BryanBattle didn't make weight for the fight with Brown in UFC 310 / Reproduction
Considered a great prospect in the UFC, BryanBattle He amassed both fans and haters during his controversial tenure with the organization. Despite seven wins in nine Octagon appearances, the American ended up paying dearly for his lack of discipline and showed no mercy from his bosses, being fired after failing to cut weight for the second time.
Previously at welterweight (up to 77,1 kg), Battle was overweight in a duel against Randy Brown, but was eventually allowed to fight his rival. In his next fight, when he was scheduled to compete in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), the fighter failed again, this time weighing about 2 kg more than his opponent. Nursulton RuziboevThe American managed to negotiate with a rival team to lose 30% of his purse, but the UFC chose to end his time with the organization.
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In a statement after the episode, Bryan admitted that he had already anticipated the possible termination of his contract, despite being optimistic that he would have a last chance to redeem himself.
“So I knew this was a possibility, you know what I'm saying? I definitely thought it was something that could happen and that it was justified. It's not something I'm going to complain about, but I'm not going to lie, I didn't think they were going to let me go, you know what I'm saying? I didn't think it was going to happen, but it did. This is the result of my own actions,” Battle told MMA Fighting.
Soon after being free to negotiate with other companies, Battle was approached by Dirty Boxing and managed to close a contract with a new company. The fighter debuts this Saturday (29) against Brazilian Derik de Freitas.
BryanBattle derrotou Randy Brown in the split decision of the judges in the UFC 310. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News
"And now, we're ready for the next step. I've been quiet. There are so many things I could have said this whole time. I haven't been posting or anything other than contributing to Dirty Boxing and other pages about (other) things, and one of the things I'm most excited about this opportunity is that it gives me the chance to let my actions speak for me. To show my remorse, to show that I'm better for my actions. One of my favorite things one of my coaches used to say was, 'I hear better with my eyes,' so I'm really looking forward to getting in there, making weight, kicking ass, and, you know, I don't have to say it. You guys can see it. So, that's what I'm looking forward to most from all of this," he concluded.
So far, Dana White and other officials have not commented on the decision to release the prospect from the organization. Battle was on a five-fight unbeaten streak.
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