PFL Announces Eblen vs. Battle & Rosta vs. Kasanganay for March 28 Event

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  • Brett OkamotoJan 13, 2026,⁢ 11:33 AM ET

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      Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN as 2010. He ⁤has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such ‍as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, ‍Manny⁢ Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre.​ He was also a producer on the ‍30 for⁤ 30 film: “chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers ⁣and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is⁢ an avid, below-average golfer in his spare time.

The​ world of mixed martial arts⁣ (MMA)⁣ is set​ to witness⁢ a compelling clash as⁣ former bellator champion Johnny ‍Eblen prepares to​ face Bryan Battle in a highly anticipated ⁣middleweight⁣ showdown on March 28th. This ⁤event,marking the Professional Fighters League’s (PFL) debut in Pittsburgh,promises ⁣an electrifying night of action for fight fans.

The event will unfold at the UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University, and the main card will⁤ be⁢ broadcast live on ESPN in the United States, ensuring a broad audience can witness this pivotal contest. As the PFL continues​ its ⁤expansion,events like these are crucial in solidifying its position as a major player in‍ the global MMA landscape.

Johnny Eblen (16-1) enters this ⁣fight looking to regain momentum after a surprising defeat. He suffered his first career ‍loss‌ to Costello van Steen

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