The Professional Fighters League (PFL) made its anticipated return to Madrid with an action-packed fight night, headlined by a thrilling middleweight championship rematch between reigning king Costello van Steenis and his formidable rival, Fabian Edwards. This highly anticipated bout marked their second encounter, nearly six years after their initial clash under the Bellator banner, which van Steenis won via a close split decision.
The Main Event: Van Steenis vs. Edwards II
The stakes were considerably higher for their Madrid showdown, with Costello van Steenis defending his 185-pound title for the first time since his dramatic submission victory over Johnny Eblen at PFL Africa 1. Fabian Edwards entered the cage on an impressive three-fight winning streak, showcasing his finishing prowess with highlight-reel stoppages against Impa Kasanganay and Dalton Rosta, positioning him as a serious threat to the champion’s reign.
Co-Main Event and Featured Bouts
The co-main event of PFL Madrid saw former Bellator featherweight champion A.J. McKee face off against Adam Borics, the promotion’s fourth-ranked contender at 145 pounds. Fans were also treated to an exciting strawweight clash pitting Australian standout Jacinta Austin against submission specialist Benita van Rooij.
PFL Madrid Fight Results
Below are the comprehensive results from a packed night of fights in the Spanish capital. Please note that results for the main and co-main events may be updated upon conclusion, as they were not available at the time of this report.
Main Card
- 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.
Preliminary Card
- 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 (165 lbs) 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).
