Bryan Battle prepares for PFL Charlotte home fight against Dalton Rosta

Bryan Battle will face Dalton Rosta in a middleweight bout at PFL Charlotte on Friday at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. Following a loss in his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen, Battle returns to his hometown eager to perform well in front of family and friends. Despite departing the UFC after weight issues, he reflects positively on his previous performance in Charlotte, where he rebounded from a loss with a quick knockout. Both fighters are expressing mutual respect, with the pre-fight atmosphere focused more on camaraderie than rivalry.

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