Ultimate Fighting Calendar
MiddleweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Johnny Eblen
Pressure
18-1-0
RESULT

Johnny Eblen def. Fabian Edwards (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 0:21
Fabian Edwards
The Assassin
16-5-0
Saturday, September 23, 2023
3Arena, Dublin, Ireland

Johnny Eblen defeated Fabian Edwards by TKO in round 3 (0:21) in the Middleweight title main event of Bellator 299: Eblen vs. Edwards, held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 3Arena, Dublin.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Johnny Eblen vs Fabian Edwards?

Johnny Eblen defeated Fabian Edwards by TKO in round 3 (0:21) in the Middleweight title main event of Bellator 299: Eblen vs. Edwards, held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 3Arena, Dublin.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Johnny Eblen 55%45% Fabian Edwards

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

18-1-0
Record
16-5-0
1867
Power Index rating
1831
14
Win Streak
0
34
Age
33
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
79"
201 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
England

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Johnny Eblen

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · United States

Fabian Edwards

No background on record

Camp Ultimate Training Center · England

Striking Profile

4.33
SLpM
2.52
94%
Str. Acc.
342%
3.08
SApM
2.16
-7%
Str. Def.
-146%

Grappling Profile

5.02
TD Avg.
0.21
56%
TD Acc.
14%
-
TD Def.
48%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Johnny Eblen · 5-0
  • W
    PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay 2 · Jul 18, 2026
    Knockout · R3 · 2:39 · Middleweight
  • W
    PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle · Mar 28, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 4:10 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Bellator 299: Eblen vs. Edwards · Sep 23, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 0:21 · Middleweight
Fabian Edwards · 3-2
  • L
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    Knockout · R3 · 3:12 · Middleweight
  • W
    PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals · Aug 21, 2025
    Knockout · R3 · 1:28 · Middleweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 26, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:14 · Middleweight
  • L
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 5 fights
61.5
Avg sig. strikes
36.2
4.75
Avg takedowns
0.20
5:36
Avg control time
2:06
114
Career high strikes
49
9
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Johnny Eblen
Strike target
Fabian Edwards
73%
Head
44%
10%
Body
30%
17%
Leg
26%
Johnny Eblen
Strike position
Fabian Edwards
60%
Distance
68%
23%
Clinch
26%
17%
Ground
6%