With the Bellator middleweight soon to be claimed, the timing is perfect for Fabian Edwards’ first Bellator headliner.
The undefeated Englishman fights Costello van Steenis in Saturday’s Bellator Milan main event, one month before welterweight champion Douglas Lima moves up to 185 pounds to take on veteran Gegard Mousasi for a vacant title. Should Edwards improve to 10-0 with an impressive showing against van Steenis, he’ll be at the front of the line to challenge the winner.
Given his flawless record in five Bellator outings, one might wonder if Edwards is at all bothered by Lima jumping the middleweight line.