Johnny Eblen starches Bryan Battle in PFL Pittsburg main event
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Johnny Eblen starches Bryan Battle in PFL Pittsburg main event
"Eblen battered, ragdolled, and choked out Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Bryan Battle en route to a first-round submission (4:10) in the PFL Pittsburgh main event."
"Eblen finally put Battle out of his misery with a textbook face crank from the rear-naked choke position that forced Battle to tap."
"Eblen was in control for most of the fight against van Steenis, but a costly error in the fifth round led to the only loss in his career."
"Former PFL tournament champion Impa Kasanganay found his way back into the winner's column with a first-round knockout over Pittsburgh favorite Dalton Rosta (3:18)."
Johnny Eblen returned to the ring after losing his title, defeating Bryan Battle in just four minutes with a first-round submission. Eblen controlled the fight, repeatedly taking Battle down and ultimately forcing him to tap with a face crank. Following his victory, Eblen called for a rematch against PFL champion Costello van Steenis, whom he previously fought. In another match, Impa Kasanganay achieved a first-round knockout against Dalton Rosta, both fighters seeking redemption after prior losses.
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