Overview
- PFL moved Johnny Eblen’s July 18 rematch with Impa Kasanganay to the main event as an interim middleweight title fight after Costello van Steenis withdrew with a reported injury.
- Both Eblen and Kasanganay cleared championship weight at the official weigh-ins on July 17, making the five-round interim title bout official.
- Jesus Pinedo missed the featherweight limit by 0.8 pounds and his fight with Joey Ruquet was converted to a 147-pound catchweight with an expected purse fine.
- Eblen entered the fight at 17-1 with recent momentum and worked with high-profile training partner Sean Strickland, who is reported to be in his corner for the bout.
- PFL has signaled that the interim winner will be positioned to unify the middleweight belt with van Steenis when the reigning champion returns later in 2026.