CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is returning to Charlotte Friday, August 7, bringing a highly anticipated night of world-class MMA action to Bojangles Coliseum. The high-stakes main event features a thrilling middleweight showdown between No. 8-ranked Bryan “The Butcher” Battle and No. 4-ranked Dalton “Hercules” Rosta. With both fighters looking to move closer to title contention, a win in Charlotte could significantly impact the middleweight championship picture.
Bryan Battle is from Charlotte and returns to the competition determined to bounce back and remind the division why he’s one of the most dangerous and exciting middleweights in the PFL. Dalton Rosta is known for his relentless pressure and physical style, he enters looking to earn the biggest win of his career against a proven opponent.
The preliminary fights stream live on the ESPN App starting at 7 p.m. ET, followed by the main card airing live on ESPN at 10 p.m. ET. Tickets to witness the action live at Bojangles Coliseum are available now at pfl.info/charlotte. TO learn more visit pflmma.com and follow @PFLMMA, @daltonrosta, @bryanbattle68.
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