The Professional Fighters League heads to the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, July 18, with a championship-caliber card featuring former Bellator stars, rising prospects, and a highly anticipated middleweight rematch. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+.
Main Event
Johnny Eblen vs. Impa Kasanganay II
Former Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen gets another opportunity to establish himself at the top of the PFL after Costello van Steenis was forced to withdraw due to injury. Standing across from him is former PFL champion Impa Kasanganay, who steps in looking to spoil Eblen’s plans in a high-stakes rematch.
Featured Main Card Bouts
Jesus Pinedo vs. Levy Saul Marroquin (Featherweight)
Caolan Loughran vs. Julio Arce (Featherweight)
Lewis McGrillen vs. Rafael do Nascimento (Bantamweight)
Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Gamid Khizriev (Lightweight)
Fighters to Watch
Johnny Eblen – One of the world’s top middleweights, aiming to strengthen his championship credentials.
Impa Kasanganay – A dangerous finisher looking to return to the top of the division.
Jesus Pinedo – Continues his pursuit of another signature victory in the featherweight division.
Biaggio Ali Walsh – The grandson of Muhammad Ali continues his professional MMA development against his toughest test yet.
Prediction
The main event should be a competitive battle between two experienced middleweights. Eblen’s elite wrestling, pressure, and control could be the deciding factors over three rounds, while Kasanganay will look to capitalize with his striking and knockout power.
Prediction: Johnny Eblen by unanimous decision.
