Edwards Secures Dominant Win in PFL Madrid's Ultimate Clash of Champions!

After nearly six long years of waiting, Fabian Edwards will have the chance to avenge the first loss of his career when he rematches Costello van Steenis on Friday at the Vistalegre Arena Palace in Madrid. When Edwards was a rising prospect, “The Assassin” dropped a razor-thin split decision to the Spanish contender. Since then, Edwards has matured as a fighter and is at the peak of his powers.

Fresh off winning the 2025 PFL middleweight tournament, Edwards hopes to establish himself as the face of the promotion with a win over a familiar rival. But van Steenis is further along in his career as well. “The Spaniard” left MMA fans speechless after he pulled off the upset of the year last July to win the inaugural PFL middleweight title.

van Steenis returns to his home country looking to kick his reign off with a dominant title defense. If van Steenis believes that Edwards is the same prospect half a decade ago, he’s in for a rude awakening. The reigning champion escaped that fight with a decision despite being overwhelmed for most of the third round, and this time Edwards has what it takes to finish the job.

Here are three reasons why Fabian Edwards will defeat Costello van Steenis at PFL Madrid : It starts with the hands There are few middleweights in the world with striking technique as sharp as Edwards. Known for his long rangy kicks, quick counters and tricky feints, Edwards is a master at slowing his opponent down and drawing them into cerebral warfare. At his best, Edwards can move laterally around the cage and pick his opponent apart with long range attack and sneaky power shots.