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**Summary:**

The PFL 2025 World Championship semifinals in Chicago saw Fabian Edwards advancing in the middleweight division and Biaggio Ali Walsh suffering his first loss. However, the most notable event was Alexander Romanov’s heavyweight semifinal against Valentin Moldavsky. Romanov, a former UFC contender, suffered a severe groin strike early in the fight, leaving him unable to continue and requiring him to be stretchered out of the cage. Despite the painful circumstances, Romanov was declared the winner based on the fight’s progress before the foul and will advance to the heavyweight final against Oleg Popov.

**News Article:**

**Romanov Advances to PFL Final Despite Gruesome Groin Injury**

**CHICAGO, IL** – Alexander “King Kong” Romanov advanced to the PFL 2025 World Championship heavyweight final in dramatic and painful fashion Friday night in Chicago. The former UFC heavyweight contender suffered a brutal groin strike against Valentin Moldavsky in their semifinal bout, requiring him to be stretchered out of the cage.

The fight was stopped after the illegal blow left Romanov writhing in agony, unable to stand or continue. According to PFL rules, the fight was scored based on the preceding 4:30 of the first round, resulting in a win for Romanov. He will now face Oleg Popov for the $500,000 prize.

The incident overshadowed other notable events of the evening, including Fabian Edwards (brother of UFC champion Leon Edwards) securing his spot in the middleweight final and Biaggio Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, experiencing his first professional loss.

Romanov, once considered a rising star in the UFC heavyweight division, had signed with the PFL after a surprising release from the UFC. His journey to the final has been marked by both success and now, significant physical trauma. His condition is currently being evaluated at a local hospital.

It remains to be seen if Romanov will be fit to compete in the final after the extent of the damage from the groin strike is evaluated.

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