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PFLPFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay 2
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Costello van Steenis
Costello van Steenis
“The Spaniard”
18-3-0
RESULT

Costello van Steenis def. Johnny Eblen (Technical Submission)

Submission · Round 5 · 4:51
Johnny Eblen
United StatesJohnny Eblen
“Pressure”
17-1-0
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Moody Center, Austin, United States

Costello van Steenis defeated Johnny Eblen by Submission in round 5 (4:51) in the Middleweight main event of PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay 2, held Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Moody Center, Austin.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Costello van Steenis vs Johnny Eblen?

Costello van Steenis defeated Johnny Eblen by Submission in round 5 (4:51) in the Middleweight main event of PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay 2, held Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Moody Center, Austin.

Referee
Rich Mitchell
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Costello van Steenis 48%52% Johnny Eblen

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

18-3-0
Record
17-1-0
1588
Elo rating
1599
3
Win Streak
0
33
Age
34
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
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Stance
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Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Netherlands / Spain
Nationality
United States

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Recent form (last 5 fights)

Costello van Steenis · 3-0
  • W
    Johnny Eblen
    PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay 2Sat, Jul 18, 2026
    Submission · R5 · 4:51 · Middleweight
  • W
    Fabian Edwards
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2Fri, Mar 20, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 1:48 · Middleweight
  • W
    Joao Dantas
    Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024
    Knockout · R1 · 0:48 · Middleweight
Johnny Eblen · 3-1
  • L
    Costello van Steenis
    PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay 2Sat, Jul 18, 2026
    Submission · R5 · 4:51 · Middleweight
  • W
    Bryan Battle
    PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. BattleSat, Mar 28, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 4:10 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Fabian Edwards
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for ImpactSat, Oct 19, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Impa Kasanganay
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator ChampsSat, Feb 24, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 1 fight
48.0
Avg sig. strikes
30.0
0.00
Avg takedowns
7.00
2:28
Avg control time
2:22
48
Career high strikes
30
0
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Costello van Steenis
Strike target
Johnny Eblen
40%
Head
83%
44%
Body
7%
17%
Leg
10%
Costello van Steenis
Strike position
Johnny Eblen
21%
Distance
17%
44%
Clinch
20%
35%
Ground
63%