Fabian Edwards

"The Assassin"

16-5-0PFL #2Middleweight

EnglandLast 5

Amateur MMA 10-0

Last fight: Loss vs Costello van Steenis · Knockout · Mar 20, 2026

16-5-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Ilian Bouafia

PFLPFL Lyon: Lapilus vs McKee·Saturday, December 19, 2026

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Fabian Edwards holds a professional MMA record of 16-5-0. Edwards has 22 professional MMA bouts on record. Edwards has won 17 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: March 20, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 79"201 cm
DOB: Mar 24, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: England
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Ultimate Training Center

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 16-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.52per min

62% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.16per min

24% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.63per 15 min

38% success

Takedowns stuffed48%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Fabian Edwards sits in the top 25.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Upcoming

PFLPFL Lyon: Lapilus vs McKeeDec 19, 2026
vs Ilian BouafiaMiddleweight

Career history

LOSS
vs Costello van SteenisTitle bout
PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs Edwards 2· Mar 20, 2026· Middleweight· 16-5 vs 18-3
KO
R3 · 3:12
WIN
vs Dalton Rosta×1Title bout · Title win #1
PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals· Aug 21, 2025· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 11-2
KO
R3 · 1:28
WIN
vs Joshua Silveira
PFL World Tournament 7: 2025 Semifinals· Jun 27, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 14-5
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Impa Kasanganay
PFL World Tournament 3: 2025 First Round· Apr 18, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 18-6
TKO
R2 · 2:14
LOSS
vs Johnny EblenTitle bout
PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants· Oct 19, 2024· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 16-0
DEC
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Aaron Jeffery
Bellator Champions Series Belfast: Anderson vs Moore· Mar 22, 2024· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Johnny EblenTitle bout
Bellator 299: Eblen vs Edwards· Sep 23, 2023· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 14-0
TKO
R3 · 0:21
WIN
vs Gegard Mousasi
Bellator 296: Mousasi vs Edwards· May 12, 2023· 12-2 vs 49-9-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Charlie Ward
Bellator 287: Piccolotti vs Barnaoui· Oct 29, 2022· 11-2 vs 10-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lyoto Machida
Bellator 281: MVP vs Storley· May 13, 2022· 10-2 vs 26-12
TKO
R1 · 3:18
LOSS
vs Austin Vanderford
Bellator 259: Cyborg vs Smith 2· May 21, 2021· 9-2 vs 11-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Costello van Steenis
Bellator Europe: Edwards vs van Steenis· Sep 26, 2020· 9-1 vs 13-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Shipman
Bellator London: MVP vs Melillo· Nov 23, 2019· Middleweight· 9-0 vs 13-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jonathan Bosuku
Bellator 223: Mousasi vs Lovato Jr.· Jun 22, 2019· 8-0 vs 7-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Falco Neto Lopes
Bellator Europe: Primus vs Wilde· May 4, 2019· Middleweight· 8-0
TKO
R1 · 3:51
WIN
vs Falco Neto
Bellator Birmingham· May 4, 2019· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 11-10
TKO
R1 · 3:51
WIN
vs Lee Chadwick
Bellator Europe: Pitbull vs Scope· Feb 9, 2019· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 24-14-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Claudio Conti
BAMMA 35: Lohore Vs. Pascu· May 12, 2018· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 7-5-2
TKO
R1 · 1:00
WIN
vs Kent Kauppinen
BAMMA 34: Lohore vs. Brazier· Mar 9, 2018· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 10-3
SUB
R1 · 4:52
WIN
vs Louis King
BAMMA 33: Scope Vs. Lebout· Dec 15, 2017· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 1:15
WIN
vs Aaron Kennedy
BAMMA 30: Philpott Vs. Walsh· Jul 7, 2017· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 0:44
WIN
vs Rafał Cejrowski
Bellator 179: Daley vs MacDonald· May 19, 2017· 1-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 3:44

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Official PFL Ranking

Fabian Edwards's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current: #2 Middleweight
Peak: #2 Middleweight
First ranked: Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked: 7

Middleweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1818▼21
Peak: 1839Aug 21, 2025
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Fabian Edwards fight next?

Fabian Edwards fights Ilian Bouafia on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at PFL Lyon: Lapilus vs McKee.

What is Fabian Edwards's record?

Fabian Edwards's professional MMA record is 16-5-0.

Who is Fabian Edwards fighting next?

Fabian Edwards's next opponent is Ilian Bouafia at PFL Lyon: Lapilus vs McKee.

Who did Fabian Edwards fight last?

Fabian Edwards most recently fought Costello van Steenis at PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs Edwards 2 on Friday, March 20, 2026, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Fabian Edwards fight in?

Fabian Edwards fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Fabian Edwards have?

Fabian Edwards has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Fabian Edwards?

Fabian Edwards is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Fabian Edwards weigh?

Fabian Edwards weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Fabian Edwards's reach?

Fabian Edwards has a reach of 79" (201 cm).

How old is Fabian Edwards?

Fabian Edwards is 33 years old (born Mar 24, 1993).

Where is Fabian Edwards from?

Fabian Edwards is from England.

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