PFL World Tournament 7 – Dalton Rosta vs Aaron Jeffery

Coming off a quarterfinal where Rosta dismantled Sadibou Sy with a second-round brabo choke and Jeffery edged out a win over Murad Ramazanov, anticipation was high for this rematch. Jeffery’s lone defeat was that 2023 loss to Rosta, so there was revenge and redemption on the line.

Round 1 opened with both fighters exchanging sharp strikes and clinch work. Rosta, known as “Hercules,” tried to take Jeffery down early, but ran into Jeffery’s improved takedown defense—something that frustrated Rosta in their first meeting. Jeffery pressed forward with purposeful leg kicks and stiff jabs, while Rosta countered with heavy hips and inside control whenever he secured a takedown.

In Round 2, momentum shifted. Rosta amplified his grappling, eventually trapping Jeffery against the fence and unleashing punishing ground-and-pound. He mixed in sharp elbows from the top and even locked in deep top pressure—clearly signaling his growth and determination to avenge that earlier loss.

The third round turned into a wrestling war. Jeffery chipped away with reversals and clinch-heavy elbows, but Rosta responded with brute strength, thwarting advances and finishing strong. His relentless pace and improved striking set him apart. Though Jeffery showed heart and savvy late, it wasn’t enough to stem Rosta’s tide.

When the final scores were tallied, Rosta emerged victorious via unanimous decision—a full 30–27 sweep. The comeback from his previous loss, combined with aggressive takedowns and unbeaten resolve, ensured his ticket to the finals.

Takedown evolution: Rosta has visibly sharpened his entry timing and chaining—delivering dominant wrestling after being stifled in their Bellator bout .
Jeffery’s clinch resistance: Though his takedown defense was sturdy and clinch offense crisp, he couldn’t match Rosta’s physicality on the mat.
Fight IQ and adjustments: Rosta showcased more polished striking and pacing—indicators of a fighter rapidly maturing beyond raw power.

This win propels Dalton Rosta one step closer to the \$500,000 tournament title, but sets up a formidable final test—likely against Fabian Edwards. Meanwhile, Aaron Jeffery exits with a tough loss but raises his stock with a gutsy performance. Fascinating finish to an electric night in Chicago!