PFL Pittsburgh Eblen vs Battle

Date
Sat 28th March 2026 (UTC)
Sat 28th March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-28T23:00:00

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23:00:00 UTC (19:00:00 Local)

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League
Professional Fighters League

Season
2026

Round
3

Status
Match Finished

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Description

The Professional Fighters League makes its debut in Pittsburgh at the UPMC Events Center, headlined by a significant cross-promotion middleweight clash. Former champion Johnny "Pressure" Eblen looks to rebound from his first professional loss and reassert his dominance at 185 pounds. Facing him is the highly touted Bryan Battle, a former Ultimate Fighter winner and recent PFL signee known for his finishing instincts and versatile striking.

The narrative of this bout revolves around Eblen's elite wrestling versus Battle's explosive firepower. Eblen's path to victory lies in his ability to maintain a relentless pace and force Battle into grappling exchanges where the American Top Team standout usually excels. Conversely, Battle aims to keep the fight standing, utilizing his reach and creative striking to find the knockout blow that has defined his recent career. With both men ranked among the division's best, the winner puts themselves in prime position for a world title shot later this year.

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01				Johnny Eblen	WIN
01				Bryan Battle	LOSS

Result Description

Johnny Eblen silenced the skeptics in Pittsburgh with an "authoritative" performance, securing a first-round submission victory over Bryan Battle. Eblen wasted no time, immediately pressuring Battle against the cage and executing a powerful double-leg takedown. After a brief scramble, Eblen transitioned smoothly to Battle’s back and locked in a deep rear-naked choke. Despite Battle's efforts to fight the hands, he was forced to tap at 4:10 of the opening round, marking Eblen's successful return to the win column.

The co-main event provided "explosive" fireworks as Impa Kasanganay spoiled the homecoming of Pittsburgh's own Dalton Rosta. In a battle of heavy hitters, Kasanganay landed a devastating right hook that sent Rosta to the canvas, followed by precise ground-and-pound to end the fight at 3:18 of Round 1. Other main card action saw Ariane da Silva (formerly Lipski) secure a unanimous decision over Sumiko Inaba, while undefeated prospect Alexei Pergande won a bloody three-round war against veteran Julio Arce.

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