Dakota Bush VS Morquez Forest

Dakota Bush defeated Morquez Forest by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) in a three-round lightweight bout at PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira on August 22, 2026. One of the three judges scored the fight for Forest, reflecting how competitive the matchup was throughout. Bush was particularly assertive in closing out the first round, finishing with a burst of aggressive combinations that drew notice from ringside observers. The fight ended with another dramatic late exchange in the final seconds of round three before the cards sealed the result in Bush's favor.

Dakota Bush, a former UFC fighter who won seven straight fights to earn his PFL contract and followed it up with a first-round knockout in his PFL debut, looks to build his Tampa momentum against Morquez Forest, a scrappy 8-1 lightweight with his own finishing credentials. Bush's relentless combination pressure and knockout power make him the established threat in the division; Forest needs to prove his 8-1 record is built on quality that can withstand elite forward pressure.