Briton Edwards gets Bellator title fight in London

Birmingham’s Fabian Edwards will conflict Johnny Eblen for nan Bellator middleweight title connected 14 September astatine Wembley Arena.

The Briton lost a firefight against Eblen past September successful Dublin.

Eblen, 32, is undefeated successful 15 bouts and will conflict successful London for nan first time.

Both men person fought erstwhile since their first encounter, each picking up a points win.

Edwards, 31, will person location advantage but will beryllium an underdog against nan American champion.

He earned his 2nd title changeable pinch a convincing points triumph complete Aaron Jeffery successful Belfast successful March.

Edwards has 13 wins and 3 losses connected his record, besides losing to Austin Vanderford and Costello van Steenis.

Eblen’s title defence will header astatine Bellator London arsenic nan PFL continues to shape its Bellator Champions Series.

PFL acquired Bellator past year and while it has welcomed nan likes of Linton Vassell and Brett Johns into its American tournament, respective high-profile Bellator names person continued to compete nether nan Bellator banner.