Dakota Bush edges Morquez Forest by split decision at PFL Tampa

Bush entered off a 34-second knockout in his PFL debut.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

Dakota Bush defeats Morquez Forest in a THRILLER 😱 Winner by split decision. #PFLTampa presented by @visitspc | 📺Prel Via @PFLMMA on X

What happened: The lightweight bout was contested during Saturday’s prelims. The main card followed at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Why it matters: Bush took the result against an opponent who entered 8-1. The close verdict gives both lightweights a fresh result for PFL’s next round of matchmaking.

By the numbers: Bush entered at 16-4, while Forest carried an 8-1 record. Both weighed 155.8 pounds Friday.

What to watch: PFL’s next bookings for Bush and Forest will determine how the split verdict reshapes their paths.

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