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'The Voice': Bryan Olson and Nathan Chester's Epic Battle Leads to the Season's First Playoff Pass

Nathan Chester and Bryan Olson kicked off the Battle Rounds on Monday -- and brought the house down!

Ultimately, John names Nathan as the winner of the Battle, but doesn't even give the other coaches time to plead their case to steal Bryan before he hits his button to dole out his Playoff Pass -- meaning Bryan will bypass the Knockout Round and head straight to the Playoffs! Dan + Shay say they've been fans of the show for years -- they served as mentors for Blake Shelton's team back in season 20 and even stepped in to guest coach Niall Horan's team last season -- but getting to serve as full-time coaches for the first time has been a whole new experience. With Niall stepping away this season after winning back-to-back titles, the Voice trophy is up for grabs -- and there's a better-than-average chance it could go to a first-time champion, as only John has won the competition before.

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