PFL Madrid officially moved forward after all main card fighters successfully completed weigh-ins at Palacio Vistalegre. Champion Costello van Steenis and challenger Fabian Edwards both hit 184.7 pounds for the middleweight title bout, while the co-main event featherweight pairing of AJ McKee and Adam Borics also made weight without issue.
Main Event Title Fight Weigh-In
PFL Middleweight World Champion Costello van Steenis entered the scale at 184.7 pounds, matching the exact weight of his opponent Fabian Edwards. Van Steenis brought a 17-3 record into the title defense on home soil in Spain, while Edwards carried a 16-4 record along with his 2025 PFL Middleweight World Tournament Championship status and number two ranking in the division.
The weight match between both fighters eliminated any size advantage questions heading into the championship bout. Both athletes appeared in solid physical condition during the official weigh-in proceedings.
Featherweight Co-Main Event Numbers
The co-main event received official status after both featherweights made championship weight. AJ McKee, ranked number two in the division and holding a 23-2 professional record, weighed 145.4 pounds. His opponent Adam Borics, ranked fourth with a 20-3 record, came in slightly heavier at 145.9 pounds. The bout carries significant divisional implications for the 145-pound weight class.
Main Card Weight Results
- Costello van Steenis: 184.7 lbs (Champion)
- Fabian Edwards: 184.7 lbs (Challenger)
- AJ McKee: 145.4 lbs
- Adam Borics: 145.9 lbs
- Franco Tenaglia: 167.8 lbs
- Yassin Najid: 169.8 lbs
- Jacinta Austin: 115.7 lbs
- Benita Van Rodij: 115.4 lbs
- Linton Vassell: 242.5 lbs
- Jose Augusto: 261.5 lbs
Preliminary Card Weigh-In Complications
Two fighters on the preliminary card missed their contracted weights. Kevin Cordero came in at 136.6 pounds for a 137-pound contract weight bout against Luciano Pereira, who made weight at 134.5 pounds. Mathys Duragrin weighed 146.5 pounds for a 147-pound contract weight fight with Ignacio Campos, who hit 146 pounds exactly.
Complete Preliminary Card Weights
| Fighter | Weight | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Cordero | 136.6 lbs* | 137 lbs Contract |
| Luciano Pereira | 134.5 lbs | 137 lbs Contract |
| Borja Garcia | 125.6 lbs | Flyweight |
| Rafael Calderon | 125.6 lbs | Flyweight |
| Gino van Steenis | 155.8 lbs | Lightweight |
| Mark Ewen | 155.3 lbs | Lightweight |
| Mattia Giordano | 136 lbs | Bantamweight |
| Ernesto Schisano | 135.6 lbs | Bantamweight |
| David Mora | 164.1 lbs | 165 lbs Contract |
| Claudio Pacella | 164.7 lbs | 165 lbs Contract |
| Ignacio Campos | 146 lbs | 147 lbs Contract |
| Mathys Duragrin | 146.5 lbs* | 147 lbs Contract |
*Denotes missed weight
Broadcast and Event Details
PFL Madrid took place at Palacio Vistalegre with the main card starting at 9 pm CET, 8 pm GMT, and 4 pm EST. United States viewers accessed the event exclusively through the ESPN App. Spanish audiences watched on Movistar Plus+, while UK fans streamed the action on talkSPORT YouTube Boxing.
The preliminary card began three hours earlier at 6 pm CET, 5 pm GMT, and 1 pm EST. The prelims were available on the ESPN App for US viewers and Movistar Plus+ for Spanish audiences.
Expert Fighter Final Verdict
PFL Madrid delivered a clean weigh-in for its championship bouts with both the main and co-main events proceeding without weight issues. The identical 184.7-pound weigh-ins from van Steenis and Edwards removed any potential weight cut advantages and set up a pure skill matchup for the middleweight title. The McKee versus Borics featherweight bout also went forward without complications, maintaining its divisional stakes. The two missed weights on the undercard represent standard preliminary card issues that rarely affect the event’s competitive integrity. Fighters and coaches should note that championship-level athletes consistently make contracted weights, a detail that separates top-tier professionals from developmental talent.