About this episode

Johnny Eblen discusses his first professional loss and the current state of the PFL in a candid interview with Josh Thomson.

Former PFL Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen joins Weighing In for one of his most candid interviews yet. On this episode, Josh Thomson sits down with Johnny to discuss his first professional loss, how he's handled life after losing the PFL middleweight title, and what he's changed as he prepares for his return on July 18. The conversation also dives deep into the current state of the Professional Fighters League, including the middleweight division, Donn Davis' tenure, the organization's new leadership, matchmaking, and what Johnny believes needs to improve to elevate the promotion. Johnny also shares stories about the challenges of fighting overseas, why he believes outdoor MMA events rarely deliver the best product, and gives a detailed technical breakdown of his fight with Impa Kasanganay along with the adjustments he's making for the rematch. The discussion wraps up with an honest conversation about trash talk, religion in combat sports, social media outrage, and Johnny's prediction for his upcoming fight. If you're a fan of high-level MMA strategy, behind-the-scenes stories, and honest fighter perspectives, this is an interview you won't want to miss. 💧 Stay Hydrated with…

People in this episode

Host: Josh Thomson

Guest: Johnny Eblen

Topics covered

• MMA strategy
• professional loss
• PFL middleweight division
• fighting overseas
• trash talk
• social media outrage

Keywords

• Johnny Eblen
• PFL
• MMA
• professional loss
• Donn Davis
• Impa Kasanganay
• fighting strategy
• outdoor MMA events

Sponsors

LMNT

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Professional Fighters League

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