Bellator middleweight champion, American fighter Johnny Eblen told how mixed martial arts helped him change his life.
I was lost, man. I wasn't focused on the right things. I was looking for short-term pleasures and it was like a bad time in my life. It could've gone south. I could be dead or in jail or just a miserable human. I'm glad I met Steve Mocco and I'm glad he got me into the gym. I'm so thankful that I met Mike Brown, that I met 'King Mo' (Muhammed Lawal). There's a lot of people I met throughout my life post that time period and it really changed me for the better and helped me become the man I am today.
Johnny Eblen
Eblen will fight PFL champion Impa Kasanganay on February 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the PFL vs. Bellator: Champions.
Eblen, 32, last fought in September 2023 at Bellator 299, defeating Fabian Edwards by knockout in the third round. He has 14 wins and no losses on his record.
Kasanganay, 30, defeated Joshua Silveira by unanimous decision in November 2023 at the PFL regular season finale. He has 15 wins and three losses on his record.