PFL Pittsburgh is set for Saturday, March 28 at UPMC Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All fighters successfully made weight on March 27, with the main event between Johnny Eblen and Bryan Battle now official. The card features two ranked middleweight bouts at the top of the bill and seven preliminary matchups.
Main Event Fighters Hit Middleweight Limit
Former champion Johnny Eblen, ranked number one, weighed in at 185.8 pounds. His opponent, number nine ranked Bryan Battle making his PFL debut, stepped on the scale at 186 pounds. Both fighters came in under the middleweight limit for non-title bouts, finalizing a bout that carries significant divisional implications.
Eblen enters with a 16-1 professional record. Battle brings a 12-2 record to the cage for his promotional debut. The matchup pairs Eblen’s championship experience against Battle’s hunger to establish himself in a new organization.
Hometown Fighter Rosta Featured in Co-Main Event
Pittsburgh native Dalton Rosta, ranked fourth at middleweight, weighed in at 185.8 pounds for his co-main event bout against number three ranked Impa Kasanganay, who also hit 185.8 pounds. Rosta holds an 11-2 record while Kasanganay brings a 19-6 mark along with a former PFL championship on his resume.
This bout represents a clear rankings fight with the winner positioning himself for future title contention. Kasanganay’s championship experience could prove valuable against Rosta’s home crowd advantage.
Complete PFL Pittsburgh Weigh-In Results
Main Card (10 PM ET on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes)
| Weight Class | Fighter 1 | Weight | Fighter 2 | Weight |
| Middleweight | Johnny Eblen (#1) | 185.8 lbs | Bryan Battle (#9) | 186 lbs |
| Middleweight | Dalton Rosta (#4) | 185.8 lbs | Impa Kasanganay (#3) | 185.8 lbs |
| Women’s Flyweight | Ariane Lipski da Silva (#10) | 125.8 lbs | Sumiko Inaba (#5) | 124.6 lbs |
| Featherweight | Alexei Pergande (#9) | 146 lbs | Julio Arce | 146 lbs |
| Bantamweight | Lazaro Dayron (#9) | 135.8 lbs | Jacob Thrall | 135.4 lbs |
Preliminary Card (7 PM ET on ESPN App and ESPN Deportes)
- Contract Weight (140 lbs): Allan Begosso (139.6 lbs) vs. Jack Cartwright (140 lbs)
- Lightweight: Natan Schulte (#6, 155.8 lbs) vs. Jakub Kaszuba (#9, 155.4 lbs)
- Lightweight: Robert Watley (155.4 lbs) vs. Dakota Bush (155.8 lbs)
- Welterweight: Ernesto Rodriguez (171 lbs) vs. Masayuki Kikuiri (#8, 169.6 lbs)
- Women’s Flyweight: Tatiana Postarnakova (125.8 lbs) vs. Elora Dana (125.2 lbs)
- Middleweight: Josh Fremd (186 lbs) vs. Jarrah Al Salawi (#10, 185.6 lbs)
- Featherweight: Ethan Goss (145.8 lbs) vs. Fred Dupras (145.8 lbs)
Broadcast Information and Fight Card Structure
The main card begins at 10:00 PM Eastern Time on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Preliminary action starts at 7:00 PM Eastern on the ESPN App and ESPN Deportes. The card features 12 total bouts across seven weight classes, with particular depth in the middleweight and lightweight divisions.
Five main card bouts include three ranked matchups and two featuring at least one ranked fighter. The preliminary card includes two ranked lightweight bouts and additional ranked fighters at welterweight and middleweight. This structure provides competitive depth throughout the entire event.
Key Matchups Beyond the Main Event
The women’s flyweight bout between number ten ranked Ariane Lipski da Silva and number five ranked Sumiko Inaba offers rankings implications. Lipski da Silva weighed in at 125.8 pounds while Inaba came in lighter at 124.6 pounds.
At featherweight, number nine ranked Alexei Pergande meets veteran Julio Arce. Both fighters hit 146 pounds exactly. The bantamweight main card opener pits number nine ranked Lazaro Dayron against Jacob Thrall, with both fighters making weight comfortably.
The preliminary card features ranked lightweight action as number six Natan Schulte faces number nine Jakub Kaszuba. At welterweight, number eight ranked Masayuki Kikuiri came in at 169.6 pounds against Ernesto Rodriguez at 171 pounds.
Expert Fighter Final Verdict
PFL Pittsburgh presents a middleweight-heavy card with clear divisional stakes. The Eblen vs. Battle main event determines whether the former champion maintains his top ranking or if the promotional newcomer makes an immediate impact. Rosta fighting in his hometown against former champion Kasanganay adds local interest and championship-level experience to the co-main event. All 24 fighters made weight without issue, which sets up a full card on Saturday. Fighters and coaches should note the depth of ranked opponents across multiple divisions, making this event valuable for understanding current divisional landscapes in the PFL middleweight, lightweight, and flyweight divisions.