Bryan Battle prepares for PFL Charlotte home fight against Dalton Rosta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
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.
- •Bryan Battle lost his PFL debut to Johnny Eblen in March.
- •PFL Charlotte takes place on Friday at Bojangles Coliseum.
- •Battle aims to replicate his previous Charlotte fight success.
- •He and Rosta have developed a respectful pre-fight rapport.
- •Battle believes he will win decisively in front of his hometown crowd.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bryan Battle expects repeat of UFC home game at PFL Charlotte
"Bryan Battle lost before UFC Charlotte – and look what happened then.
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