PFL Austin features a rematch between Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay tonight (Saturday, July 18), live from Moody Center. The two fighters square off for the interim middleweight title.
- The contest features former Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen (17-1) against 2023 PFL light heavyweight tournament champion Impa Kasanganay (20-6).
- Eblen won their first fight in February 2024, defeating Kasanganay by split decision.
Reigning PFL middleweight champion Costello van Steenis (18-3) of Spain was scheduled to face Eblen in the rematch but withdrew due to injury.
The co-main event is a bantamweight bout between 2024 PFL Europe champion Lewis McGrillen (12-1) and promotional newcomer Rafael do Nascimento (12-3).
- McGrillen replaced Sergio Pettis (25-8), who withdrew due to injury.
PFL Austin results
Main card
- Johnny Eblen def. Impa Kasanganay by KO (elbows and punches, R3, 2:39)
- Rafael do Nascimento def. Lewis McGrillen by submission (rear-naked choke, R2, 2:07)
- Julio Arce def. Caolan Loughran by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Jesus Pinedo def. Joseph Ruquet by TKO (punches and elbows, R1, 4:50)
Prelims
- Gamid Khizriev def. Biaggio Ali Walsh by submission (twister, R1, 2:32)
- Aleksandra Savicheva def. Andrea Vazquez by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Ashley Thiner def. Mia Grawe by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jackson Glass def. Zak Flessas by TKO (elbows, R1, 0:47)
- Victoria Alba def. Borena Tsertsvadze by TKO (punches, R3, 4:50)
PFL Austin live blog
Johnny Eblen KOs Impa Kasanganay to win interim title
Johnny Eblen (18-1) defeats Impa Kasanganay (20-7) by third-round knockout with elbows and punches to win the interim PFL middleweight title. The stoppage came at 2:39 of the round.
Rafael do Nascimento submits Lewis McGrillen in second round
Rafael do Nascimento (13-3) defeats Lewis McGrillen (12-2) by second-round submission via rear-naked choke at bantamweight. The finish came at 2:07 of the round.
Julio Arce defeats Caolan Loughran by decision
Julio Arce (22-7) defeats Caolan Loughran (11-4) by unanimous decision at featherweight. The judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.
Jesus Pinedo stops Joseph Ruquet in first round
Jesus Pinedo (26-8-1) defeats Joseph Ruquet (10-5) by first-round TKO with strikes at featherweight. The stoppage came at 4:50 of the round.
Gamid Khizriev submits Biaggio Ali Walsh in first round
Gamid Khizriev (5-0) defeats Biaggio Ali Walsh (4-2) by first-round submission via twister at welterweight. The finish came at 2:32 of the round.
Aleksandra Savicheva defeats Andrea Vazquez by split decision
Aleksandra Savicheva (8-2) defeats Andrea Vazquez (8-4) by split decision in a flyweight bout. The judges scored it 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28.
Ashley Thiner defeats Mia Grawe by decision
Ashley Thiner (2-0) defeats Mia Grawe (3-1) by unanimous decision in a flyweight bout. All three judges scored the fight 29-28.
Jackson Glass stops Zak Flessas in first round
Jackson Glass (4-0) defeats Zak Flessas (2-2) by first-round TKO with elbows at lightweight. The stoppage came at 0:47 of the round.
Victoria Alba stops Borena Tsertsvadze in third round
Victoria Alba (7-2) defeats Borena Tsertsvadze (6-2) by third-round TKO with punches at bantamweight. The stoppage came at 4:50 of the round.
Full Fight: Johnny Eblen vs Impa Kasanganay
Watch the full fight between Johnny Eblen and Impa Kasanganay at PFL vs Bellator in February 2024.