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Costello van Steenis
Dutch MMA fighter

Costello van Steenis

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Dutch MMA fighter
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32 years
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Biography

Costello van Steenis (born July 26, 1992) is a Dutch mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA.

Background

van Steenis was born on July 26, 1992 in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and Filipino mother. He grew up in Spain in the coastal town of Altea. Costello was first introduced to MMA in the nearby town of Benidorm. His trainer recognized that Costello was talented and told him he should move to a different country where MMA is more established so he could grow as a fighter. Costello "The Spaniard" van Steenis decided to move to the Netherlands and live with his godfather in Vlaardingen. He ended up joining MMA Vlaardingen, training under Ricardo Wondel. He then also joined regular training sessions with Gegard Mousasi's team in Leiden and at Kops Gym in Amsterdam. He considers Gegard Mousasi as a mentor and has stated he would not fight him.

Costello has a scar on his face, caused by a bite of his grandmother's dog when he was two years old.

MMA career

Early career

Prior to joining Bellator MMA, Costello compiled an 8-1 record, finishing most of his opponents. His sole loss came against Jake Bostwick, where Costello suffered a fractured eye socket at the beginning of the second round. He lost the fight by decision.

Bellator MMA

Costello defeated Steve Skrzat at Bellator 185 by first-round TKO.

At Bellator 200, Costello faced Kevin Fryer. He won the fight by first-round TKO.

His next fight, Costello fought Chris Honeycutt at Bellator 210. He won by split decision.

Costello van Steenis faced Mike Shipman on 22 June 2019 at Bellator 223. He won the fight by knockout in the second round.

Costello faced John Salter in the main event of Bellator 233. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches12 wins2 losses
By knockout40
By submission50
By decision22
By disqualification10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss12–2John SalterDecision (unanimous)Bellator 233November 8, 201935:00Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win12–1Mike ShipmanTKO (punches)Bellator 223June 22, 201921:34London, England
Win11–1Chris HoneycuttDecision (split)Bellator 210November 30, 201835:00Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win10–1Kevin FryerTKO (punches)Bellator 200May 25, 201811:20London, England
Win9–1Steve SkrzatTKO (submission to elbows)Bellator 185October 20, 201712:52Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win8–1Marcin NaruszczkaDQ (illegal kick to downed opponent)PLMMA 72: LomiankiMarch 4, 201720:00Lomianki, Poland
Win7–1Ronan McKaySubmission (rear-naked choke)CPL: Combat Performance LeagueAugust 27, 201612:05Guildford, England
Loss6–1Jake BostwickDecision (unanimous)PFN: Phoenix Fight Night 28December 12, 201535:00Bournemouth, England
Win6–0Avi JackSubmission (triangle choke)PFN: Phoenix Fight Night 27September 12, 201513:02Bournemouth, England
Win5–0Harry McLemanSubmission (triangle choke)PFN: Phoenix Fight Night 26June 13, 201521:03Bournemouth, England
Win4–0Andy ManzoloTKO (punches)PFN: Phoenix Fight Night 25March 28, 201511:00Bournemouth, England
Win3–0Maarten WoutersSubmission (rear-naked choke)Staredown 9: Depret vs. BuistMarch 14, 201513:29Deurne, Belgium
Win2–0Cenk ToplarSubmission (rear-naked choke)S&H: Strength and Honour 10October 24, 201413:12Dessel, Belgium
Win1–0Andy PetersDecision (unanimous)Hoyer's Productions: Battle of the South 12April 5, 201425:00Kerkrade, Netherlands

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