PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 & Full Fight Results
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) made its anticipated return to Madrid, featuring a stacked fight card culminating in a pivotal middleweight title rematch between reigning champion Costello van Steenis and familiar challenger Fabian Edwards. Six years prior, van Steenis secured a close split decision victory over Edwards under the Bellator banner. This time, the stakes were considerably higher, as van Steenis aimed to defend his 185-pound title for the first time since his dramatic submission win at PFL Africa 1. Fabian Edwards, his opponent, entered the Madrid event on an impressive three-fight winning streak, marked by highlight-reel finishes against Impa Kasanganay and Dalton Rosta.
The co-main event of PFL Madrid showcased a highly anticipated featherweight clash between former Bellator titleholder A.J. McKee and the promotion’s fourth-ranked contender, Adam Borics. Fans also witnessed a crucial strawweight bout where Australian standout Jacinta Austin faced submission specialist Benita van Rooij.
PFL Madrid Main Card Results
- Middleweight Bout: Costello van Steenis vs. Fabian Edwards (Result to be updated)
- Featherweight Bout: A.J. McKee vs. Adam Borics (Result to be updated)
- Welterweight Bout: Franco Tenaglia defeated Yassin Najid via TKO (shoulder injury) at 5:00 of Round 2.
- Strawweight Bout: Jacinta Austin defeated Benita van Rooij via TKO (strikes) at 2:40 of Round 1.
- Heavyweight Bout: Linton Vassell defeated Jose Augusto via TKO (strikes) at 2:48 of Round 2.
PFL Madrid Preliminary Card Results
- Bantamweight Bout: Luciano Pereira defeated Kevin Cordero via KO (strikes) at 2:10 of Round 1.
- Flyweight Bout: Borja Garcia defeated Rafael Calderon via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Lightweight Bout: Gino van Steenis defeated Mark Ewen via KO (strikes) at 2:43 of Round 1.
- Bantamweight Bout: Mattia Giordano defeated Ernesto Schisano via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Catchweight (165lbs) Bout: Claudio Pacella defeated David Mora via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27).
- Featherweight Bout: Nacho Campos defeated Mathys Duragrin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
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