Hill was inactive for the rest of the year and Brudov scored a TKO over Luis Andres Pineda in December to become the inaugural Interim Champion. That reign only last six months when he lost a split decision to Firat Arslan.
Hill did not participate for the rest of the year while Brudov defeated Luis Andres Pineda via TKO in December and became the inaugural Interim Champion. This title was short-lived, lasting only six months before Brudov lost to Firat Arslan by split decision.