
Johnny Eblen vs. Bryan Battle
Middleweight (185 lbs)|3R

🇺🇸Bryan Battle
12-2 / Age 31 / 185cm
Reach 196cm / 4連勝
DebutVS
🇺🇸Johnny Eblen
16-1 / Age 34 / 185cm
Reach 188cm / 1連敗

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Bryan Battle
Johnny Eblen
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Bryan Battle
Johnny Eblen
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Bryan Battle
Bryan Battle is a United States mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division. Standing 6'1" with a 77-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 12-2-0. Known for his versatile finishing ability, he is currently on a four-fight winning streak. His most recent performances include a split decision victory over Randy Brown, a second-round TKO of Kevin Jousset, a submission win against AJ Fletcher, and a 14-second knockout of Gabe Green.
Battle expressed a strong desire to compete in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, noting that the energy from the local crowd would be "absolute magic." He has also shared his personal interests outside of the cage, including his appreciation for video games like Kirby Air Ride and his engagement with fans through tattoo live streams.
Johnny Eblen
Johnny Eblen is a highly accomplished American mixed martial artist competing in the Middleweight division, where he has established himself as one of the world's elite competitors. Standing 6'1" with a 74-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 16-1-0. Known for his dominant wrestling and relentless pressure, he recently faced Costello van Steenis at PFL Africa 1. Prior to that, he secured back-to-back victories over Fabian Edwards and a split decision win against Impa Kasanganay.
In a lighthearted post on social media, Eblen humorously suggested a unique way for people to increase their self-confidence. He joked that if someone wants a quick confidence boost, they should head to a children's trampoline park and participate in a game of dodgeball.
Middleweight (185 lbs)|3R

🇺🇸Impa Kasanganay
19-6 / Age 32 / 180cm
Reach 191cm / 1連勝
VS
🇺🇸Dalton Rosta
11-2 / Age 30 / 183cm
Reach 193cm / 1連敗

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Impa Kasanganay
Dalton Rosta
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Impa Kasanganay
Dalton Rosta
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Impa Kasanganay
Impa Kasanganay is an American mixed martial artist with a professional record of 19-6-0, competing primarily in the PFL light heavyweight and middleweight divisions. A powerful athlete known for his striking and resilience, he captured the 2023 PFL Light Heavyweight Championship. His recent form includes a third-round knockout victory over Andrew Sanchez in August 2025, rebounding from a tough stretch to showcase his finishing ability and technical growth.
Dalton Rosta
Dalton Rosta is an American middleweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses. Standing 6'0" with a 76-inch reach, he is known for his powerful wrestling base and high-intensity grappling. In his recent PFL World Tournament run, he faced Fabian Edwards, preceded by a split decision victory over Aaron Jeffery and a technical submission win via D'Arce choke against Sadibou Sy. He also holds a majority decision win over Norbert Novenyi Jr.
Rosta actively follows the global MMA scene and shares his insights on fellow competitors. In March 2026, he showed support for Costello Van Steenis ahead of his bout at PFL Madrid, predicting a dominant performance. He also enjoys sharing lighthearted moments from fight broadcasts, such as humorously pointing out unintentional double entendres made by coaches during corner advice at PFL events.
Flyweight (125 lbs)|3R

🇧🇷Ariane Lipski da Silva
17-11 / Age 32 / 168cm
Reach 170cm / 3連敗
DebutVS
🇺🇸Sumiko Inaba
8-2 / Age 35 / 163cm
Reach 165cm / 1連敗

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Ariane Lipski da Silva
Sumiko Inaba
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Ariane Lipski da Silva
Sumiko Inaba
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Ariane Lipski da Silva
Ariane Lipski is a Brazilian flyweight fighter with a professional record of 17 wins and 11 losses. Standing 5'6" with a 67-inch reach, she is a former KSW champion known for her high-level Muay Thai and striking precision. Her recent performances include a notable second-round armbar submission victory over Casey O'Neill and a split decision win against Melissa Gatto. Most recently, she competed in bouts against Cong Wang, Jasmine Jasudavicius, and Karine Silva.
Lipski recently shared two major milestones in her career development: she was promoted to the rank of brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in February 2026, and she officially announced her debut with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) scheduled for March 28, 2026. She expressed great enthusiasm for this new chapter in her fighting journey.
Sumiko Inaba
Sumiko Inaba is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the Flyweight division of Bellator and the PFL. Known by the moniker "Lady Samurai," she holds a professional record of 8 wins and 2 losses. Her recent competitive run includes a ground-and-pound victory over Mackenzie Stiller and a split decision win against Saray Orozco. Her fighting style is characterized by powerful striking and effective grappling, marked by a high finishing rate earlier in her career.
Sumiko Inaba maintains a positive and energetic presence on social media, often sharing her enthusiasm for fight days and team support. She has expressed great pride in her Hawaiian roots, notably using the hashtag #HawaiiStandUp to cheer on fellow Hawaiian fighters, such as Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, during their title defenses.
Featherweight (145 lbs)|3R


🇺🇸Julio Arce
21-6 / Age 36 / 170cm
Reach 178cm / 3連勝
DebutVS
🇺🇸Alexei Pergande
7-0 / Age 24 / 183cm
Reach 188cm / 11連勝

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Julio Arce
Alexei Pergande
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Julio Arce
Alexei Pergande
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Julio Arce
Julio Arce is a versatile American mixed martial artist competing in the Featherweight division with a professional record of 21 wins and 6 losses. Known for his technical boxing and high-level striking accuracy, he has showcased his skills in the UFC and the Victory Fighting League. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently securing a first-round knockout against Wilson Reis in October 2025, following victories over Sheymon Moraes and Herbert Burns.
Alexei Pergande
Alexei Pergande is an undefeated American featherweight competing in the PFL. Standing 6'0" with a 74-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 7-0-0 and is known for a versatile skill set that blends technical striking with a dangerous submission game. In his most recent outing in August 2025, he secured a first-round D'arce choke victory over Ethan Goss. This followed a unanimous decision win against Mike Bardsley and prior victories over Daniel Boehle and Shawn Stefanelli.
Reflecting on his journey in combat sports, Pergande shared that he has been dedicated to "the game" for over 14 years. He often expresses deep gratitude for his career milestones, describing the surreal feeling of his visualizations becoming reality. Following a victory in June 2023, he noted the emotional intensity of experiencing moments he had spent months preparing for mentally.
Bantamweight (135 lbs)|3R

🇨🇺Lazaro Dayron
9-0-1 / Age 33 / 165cm
Reach 170cm / 12連勝
VS
🇺🇸Jacob Thrall
15-7-1 / Age 30 / 168cm
Reach 174cm / 5連勝
Debut
Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Lazaro Dayron
Jacob Thrall
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Lazaro Dayron
Jacob Thrall
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Lazaro Dayron
Cuba出身、アメリカを拠点に活動するバンタム級の総合格闘家。9勝0敗1分という無敗の戦績を誇り、現在はPFLを主戦場にしている。キューバのナショナルチームにも選出されたエリートレスラーとしての卓越したテイクダウン技術をベースに、爆発的な打撃も兼ね備える。直近では2025年8月にブライス・メレディスをTKOで下し、2024年8月のダニー・サバテロ戦では1点減点を受けながらもドローに持ち込むなど、驚異的な勝負強さを見せている。
Jacob Thrall
Jacob Thrall is a United States featherweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 15 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw. Standing 5'6" with a 68.5-inch reach, he has established himself as a dangerous finisher, particularly skilled in submissions. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak. His most recent victory was a first-round rear naked choke against Diego Levante in October 2025, following a similar first-round submission win over Joey Estrada in September 2025.
Bantamweight (135 lbs)|3R

🇧🇷Allan Begosso
10-3-1 / Age 30 / 165cm
Reach 171cm / 3連勝
DebutVS
🏴Jack Cartwright
13-2 / Age 31 / 175cm
Reach 173cm / 2連勝

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Allan Begosso
Jack Cartwright
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Allan Begosso
Jack Cartwright
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Allan Begosso
Allan Begosso is a Brazilian bantamweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 10-3-1. Competing primarily in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA), he is known for his versatile finishing ability, utilizing both explosive striking and technical submissions. He currently holds a three-fight winning streak, most recently securing a ground-and-pound victory over Arnold Jimenez in February 2026, which followed a technical submission win via ninja choke against Davaajamts Batsuren.
Jack Cartwright
Jack Cartwright is an English MMA fighter with a professional record of 13-2-0. A former Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion, he is known for his well-rounded background in wrestling and boxing. He currently competes in the PFL and OKTAGON MMA. His most recent performance was a unanimous decision victory over Caolán Loughran in October 2025, following another decision win against former champion Mate Sanikidze in September 2024.
Lightweight (155 lbs)|3R

🇧🇷Natan Schulte
25-5-1 / Age 34 / 178cm
Reach 175cm / 4連勝
VS
🇵🇱Jakub Kaszuba
15-0 / Age 30 / 180cm
Reach 185cm / 20連勝

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Natan Schulte
Jakub Kaszuba
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Natan Schulte
Jakub Kaszuba
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Natan Schulte
Natan Schulte is a Brazilian lightweight mixed martial artist standing 5'10" with a record of 25-5-1. Competing in the PFL, he is a two-time Lightweight Champion, having won the tournament in 2018 and 2019. He is known for a high-level grappling game and relentless pressure. Currently on a four-fight winning streak, he recently secured unanimous decision victories over Raush Manfio and Stevie Ray, and a second-round submission win against Jeremy Stephens.
Schulte frequently shares his deep religious faith and gratitude on social media, often posting biblical verses from books such as Isaiah, Matthew, and Psalms. He also enjoys sharing the contrast between training environments, once noting the pleasure of the Florida sun while it was snowing in New York, always attributing his journey to his faith.
Jakub Kaszuba
Jakub Kaszuba is an undefeated mixed martial artist from Poland who competes in the lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He holds a professional record of 15-0-0 and is known for his dominant grappling and relentless pace. In his most recent outing in August 2025, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Sergio Cossio. This followed a significant win in December 2024, where he defeated Connor Hughes via fourth-round ground and pound.
Lightweight (155 lbs)|3R

🇺🇸Dakota Bush
15-4 / Age 31 / 178cm
Reach 185cm / 7連勝
DebutVS
🇺🇸Robert Watley
16-3 / Age 36 / 175cm
Reach 191cm / 5連勝

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Dakota Bush
Robert Watley
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Dakota Bush
Robert Watley
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Dakota Bush
Dakota Bush is an American lightweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 15-4-0. Standing 5'10" with a 73-inch reach, he is known for a versatile skill set that features both high-level grappling and finishing ability. He is currently on a dominant seven-fight winning streak. His most recent victory was a unanimous decision over Joe Giannetti at Cage Titans 73 in September 2025, following back-to-back first-round rear naked choke finishes against Scottie Stockman and Jhonasky Sojo.
Dakota Bush maintains a positive and motivated presence on social media, often expressing excitement for his upcoming opportunities. In August 2022, he shared his enthusiasm with fans upon being featured in a main event slot, and he frequently uses the platform to signal his readiness to get back into the cage and compete.
Robert Watley
Robert Watley is a United States lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 16 wins and 3 losses. Standing 5'9" with an impressive 75-inch reach, he is known for a versatile grappling game and effective finishing ability on the ground. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak. In his most recent outing, he secured a third-round ground-and-pound victory over Mads Burnell at a PFL event in August 2025. This followed a series of dominant submission wins in CFFC.
Welterweight (170 lbs)|3R

🇨🇺Ernesto Rodriguez
10-1 / Age 28 / 175cm
8連勝
DebutVS
🇯🇵Masayuki Kikuiri
11-3-1 / Age 30 / 184cm
Reach 187cm / 1連敗

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Ernesto Rodriguez
Masayuki Kikuiri
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Ernesto Rodriguez
Masayuki Kikuiri
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Ernesto Rodriguez
Ernesto Rodriguez is a Cuba-born welterweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 10-1-0. Standing 5'9", he is currently on an impressive eight-fight winning streak. He has recently competed prominently in the Tuff-N-Uff organization, where he has secured consecutive victories including a first-round knockout of Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie, a unanimous decision over Alexandre de Almeida, and a second-round knockout of Edson Marques.
Masayuki Kikuiri
Masayuki Kikuiri is a Japanese welterweight fighter with a record of 11-3-1, standing 184cm tall. A former Pancrase interim champion, he is known for his technical striking and powerful finishes. His recent career includes notable victories in Bellator, such as a knockout of Alexey Shurkevich and a TKO over Herman Terrado. He recently competed in the PFL World Tournament, securing a retirement win against Giannis Bachar before facing Logan Storley.
In March 2026, Kikuiri expressed deep gratitude to his sponsors, noting that despite considering himself a "nameless fighter," their support allows him to pursue his goals. He remains highly active and focused on his upcoming PFL matches, recently departing for Pittsburgh while keeping fans updated on his fight camp progress and even his battle with seasonal hay fever.
Flyweight (125 lbs)|3R

🇷🇺Tatiana Postarnakova
6-0 / Age 25 / 168cm
9連勝
DebutVS
🇧🇷Elora Dana
8-1 / Age 27 / 160cm
Reach 168cm / 1連敗

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Tatiana Postarnakova
Elora Dana
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Tatiana Postarnakova
Elora Dana
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Tatiana Postarnakova
Tatiana Postarnakova is an undefeated Russian flyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 6-0-0. Born on April 3, 2000, and standing 168cm tall, she has become a dominant force in the Nashe Delo organization. Known for her exceptional grappling skills, her recent performances include a first-round rear naked choke victory over Geovanna Eduarda and an armbar finish against Siana Shakhsinova, extending her impressive finishing streak.
Elora Dana
Elora Dana is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Flyweight division with a professional record of 8 wins and 1 loss. Standing 160cm tall with a 168cm reach, she is known for her dangerous submission game and finishing ability. In recent PFL World Tournament action, she secured a first-round neck crank victory over Diana Avsaragova before facing Liz Carmouche in a competitive decision. Previously, she earned multiple stoppage wins in Jungle Fight via strikes and submissions.
Middleweight (185 lbs)|3R

🇯🇴J. Al-Silawi
21-7 / Age 33 / 180cm
Reach 183cm / 1連勝
VS
🇺🇸Josh Fremd
11-6 / Age 32 / 193cm
Reach 193cm / 2連敗
Debut
Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
J. Al-Silawi
Josh Fremd
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
J. Al-Silawi
Josh Fremd
* Includes both professional and amateur records
J. Al-Silawi
Jarrah Al-Silawi is a professional mixed martial artist from Jordan who competes in the Middleweight division. He holds a record of 21 wins and 7 losses and is known for his well-rounded skill set, particularly his striking and grappling efficiency. Recently, he secured a split decision victory over Gregory Babene in October 2025. This followed a first-round loss to Omar El Dafrawy and a submission win via rear-naked choke against Rayan Atmani earlier in 2024.
Josh Fremd
Josh Fremd is a United States middleweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 11 wins and 6 losses. Standing 6'4" with a matching 76-inch reach, he competes in the UFC. Known for his finishing ability, he secured a guillotine choke victory over Sedriques Dumas in March 2023 and followed it with a unanimous decision win against Jamie Pickett in August 2023. His most recent performances include competitive bouts against Roman Kopylov and Andre Petroski.
Featherweight (145 lbs)|3R


🇺🇸Ethan Goss
12-8 / Age 34 / 178cm
2連敗
VS
🇨🇦Frederik Dupras
9-2 / Age 32 / 175cm
Reach 173cm / 1連勝

Finish Stats
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Win Methods
Ethan Goss
Frederik Dupras
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Recent Fights
Ethan Goss
Frederik Dupras
* Includes both professional and amateur records
Ethan Goss
Ethan Goss is a veteran mixed martial artist from the United States who competes in the featherweight division. Standing 5'10" and holding a professional record of 12 wins and 8 losses, Goss is known for his opportunistic submission game. His recent performances include an impressive first-round Anaconda choke victory over Chris Rollins and a majority decision win against Solo Hatley Jr. He most recently competed on the global stage in the PFL World Tournament in August 2025.
Leading up to his 2025 appearance in the PFL World Tournament, Goss expressed deep gratitude and faith, sharing the phrase "God's plan" regarding his career trajectory. He frequently engages with the MMA community on social media, advocating for fighters from Pennsylvania and expressing his readiness to compete in major global organizations such as the UFC and Karate Combat.
Frederik Dupras
Frederik Dupras is a Canadian featherweight fighter with a professional record of 9 wins and 2 losses. Standing 175cm tall with a 173cm reach, he is known for his dangerous submission skills, particularly his signature guillotine choke. In his most recent outing at the PFL World Tournament in August 2025, he secured a second-round guillotine choke victory over Nathan Kelly. This followed a loss to Gabriel Braga and a string of finishes in organizations like Samourai MMA.