"Edwards was controlling van Steenis along the fence in the third round, winning positioning grappling battles but leaving himself open to damage from short elbows."
"The challenger dropped to one knee, a bodylock in place, chasing a takedown that simply didn't appear to be forthcoming."
"Following the fight, van Steenis hollered 'Viva España' to the roaring crowd in Madrid, celebrating his victory."
"The win adds to the resume of 'The Spaniard,' who became the first man to defeat Johnny Eblen to win the PFL middleweight title."
Fabian Edwards faced Costello van Steenis at PFL Madrid, aiming to win through wrestling and grappling. Despite controlling the fight initially, Edwards was unable to secure a takedown and became susceptible to van Steenis's downward elbows. This led to Edwards being knocked down and losing the match decisively. The fight was a rematch, with van Steenis previously winning by split decision. The victory solidified van Steenis's status as a champion, adding to his impressive record.
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