PFL Austin sees Eblen claim interim middleweight title, sets unification bout

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

PFL Austin sees Eblen claim interim middleweight title, sets unification bout
Summary

The Professional Fighters League hosted its Summer Series event, PFL Austin, where Johnny Eblen won the interim middleweight title with a third-round stoppage of Impa Kasanganay. Eblen is now scheduled for a title unification bout against reigning champion Costello van Steenis, who he previously lost to via submission. Other notable matchups include Rafael do Nascimento, who secured a submission victory, looking to face Sarvarjon Khamidov, and Julio Arce, who won by unanimous decision, aiming to take on Salamat Isbulaev next.

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  • Johnny Eblen stops Impa Kasanganay to win interim middleweight title.
  • Eblen and Costello van Steenis will unify titles next.
  • Rafael do Nascimento seeks fight against Sarvarjon Khamidov.
  • Julio Arce plans to face Salamat Isbulaev after his win.
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Professional Fighters League’s latest show has come and gone as the promotion’s “Summer Series” of events continued with PFL Austin.

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