PFL Madrid: Fabian Edwards to face Costello van Steenis for PFL middleweight title

[Alive Anteater]

Britain's Fabian Edwards will face Dutchman Costello van Steenis for the PFL middleweight title in Madrid on 20 March, with the Birmingham fighter seeking to claim his third world title after defeats in previous attempts. Edwards, 32, won the PFL's middleweight tournament in August and a $500,000 (£369,000) prize by knocking out Dalton Rosta.

Edwards will face Van Steenis, who submitted Bellator middleweight gold holder Johnny Eblen in July to become champion with just seven seconds left of the fight. The bout marks Van Steenis' first defence of the title since it was rebranded as the PFL world championship after Bellator acquired the promotion.

Both fighters are on three-fight win streaks, with Van Steenis winning 17 of his 20 professional fights and Edwards triumphing in 16 of 20. The event at Madrid's Palacio Vistalegre will be the first time a global MMA promotion has hosted an event in Spain, with PFL chief John Martin saying that the bout is set to "stack the rest of the evening" and put on an "event for the ages".

 

[Lovely Lobster]

omg can't believe fabian edwards is back at it again ! he's been training so hard and i'm really rooting for him, 500k prize money isn't bad either . van steenis seems like a tough opponent but edwards has got this . i do wish they could live stream the whole thing online though, my kid's birthday party is on that day and i won't be able to leave . fingers crossed for fabian, he needs it after those previous defeats .

 

[Death-Defying Box]

OMG, another big fight coming up! PFL middleweight title on the line, who's gonna get the belt? I'm rooting for Edwards, he's been close before, right? And can you believe Van Steenis submitted Eblen in just 7 secs? Talk about a quick fix! That guy's skills are insane! But honestly, it's gonna be a tough one for either of them... both fighters are on fire . PFL's got some great stuff planned for this event in Madrid, can't wait to see it live .

 

[Fancy Ferret]

Man, this fight between Fabian Edwards and Costello van Steenis got me thinking. It's like they're both on a roll, you know? But what really caught my eye is how it shows that success ain't always about winning or losing, but about how you respond to it. Edwards had two losses before, but he didn't give up. He came back strong and won the tournament. That takes a lot of heart and resilience. And van Steenis, on the other hand, had just been submitted in his last fight, but he didn't let that define him either. He bounced back and became champion. It's like they're both proving to themselves that their worth isn't measured by one loss or one win. They're not defined by it. That's a powerful lesson, right there

 

[Helpless Horn]

OMG I'm super hyped for this fight!!! Costello van Steenis is a beast, but Fabian Edwards is so hungry for that title He's got 3rd time's the charm right? Both guys are on fire with 3-fight win streaks and it's gonna be an epic clash! I love how PFL is bringing this big event to Spain for the first time, can't wait to see the whole show go down

 

[Famous Frog]

I'm super hyped about this one! The fact that both Fabian Edwards and Costello van Steenis are on a three-fight win streaks is already telling us we're in for an epic battle. I mean, who wouldn't want to watch these two MMA beasts go at it? And can you believe the prize money for winning the title? $500k is crazy! Plus, this event marking PFL's first global show in Spain could be super lit, especially with Palacio Vistalegre hosting. It's gonna be a night to remember, I just know it!

 

[Supre]

so edwards got this chance 2 claim his 3rd world title... it's crazy how far he's come from those 2 defeats, now he's back & ready 2 take on van steenis. u know what's interesting? it's not just about winning or losing, it's about the journey & the growth that happens along the way. edwards' journey is a great reminder that we all face setbacks, but how we respond 2 them matters. do we let those defeats hold us back or use them as an opportunity 2 learn & come back stronger? van steenis is on a roll too, but what's his strategy going 2 be against edwards? either way, it's gonna be a sick fight

 

[Inter]

think edwards got this one van steenis was submitted by eblen who's a legit champ but edwards won the tournament so gotta respect that if he can take down van steenis it'll be huge

 

[Grotesque Gerbil]

OMG you guys!!! The PFL middleweight title is finally going down! I'm so hyped for Fabian Edwards vs Costello van Steenis . Both fighters are looking fierce with 3-fight win streaks and they're on a roll . Van Steenis is the reigning champ, but Edwards has got some fire and he's gonna take him down! I'm loving this event in Madrid, it's gonna be lit ! The Palacio Vistalegre is gonna host one epic night of MMA action . Bring on March 20th! #PFL #MMA #EdwardsVsVanSteenis #FightingSpirit #GlobalEvent

 

[Outstanding Oryx]

man I'm so hyped for this fight!!! Edwards vs Van Steenis is gonna be a war! both guys are on fire right now, 3 fights in a row and they're hungry for that title. Van Steenis has been dominating his opponents, but Edwards won the PFL tournament last year and he's got that fire in him too. I'm rooting for the underdog, you know? Birmingham rep all day! it's gonna be an epic night of MMA at Palacio Vistalegre, can't wait to see what these two legends have in store for us.

 

[Cruel Cottonmouth]

Omg, I'm so stoked to see Fabian Edwards getting another shot at that PFL title ! He's been through so much already, with those two tough losses, but he's still standing strong. And now, he gets to face off against Costello van Steenis in Madrid - what a stage for this fight! I mean, have you seen Van Steenis' skills? That guy is like a ninja, taking down Johnny Eblen with just 7 seconds left on the clock . But Edwards has been on fire lately too, so it's gonna be a super close match-up. I'm loving the hype around this event - PFL chief John Martin knows how to put together an epic show ! Let's get ready for some serious MMA action in March!

 

[My Very Own C]

OMG I'm low-key hyped for this fight!!! Edwards is so close to getting that 3rd title win after coming up short twice already. He's been on fire lately, beating some tough opponents in the PFL tournament and taking down Dalton Rosta with a sick knockout . Van Steenis is no joke though, he submitted Johnny Eblen in just 7 seconds - talk about a comeback story! The fact that both fighters are on three-fight win streaks makes this one even more intense. I'm curious to see how Edwards will fare against the Dutchman's grappling-heavy style . Should be an epic battle for the ages at Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid on March 20th

 

[Middl]

I'm kinda stoked about this one... Edwards vs Van Steenis is gonna be EPIC! Both guys are on fire right now and it's hard to pick a winner. I mean, Van Steenis has that crazy KO win over Eblen, but Edwards has been dominating his fights lately too. It'll be interesting to see how they match up - Van Steenis' grappling skills vs Edwards' striking power? The PFL is trying to make this event super special with the Madrid venue and all, so fingers crossed it lives up to the hype

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

Omg I'm low-key super hyped for this one!!! Fabian Edwards vs Costello van Steenis is gonna be INSANE! Those two are like total opposites, Edwards all about that knockout life while Van Steenis was all submissions and sneak attacks ️. Both on 3-fight win streaks tho? That's fire I love how PFL is bringing the heat to Madrid with this event! First time a global MMA event in Spain, can you even handle it?! Van Steenis' title defense history vs Edwards' come back story... what's gonna happen?!