ESPN+<\/a> from the Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid, Spain.<\/p>\nAn ill-advised attempt at a takedown by Edwards led to the finish, both of the fight and for his brother of former UFC champion Leon Edwards, as he was rendered unconscious.<\/p>\n
AJ McKee dominates in co-main event<\/p>\n
The co-main event of the show saw AJ McKee improve to 24-2 with a decision over Adam Borics. The No. 2-ranked McKee had no trouble handling Borics, who came into the bout ranked fourth in the featherweight division of the PFL.<\/p>\n
Franco Tenaglia, Jacinta Austin and veteran Linton Vassell were all main card winners by stoppage, including a second round finish for the 42-year-old Vassell over Jose Augusto.<\/p>\n
Luciano Pereira, Borja Garcia, Gino van Steenis, Claudio Pacella and Ignacio Campos added prelim wins.<\/p>\n
Up next for the PFL<\/p>\n
The promotion returns to the United States on Saturday, March 28 for an event in Pittsburgh. The main card features Johnny Eblen vs. Bryan Battle live on ESPN2.<\/p>\n
PFL Madrid Results<\/p>\n
PFL Middleweight World Title Main Event: C-Costello van Steenis def. #2-Fabian Edwards by KO (elbows), Round 3, 1:48<\/p>\n
Featherweight Co-Main Event: #2-AJ McKee def. #4-Adam Borics by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Welterweight Bout: Franco Tenaglia def. Yassin Najid by TKO (doctor stoppage), Round 2, 5:00<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s Strawweight Bout: Jacinta Austin def. Benita Van Rooij by KO, Round 1, 2:40<\/p>\n
Heavyweight Bout: #4-Linton Vassell def. Jose Augusto by TKO (punches), Round 2, 2:48<\/p>\n
Bantamweight Bout: Luciano Pereira def. Kevin Cordero by knockout (punch), Round 1, 2:10<\/p>\n
Flyweight Bout: Borja Garcia def. Rafael Calderon by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)<\/p>\n
Lightweight Bout: Gino van Steenis def. Mark Ewen by knockout (punch), Round 1, 2:43<\/p>\n
Bantamweight Bout: Mattia Giordano def. Ernesto Schisano by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)<\/p>\n
165-Pound Contract Weight Bout: Claudio Pacella def. David Mora by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)<\/p>\n
Featherweight Bout: Ignacio Campos def. Mathys Duragrin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)<\/p>\n
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