PFL Pittsburgh Weigh-Ins Set Eblen vs Battle Showdown With High Stakes

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The PFL Pittsburgh weigh-in results are in, and all systems are go for Saturday, March 28 at the UPMC Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Headlining the card, former world champion Johnny “Pressure” Eblen and promotional newcomer Bryan “The Butcher” Battle both successfully made weight ahead of their middleweight clash. Eblen tipped the scales at 185.8 pounds, while Battle came in right at 186 pounds, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown.

The co-main event is also locked in, featuring Pittsburgh native Dalton “Hercules” Rosta against former PFL champion Impa “Tshilobo” Kasanganay. Both fighters hit identical marks at 185.8 pounds, signaling a tightly contested bout with major divisional implications.

Johnny Eblen and Bryan Battle face off after making weight for the PFL Pittsburgh main event.
Johnny Eblen and Bryan Battle face off after making weight for the PFL Pittsburgh main event.

The event will air live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts starting at 7 p.m. ET via the ESPN App.

Main card bouts locked after successful weigh-ins

Beyond the headline fights, the rest of the main card fighters also cleared the scales without issue. Ariane Lipski da Silva and Sumiko Inaba are set for a women’s flyweight clash after weighing 125.8 and 124.6 pounds, respectively.

In featherweight action, Alexei Pergande and Julio Arce both came in at 146 pounds even, while bantamweights Lazaro Dayron and Jacob Thrall registered 135.8 and 135.4 pounds.

With no late drama on the scales, the main card lineup remains intact, offering a balanced mix of ranked contenders and rising names across divisions.

Full preliminary card completes lineup

The preliminary card also saw all fighters successfully make weight, ensuring a complete fight night lineup. Allan Begosso and Jack Cartwright made their 140-pound contract weight bout official at 139.6 and 140 pounds.

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Notable lightweight action includes Natan Schulte at 155.8 pounds against Jakub Kaszuba at 155.4, along with Robert Watley versus Dakota Bush, who both weighed within the limit.

Other bouts feature Ernesto Rodriguez against Masayuki Kikuiri at welterweight, Tatiana Postarnakova versus Elora Dana in women’s flyweight, and Josh Fremd taking on Jarrah Al Salawi at middleweight.

The early card rounds out with a featherweight matchup between Ethan Goss and Fred Dupras, both weighing 145.8 pounds.

With every fighter making weight, PFL Pittsburgh moves forward without complications, setting up a full night of action across multiple divisions.

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