Johnny Eblen completely dominated Bryan Battle within the PFL Pittsburgh headliner on Saturday.
Eblen got here out instantly trying to show a degree in opposition to the previous UFC standout, and he did precisely that. Within the first minute, Eblen secured a physique lock and ragdolled Battle 3 times, slamming ‘The Butcher’ to the mat arduous with every try. Battle would get slammed three extra occasions earlier than Eblen opted to settle in on his again.
With just below a minute to go within the first, Eblen cinched in a rear-naked choke that compelled Battle to faucet out.
Official Consequence: Johnny Eblen def. Bryan Battle by way of submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:10 of Spherical 1.
It was a statement-making victory for Eblen, who was coming off his first profession loss in opposition to Costello van Steenis at PFL Africa final yr. With the win, ‘Stress’ will possible get one other crack at van Steenis, giving MMA followers some of the anticipated rematches of the yr.
Test Out Highlights From Johnny Eblen vs. Bryan Battle at PFL Pittsburgh:
