PFL CEO calls Eblen-Van Steenis rematch biggest in company history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Professional Fighters League's CEO, John Martin, declares the rematch between Costello van Steenis and Johnny Eblen as the biggest fight in the promotion's history. This statement came following the postponement of their title rematch due to an injury. The rivalry intensified after van Steenis entered the cage unexpectedly following Eblen's interim title victory over Impa Kasanganay. Martin emphasized the significance of the matchup, citing the bad blood between the fighters. Eblen and van Steenis first fought in July 2025, with van Steenis winning by submission, marking Eblen’s only career defeat so far.
- •John Martin labels rematch as PFL's biggest fight
- •Eblen and van Steenis have a history of conflict
- •Their first encounter ended in a late submission win for van Steenis
- •Eblen seeks to avenge his only career loss
- •Fight's significance heightened by injury postponement
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — PFL CEO calls Eblen-Van Steenis rematch biggest fight in company history
"The Costello van Steenis vs. Johnny Eblen rematch is the biggest fight in Professional Fighters League history, according to the promotion's CEO.
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