Dalton Rosta MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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DALTON ROSTA
“Hercules”
UNITED STATES • MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D
11-4-0
(T)KO
4-2
SUB
1-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United States
WT CLASS
Middleweight
HT / WT
6′ 0″, 185 lbs
BIRTHDATE
11/09/1995 (30)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
75.0″ (191cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
American Top Team • New Castle, Pennsylvania
NICKNAME
“Hercules”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Dalton Rosta Record
WINS11
KO/TKO
4
SUB
1
DECISION
6
LOSSES4
KO/TKO
2
SUB
0
DECISION
2
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 15 professional bouts (11-4-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Bryan Battle
United States
United States
PFL Charlotte: Battle vs. Rosta
Aug / 07 / 2026
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 07 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Charlotte Main Event • Battle vs. Rosta
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupBryan Battle vs Dalton Rosta
Fight Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Bojangles Coliseum)
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Bojangles Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.6 lbs vs 185.8 lbs
Bryan Battle Record at Bout (Opponent)12-3-0 (1 NC)
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout11-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Bryan Battle: -165 (Favorite)
vs
Dalton Rosta: +125 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
Judge 1: 29-28
Judge 2: 28-29
Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rosta leaned on his wrestling in round one to secure takedowns and clinch control along the cage, but Battle began landing heavy front kicks and sharp combinations in rounds two and three, edging out a tight split decision on his home turf in Charlotte.
LOSS
Impa Kasanganay
United States
United States
PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle
Mar / 28 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:18)
Mar / 28 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME3:18
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Pittsburgh Co-Main Event • Kasanganay vs. Rosta
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupImpa Kasanganay vs Dalton Rosta
Fight Location
Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States (UPMC Events Center)
Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States (UPMC Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.5 lbs vs 185.5 lbs
Impa Kasanganay Record at Bout (Opponent)19-6-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout11-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Impa Kasanganay: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Dalton Rosta: +125 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing in his home state of Pennsylvania, Rosta traded heavy blows with former PFL champion Kasanganay in the center before Kasanganay connected with an explosive right hand that dropped Rosta, following up with hammerfists to force the first-round stoppage.
LOSS
Fabian Edwards
England
England
2025 PFL World Championships: Middleweights, Light Heavyweights, Heavyweights
Aug / 21 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:28)
Aug / 21 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME1:28
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Championship Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupFabian Edwards vs Dalton Rosta
Fight Location
Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Fabian Edwards Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout11-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fabian Edwards: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Dalton Rosta: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the 2025 PFL World Tournament Final, Rosta applied relentless forward pressure across the first two rounds before Edwards timed a devastating left head kick early in round three to claim the middleweight tournament championship.
WIN
Aaron Jeffery
Canada
Canada
2025 PFL Semifinals: Middleweights, Light Heavyweights, Heavyweights
Jun / 27 / 2025
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 27 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2025 PFL Middleweight Semifinal Rematch • Rosta vs. Jeffery 2
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Aaron Jeffery
Fight Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.4 lbs vs 186 lbs
Aaron Jeffery Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout10-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: +115 (Underdog)
vs
Aaron Jeffery: -140 (Favorite)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Rob Madrigal
Judge 1: 29-28
Judge 2: 29-28
Judge 3: 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a razor-close tournament semifinal rematch, Rosta avenged his lone career defeat by out-wrestling Jeffery against the fence and landing the cleaner power strikes over three grinding rounds to secure a spot in the finals.
WIN
Sadibou Sy
Sweden
Sweden
2025 PFL First Round: Middleweights & Lightweights
Apr / 18 / 2025
Submission (Brabo Choke)
Rnd 2 (3:29)
Apr / 18 / 2025
ROUND2
TIME3:29
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL World Tournament Opening Round • Rosta vs. Sy
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Sadibou Sy
Fight Location
Orlando, Florida, United States (Universal Studios)
Orlando, Florida, United States (Universal Studios)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.6 lbs vs 185.8 lbs
Sadibou Sy Record at Bout (Opponent)16-8-2 (1 NC)
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout9-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: +100 (Underdog)
vs
Sadibou Sy: -120 (Favorite)
Officials
Ref: Marcos Perez
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rosta neutralized the dynamic striking of former PFL champion Sy with heavy wrestling pressure, securing top position in round two and locking in a tight Brabo choke to force the tapout at 3:29.
WIN
Norbert Novenyi Jr.
Hungary
Hungary
Bellator Champions Series Dublin: Jackson vs. Kuramagomedov
Jun / 22 / 2024
Decision – Majority
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 22 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Champions Series Dublin • Rosta vs. Növényi Jr.
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Norbert Növényi Jr.
Fight Location
Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)
Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.8 lbs vs 185.4 lbs
Norbert Növényi Jr. Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout8-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -180 (Favorite)
vs
Norbert Növényi Jr.: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Bryan Miner
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rosta handed undefeated Hungarian prospect Növényi his first career setback, dictating the pace with heavy takedowns, stifling top control, and damaging ground-and-pound over 15 minutes in Dublin.
LOSS
Aaron Jeffery
Canada
Canada
Bellator 298: Storley vs. Ward
Aug / 11 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 11 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 298 Feature • Jeffery vs. Rosta
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAaron Jeffery vs Dalton Rosta
Fight Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.4 lbs vs 185.6 lbs
Aaron Jeffery Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout8-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Aaron Jeffery: +160 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Bobby Wombacher
Judge 1: 30-27
Judge 2: 29-28
Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jeffery pushed a relentless pace against the cage, landing short elbows and dirty boxing in the clinch to hand Rosta the first defeat of his professional career.
WIN
Anthony Adams
United States
United States
Bellator 289: Stots vs. Sabatello
Dec / 09 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 09 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 289 Main Card • Rosta vs. Adams
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Anthony Adams
Fight Location
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.6 lbs vs 185.6 lbs
Anthony Adams Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout7-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -550 (Favorite)
vs
Anthony Adams: +400 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Bryan Miner
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rosta showcased complete dominance across three rounds at Mohegan Sun, out-landing Adams on the feet and utilizing superior wrestling control to sweep all three judges’ scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
WIN
Romero Cotton
United States
United States
Bellator 283: Lima vs. Jackson
Jul / 22 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:38)
Jul / 22 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME0:38
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 283 Undefeated Showcase • Rosta vs. Cotton
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Romero Cotton
Fight Location
Tacoma, Washington, United States (Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel)
Tacoma, Washington, United States (Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.4 lbs vs 185.6 lbs
Romero Cotton Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout6-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -160 (Favorite)
vs
Romero Cotton: +135 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle of undefeated middleweights, Rosta broke Cotton down over two rounds before uncorking a highlight-reel Superman punch followed by a left hook that knocked Cotton out cold just 38 seconds into round three.
WIN
Duane Johnson
United States
United States
Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky
Jan / 29 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jan / 29 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 273 • Rosta vs. Johnson
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Duane Johnson
Fight Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Footprint Center)
Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Footprint Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.6 lbs vs 185.6 lbs
Duane Johnson Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout5-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Duane Johnson: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Ryan Brueggeman
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in as a replacement opponent, Johnson had no answer for Rosta’s physical dominance as “Hercules” repeatedly took him to the canvas and controlled all three rounds for a 30-27 unanimous sweep.
WIN
Tony Johnson
United States
United States
Bellator 256: Bader vs. Machida 2
Apr / 09 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 09 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 256 • Rosta vs. Johnson
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Tony Johnson
Fight Location
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.5 lbs vs 185.2 lbs
Tony Johnson Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout4-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Tony Johnson: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rosta relied on sharp boxing fundamentals and heavy wrestling to neutralize Johnson across 15 minutes, cruising to a comfortable unanimous decision.
WIN
Ty Gwerder
United States
United States
Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Lima
Oct / 29 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 29 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 250 • Rosta vs. Gwerder
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Ty Gwerder
Fight Location
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.5 lbs vs 184.2 lbs
Ty Gwerder Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout3-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Ty Gwerder: +310 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Todd Anderson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rosta battered Gwerder with heavy top pressure and relentless ground strikes, sweeping all three judges’ scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) inside the Mohegan Sun Arena.
WIN
Mark Gardner
United States
United States
Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2
Aug / 07 / 2020
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 1 (5:00)
Aug / 07 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME5:00
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 243 • Rosta vs. Gardner
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Mark Gardner
Fight Location
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184.8 lbs
Mark Gardner Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout2-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -800 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Gardner: +550 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rosta dished out severe punishment from top position throughout the first round, opening a deep facial cut that prompted the cageside physician to call off the bout at the conclusion of round one.
WIN
Claude Wilcox
United States
United States
Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2
Oct / 25 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:23)
Oct / 25 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME4:23
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 231 • Rosta vs. Wilcox
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Claude Wilcox
Fight Location
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.5 lbs vs 184.8 lbs
Claude Wilcox Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout1-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -900 (Favorite)
vs
Claude Wilcox: +600 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Todd Anderson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rosta dragged Wilcox to the mat and unleashed heavy ground-and-pound, forcing referee Todd Anderson to halt the fight late in the second round.
WIN
Cody Vidal
United States
United States
Bellator 219: Awad vs. Girtz
Mar / 29 / 2019
TKO (Injury)
Rnd 1 (1:06)
Mar / 29 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME1:06
METHODTKO (Injury)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional Debut • Rosta vs. Vidal
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupDalton Rosta vs Cody Vidal
Fight Location
Temecula, California, United States (Pechanga Resort & Casino)
Temecula, California, United States (Pechanga Resort & Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.5 lbs vs 184.8 lbs
Cody Vidal Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Dalton Rosta Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dalton Rosta: -1000 (Favorite)
vs
Cody Vidal: +650 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: James Beers
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional mixed martial arts debut, Rosta applied immediate pressure, causing Vidal to suffer a fight-ending knee injury just 66 seconds into the bout.
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