PFL Austin sees Eblen claim interim middleweight title, sets unification bout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Matches to make after PFL Austin
"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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