Edwards signs new deal with Bellator

British fighter Fabian Edwards has signed a multi-fight extension with Bellator MMA.

American champion Johnny Eblen successfully defended his middleweight belt in a thrilling fight with Edwards.

Bellator could be sold in the coming months, but Edwards has decided to commit his immediate future to the MMA promotion.

Edwards has some impressive wins inside the Bellator cage against the likes of Lyoto Machida and former champion Gegard Mousasi.

After losing to Eblen via third-round stoppage, Edwards immediately said he would be targeting a rematch with the middleweight champion in 2024.

"I want three fights back-to-back next year, then I'll take the strap," Edwards said.

Bellator is back in action on BBC iPlayer on 18 November when Ukrainian star Yaroslav Amosov defends his welterweight title in Chicago.

Undefeated Amosov, 30, fights American Jason Jackson, while the long-anticipated bantamweight undisputed fight between Sergio Pettis and Patchy Mix is also on the card.