The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to host an exciting event in Pittsburgh this week. The featured match will see Johnny Eblen take on Bryan Battle, both of whom are eager to solidify their standings in the mixed martial arts landscape. The event takes place at the UPMC Events Center on Saturday.
PFL Pittsburgh Matchup Overview
Fans eagerly await the main event between Eblen and Battle. With a record of 16-1, Eblen is the favorite against Battle, who holds a 12-2 record. The odds reflect this, with Eblen positioned at -420 and Battle at +320.
Highlighted Fights
- Lazaro Dayron vs. Jacob Thrall
- Dayron’s record: 9-0-1
- Thrall’s record: 15-7-1
- Odds: Dayron -3500, Thrall +1300
- Editor picks: Dayron (10), Thrall (0)
- Julio Arce vs. Alexei Pergande
- Arce’s record: 21-6
- Pergande’s record: 7-0
- Odds: Pergande -160, Arce +135
- Editor picks: Pergande (7), Arce (3)
- Ariane da Silva vs. Sumiko Inaba
- da Silva’s record: 17-11
- Inaba’s record: 8-2
- Division: Women’s Flyweight
- Odds: da Silva -180, Inaba +150
- Editor picks: da Silva (7), Inaba (3)
- Impa Kasanganay vs. Dalton Rosta
- Kasanganay’s record: 19-6
- Rosta’s record: 11-2
- Odds: Rosta -175, Kasanganay +145
- Editor picks: Rosta (6), Kasanganay (4)
Staff Predictions
In the lead-up to the fight, various staff members have shared their predictions for the main card bouts. The consensus supports Eblen, but opinions are mixed on the other matchups.
| Staff Member | Predictions | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Segura | Eblen, Kasanganay, da Silva, Arce, Dayron | 41-14 |
| Simon Samano | Battle, Kasanganay, Inaba, Pergande, Dayron | 41-14 |
| Mike Bohn | Eblen, Rosta, Inaba, Pergande, Dayron | 37-18 |
As the PFL Pittsburgh event approaches, fans and analysts alike are curious to see if Bryan Battle can defy the odds against Johnny Eblen. With his impressive skill set, anything is possible in the arena.
