MMA & Boxing · Professional Fighters League · 2026

Date & time

29 Mar 2026, 00:00

Round

3

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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.