PFL Pittsburgh Results

For the first time, the Professional Fighters League touches down in the Steel City as PFL: Eblen vs. Battle arrives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, bringing a pivotal night of middleweight action with major title implications.

Headlining the card at the UPMC Events Center, former Bellator and PFL Middleweight Champion Johnny “Pressure” Eblen returns to the SmartCage in a high-stakes title eliminator against UFC veteran and The Ultimate Fighter 29 winner Bryan Battle. Eblen, known for his relentless pressure, suffocating wrestling, and unbeaten pedigree for much of his career, looks to reassert himself at the top of the division. Standing in his way is the surging Battle, a dangerous and ever-evolving finisher who has shown the ability to end fights both on the feet and on the mat. With a shot at gold looming, expect a clash of styles where pace, durability, and composure will be tested.

The co-main event keeps the spotlight on the middleweight division as former PFL Light Heavyweight tournament champion Impa Kasanganay drops back down to 185 pounds to face the gritty and wrestling-heavy Dalton Rosta. Kasanganay’s power and momentum have made him one of the most dangerous fighters across multiple divisions, while Rosta’s relentless grappling and physicality present a stern challenge. With both men eyeing a climb toward contention, this matchup could have immediate ripple effects in the title picture.

With Pittsburgh playing host to its first PFL event, the stage is set for a night that could reshape the middleweight landscape.

PFL Pittsburgh Main Card on ESPN 2 & ESPN Deportes: 10 p.m ET

Middleweight: Johnny Eblen (17-1) def. Bryan Battle (12-3) by Submission (Rear-naked choke) 4:10 R1

Middleweight: Impa Kasanganay (20-6) def. Dalton Rosta (11-3) by KO (Punches) 3:18 R1
Women’s Flyweight: Ariane Lipski da Silva (18-11) def. Sumiko Inaba (8-3) by (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Unanimous Decision
Featherweight: Alexei Pergande (8-0) def. Julio Arce (21-7) by (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Unanimous Decision
Bantamweight: Lazaro Dayron (10-0-1) def. Jacob Thrall (15-9-1) by  (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) Unanimous Decision

PFL Pittsburgh ‘Prelims’ on ESPN App & ESPN Deportes: 7 p.m. ET

160 lb Catchweight: Jack Cartwright (14-2) def. Allan Begosso by (29-28, 27-29, 29-28) Split Decision
Lightweight: Jakub Kaszuba (16-0) def. Natan Schulte (25-6-1)-l by (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Unanimous Decision
Lightweight: Dakota Bush (16-4) def. Robert Watley (16-4) by KO (Overhand Right & Ground Strikes) 0:34 R1
Welterweight: Ernesto Rodriguez (11-1) def. Masayuki Kikuiri (11-4-1) by (29-28, 29-28, 28-28) Majority Decision
Women’s Flyweight : Tatiana Postarnakova (5-0) def. Elora Dana (8-2) by (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Unanimous Decision
Middleweight: Josh Fremd (12-6) def. Jarrah Al-Silawi (21-8) by KO (Left Hand) 3:57 R3
Fetaherweight: Frederik Dupras (10-2) def. Ethan Goss (12-9) by Submission (Guillotine) 2:46 R1