"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."
"I got to get that belt back. Costello if you're watching, I'm coming for you baby, revenge. Let's go, revenge!"
"Fighters often say that you are not a champion until you have defended the belt, and Van Steenis established himself as a rightful king when he successfully retained the title with a Round 3 technical knockout of Fabian Edwards."
Johnny Eblen will have a rematch against Costello van Steenis on July 18 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, nearly a year after losing his title. Eblen, who was a heavy favorite in their first fight, suffered a shocking defeat by rear-naked choke. PFL CEO John Martin emphasized the significance of this rematch, highlighting the stakes for both fighters. Eblen has expressed his determination to reclaim the title, having recently secured a victory over Bryan Battle, while van Steenis successfully defended his title against Fabian Edwards.
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