The Professional Fighters League (PFL) went head-to-head with UFC Seattle by staging it’s own event at UPMC Events Center in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, headlined by a pair of pivotal middleweight bouts.
In the main event, former 185-pound champion Johnny Eblen made short work of promotional newcomer Bryan Battle, picking up a submission victory late in the opening round.
In the co-headliner, former PFL world tournament winner Impa Kasanganay flatlined Dalton Rosta in the first round to also add his name into the middleweight title mix.
Complete Results From PFL Pittsburgh
MAIN CARD
Johnny Eblen defeated Bryan Battle via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:10
Impa Kasanganay defeated Dalton Rosta via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:18
Ariane da Silva defeated Sumiko Inaba via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Alexei Pergande defeated Julio Arce via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lazaro Dayron defeated Jacob Thrall via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Jack Cartwright defeated Allan Begosso via split decision (29-28, 27-29, 29-28)
Jakub Kaszuba defeated Natan Schulte via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Dakota Bush defeated Robert Watley via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:34
Ernesto Rodriguez defeated Masayuki Kikuiri via majority decision (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Tatiana Postarnakova defeated Elora Dana via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Josh Fremd defeated Jarrah Al-Silawi via knockout (punch) – Round 3, 3:57
Fred Dupras defeated Ethan Goss via technical submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:46
