PFL Results: Costello van Steenis Defends Title in Decisive Fashion

AJ McKee dominates in co-main event as several fighters earn stoppage wins in Madrid

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:51am

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Costello van Steenis successfully defended his PFL middleweight title with a third-round knockout of Fabian Edwards in the main event of PFL Madrid. In the co-main event, AJ McKee defeated Adam Borics by unanimous decision. Other notable results included stoppage wins for Franco Tenaglia, Jacinta Austin, and veteran Linton Vassell.

Why it matters

The PFL continues to showcase some of the top talent in mixed martial arts, with the Madrid event featuring several high-profile matchups and decisive finishes. Van Steenis' title defense and McKee's dominant performance solidify their status as elite fighters in their respective divisions.

The details

Van Steenis caught Edwards with vicious elbows after an ill-advised takedown attempt, finishing the fight in the third round. In the co-main event, the No. 2-ranked McKee had little trouble handling the No. 4-ranked Borics. Other main card winners by stoppage included Tenaglia, Austin, and the 42-year-old Vassell.

  • The PFL Madrid event took place on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • The promotion will return to the United States on Saturday, March 28, 2026 for an event in Pittsburgh.

The players

Costello van Steenis

The defending PFL middleweight champion who successfully defended his title with a third-round knockout of Fabian Edwards.

AJ McKee

The No. 2-ranked featherweight in the PFL who defeated the No. 4-ranked Adam Borics by unanimous decision in the co-main event.

Fabian Edwards

The No. 2-ranked middleweight challenger who was knocked out by Costello van Steenis in the main event.

Adam Borics

The No. 4-ranked featherweight who lost to AJ McKee in the co-main event.

Linton Vassell

The 42-year-old heavyweight fighter who earned a second-round TKO victory over Jose Augusto on the main card.

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What’s next

The PFL will return to the United States on Saturday, March 28, 2026 for an event in Pittsburgh, with the main card featuring Johnny Eblen vs. Bryan Battle live on ESPN2.

The takeaway

The PFL continues to showcase some of the best talent in MMA, with decisive wins by champions like Costello van Steenis and rising stars like AJ McKee solidifying their status as elite fighters in their respective divisions.