UFC 319 Loses 3 Fights in 48 Hours Ahead of Event
BREAKING: The UFC 319 pay-per-view event is in turmoil as it has lost three major fights in just 48 hours due to multiple issues. The most significant blow came on October 13, 2023, when fighter Bryan Battle (12-2) failed to make the middleweight limit, missing it by a staggering 4 pounds. His highly anticipated bout against Nursulton Ruziboev (36-9-2) has been officially scrapped.
This marks the second consecutive time Battle has missed weight for a UFC match, having previously struggled at welterweight last December. Despite moving up a weight class, he still could not meet the required limit, raising concerns among fans and officials alike.
Additionally, the UFC 319 card has been further compromised with the cancellation of the welterweight finale bout from “The Ultimate Fighter.” Rodrigo Sezinando has withdrawn from his match against Daniil Donchenko due to an injury. This fight will be rescheduled in the future, causing disappointment among TUF fans.
In another setback, fan-favorite lightweight contest between Diego Ferreira and King Green has also been pulled from the lineup. Green took to social media to announce that he has been forced off the card due to an injury, leaving fans eagerly awaiting updates on his recovery.
Despite these cancellations, there remains a silver lining. The event’s main attraction, a middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, remains intact. Both fighters successfully made weight on Friday, with Chimaev clocking in at 183 pounds, two pounds below the required limit. To add to the drama, Caio Borralho has also made weight as a backup, although his services are not needed at this moment.
As the clock ticks down to UFC 319, scheduled for October 14, 2023, fans are left wondering how these last-minute changes will affect the overall event. The UFC must now regroup and adjust its promotional efforts amid these ongoing developments, keeping fans engaged and updated.
The stakes are high, and all eyes will be on the Octagon as the event unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on UFC 319 as officials work to address these urgent changes.
