PFL Africa SHOCKER! Eblen KO'd in Cape Town! See the Full Results!
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Costello van Steenis Stuns Johnny Eblen in Cape Town!
The Grandwest Arena in Cape Town, South Africa, played host to a night of thrilling fights at PFL Africa, culminating in a stunning upset in the main event. Costello van Steenis defeated the previously undefeated Johnny Eblen via submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in the fifth round, claiming the PFL middleweight title. Eblen, who entered the fight with a perfect 16-0 record, was dominated by Van Steenis, who showed superior grappling skills.
The fight was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters having their moments. However, Van Steenis's relentless pressure and superior ground game ultimately proved to be the difference. The finish came late in the fifth round when Van Steenis secured a takedown and quickly transitioned to Eblen's back, sinking in the choke and forcing the tap.
Ditcheva Remains Undefeated
In the co-main event, Dakota Ditcheva continued her impressive career, securing a unanimous decision victory over Sumiko Inaba. Ditcheva, now 14-0, displayed her striking prowess throughout the fight, keeping Inaba at bay with her crisp combinations and powerful kicks.
Other Notable Results
- A.J. McKee def. Akhmed Magomedov via unanimous decision
- Corey Anderson def. Denis Goltsov via second-round TKO
- Nkosi Ndebele def. Mahmoud Atef via first-round TKO
The PFL Africa event in Cape Town delivered a night of exciting fights and memorable moments. The upset victory by Costello van Steenis over Johnny Eblen will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the biggest shocks in PFL history.
Full Results:
For a complete list of results from the PFL Africa event, including preliminary card bouts, please refer to the detailed recap available on MMA Fighting.