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PFL Madrid Kicks Off With Van Steenis–Edwards 2 for Middleweight Title

The promotion stages its first major event in Spain with live coverage on ESPN platforms.

Overview

  • Costello van Steenis and Fabian Edwards both hit 184.7 pounds at the official weigh-ins, making their five-round championship rematch official.
  • Prelims began at 1 p.m. ET with the main card set for 4 p.m. ET from Madrid’s Palacio Vistalegre on ESPN/ESPN+.
  • The co-main event features featherweights AJ McKee and Adam Borics in a matchup of former Bellator standouts.
  • Two fighters missed weight on the prelims—Mathys Duragrin and Kevin Cordero—leading to catchweight designations per commission guidelines.
  • Van Steenis previously edged Edwards by split decision in 2020, captured his PFL belt by submitting Johnny Eblen in 2025, and Edwards earned this shot by winning last year’s middleweight tournament after stopping Dalton Rosta.