""This is the fight that fans have been asking for since the moment Costello secured the rear-naked choke in the final seconds of their first world championship fight. There were a lot of opinions about how that fight ended, and both fighters have something to prove.""
""Now we have a massive rematch with everything on the line, validation for The Spaniard, or redemption for Pressure. I can't wait to see how it plays out on July 18.""
The PFL Austin event on July 18, 2026, will feature a middleweight title rematch between Costello van Steenis and Johnny Eblen. Van Steenis, the reigning champion, previously defeated Eblen via submission in their first encounter. Since then, van Steenis defended his title against Fabian Edwards, while Eblen rebounded with a victory over Bryan Battle. PFL CEO John Martin emphasized the significance of this rematch, highlighting the stakes for both fighters and the anticipation from fans.
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