Kevin Jousset vs Brian Battle: Fight Preview and Betting Odds

Current Form

Kevin Jousset is a former champion of the Hex Fight Series. In February 2023, he secured the middleweight title, and by April, he claimed the welterweight title. Following his success in the Australian promotion, the French fighter signed with Dana White's league. Air is set to compete in his third UFC match. He won his first two bouts, defeating Irish fighter Kiefer Crosby by submission in the first round and China’s Song Kenan via unanimous decision.

The 31-year-old Jousset boasts six victories, including two by knockout, three by decision, and one via submission. Kevin holds a black belt in judo and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Interesting Betting Trends

Jousset has a takedown success rate of 67 percent.

Current Form

Before entering the premier mixed martial arts league in August 2021, Brian Battle fought in Fight For It and HR MMA but did not secure a championship there. In his latest bout in March 2024 against Ange Lusa, no winner was determined due to an accidental eye poke.

However, prior to that, The Butcher achieved back-to-back victories, defeating his fellow countrymen Gabriel Green by knockout in the first round and AJ Fletcher via submission in the second. The 30-year-old Battle's record stands at 14 wins comprising four by knockout, four by decision, and six by submission.

Betting Trends to Watch

Battle boasts a takedown defense rate of 48 percent.