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Johnny Eblen Returns to Action at PFL's 2026 U.S. Debut

3/29/2026

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The Professional Fighters League hosted its first U.S. event of 2026 on March 28.
Johnny Eblen, former Bellator champion, faced Bryan Battle, former UFC fighter, as Eblen sought to rebound from his first pro loss and Battle returned from a hiatus.
The co-main event featured Impa Kasanganay against Dalton Rosta.
The event took place at the UPMC Events Center and streamed on ESPN2 and ESPN Unlimited, with a multi-weight-class card.

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Story summary

The Professional Fighters League hosted its first U.S. event of 2026 on March 28.
Johnny Eblen, former Bellator champion, faced Bryan Battle, former UFC fighter, as Eblen sought to rebound from his first pro loss and Battle returned from a hiatus.
The co-main event featured Impa Kasanganay against Dalton Rosta.
The event took place at the UPMC Events Center and streamed on ESPN2 and ESPN Unlimited, with a multi-weight-class card.