PFL Austin: Van Steenis vs. Eblen 2
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Costello van Steenis vs. Johnny Eblen
MMA
July 18, 2026 at 09:00 PM UTC
🇺🇸 Moody Center, Austin, USFight Card
PFL Middleweight Championship
Middleweight (185 lbs)|5R
VS
18-3 / Age 33 / 185cm
Reach 193cm
VS
Bellator MW (1 def.)Bellator MW (2 def.)Former PFL MW
17-1 / Age 34 / 185cm
Reach 188cm / 1連敗
Finish Stats
0%
KO
32%
0%
SUB
11%
0%
FIN
42%
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
KOSUB
Johnny Eblen
Strikes
3
Elbows & Punches From Top
1
Punches
1
Left Hook to Hammerfists
1
Guillotine Choke
1
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Johnny Eblen
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Costello van Steenis
Costello van Steenis, known as "The Spaniard," is a Dutch-Spanish mixed martial artist with a professional record of 17 wins and 3 losses. Competing in the PFL middleweight division, he is the inaugural PFL Middleweight World Champion. His fighting style is characterized by dynamic striking and elite grappling, with 13 of his victories coming by way of finish. His recent career highlights include capturing the PFL title with a fifth-round submission victory over Johnny Eblen in July 2025. This performance followed a spectacular first-round knockout win via head kick against Joao Dantas in November 2024 and a second-round submission victory over Gregory Babene earlier that same year.
Johnny Eblen
Johnny Eblen is a highly accomplished American mixed martial artist competing in the Middleweight division, where he has established himself as one of the world's elite competitors. Standing 6'1" with a 74-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 16-1-0. Known for his dominant wrestling and relentless pressure, he recently faced Costello van Steenis at PFL Africa 1. Prior to that, he secured back-to-back victories over Fabian Edwards and a split decision win against Impa Kasanganay.
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