Just last week, we heard that Fabian Edwards would be stepping away from the PFL middleweight tournament. However, in an exciting turn of events, the former Bellator MMA title contender is back in the mix.
Recently, the PFL officially announced that Edwards will square off against Impa Kasanganay in the headlining bout of the PFL World Tournament 3. This event is set for April 18 at the iconic Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Edwards had momentarily been swapped out for Jordan Newman, though the reasons behind this change were not disclosed. You can catch the main card, featuring first-round matchups in both the middleweight and lightweight divisions, broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Meanwhile, the preliminary bouts will stream on ESPN+ starting at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT.
Consider this a golden opportunity: don’t miss the PFL World Tournament live on your screens come Friday, April 11 at 11 p.m. ET, on ESPN2.
Edwards is no stranger to the spotlight, having twice vied for the middleweight title in Bellator. He faced Johnny Eblen in both highly anticipated encounters, with their most recent clash being a five-round battle at the PFL Super Fights “Battle of the Giants.” Fabian, the younger sibling of former UFC champion Leon Edwards, amassed an 8-3 record in Bellator from 2019 to 2024.
Meanwhile, Kasanganay enters the bout carrying the prestige of a former PFL titleholder at 205 pounds. Although he is coming off a tough first-round knockout loss to Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov in the 2024 light heavyweight final, his form remains strong with victories in nine of his last 11 professional fights.
Get ready to buckle up and prepare your popcorn because the PFL World Tournament is rolling full steam ahead! On April 11, the spotlight turns to the women’s flyweights and bantamweights, setting the stage perfectly for the middleweights and lightweights, including the return of Fabian Edwards, on April 18.
