Trending Now - PFL Madrid: Van Steenis and Edwards Clash in Epic Rematch

WHO:

Costello van Steenis, PFL middleweight champion

Fabian Edwards, British fighter

Leon Edwards, Fabian's brother

Carlos Prates, opponent of Leon Edwards

AJ McKee, fighter in co-main event

Adam Borics, opponent of AJ McKee

Franco Tenaglia, fighter on main card

Yassin Najid, opponent of Franco Tenaglia

Jacinta Austin, fighter on main card

Benita Van Roiij, opponent of Jacinta Austin

Linton Vassell, fighter on main card

Jose Augusto, opponent of Linton Vassell

WHAT:

Costello van Steenis defeated Fabian Edwards by knockout in the third round at 1:48.

This victory marked the first defense of van Steenis' PFL middleweight title.

Van Steenis has now won two fights against Edwards, having previously defeated him by split decision on September 26th, 2020.

Edwards has lost three championship fights in total.

Van Steenis commented on Edwards' performance, stating, "He is one of the best fighters in the world and so am I. It takes two people to make a great fight."

Costello van Steenis defeated Fabian Edwards by knockout in the third round.

This victory allowed van Steenis to retain his PFL middleweight title.

Van Steenis has now won two fights against Edwards, having previously defeated him by split decision on September 26th, 2020.

Edwards has lost three championship fights in total.

WHERE:

The event took place at Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid, Spain.

WHEN:

The fight occurred on March 21st, 2026.

Edwards previously attempted to win a world title in 2023 and 2024.

WHY:

Edwards aimed to win a world title for the third time after previous defeats in 2023 and 2024.

Edwards aimed to win a world title for the third time after previous defeats.

Van Steenis commented on Edwards' potential, stating, "He is one of the guys that could have been champion and could be champion in the future, but not by fighting me."

HOW:

Van Steenis stopped Edwards with a flurry of elbows while defending a takedown against the cage.

Edwards opted to grapple during the fight, which van Steenis noted as a surprising tactic compared to their first encounter.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 13:16 UTC)

In a thrilling matchup, Costello van Steenis knocked out Fabian Edwards in the third round at one minute and forty-eight seconds, successfully defending his PFL middleweight title for the first time. This victory adds to van Steenis' record against Edwards, having previously won by split decision in September 2020, while Edwards now faces his third loss in championship fights. After the bout, van Steenis praised Edwards, saying, "He is one of the best fighters in the world and so am I," highlighting the competitive spirit that fueled their encounter.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 05:21 UTC)

In a thrilling matchup at Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid, Spain, Costello van Steenis successfully defended his PFL middleweight title by knocking out Fabian Edwards in the third round. This victory marks van Steenis's second win over Edwards, who has now lost three championship fights, including previous attempts to secure a world title in 2023 and 2024. Van Steenis stopped Edwards with a series of elbows while defending a takedown, a surprising tactic for Edwards who chose to grapple during the fight.