Costello van Steenis Shocks Johnny Eblen with the submission of the fifth round in PFL Africa: Cape Towncostello van Steenis Ocnains Johnny Eblen with the last second in PFL Africa: Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa – Professional Fighters League (PFL) has started the inauguration PFL Africa season with a bang in Grand Arena, Grandwest in Cape Town. The event, at the head of a comprehensive return, contained explosive finishes, dominant performances and presentation of growing African talents. Recording the card, Costello “Spaniard” from Steenis he won a wonderful victory for naked chokes over the previously undefeated Johnny “Press” Eblen apply PFL Medium Weight Championship.
Eblen (16-1), a former master, looked ready to win in the decision after the dominance of most of the fivefold fight. But with the righteous 9 seconds remained in the final roundVan Steenis (17-3) turned his fortunes, taking Eblena from the back and blocking in nudity sleepShocking the MMA world in a dramatic finish.
“It never ended. I knew I had to go,” said Van Steenis. “That’s all I worked for.”
Dakota Ditcheva dominates
2024 PFL WOMEN’s FLY weight Dakota “Perilous” Ditcheva (15-0) She continued her invincible run with a unilateral victorious decision over the American distinction Sumiko “Lady Samurai” Inaba (8-2). The Star of Great Britain presented the world -class Muay Thai, Głotka Inaba with a mistaken mix of strikes, including knees, elbows and strokes after all three rounds.
“Sumiko is tough, but I had a plan and I got stuck in it,” said Ditcheva after the fight. “I am here to show why I am one of the best in the world.”
The judges won the fight 30-27, 30-27 and dominant 30-24.
AJ Mckee feathers are shining
Former Bellator FEATHER WWWEGHT Master And “Mercenary” Mckee (23-2) He returned to 145 pounds and provided a pure sweeping with Russia Akhmed Magomedov (11-2). Mckee presented a mixture of impact and struggle, dominating in all three rounds to get Unanimous decision (30-27 x3).
Anderson returns to heavyweight with TKO nad Goltsov
Corey “overtime” Anderson (19-6, 1 NC) he received a successful return to the heavyweight department with TKO in the second round over 2024 Heavyweight champion PFL Denis “The Rosyan Bogatyr” Goltsov (36-9). After an early pressure on the weathering, Anderson landed with a brutal shot in the body and followed them to force stopping in 3:28 from the second round.
Dagestan’s Zaynukov is dominated by Izumi
Rising Dagestani Grappler Artur Zaynukov (16-4) Put on a wrestling clinic against Japan Takeshi Izumi (6-4). Training partner of masters such as Khabib and Islam Makhachev, Zaynukov secured his removal at will and controlled each round to win 30-27 Unanimous decision around the world.
2025 PFL Africa Tournament: Bantamweight & Heavywe semi -final
After a night of high rates duels, Wadzka Bantam AND Heavyweight semi -finals At the PFL Africa tournament is now set:
Bantamweight semi -finals:
Lord Ekebele (9-3) vs. Power Hokina (6-0)
Boule of godogo (4-0) vs. Karim Hennine (5-0)
Heavyweight semi -finals:
Maxewell because of the upcoming (7-1) vs. Justin Clarke (3-0)
Joffie Houlon (8-4) vs. Abraham Babrele (6-2)
Next stop: Johannesburg
. 2025 PFL Africa Tournament continues Saturday, August 9 on Substantial Top Arena, Carnival City IN JohannesburgWhere pretenders for a featherweight and welterweight will compete in their duels in the first round. Fans in the USA can catch the whole action live PFL application.
Full fight results – PFL Champions Series: Cape Town
Main card
Costello van steenis def. Johnny Ebtlen by Submitted job (Choke on the back) -r5, 4:51
Ramazonbek
Temirov has highlighted what separates himself from the rest of
the
Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight division.
Temirov delivered a resounding statement against former title
challenger Steve Erceg
at
UFC Abu Dhabi. The Uzbek prospect secured a first-round
knockout, taking his professional record to 20-3. In a post-fight
interview, he discussed the X-factor he possesses at 125
pounds.
Ramazonbek Temirov's knockout ability stands out after UFC Abu
Dhabi win over Steve Erceg
Temirov put his Australian counterpart to sleep with a crushing
right hand in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, extending his UFC
record to 3-0 and earning a Performance of the Night bonus for his
efforts. Speaking after the victory, he explained why he feels he’s
different from the rest of the division, emphasizing how flyweights
rarely pull off one-shot knockouts as he did against Erceg.
“I haven't seen all the fighters just fighting like me. Just
striking punches, just making knockouts,†he said. “But my punches
will just kill them all.â€
The emphatic finish marked Temirov’s 11th first-round stoppage
victory and 13th overall, further solidifying his reputation as one
of the UFC’s most explosive flyweights. He has now won 12
consecutive fights.
“I haven’t seen other fighters fighting like
me.”
Ramazan Temirov scores an emphatic first-round KO of Steve Erceg
at
#UFCAbuDhabi before calling out Top 10 flyweight Lone’er
Kavanagh.
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Magomed
Zaynukov couldn’t have asked for a better start to his
Ultimate Fighting Championship career.
The unbeaten Dagestani prospect earned a unanimous decision over
Damian
Rzepecki in his Octagon debut at
UFC Abu Dhabi, neutralizing his opponent’s grappling while
showcasing the polished striking that saw him earn a contract on
Dana White's Contender Series last year.
Magomed Zaynukov breaks down his unanimous decision victory
over Damian Rzepecki in his UFC debut
Following his victory over Rzepecki, Zaynukov shed light on the
preparation that went into his UFC debut.
“I thought they liked me only that much in America, but they also
like me in Abu Dhabi as well,†Zaynukov said in a post-fight
interview. “And I really wanted to show a good performance. I know
a lot of people were counting on me, a lot of people were waiting
for me to debut. I worked really, really hard. I had a crazy hard
camp. I had really good sparring. Good sparring partners. So, it
was really important for me to show a good performance.â€
Zaynukov also said in the interview that he could have found a
finish, but he wanted to fight for three rounds and showcase his
diverse striking arsenal. With the victory, “Wild Chanco†extended
his unbeaten professional record to 9-0, establishing himself as a
promising lightweight contender.
“I’m ready to fight anybody.”
Magomed
Zaynukov believes he’s ready to face anyone in the lightweight
division after a successful UFC debut at
#UFCAbuDhabi.
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