Bryan Battle Takes Split Decision in 3-Round PFL Charlotte Main Event as Fans Cry Robbery
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Updated · Bloody Elbow · Aug 8
Bryan Battle Takes Split Decision in 3-Round PFL Charlotte Main Event as Fans Cry Robbery
1 articles · Updated · Bloody Elbow · Aug 8
Summary
Bryan Battle earned his first PFL win Friday, edging Dalton Rosta by split decision in the 3-round Charlotte main event.
Fan reaction turned sharply negative because the bout was widely viewed as slow and low-quality, with online posts calling it the "worst fight of the year" and demanding both fighters stay out of future main events.
The result drew extra backlash because some viewers said Battle did not clearly win and argued hometown judging in North Carolina swung the decision.
For Battle, the victory follows a rough stretch that included his UFC exit after a 4-pound weight miss and a first-round submission loss in his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen.