendid run in the 2024 lightweight tournament last year, sweeping the bracket without hardly breaking a sweat with a perfect 4-0 record. Poised for a dominant return, the Russian has all the makings of an undeniably force as one of the PFL’s top pound-for-pound fighters.
With seven years of experience fighting in the UFC, Diakiese brings to the table a wealth of knowledge as he looks to stake his claim to being a tournament hopeful. Coming off of a triumphant performance at Bellator Champions Series 5, “Bonecrusher” has the chance to dethrone a true bracket threat while cementing his own place as a 155-lb contender.
More Bouts On the Main Card
Also on the PFL 3 main card, former welterweight king Sadibou Sy crosses paths with Dalton Rosta. Then, the well-traveled Mads Burnell battles Jay-Jay Wilson. Also, fan-favorite boxing specialist Clay Collard locks horns with Alfie Davis.
PFL 3 (2025) Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains. Staff picks in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.
Find our PFL 3 (2025) picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after UFC 314:
- Hank Strandberg: 22-56
- Frazer Krohn: 16-47
- Drew Zuhosky: 14-64
- Jeremy Brand: 13-54
- Andrew Benjamin: 10-40
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Clay Collard -185
Vs.
Alfie Davis +154
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Collard by second round Knockout
Hank Strandberg: Davis by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Collard by first round Knockout
Andrew Benjamin: Collard by second round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Collard by second round Knockout
Staff picking Collard: 4
Staff picking Davis: 1
Jay-Jay Wilson -170
Vs.
Mads Burnell +142
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Burnell by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Burnell by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Burnell by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Wilson by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Burnell by unanimous decision
Staff picking Wilson: 1
Staff picking Burnell: 4
Sadibou Sy -125
Vs.
Dalton Rosta +105
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Rosta by second round Knockout
Hank Strandberg: Sy by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Rosta by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Sy by Split Decision
Frazer Krohn: Sy by second round knockout
Staff picking Sy: 3
Staff picking Rosta: 2
Gadzhi Rabadanov -700
Vs.
Marc Diakiese +500
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Rabadanov by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Rabadanov by second round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Rabadanov by first round Submission
Andrew Benjamin: Rabadanov by first round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Rabadanov by first round knockout
Staff picking Rabadanov: 5
Staff picking Diakiese: 0
Impa Kasanganay -155
Vs.
Fabian Edwards +130
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Kasanganay by third round Knockout
Hank Strandberg: Kasanganay by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Kasanganay by Unanimous Decision Andrew Benjamin: Kasanganay by second round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Kasanganay by split decision
Staff picking Kasanganay: 5
Staff picking Edwards: 0
