US EditionPFL Results: Costello Van Steenis Defends in Decisive Fashion
Van Steenis became the first Spanish winner at PFL Madrid, defending his middleweight title with a third-round elbow knockout against Fabian Edwards.
- On Friday, Costello van Steenis knocked out Fabian Edwards at Palacio Vistalegre, Madrid, to register his first PFL middleweight title defense.
- Fabian Edwards' wrestling game plan faltered, with referee warnings for clinch inactivity and holding coming as Edwards visibly tired by round two.
- In the third round, van Steenis defended Edwards' takedowns with his back to the fence before landing a series of short, vicious elbows that finished the fight.
- Spain's mainstream interest was evident as the bout capped Spain's first major global MMA event with a Spanish winner, broadcast live on ESPN+ and attended by Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.
- Van Steenis' win positions him with momentum as the promotion returns to the United States on Saturday, March 28 in Pittsburgh, marking his second career victory over Edwards.
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PFL Madrid Results: Van Steenis vs. Edwards
MMA Fighting has PFL Madrid results for the van Steenis vs. Edwards fight card and more from the Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid, Spain, on Friday afternoon. In the main event, Costello van Steenis defends his PFL middleweight title against Fabian Edwards. van Steenis and Edwards have won four of…
The first night of PFL in Madrid ended in the best possible way: Costello van Steenis (18-3) finished Fabian Edwards (16-5) with elbows in the third round and retains his midweight crown. Altea's fighter is consecrated as one of the stars of the American promoter after subduing Eblen and finishing Edwards, who fell as the thousands of people present in the Vistalegre stands celebrated the feat of 'The Spaniard'.
After retaining his title at PFL Madrid, what's next for Costello Van Steenis?
2026 PFL 2 Madrid Fight Night at the Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid, Spain. Friday, March 20, 2026. (Jose Peñuela / PFL) Yesterday, the PFL took over Madrid and they brought a middleweight title rematch with them in their headliner. Costello Van Steenis (18-3) was looking to defend his title for the first time and pick up his second win over challenger Fabian Edwards (16-5). Edwards shocked many, including myself, when he went on a run to win the …
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