Setting up shop in Hollywood, Florida, the PFL offers fight fans a pair of high-stakes championship contests for a second week in a row in PFL Hollywood, as touted English contender Fabian Edwards battles the surging Dalton Rosta for the middleweight title in the PFL Hollywood main event. Before that, however, Antônio Carlos Júnior will try to earn his second promotional strap by turning away Sullivan Cauley.
PFL Hollywood Main Event
Riding an incredible amount of momentum after two recent wins over former light heavyweight bruisers Impa Kasanganay and Josh Silveira, Edwards has seemingly improved by leaps and bounds after his last loss to Johnny Eblen. Gearing up to cap off his 2025 run in stupendous fashion in the PFL Hollywood main event, “The Assassin” will step into the SmartCage as the clear favorite to take home the gold over the hungry American.
Beginning his journey as a professional mixed martial artist in the big leagues right from the get-go, Rosta has acquired a wealth of experience into the PFL Hollywood main event despite being only 29 years old, spending nearly his entire career in Bellator. Capturing a high-profile upset victory over Sadibou Sy and getting his revenge over Aaron Jeffery in his last couple of fights, “Hercules” has the middleweight belt firmly in his sights ahead of his scrap in the Sunshine State.
PFL Hollywood Co-Main Event
Although his time in the UFC came to a disappointing conclusion, Alexandr Romanov has found much success since joining the PFL roster this year, stopping Timothy Johnson in almost two minutes in his debut. Now positioned for his first major world championship in the PFL Hollywood co-main event, “King Kong” can call himself one of the top 265-lb names in mixed martial arts with another potentially quick night in the office.
Falling short of company gold last year versus Denis Goltsov, Popov has earned another shot at gold with two back-to-back victories. In a sport where second chances are few and far between, the Russian veteran is gearing up to shock the world and fulfill his destiny as a PFL champion after PFL Hollywood.
Other Bouts On The Late Card
Also on the PFL Hollywood late card, Sullivan Cauley locks horns with previous title-holder Antônio Carlos Júnior.
PFL Hollywood 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.
Find our PFL Hollywood picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after DWCS 78:
- Hank Strandberg: 140-78
- Drew Zuhosky: 112-106
- Frazer Krohn: 105-78
- Jeremy Brand: 102-78
- Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Bryce Meredith -120
Vs.
Lazaro Dayron +100
BANTAMWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Dayron by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Meredith by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Dayron by First Round Submission
Staff picking Meredith: 1
Staff picking Dayron: 2
Alexei Pergande -900
Vs.
Ethan Goss +600
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Pergande by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Pergande by Third Round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Goss by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Pergande: 2
Staff picking Goss: 1
Sullivan Cauley -150
Vs.
Antonio Carlos Jr. +130
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Carlos Jr. by First Round Submission
Hank Strandberg: Cauley by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Cauley by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Cauley: 3
Staff picking Carlos Jr.: 0
Fabian Edwards -170
Vs.
Dalton Rosta +145
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Edwards by Second Round Knockout
Hank Strandberg: Edwards by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Rosta by Third Round Knockout
Staff picking Edwards: 2
Staff picking Rosta: 1
