Get ready for an electrifying night of mixed martial arts as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) descends upon the UPMC Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 28. The event promises a thrilling lineup of bouts, with the main event featuring former world champion Johnny Eblen squaring off against highly-touted PFL newcomer Bryan Battle.
In the main event, Johnny Eblen, ranked No. 1 in the middleweight division, will put his impressive 16-1 record on the line against the No. 7-ranked Bryan Battle, who boasts a record of 12-2 with one no contest. Eblen, known for his relentless pace and technical prowess, will look to extend his winning streak, while Battle aims to make a statement in his high-profile PFL debut.
The co-main event of the evening will see Pittsburgh’s own Dalton Rosta, ranked No. 5, take on former PFL champion Impa Kasanganay, who comes in at No. 3. Both middleweights are known for their explosive styles and will undoubtedly put on a show for the hometown crowd.
The main card, airing live in the U.S. on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT, also features a women’s flyweight bout between No. 8-ranked Ariane Lipski da Silva and No. 4-ranked Sumiko Inaba. Additionally, featherweights Alexei Pergande and Julio Arce will clash in a battle of undefeated prospects, and bantamweights Lazaro Dayron and Jacob Thrall will look to make their mark in the division.
The preliminary card, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT on the ESPN App, is stacked with exciting matchups as well. Highlights include a lightweight bout between two-time PFL Lightweight Champion Natan Schulte and undefeated Jakub Kaszuba, and a bantamweight contest featuring Bryce Meredith and Jack Cartwright.
Other notable bouts on the preliminary card include:
- Robert Watley vs. Dakota Bush at lightweight
- Ernesto Rodriguez vs. Masayuki Kikuiri at welterweight
- An undefeated women’s flyweight clash between Tatiana Postarnakova and Elora Dana
- Josh Fremd vs. Jarrah Al-Silawi at middleweight
- Ethan Goss vs. Fred Dupras at featherweight
With a total of 12 bouts scheduled, PFL Pittsburgh promises to be an unforgettable night of action-packed mixed martial arts. Tickets are on sale now, so secure yours and witness the drama unfold live at the UPMC Events Center.
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