In a closely contested middleweight bout at PFL vs Bellator, Johnny Eblen secured a split decision victory against Impa Kasanganay, marking a significant win in his career and maintaining his undefeated record at 15-0. Despite facing a tough challenge from Kasanganay, who managed to land significant shots and even rocked Eblen in the second round, Eblen's performance, including an early takedown and resilience, was enough to convince the judges. The judges' scores were 29-28 Eblen, 29-28 Kasanganay, and 29-28 Eblen. This victory also contributed to Bellator's dominance in the event, improving their record to 5-0 against PFL fighters. The fight was noted for its entertainment value, with both fighters having moments of advantage, but Eblen ultimately eking out the win and keeping his OnlyFans girlfriend.
PFL vs. Bellator: Johnny Eblen Earns Nod Over Impa Kasanganay in Card's Best Battle via @the3els #MMA #PFL #Bellator #PFLvsBellator https://t.co/qMLBLCnopa
PFL vs. Bellator: Champions results: Johnny Eblen (@JohnnyEblen) rallies to win split over Impa Kasanganay #PFLvsBellator https://t.co/biVWVIPJlX
Johnny Eblen survives second round onslaught, defeats Impa Kasanganay in #PFLvsBellator co-main event https://t.co/AY0inWyrUi
PFL vs Bellator results: Johnny Eblen survives knockdown, wins razor-close split decision over Impa Kasanganay https://t.co/cPpTygfFD8
Johnny Eblen ( @JohnnyEblen ) defeated Impa Kadanganay by split decision ( 29-28 28-29 29-28) #PFLvsBellator https://t.co/EjAYUg5T5U
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Johnny Eblen survives second-round danger to take the split decision over Impa Kasanganay at #PFLvsBellator https://t.co/xoI9VIoMkc
Johnny Eblen defeats Impa Kasanganay by split decision! He improves to 15-0, and his OF girl wonβt leave him π Bellator moves ahead to 5-0 against PFL. If Ryan Bader defeats Renen Ferreira, Bellator will complete the sweep. #PFLvsBellator https://t.co/xEOBzyrd4v
Johnny Eblen defeats Impa Kasanagany by split decision in an exciting fight π₯ PFL: 0 Bellator: 5 #PFLvsBellator https://t.co/vJKoh9Fqgl
Johnny Eblen overcomes adversity and ekes out a split decision over Impa Kasanganay. Close, entertaining fight. Would love to see a rematch someday. #PFLvsBellator
Judges score the fight 29-28 Eblen 29-28 Kasanganay & 29-28 Eblen. Eblen moves to 15-0 in the toughest test of his MMA Career @BellatorMMA is now 5-0 #PFLvsBellator
Johnny Eblen wins a split decision and keeps his OnlyFans GF. Was a close fight so hard to argue it either way but I thought Impa edged it. #PFLvsBellator
Johnny Eblen scores the split decision win over a very game Impa Kasanganay. Bellator improves to 5-0 and the first current PFL champion (albeit at LHW), falls to a Bellator champ.
Official Result: Johnny Eblen def. Impa Kasanganay via split-decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) #PFLvsBellator Story coming to https://t.co/jL0SC6PTuP
By consensus, we scored the fight 29-28 for our winner... Johnny Eblen! ConsensusScorecard: R1: 10-9 Eblen R2: 10-9 Kasanganay R3: 10-9 Eblen ... And the ringside judges mostly agreed with the ConsensusTeam. SD Eblen. #PFLvsBellator #MMATwitter https://t.co/gXnggoi4aK
Johnny Eblen keeps his 0, and his OF girl via split decision Bellator up 5-0 #PFLvsBellator
Johnny Eblen wins a split decision and keeps his OnlyFas GF. Close fight, but I thought Impa edged it. #PFLvsBellator
#PFLvsBellator results: Johnny Eblen (@JohnnyEblen) def. Impa Kasanganay via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Full coverage: https://t.co/A3AuaXgJsZ https://t.co/cp6x9IyJ42
Eblen ekes out a win over Kasanganay, defeating him via split decision. Still undefeated and Bellator is 5-0 today.
Scores: 29-28 Eblen 29-28 Impa, 29-28 Eblen. Eblen wins split, moves up to 15-0. Bellator goes to 5-0 #PFLvsBellator
π₯ Impa Kasanganay VS Johnny Eblen π¦ => Score Round #3 #PFLvsBellator #MMATwitter
Great fight by Impa, but Eblen got that fight #PFLvsBellator
Very fun round. Kasanganay won it for sure, but Eblen stole the momentum down the stretch. One takedown might put Impa in the hurt locker.
Impa Kasanganay rocks Johnny Eblen BAD in Round #PFLvsBellator https://t.co/Ynxt4ggjQO
Impa Kasanagany drops Johnny Eblen! #PFLvsBellator https://t.co/sDv40lYlnK
Impa gets away and lands BIG shots on Eblen! EBLEN FIRES BACK! Eblen clinches with him, but Impa pushes him off and lands! Eblen shoots in again! #PFLvsBellator
R2 - OH BIG SHOTS FROM IMPA!!!!! EBLEN IS HURT!!!!! IMPA ALL OVER HIM, EBLEN GOES TO THE SINGLE LEG! IMPA THROWS HIM AROUND A BIT, RIGHT HAND FROM EBLEN, BUT IMPA DROPS HIM AGAIN!!!! EBLEN FIRES BACK! IMPA LANDS ANOTHER SHOT BUT EBLEN SHOOTS! #PFLvsBellator
Impa Kasanagany drops Johnny Eblen in Round 2! He's lighting up the Bellator champ but Eblen showing some real toughness #PFLvsBellator
Impa Kasanganay is teeing off on Johnny Eblen. #PFLvsBellator
Middleweight Bout Impa Kasanganay vs Johnny Eblen #PFLvsBellator
Impa gets away from Eblen, back to hands. BIG right hand for Eblen. Eblen still working body kicks and leg kicks, but his overhand right is landing solid so far. Impa steps left, lands the right. #PFLvsBellator
R1 - Early takedown for Eblen but Impa gets to the fence pretty quickly. Eblen tries to drag him to the middle and take him back down, but Impa is making it real tough. #PFLvsBellator
Johnny Eblen says that fighting Impa Kasangany was the only option for him to fight on this #PFLvsBellator Card #TheMMAHour