Bryan Battle Edges Out Randy Brown in a Close Split Decision

The main narrative leading up to this bout was Battle’s failure to make weight, as he was the only fighter on the card to miss the mark. The first two rounds were straightforward decisions: Brown dominated the first, while Battle claimed the second. However, the third round proved contentious, with two judges scoring it for Battle and another one for Brown. It was a highly competitive round that could have gone either way, but Battle's cage control ultimately tipped the scales in his favour, securing him the victory.

In his post-fight interview, Battle vowed that missing weight would never happen again. He explained that the incident occurred due to the unusually quick turnaround for this fight, the fastest of his career in the welterweight division.